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The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

The Smiling Homeschooler

This is the best podcast for homeschooling moms who need encouragement! Our goal is to help you smile more! Whether you are a new homeschooler or a veteran, we are positive you will feel encouraged!

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Episode 376 - Investing in Family: Why Vacations and...

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2025/10/29

Welcome back to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!This week on The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast, we’re back from vacation and talking about why family trips are worth every penny. Vacations can be expensive and a lot of work — especially with kids — but we believe they’re an incredible investment in your family’s relationships and memories. We also chat a bit about taking breaks during the homeschooling year and share a few thoughts about Halloween. We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making

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26:18

Episode 375 - The Reward of Investing Time in Your...

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2025/10/22

Welcome back to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Thank you for joining us! This week, our family is on vacation, so we’re bringing you an episode from the archives. In this conversation, we were joined by Renee Miller, founder of Miller Pad and Paper. She’s a veteran homeschool mom of four with a passion for encouraging moms to invest time in their children—because the fruit that homeschooling produces is truly amazing. Please enjoy! We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making The Smiling

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Episode 374 - Surviving Spelling and English Without...

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2025/10/15

Welcome back to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!We’re so glad you’re joining us. This week, we’re talking about a topic that can trip up just about every homeschool family at some point — spelling and English! Whether your kids are natural readers and writers or still struggling to remember “i before e except after c,” we’re going to talk about what really matters, what doesn’t, and how to keep a smile on your face through it all. But Before we begin We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making

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32:53

Episode 373 - Hard Days Happen: You’re Not Alone

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2025/10/08

Welcome back to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week, we’re revisiting a powerful episode all about those tough days — when homeschooling feels overwhelming, parenting feels heavy, and sometimes… you just need to cry. It’s something every homeschooling mom experiences at some point, and we want you to know — you’re not alone. So sit back, take a deep breath, and join us for a conversation that’s honest, real, and hopefully, encouraging. We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making The

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30:20

Episode 372 - Does Science Have to Be So... Scientific?

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2025/10/01

Welcome back to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!This week we’re asking a big question: Do all those scientific terms, formulas, and technical details really matter in everyday life? Sure, they have their place—but when it comes to homeschooling, maybe our real job isn’t drilling vocabulary words or memorizing the periodic table. Instead, what if the best gift we can give our kids is a love of discovery? A sense of wonder about how the world works, and the freedom to chase the questions that spark

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Episode 371 – The Smiling Homeschooler’s Guide to...

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2025/09/24

Welcome back to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week, we’re tackling a subject that can feel a little overwhelming for many parents: teaching literature. What’s the actual point of it? How much is really enough? Do we need to check off a long list of classics and assignments, or is there a simpler way to nurture a love for great stories? We’ll talk through what matters most, what you can let go of, and how to make literature something that brings joy rather than stress in your homeschool.We

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27:52

Episode 370 - Education or Indoctrination? -...

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2025/09/17

Welcome back to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today, we’re diving into a big question: Is college really the best path for everyone? For decades, it’s been presented as the obvious next step after high school, but in today’s world, is that always true?We’ll be talking about the risks, the challenges, and even some of the dangers of college—especially in light of recent events—while also looking at alternatives that might better fit your family. Our goal isn’t to make the decision for you, but

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26:33

Episode 369 - Does Learning Have to Be Fun to Be...

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2025/09/10

Welcome back to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week, we’re asking the question: Does learning always have to be fun to be valuable? In today’s world, it feels like everything has to be exciting, engaging, and entertaining to matter. But what about the times when things feel… well, boring?Can kids still learn deeply even when they aren’t entertained? And is it possible that growth and learning are still happening, even during those boring moments? We’ll dig into these questions and more—and

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32:07

Episode 368 - Our Non-Negotiables: Setting Priorities...

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2025/09/03

Welcome back to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we’re talking about something that can make or break your school year — your non-negotiables. Every family has different priorities, but if you don’t know what’s most important to you, it’s easy to get distracted by all the extras and other peoples opinions. Today we’re going to share some of our own non-negotiables, talk about why they matter, and hopefully help you think through what you want to hold onto in your homeschool this

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Episode 367 - A Real Life Start to a New Homeschool...

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2025/08/27

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!This week Ben is joined by his wife, Rissa, as they talk about the start of a brand-new homeschool year. They'll dive into the curriculum she’s using, how the first week didn’t go exactly as planned, and what it looks like to adjust when some of the material turns out to be too advanced for one of their kids. He is also joined by his cousin Perry to talk about a new audio drama from the Jesus Film Project, which he had a hand in creating. This is

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Episode 366 - From Curiosity to Conviction: Our...

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2025/08/20

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!This week we’re joined by a brand-new homeschooling dad, Dustin Garrett, who’s just getting ready to start the adventure. We’ll be talking about what led his family to homeschool, What they are hopeful for, their approach to homeschooling so far, and a whole bunch more. We’re also excited to have Todd's daughter, Katherine Petgen, with us to share about her upcoming online story writing class for homeschoolers. These were fun and encouraging

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37:18

Episode 365 - Let Them Be Little: Rethinking...

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2025/08/13

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!This week, we’re joined by a very special guest — Ashley Wiggers from Homeschooling Today magazine. Ashley is a homeschooling mom and graduate who has a heart for helping families homeschool boldly. Our topic this week is: What should preschool look like, skipping kindergarten, and the road to reading. It was an amazing conversation, and we know you’ll walk away encouraged! But before we begin We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making The Smiling

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27:31

Episode 364 - Back to School… But When?

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2025/08/06

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!This week we're tackling the dreaded question: When should I start the school year? The answer isn’t always one-size-fits-all, so it should make for a great conversation. We’re also reminiscing about some of our family RV travels and talking about the lasting value of making memories together as a family. We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making The Smiling Homeschooler possible. Their match curriculum helps thousands of homeschoolers smile each

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28:52

Episode 363 - Why You Can't Separate Homeschooling...

The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!This week, we’re bringing you an episode from the archives where we discuss how parenting and homeschooling aren’t two separate things—they’re one and the same. When you approach homeschooling with this mindset, it can make a powerful difference in your day-to-day homeschool life! We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making The Smiling Homeschooler possible. Their match curriculum helps thousands of homeschoolers smile each and every day, and we

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Episode 362 – Turning the Extras into Essentials –...

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2025/07/23

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!This week, we’re talking about how to incorporate activities often considered extracurricular—like music, construction, cooking, computers, art, and more—into your regular homeschool routine. We also interview former Disney animator Chad Stewart, who shares about his animation course designed specifically for homeschoolers interested in art and animation. It's an encouraging episode, and we hope you enjoy it! We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making

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21:51

Episode 361 - Life After Graduation: Encouragement...

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2025/07/16

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are excited to be joined by Todd's daughter, Maggie! She’s getting married in just a few weeks, so we talk all about her upcoming wedding, her journey to becoming a nail technician, and what life has been like after school. It’s a fun episode, and we hope you enjoy listening!We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making The Smiling Homeschooler possible. Their match curriculum helps thousands of homeschoolers smile each and every day, and

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26:02

Episode 360 - Making Summer Memories as a Family

The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!We have a fun, different episode this week! We talk 4H, the county fair, the 4th of July, and some other ways to connect as a family this summer! We had a great time recording this episode, and we hope you enjoy it! Before we begin, we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making The Smiling Homeschooler possible. Their match curriculum helps thousands of homeschoolers smile every day, and we would encourage you to check it out for next school year over

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26:28

Episode359 - Why Recharging and Rest Matter for You...

The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast ·

2025/07/02

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!This week, we’re talking about how important it is to de-stress and recharge, and we’ll discuss what summer break can look like for older kids. We hope you enjoy it! We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making The Smiling Homeschooler possible. Their math curriculum helps thousands of homeschoolers smile each and every day, and we encourage you to check it out for next school year at teachingtextbooks.com. Also, today’s show is being underwritten by

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27:18

Episode 358 - What Worked (and What Didn't) This...

The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!This week we were joined be Debbie Wilson. Over this past weekend, one of the Wilson kids graduated, so we talked to Debbie about her approach to graduations and transitioning into her final years of homeschooling. She also shares what some of the highlights were for this past school year, what curriculum she enjoyed, and what she wants to do differently going into the next year. She is always encouraging, and we hope you enjoy! We want to thank Teaching

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Episode 357 - Durenda Wilson - Why Homeschooling...

The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast ·

2025/06/18

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!This week, we are playing an episode from way back in the archives. We were joined by Homeschooling Mom, Author, and speaker, Durenda Wilson. We are big believers in her approach to homeschooling, and think you will find this interview encouraging! Durenda has been battling cancer, and we would ask you to join our family in praying for her recovery. To support her and her family, visit her website durendawilson.com. We want to thank Teaching Textbooks

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