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Homeschool Better Together with Pam Barnhill

Are you ready for homeschooling to feel joyful again? Do you need support as you learn alongside your kids? Welcome to Homeschool Better Together. Hosted by Pam Barnhill, this podcast shares how to stop questioning if you are doing enough and create a homeschool experience that fits your family. Each Tuesday, we break down the big ideas into manageable chunks to give you the confidence and resources you need to finally step out of the overwhelm and into the wonder. Homeschool stories and practical

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24:05

One Small Habit That Transforms Your Homeschool

Homeschool Better Together with Pam Barnhill ·

2025/09/23

Are you drowning in interruptions, curveballs, or the chaos of real-life homeschooling—and wondering if you’ll ever get back to consistent days? You’re not alone, friend! This week on the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, I’m joined by DaLynn DeWitt—a South Texas homeschool mom of three, rodeo wife, and self-confessed “all or nothing” personality—who opens up about what it really looks like to homeschool when life goes sideways.DaLynn shares how her school year started with ceilings leaking,

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12:36

Homeschool Off Track? Time for a Reboot

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2025/09/09

Raise your hand if your homeschool year already feels like it’s veering off course. (Don’t worry, mine’s up too.) Let’s be real: there’s no such thing as one smooth, perfectly consistent homeschool year. Enter…the homeschool reboot.This episode is your practical pep talk for starting over, with zero guilt. I break down why a homeschool reboot isn’t just normal, it might actually be your greatest superpower as a home educator. Whether your family was hit by The Cold That Would Not Die, your house

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39:43

High School Foreign Language Credit, No Textbook...

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2025/08/26

Ready to actually use a foreign language in your homeschool—and give your high schooler credit for it? This episode is a breath of fresh air for every parent who’s ever tried to check the “foreign language” box…and wondered if anything was actually sticking.Today, I’m joined again by Adelaide Olguin, founder of Talkbox Mom, whose innovative program teaches families tousea second language in real life (think: snack time, errands, or even brushing teeth). She and her husband, Hector, have raised their

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26:26

Rabbit Trails and Real Life: One Mom’s Journey

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2025/08/12

Are you homeschooling a neurodivergent child, or just feeling like the “typical” homeschool advice doesn’t fit your real life? This episode is for all the mamas who secretly (or not-so-secretly) wish for a blueprint, but end up building a rollercoaster every single day.Today, I’m joined by Amie, a veteran mom of one, homeschooling her neurodivergent son, and living proof that “just one kid” does NOT mean it’s always a walk in the park! (Try keeping up with a high-speed Wikipedia page who only wants

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Ditching the Overwhelm for Family Learning

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2025/07/29

Are you craving more joy, flexibility, and real connection in your homeschool? Today’s episode is a deep-dive with Angela Huber, one of our own Homeschool Better Together community moms. Angela’s homeschool journey began like so many: She swore she’d never do it, then got thrown into elearning during 2020 (which, spoiler, did NOT spark joy). Fast-forward, she’s now navigating homeschooling three daughters (with learning differences and a toddler in the mix) and has made some major changes to reclaim

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Special Episode: 5 Signs You’ve Got a Ho Hum Homeschool

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2025/07/24

Is your homeschool running on autopilot and losing its spark? You're not alone, and you’re definitely not failing. In this special episode, I’m getting real about a syndrome I call the “Ho Hum Homeschool.” You know, when you’re doing all the things, color-coded planners, checklists, math, and reading, but somehow, none of it feels like actual learning. The days start to blur together. The joy fades. You start wondering: why does this feel so hard? (And if it’s just us, or if everyone’s eating cereal

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How to Anchor Your Homeschool in Changing Times

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2025/07/15

Are you facing a move and feeling completely overwhelmed about starting over with your homeschool? Maybe you’re wishing for some sense of rhythm and comfort when everything else around you is shifting.In this episode, I talk with Melaney Smith, a pastor’s wife and homeschool mom of three, about what it’s like to leave everything behind and begin again. Melaney recently moved her family from Stockton, California, all the way to the snowy prairies of North Dakota. She generously shares what it was

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Homeschooling Through The Hardest Year Ever

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2025/07/01

Ever feel like “life” is just too much to keep homeschooling going? This one’s for you.I sat down with Karissa Martin, a mom of four, seasoned homeschooler, and expert juggler who, this year alone, faced one family crisis after another: illness, caretaking, and more than a few emotional curveballs. But you know what? Not only did her family make it through, but they actually experienced more growth than they have in years.We talk about the sandwich generation (yes, it even counts with grandparents),

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35:09

Juggling Big Life Changes and Homeschool

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2025/06/17

Areyouinaseasonwherehomeschoolingjustfeels…well,impossible?Jugglingtoddlers,movinghouses,jobchanges—ormaybeevenfacingheartsurgeryforyourbaby?Deepbreath—friend,thisepisodeisproofyoureallycankeepgoing,eveninthecrazy!TodayI’mjoinedbymyfriend,marketingpro,andveteranhomeschoolmomTraceyMatney.Tracey’snotonlyteachingher8-year-oldson(sincePre-K!)—she’salsowranglingabusytoddlerafterawildcoupleofyearsfilledwithmoving,housefires,anot-quite-soon-enoughhomebuild,havinganewborninaborrowedback-house,andthatearth-sh

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Which Homeschool Schedule Actually Works for You?

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2025/06/03

Are you ready to break out of “school-at-home” thinking and finally build a homeschool rhythm that fits YOUR real life—not just the one in the curriculum guide?This week, I invited our two resident schedule-geeks—Laney Homan and Dawn Garrett—into the studio for a lively, practical (and very honest) roundtable on all things homeschool schedules.We’re tackling the myth that there’s only one “right” way to schedule your homeschool, sharing why nobody here gets up for a 7am school bus…and giving you

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34:40

How to Keep Homeschool Consistent When Life Isn’t

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2025/05/20

What happens when your homeschool plan goes on the road—literally? Today, I’m joined by second-generation homeschooler and seasoned moving pro, Adrienne Denison, to talk about schooling through cross-country moves, starting over in a new place, and making sure your curriculum doesn’t get lost between boxes of Legos and winter coats.Adrienne unpacks (pun absolutely intended) the lessons she’s learned navigating three major moves in just six months, transitioning her four kids through pivotal school

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24:04

Six Smart Questions to Ask Before You Buy Curriculum

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2025/05/06

It’s curriculum season, and you know what that means: a flood of shiny programs, glowing reviews, and unboxing videos that make everything look like the answer to your homeschool stress. But here’s my honest take—it only counts if it actually works for your own real-life family, not just the influencer on YouTube.Today, I’m flying solo to give you my six best questions to ask yourself BEFORE you hit “add to cart” on that next curriculum (plus a bonus one at the end). This is all about helping you

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44:43

What Makes a Good Curriculum?

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2025/04/22

Let’s get brutally honest: no single curriculum is ever going to save your homeschool, fix your child’s attitude, or turn your kitchen into one of those magical, Instagram-perfect learning havens. If you’re looking for the “unicorn curriculum,” keep dreaming (or better yet, listen up—because we’re about to set you free).In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, I sat down with the queen of curriculum experimentation, Laney Homan—our Community Success Manager, veteran homeschool mom of eight,

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44:21

Got Cold Feet About Homeschooling? You're Not Alone!

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2025/04/08

Are you hesitant to homeschool? You're not alone! In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, host Pam Barnhill chats with Mandy McArthur and Jessica Solis Carpinelli, authors of "Hesitant to Homeschool: Answers to 20 Common Questions." Mandy and Jessica share practical insights and encouragement for parents considering homeschooling but feeling apprehensive. Discover how a strong support system and the right resources make all the difference. They tackle common fears like socialization concerns

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35:33

Can You Really Outsource High School? One Mom’s Story

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2025/03/25

Homeschooling high school feels like a big shift. Suddenly, you’re looking at advanced subjects, keeping transcripts, and preparing your teen for what comes next. In this episode, I sit down with Meg Angelino, our operations manager and curriculum editor, to talk about what happens when you start outsourcing classes while still juggling motherhood. We discuss our journeys toward more organized homeschools, and the vital role our online community plays in offering encouragement and fresh ideas

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47:40

A Game-Changing Approach to Homeschooling High School

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2025/03/11

Homeschooling high school can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, our community manager, Dawn Garrett, steps in as host to chat with homeschool mom Elizabeth Overcash about her experience navigating these crucial years. Elizabeth, a retired military wife, shares her unique perspective—having one child who graduated from a traditional school while homeschooling her younger two.She talks about shifting from a hands-on teaching style to more of a coaching role, balancing

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43:33

Making Math a Delight with Denise Gaskins

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2025/02/25

In this episode, I sit down withDenise Gaskins, math educator and author, to talk about how we can transform math from a dreaded subject into something joyful and engaging. Denise shares why so many homeschoolers struggle with math and how shifting our approach can make a huge difference.She encourages parents tomake math playfulthrough games, storytelling, and real-life problem-solving. Whether you have a math-loving child or one who resists every lesson, Denise’s insights will help you bring

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36:34

How a Simple Mindset Shift Changed Everything for...

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2025/02/11

Consistency in homeschooling can be a game-changer, and today I’m joined byKrystal Joslin, a military homeschooling mom and graduate of theHomeschool Consistency Boot Camp. Krystal shares how she went from a go-with-the-flow approach to building a structured, consistent homeschool routine that works—despite frequent moves and unpredictable schedules.She opens up about the challenges she faced, the small changes that made the biggest difference, and how consistency has transformed her homeschool (and

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39:39

The Secret to Homeschool Consistency: Minimum Viable...

Homeschool Better Together with Pam Barnhill ·

2025/01/28

Are you ready to tackle consistency in your homeschool? In this episode, I’m joined by Dawn Garrett to talk about one of my favorite tools: the Minimum Viable Day (MVD). We share how this simple concept helped us overcome perfectionism and establish daily momentum in our homeschools. Learn how to identify what truly matters for your family, create a flexible fallback plan, and build trust with your kids—all while simplifying your homeschool days.Key Takeaways:What a Minimum Viable Day is and why

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54:28

Achieve Big Things in 2025: Goal Setting Made Simple

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2024/12/31

It’s time to make 2025 the year of intentional progress! In this episode, I’m joined by Laney Homan, our member success manager, to talk about goal setting that works for busy homeschool moms. Laney and I discuss the difference between planning and goal setting, the power of starting small, and how to craft goals that fit your life’s current season.We share personal stories—like Laney’s inspiring journey to tackle health and fitness goals (she climbed a literal mountain!)—and I reflect on finding

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