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Episode #11- Rachel Hirt: Homeschool Art in the Early Years

 On this episode, meet Rachel Hirt, co-owner of Colorfull, an online art community for kids. She believes that every kiddo is an artist filled with tons of creativity! Rachel wants to help kids develop their artistic talents and discover all the fun possibilities that art offers.

Rachel, who was also homeschooled, shares the benefits of including art during the early years of homeschooling. “We want to make sure [our kids] know that 2 + 2 = 4, but we forget that creativity is a part of who we are,” explains Rache...

If you’re thinking about homeschooling, you’re not alone. Many parents wonder whether they are qualified to teach their children, how much time homeschooling requires, and whether their kids will still have friends and social opportunities. In this episode of Homeschooling IRL, part of the Homeschool Foundations Series on the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Show, we talk honestly about the most common fears parents have when considering homeschooling—and why those concerns might not be as scary as they seem.

Thinking about homeschooling? Have a friend who is?

In this episode, origin...

362: Avoiding tech burnout  with Melissa Muir

In this episode, Meryl is joined by Melissa Muir from Think Curio to discuss an important topic for homeschool families: avoiding tech burnout.

While both Meryl and Melissa love educational technology and use it extensively in their teaching, they recognize the need for balance. With recent studies showing that adults, teens, and even younger children are spending significant hours each day on screens, it is crucial to be intentional about how technology fits into homeschool life.

In This Episode We Discuss:

1. M...

Are you homeschooling a struggling learner? Fletch and Kendra share three practical ideas for you as you consider homeschooling a child who struggles.

Join us for this week’s episode as we answer a listener’s question about how to give struggling learners the time and attention they need.

EPISODE TIMELINE
:50 Fluff – shout out to John Wilkerson 
6:33 Homeschooling the Struggling Learner
23:25 Wrapping it up
25:41 The show is over. Goodbye!

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Is the College Model Broken?

“I came home and my 11-year-old daughter opened the door. And I thought: I wouldn’t send her to the college where I’m working.”

That moment changed everything for Jonathan Brush—and led him to create a completely different approach to post-high school education.

Jonathan is a homeschool graduate who became the youngest director of admissions in Virginia. He spent 11 years on the inside of traditional higher education. Now, as CEO of Unbound and father of eight homeschooled kids, he’s challenging e...

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Three Ways to Teach Health in Homeschool High School.

Three Ways to Teach Health in Homeschool High School

Do you remember Health class when you were in high school? Lots of us had forgettable classes and remembered little once we graduated. However, Health can be a meaningful course for our teens. As homeschooling parents, we can choose the way to teach Health that best fits our teens’ interests and needs…and helps prepare them for healthy adulthood!

As you know, most states require one-half or a fu...

Party Shortcuts – Episode 466

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Birthdays. Graduations. Special Events. Oh. My! Party shortcuts and planning are the only way I survive hosting events, and in the many years of motherhood, grandmotherhood (yes, that is a thing), and having the largest house so of course family comes here. Join me as I share my best secrets for hosting with you.

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The latest and greatest party I finished hosting was the Easter Sunday meal. We...

Quick Healthy Meals For Busy Days

S2, E5 – On this episode, Crystal discusses the hows and whys of healthy meals that are quick and easy to make for those busy homeschooling days! If you’re interested in learning some tips, and a few recipes, that won’t keep you in the kitchen all night, be sure to tune in! 

One cornerstone of homeschooling is facilitating our children’s learning resources and environment in a way that provides a well-rounded education. And that is what our homeschoolers get!  However, while parents spend many hours planning and implementi...

“What makes you think you’re qualified to homeschool?”

That’s one of the frequently asked questions, isn’t it? And if nobody in your family, church, or neighborhood asks — you’ll probably ask yourself. Don’t you have to have a teacher’s certificate to really be a teacher? Shouldn’t you go to college and get an education degree first? Or is the credential less important for a homeschool than a classroom?

This episode, we’re taking a listener’s question and talking about homeschooling with confidence – without specialized training or professional certification...

361: Homeschooling with Gemini

In this episode, we look at how homeschoolers can use Gemini and why it’s worth adding to your tech toolkit — even if you already use ChatGPT.

Organization & Workflow

“My Stuff” dashboard to quickly access everything you’ve created

Model options (Fast, Thinking, Pro) depending on the depth of response you need

Export directly to Google Docs, Sheets, or Gmail to save time and avoid formatting issues

Accuracy & Accessibility

Double-check response tool to verify factual information

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Homeschool Curious Podcast

In this uplifting episode of the Homeschool Curious Podcast, host Morgan welcomes award-winning children’s author Becca Wierwille, founder of Beloved Chronicles, LLC.

Becca writes heartwarming, faith-filled stories for kids ages 6–12 — stories filled with adventure, friendship, forgiveness, identity, and hope. From road trips and missing dogs to wilderness camp mysteries, her books combine meaningful values with genuinely fun storytelling.

Whether you’re a homeschool parent, educator, or simply passionate about great children’s literature, this conversation is full of encouragement and insight.

 In This Episode, We Discuss:

What happens when homeopathy isn’t just something you learn… but something that changes your life?

In this beautiful conversation, I’m joined by Marisa Joulfaian, RSHom, and her daughter Elisa Joulfaian, CPH — the mother–daughter team behind Radiant Homeopathy. Their story is one of personal healing, deep faith, and answering God’s call in unexpected seasons.

Marisa shares how years of unanswered health struggles led her to discover classical homeopathy — and how it restored not only her body, but her confidence and hope. Elisa tells the powerful story of her own injury, and how watching remed...

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: How to Homeschool High School When You Don’t Know Everything.

How to Homeschool High School When You Don’t Know Everything

No homeschool mom wants to leave holes in their teens’ education.

EVERYONE has holes in their education. No matter where you were educated or how much you are educated you have holes somewhere in what you know.

Holes are everywhere! Even the most expert professionals in long careers still have holes somewhere in their knowledge base. But don’t worry, your teens ar...