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GOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT 59: Homeschool Graduation & BeyondErin has graduated her first homeschooled student! Listen this week as Erin & Amanda talk through their first graduation experiences and what comes next in their homeschools. We hope you are encouraged! References: Joe's episode: A Father's Perspective on Homeschooling with Joe McGheeShow Me Homeschool:ShowMeHomeschool coaching: showmehomeschool.comShowMeHomeschool email: info@showmehomeschool.comDandy Acres: dandyacresmo@gmail.comInstagramFacebookCristy Stebelton, Podcast Editor: Podcast With FaithInstagramFacebookBe sure to subscribe to GOAT...
2023-05-3036 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT 58: Spring TransitionsListen in this week as Erin & Amanda catch up and talk through transitions each are facing in their lives and homeschools. Have you leaned in to your homeschooling community when you've needed to? Have you sent an email to explore your child's passion within the community? Who are your encouragers? Erin and Amanda tackle these questions and more. Resources & Linkshttps://www.azurestandard.comFinding CommunityBe sure to subscribe to GOAT Homeschooling with Erin and Amanda wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conve...
2023-05-0932 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT 57: The Cost Of College with Brad BaldridgeThis week, Erin & Amanda talk with College Funding Consultant Brad Baldridge about the cost of college, the planning it takes and the way to pay for it. There are a lot of ins and outs to pursuing college for any student and their family, with added components for homeschoolers. Brad is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to financial planning and gives insight into how it can be approached by parents and students. He specializes in late stage college funding planning and the chief podcaster of Taming The High Cost Of College. He provides customized planning using the...
2023-04-2547 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #56: Raising Godly Girls with Patti GaribayListen this week as Erin & Amanda talk with Patti Garibay, Founder and CEO of American Heritage Girls. Patti shares about her life in the 90s going through Girl Scouts and how she felt led to start AHG. Patti is a wonderful resource and such a pleasure to speak with. We hope you enjoy listening in as much as Erin & Amanda enjoyed talking with her. Resources & Linkshttps://americanheritagegirls.org/American Heritage Girls on InstagramAmerican Heritage Girls on FacebookAmerica Heritage Girls on Twitter FREE e-bookswhy curs...
2023-04-1836 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #55: Stress and the Homeschool Mom with Larissa DarterSo often, homeschooling parents are stressed, feeling like the world is on our shoulders. Listen as Erin and Amanda talk with therapist, Larissa Darter about those homeschooling and life stressors. They talk about what to look for and how to deal with them once we know there's an issue. Larissa gives loads of great guidance as a counselor as well as some commiseration as a homeschooling mom herself. 3 John 1:2 NIVDear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
2023-04-0457 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #54: Homeschooling Entrepreneurship with The Homeschool Printing CompanyDo you have entrepreneurial students in your homeschool? Listen this week as Amanda talks with CEO and founder of The Homeschool Printing Company, Melissa Ekloff as they talk about encouraging entrepreneurship for your students. How did Melissa start her company? How's it going? What advice can she give to other homeschoolers who want to start and run businesses? Melissa gives some excellent practical advice. Resources & Linkshttps://thehomeschoolprintingcompany.com/The Homeschool Printing Company on InstagramThe Homeschool Printing Company on FacebookJimmie Quick at ihomeschool: https://ihomeschoolnetwork.com/Be...
2023-03-1431 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #53: Deschooling with Laura SwainDid you pull your kids out of school and suddenly feel like you were free falling off a cliff, wondering what you'd gotten yourself into and completely anxious about what to do next? Join us this week as we talk through "deschooling" with Laura Swain. Laura is a homeschool coach, portfolio reviewer, encourager, blogger, homeschooling Christian mom, and supporter. She provides us some warm and eye opening analogies and quips to keep us encouraged as we fight against the pressures (internal and external) within our homeschool. Laura provides homeschool coaching services, a community of support and help alon...
2023-02-2845 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #52: Homeschooling FAQsIt's perfectly reasonable to still have questions about homeschooling, even if you've been doing it for a while ... we know we do! Sometimes questions arise just because you're in a new season, or because your kids are transitioning from elementary age to middle school age, or even entering high school... and you have more questions than you have answers! That's why we are here... to help support you and put your mind at ease.Listen today as Erin and Amanda discuss some of the most common questions asked about homeschooling ... ranging from "Is it hard to homeschool hi...
2023-02-1437 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #51: Helping Homeschool Mid Year BurnoutAre you feeling the "mid year burnout?" It's definitely real for homeschoolers! Generally, the weather doesn't help much, and we're all trying to stay encouraged in our teaching and not get bogged down in the lessons that might just not be as exciting as they were at the beginning of the year!In today's episode, Erin and Amanda discuss how they have struggled in their homeschools mid year and offer up some ways to encourage yourself. Listen as they find ways for all types of homeschooling parents to find connection and encouragement to last the rest of the...
2023-02-0741 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #50: Helping Boys Become Godly Men with Mark Hancock of Trail Life USAWhy can't the educational, social or emotional needs of our boys be met in traditional schools? How can we help our sons to love learning, feel valued and still have that drive and enthusiasm that will spur them on to pursue their interests and reach their goals as men? What can we teach them now to grow and encourage their faith throughout their teens and into their adulthood?Today, listen as Erin and Amanda speak with Mark Hancock for real solutions, the author, award-winning writer, and conference speaker who also serves as Chief Executive Officer of Trail L...
2023-01-3142 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #49: Conveying Truth in Fiction and Family Devotions with Tim ShoemakerAre you a homeschooling family that struggles to find devotions that teach spiritual truth but also hold your kids' attention? Do you wish you could find clean, riveting fiction for your children to read that doesn't shy away from real-life characters, but is also well-grounded in living out genuine faith?In this episode, Erin and Amanda speak with Tim Shoemaker, author of twenty books and a popular speaker at conferences and schools around the country. With over twenty-five years working with youth, he is able to relate to his reading (and listening) audience in a very unique...
2023-01-2443 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #48: Lessons Learned Writing Historical Fiction with Jenny L. CoteSometimes homeschoolers struggle with teaching history, but it *can* be made fun for kids of all ages through field trips, projects, even historical fiction! Have you considered that we can instill a love of history in our children as well as provide opportunities for them to discover their part in the bigger "HIStory" of God?In today's episode, Erin and Amanda speak with award-winning author and speaker Jenny L. Cote, who developed an early passion for God, history, and young people, and beautifully blends these three passions in her two fantasy fiction series, The Amazing Tales of M...
2023-01-1746 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #47: A Father's Perspective on Homeschooling with Joe McGheeIn today's episode, Erin and Amanda speak with Joe McGhee, Erin's husband, for his perspective as a husband and father in their family's homeschooling journey. Erin and Joe have homeschooled their four kids (three teens!) over a span of ten years, as well as providing foster care services for part of that time.Listen as Joe explains his initial reaction to beginning homeschooling, how he and Erin's mindsets have changed over the years, the impact home education has had on their marriage, and the practical advice he offers to both husbands and wives as a "long-haul" homeschooling d...
2022-12-2748 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #46: Gameschooling and More with Cait CurleyDo you have that one kid that just fights you on learning, whether it be one subject or all of them? Have you considered using games to move the learning along, called "gameschooling?" When children play games, they learn social skills like getting along, reading directions, waiting their turn, negotiating with someone, interpreting rules and even coming to an agreement when the rules aren't clear. These are all things our children will be doing in their adult life and we can coach it in real time in our homeschools.In today's episode, Amanda talks with Cait Curley of N...
2022-12-2048 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #45: Inspiring Our Homeschool Girls to Live Their Dreams with Heather StarkHaving the hard conversations with our daughters who are homeschooled is just as necessary as it is in traditional education settings. Whether it's social media expectations and "beauty culture" or fitting in versus belonging, our girls need us to help them overcome negative pressures and self-doubt, find their authentic selves, and make lasting friendships!In today's episode, Erin and Amanda speak with Heather Stark, creator of the Grace & Grit educational programs and author of Her Story: A Heartfelt & Hilarious Conversation About Why Beauty Milestones Should Be Options, Not Expectations. Heather is a former sc...
2022-12-1335 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #44: Homeschool Wisdom of Steve Lambert, Five in a RowErin and Amanda welcome Steve Lambert this week to discuss homeschooling past, present and future. Steve brings homeschool wisdom and keen insight on the things we need to do now to ensure our family's homeschool success in the long haul.Steve Lambert is the co-creator of the beloved Five in a Row curriculum, which has been used by thousands of homeschoolers in all 50 states and 60 countries. Along with his wife Jane, Steve has been a pioneer in the homeschooling community for over 40 years, providing a message of hope and encouragement to homeschooling families.Resources & L...
2022-12-0632 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #43: Creating Healthy Families with Katie KeeneWouldn't you love for your homeschool to be built on a foundation that is less stressful and more peaceful so your family can thrive?In today's episode, Erin and Amanda speak with Katie Keene, host of the Her Home and Heart with Katie Keene podcast, and creator of the Home and Heart Method: Creating a Holistic Ecosystem for Homeschooling Families to Thrive. They discuss the importance of centering your home on the foundations of family and how focusing on healthy family governing can bring everyone together to build towards a family future with wholeness in mind, body a...
2022-11-2936 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #42: Jamie Erickson on Holy Hygge and HomeschoolingAre you longing for a peaceful homeschool, wanting to rid your home of the chaos and clatter? Atmosphere has little to do with how you decorate ... and more about creating tranquility that is welcoming to our family and visitors alike. We can foster this kind of "sanctuary living" in an imperfect world by adapting hygge (the Danish quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that results in a feeling of contentment or well-being) to Christian living.Listen today as Jamie Erickson, podcast host of The Mom to Mom podcast, blogger at The Unlikely Homeschool a...
2022-11-2240 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #41: Writing From the Heart with Veldorah RiceSome of our homeschool students just don't like writing, and it can be a struggle to get them to put words on a page. How can we teach it in a way that helps them to develop their authentic writing voices and still learn and grow in important skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives?Listen today as Erin and Amanda speak with Veldorah Rice of Write from the Heart, a writing program that emphasizes helping students find their voices and grow in writing and critical thinking skills. This is accomplished through an on...
2022-11-0848 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #40: Intensity and Homeschool MomsIt can be so hard to hear, "you're so intense..," even from friends or family! Why are some of us so laser-focused on whatever we put our attention to, whether it's our home, our spouses, our homeschools, or even the outside activities we pursue? And is there anything that can be done to help?On today's episode, Erin and Amanda discuss how they've discovered their individual intensities, and how they manage life in light of them so that their homeschools, kids and marriages flourish. Resources & LinksBe sure to subscribe to GOAT Ho...
2022-11-0133 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #39: Community Through Coaching and Conference with Christina CarpenterBuilding community in homeschooling can sometimes be hard. While larger cities and suburbs might have co-ops and in-person activities where you can meet like-minded homeschoolers, sometimes there just aren't those resources readily available to you, but it is still so important to "find your tribe."In today's episode, Erin speaks with Christina Carpenter of Authentic Joy in the Journey and The Bloom and Blossom conference about community building right where you are. Sometimes stepping out to find the encouragement you need through coaching, conferences and even online friendships in homeschool social media groups, reaps great reward for th...
2022-10-2523 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #38: Conflict Happens in Homeschooling CommunitiesIn most relationships, there will be conflict, and it's just as true for homeschooling communities. Whether the situation is your child facing relationship issues with other homeschooled kids or irreconciliable differences you might have with another parent at a co-op, it's important to know that other homeschooling families have and do struggle with conflict.Today, Erin and Amanda speak to conflict resolution even in homeschooling situations. With practical examples from their own homeschool walks, they share that grace should permeate our relationships (including for ourselves) and that you can adjust your thinking to what's best for you an...
2022-10-1832 min
Health in Guelph005 - Finding Peace and Alignment After Kids with special guest TanyaGrowing up with a competitive sports background in baseball, as a gym rat, and trying out as a member of Canada’s Olympic bobsled team, Tanya knows discipline, training hard, eating healthy and pushing through barriers.
In this week’s podcast episode Erin Tusa and Amanda Gazzola are talking to a very active local supporter in the Guelph Community and Co-owner of Pomegranate Grove, Tanya Azzopardi.
Becoming a mom in 2016, Tanya went from one life that had routine and structure to now sharing her life with her baby boy.
With great joy came...
2022-10-1232 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #37: Unbusy Homeschooling with Alyssa WolffHow can we get less busy in this homeschool life? From running kids to activities, keeping the house reasonably orderly and trying to get some schoolwork in the "in between" of life, many homeschool moms are just flat-out exhausted and need to figure out time to recharge and how to get their own needs met.In today's episode, Erin and Amanda speak with Alyssa Wolff, the Sane Supermom Coach who has practical wisdom to share on building a schedule that includes time for you, Mom, and discovering the best schedule for your homeschooling family....
2022-10-1137 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #36: Financial Hardship and HomeschoolingAs a homeschooling parent, do you sometimes feel pressure to bring in extra income into your family? The reasons might be because of employment changes, the economy being tight or sudden expenses that need to be met. Some families even consider giving up homeschooling and sending their kids back to school so both parents can bring in income to support the family!In today's episode, Erin and Amanda talk about homeschooling during financial hardship and share their commitments to making home education work for their families, regardless of the financial impact it might make.Be su...
2022-10-0427 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #35: Homesteading in Your Homeschool with Kody HannerWith the events of the last few years impacting "cost of living" items, more families are wanting to re-connect with the sources of their food and live a lifestyle that is more self-sufficient. This "modern day homesteading" doesn't require you to own a big piece of land, or raise your own animals and it works well for many homeschooling families.In today's episode, Erin and Amanda speak with Kody Hanner, homesteader and homeschooler of 8 children about her lifestyle, her sense of community and the homeschool curriculum she has developed, Build Your Own Homestead and Introduction to Homestead...
2022-09-1354 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #34: Age Gaps in Your HomeschoolHow do we teach our tweens math when there are toddlers underfoot, or keep our teens patient when their younger siblings are slowing everything to a crawl? That large age difference between and among our children is called an "age gap" and it can be a real challenge to homeschooling. In today's episode, Erin and Amanda share their experience with age gaps and discuss how it doesn't have to be all hard. From teaching age appropriateness and finding programs all ages can do together, to handling kindness and considering personality types, there are ways to lessen the im...
2022-09-0636 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #33: The Importance of PlayFar too many parents focus on academics as the most critical part of their homeschool, when what may be the more important activity, especially for children, is the concept of play. Play is defined as a range of intrinsically motivated activities done for pleasure and enjoyment, positively impacting development and growth and important for all ages, including adults!In today's episode, Erin and Amanda discuss the benefits of play, the role play has held in their families and some ideas on how to incorporate it in a way that will help you and your children thrive in h...
2022-08-3038 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #32: Homeschooling around Catastrophic Disease with Andi ElliottWhen your family is faced with catastrophic disease, life becomes very different, including how you homeschool. Providing around the clock care to her daughter with a rare, nonhereditary genetic mutation meant that Andi Elliott needed to be diligent to track homeschool hours, stay organized with planning and still be attentive to the rest of her family's needs.Listen as Erin and Amanda speak with Andi about her journey with her daughter Charlotte, how she developed a tracking planner for homeschoolers for Missouri (and beyond) and the next big plan for this homeschooling family who has kept their e...
2022-08-1641 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #31: Setting the Tone of Your HomeThe atmosphere of a homeschool is so important to successful learning, and as you get longer into this journey of home education, you find fairly quickly that you as Mama set the tone for the home. Tone can be impacted by any number of spoken words, causing frustration, impatience, kindness, or encouragement even in seasons of happiness or grief.Listen as Erin and Amanda discussing setting the tone of your homeschool and life in general. They give practical examples where different situations and stressors have had a huge impact on their lives and families, and detail how th...
2022-08-1433 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #30: Transitions and ConnectionsCoping with change can be hard for so many people, adults and children alike! The act of passing from one state, stage, place, or subject to another is a form of change called "transitioning" and homeschool families are not exempt from having to cope with it.In today's episode, Erin and Amanda will talk about transition times... whether a literal season transition, a school year transition, a summer transition, or a holiday transition. Both offer advice on how you can stay sane in the midst of a very busy time of life while also homeschooling and how...
2022-07-2644 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #29: TeensHaving teenagers as a homeschooling family is a really interesting but much different experience than as a public school family. While jobs, academics, transcripts, even attitudes are common to both groups, homeschooling families often have to find different ways to accomplish these goals without the structure and resources provided by public schools.Listen as Erin and Amanda discuss some of the ways they've worked with their teens and the options they've found to establish their teens' goals while encouraging them to move forward into their best lives.Resources and Linkshttps://hslda.o...
2022-07-1942 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #28: Science Deep DiveTeaching science makes some homeschooling parents nervous; whether it was because they did poorly in their own learning or because they just didn't like it! But it doesn't have to be difficult ... or dull. There are many options and methods for teaching homeschool science.Listen today to this "deep dive" on how Erin and Amanda have taught science in their homeschools. They also offer a special review of (and a discount code for) MEL Science, a GOAT Homeschooling recommended resource for bringing fun and challenge to your science learning.Resources & Links (some may be af...
2022-07-0539 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #27: Helping Teens Navigate Life with Traci BakenhasterIs your teen unsure where their post-homeschooling path will take them? Are they wondering about college or career plans? Are you concerned they're solid on those important life skills like personal finances, time management, communication and all those "adulting" things we need to know to succeed in life?In today's episode, Erin and Amanda speak with Traci Bakenhaster of Raising the Next Gen, a unique program where Traci works with teens and young adults to guide them on the path to being independent adults and getting life right from the start!Resources and links:
2022-06-2829 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #26: Journey to Homeschooling with Cristy StebeltonIn today's episode, Amanda speaks with fellow long-hauler Cristy Stebelton about her unusual journey to homeschooling and how her philosophy towards educating her daughter has changed over the years. They discuss the importance of encouraging your homeschoolers to become their authentic selves and pursue all their interests and passions, while recognizing that we parents can also grow and change in the process of homeschooling. This is a fun conversation between two friends who, while coming from much different experiences, are able to find commonality in their outlook towards home education.Resources and Links
2022-06-2159 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #25: Reading ReadinessFeeling pressure for your child to read by a certain age? It may surprise you to know that most children read by the age of 7. Some aren't even interested before then! Regardless, it is not a reflection of your competency as a homeschooler.In today's episode, Erin and Amanda talk about reading readiness and draw from their experiences with their different readers to help homeschooling parents to relax about reading and encourage families to approach learning to read as a skill that your child will learn, but on their timetable.Resources (with affiliate links): ...
2022-06-0734 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #24: Special Education with Regina ClausellParents of special education students can sometimes be nervous about homeschooling: circumstances at their local school may force them to withdraw their child or, like with the recent COVID crisis, they may just think it is the best option for their family. Regardless of how these families arrive at homeschooling, it may not be as simple as buying curriculum, opening a book and leading a lesson. These students can have unique needs and require advocacy, whether with the school districts for services or simply in their day-to-day learning.Today, Erin and Amanda speak with Regina Clausell, an e...
2022-05-3136 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #23: Labyrinth of the World with Timothy L. PriceOn today's episode, Erin and Amanda speak with Timothy L. Price, editor and illustrator of the new adaptation of Labyrinth of the World and Paradise of the Heart. A Christian allegory written 55 years prior to and heavily inspiring Pilgrim’s Progress, it remains virtually unknown to English readers. Listen as Tim introduces us not only to this fascinating story but also to author John Amos Comenius, a philosopher, theologian, pastor, father, and mentor and considered by many as the father of modern education. Find Labyrinth of the World and Paradise of the Heart at Timothy Price's website, http...
2022-05-2428 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #22: Encouragement for Homeschool BurnoutAre you looking to escape the burnout that sometimes comes up around this time of the homeschool year? There are things you can do to try to lift yourself and others "out of the doldrums" typical of this season.Hear encouragement and ideas from Erin and Amanda, long haul homeschoolers who have had many a season of needing to just inject some fun and enthusiasm into the end of the school year.Be sure to subscribe to GOAT Homeschooling with Erin and Amanda wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation o...
2022-05-1736 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #21: Field Trips and Storage TalkIn this week's episode, Erin and Amanda talk about their favorite ways to use field trips for learning. Also on the docket is storage ... some different ideas on what they use and how to find what works for your family.Be sure to subscribe to GOAT Homeschooling with Erin and Amanda wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or via email.Website: https://goathomeschooling.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/G.O.A.T.HomeschoolingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goat_homeschooling_podcast/...
2022-05-1033 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #20: Parental Rights and HomeschoolingParental rights in education has been a hot topic of late, and we at GOAT Homeschooling wanted to have a conversation talking about what parental rights are, where they come from and how we exercise them in this day and age of pandemics and school choice. Listen as our guest, Dani Dent-Breene, regional director for Families for Home Education, the state advocacy group for homeschoolers in Missouri and fellow homeschooler, outlines and discusses these important points with Erin and Amanda on today's episode.Families for Home Education, the oldest and largest statewide home school organization...
2022-05-0355 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #19: Off the Cuff, Spring 2022Ever wish you could take a peek inside a Spring day in the life of a homeschool family? Listen as Erin and Amanda talk about what's going on in their homes in this "Off the Cuff" episode of GOAT Homeschooling.Resources/Links:Geography BingoProfessor NogginsNotgrass Our 50 StatesCivil Air PatrolAmerica's Founding FathersApologia Physical ScienceBe sure to subscribe to GOAT Homeschooling with Erin and Amanda wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or via email.
2022-04-2629 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #18: Planning for Next YearAre you smack in the middle of homeschool planning or will you keep doing what you always have and start planning in the Fall? Or does your family land somewhere in the middle of these ways to make educational decisions for your next academic year?In today's episode, Erin and Amanda are discussing how their families plan for the next academic year and how it can be helpful to hear what other people are doing and just kind of have that back and forth in order to start thinking about what will best meet your family's needs...
2022-04-0527 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #17: Homeschooling with Bloom & BlossomIn today's episode, Erin and Amanda speak with Christina Carpenter, organizer of the Bloom & Blossom conference for homeschooling moms and homeschooling consultant at Authentic Joy in the Journey.They discuss some of the things long-haul homeschoolers can do to invest in their local homeschool communities and some of the important advice Christina has for homeschooling moms.Resources:Bloom & Blossom Conference Event on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Bloom-and-Blossom-114153953775910 Bloom & Blossom Community on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/groups/446565356671490Authentic Joy in the Journey (coaching with Christina Carpenter), https://www.facebook...
2022-03-2924 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #16: Homeschooling DefinedWith all the changes COVID brought, and so many families having to school their kids at home, have you found yourself asking what exactly *is* homeschooling and what *isn't*? How is it different from public or private school? Why do we need to know the difference? Listen in as Erin and Amanda define homeschooling, discuss the differences between homeschooling and schooling at home, look a little at the history of homeschooling and why it all matters.Resources & Links:HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association), https://hslda.org/Abeka, https://www.abeka.co...
2022-03-2241 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #15: Comparing Your Homeschool to OthersIf you homeschool for any length of time, you’ll talk to other homeschoolers and hear what they're doing and think “Maybe I should do that?” Or, maybe hear from another mom that you're not doing enough, because you “should” use the curriculum or methods that are working so well for their family. It’s easy to compare your homeschool to what others are doing, and it can sure steal your joy! Listen as Erin and Amanda discuss their experience with comparison and listen in on how you can find what works for your homeschool without all the “shoulds…”...
2022-03-1532 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #14: COVID Homeschooling with LenaIn today's episode, Amanda speaks with Lena, a COVID homeschooler who started homeschooling her medically fragile son during COVID. Listen in on her take on how things are going, where things will go, how she can get some encouragement from us and how she can encourage others in this long-term, homeschooling adventure.Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or via email. Website: https://goathomeschooling.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/G.O.A.T.HomeschoolingInstagram: https://w...
2022-03-0830 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #13: Homeschooling Resources for Encouragement and MoreSometimes in this "long-haul" homeschool journey, you just need encouragement to keep going. You know, you're feeling like you're in a slump, or if you've been doing this awhile, you're getting burnt out. There *are* resources out there to help encourage you and GOAT Homeschooling has some terrific recommendations.In this episode, Erin and Amanda share excellent resources, from experts to websites, and social media to print books, all were created to encourage and inspire. Links to resources are also listed below to find everything mentioned in the show.Be sure to subscribe wherever you li...
2022-03-0130 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #12: Homeschool Mom BurnoutIs your homeschool feeling dull? Are you getting bored with the day-to-day and wish you could shake those doldrums? Most of us experience this, whether you're in your first year or a "long haul homeschooler." Listen as Erin and Amanda discuss homeschool mom burnout ... and how they've found solutions to keep moving forward in their homeschools.Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or via email. Website: https://goathomeschooling.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/G.O.A.T.HomeschoolingIns...
2022-02-2236 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #11: Enjoying HomeschoolingWondering if homeschooling will ever be fun? It can sometimes seem like a struggle to get all the things done and even a bit tempting to complain about the many "hats" we wear as homeschoolers (and will there ever be enough hours in the day?)!In this episode, Erin and Amanda reminisce about all the ways they've enjoyed homeschooling. over the years. Resources in this episode:How to Incorporate 3D Printing into Your Homeschool PlanDuoLingoMuseum at Prairie Fire (Overland Park, KS)Mealtime Learning IdeasQuotes...
2022-02-1526 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #10: Special Needs HomeschoolingHave you ever thought about the benefits and challenges of homeschooling your special needs student? Any child who needs special help or care due to any number of reasons, whether with learning challenges or gifted, having emotional or mental health issues, even with physical challenges can and should be considered a special needs student. These students aren’t necessarily easy to teach and most will have different needs from the average homeschooler. Listen as Erin and Amanda share their experiences homeschooling their special needs children and see how they show how homeschooling special needs students might just be t...
2022-02-0135 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #9: Finding Passions in HomeschoolingIs your son only interested in Minecraft building challenges? Is your daughter binge reading fiction day in and day out? How can you incorporate the passions of your kids into your homeschool and help them to enjoy learning in the process?In today's episode, Erin and Amanda talk about including and encouraging your kids' interests into the day to day of home education. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or via email. Website: https://goathomeschooling.buzzsprout.com/ Facebook: https://w...
2022-01-2521 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #8: Caregiving and HomeschoolingEspecially in light of all of the health crisis of the last few years, are you now or have you recently had to care for a family member or other adult while trying to homeschool? It might've been while attending to the hospitalization of a parent, or ferrying a spouse to treatment appointments or even, sadly, a death in the family. There's added pressure on us as homeschooling parents when trying to juggle much needed support for our loved ones while also home educating our children.Listen as Erin and Amanda share their stories of caregiving while h...
2022-01-1837 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #7: Homeschool Cooperatives... the Good, the Bad, and the UglyCooperatives can be an asset to many homeschool families, for academic classes or enrichment or even elective activities. Erin and Amanda discuss their first exposure to co-ops, some of the benefits and struggles they've endured attending them and their best recommendations for succeeding as member families.Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or via email.Website: https://goathomeschooling.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/G.O.A.T.HomeschoolingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goat_homeschooling_podcast/Email...
2022-01-0436 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #6: Unschooling (it's not a bad word!)Unschooling is not raising "feral children" or a homeschool without rules. It isn't synonymous with being uneducated but a great option for kids with lots of questions (and maybe not so much for those needing more boundaries.) Listen in as Erin and Amanda discuss how unschooling and interest-led learning facilitated smartly can have a terrific role in your homeschool.Resources mentioned in today's episodes:Curiosity StreamI Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Norman GeislerBe sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the c...
2021-12-2815 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #5: Midyear Homeschool ReviewIt's usually a good idea to pause in the middle of your homeschool year and do a check-up on what's working and what's not, and consider if change is necessary.In today's episode, Erin and Amanda talk a little about what they've found to be their biggest struggles this year and where they're seeing progress in their homeschools. Have you considered that maybe you can pivot to make things better for yourself or your children?Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or v...
2021-12-2119 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #4: Christian and Secular HomeschoolingHomeschooling for the long haul often means making foundational decisions about what focus your homeschool will take. Inevitably, homeschooling families face the decision to choose a faith-based or secular focus, or sometimes, a balance between the two.In this episode, Erin and Amanda discuss a few of the many similarities and differences between Christian and secular homeschooling. They talk through curriculum, and how to choose co-ops and activities when based on faith or not. There are pros and cons to each perspective, and they'll share their experience with both and how they've evolved in their world view.
2021-12-0729 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #3: Finding Your Support and Tribe in HomeschoolingThe longer we homeschool, the more we realize how crucial it is to have a support system and a "tribe" ... those fellow homeschoolers who just "get us" ... that we can spend time with, learn with, do LIFE with.In this episode, Erin and Amanda discuss the importance of having support and a tribe ... and how to find them in the seemingly endless number of activities and seas of faces that we face as homeschoolers. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or via...
2021-11-3025 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #2: Holidays and HomeschoolingHolidays can be hard even for homeschoolers. And no matter how long you've been at this homeschooling journey, figuring out what is going to work for your family and still honor all the differences that caused you to homeschool to begin with can be a challenge.Listen as Erin and Amanda discuss how they've dealt with the busiest season of the year in their homeschools: what's worked and what hasn't, and what their best advice for the holidays and homeschooling.Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the...
2021-11-3021 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT #1: Welcome to GOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaWelcome to GOAT Homeschooling with Erin and Amanda! We are two veteran homeschoolings having the conversations we aren't hearing elsewhere; in other words, discussing the homeschooling journey when you've been at this for a while and need more than straight curriculum advice!Listen today as we give you our backgrounds and our plans for the podcast. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in continuing the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or via email. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/G.O.A.T.HomeschoolingInstagram: https://www...
2021-11-2916 minGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and AmandaGOAT Homeschooling with Erin and Amanda (Trailer)Trailer for GOAT Homeschooling with Erin and Amanda, a podcast for the "long haul" homeschoolers (5 or more years!)Support the show
2021-11-1600 min
Living Out Loud with Alley and AmandaSpecial Guest #73- Erin KunkleErin Kunkle is the co-founder of MAVEN (www.maventruth.com). She is a speaker and co-host of the MAVEN parent podcast. She also is the co-host of The Strong Women Podcast through the Colson Center. She has spoken to parents, mom’s groups, homeschooling groups and at women’s events. In addition, Erin runs the entire Kunkle household, as a master chef, nurse, referee, counselor and laundry connoisseur. She’s also a veteran homeschooling mom of 13 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in sociology/political science from Biola University. Erin lives with her husband, Brett and their five kids in South...
2021-03-0154 min
Living Out Loud with Alley & AmandaSpecial Guest #73- Erin KunkleErin Kunkle is the co-founder of MAVEN (www.maventruth.com). She is a speaker and co-host of the MAVEN parent podcast. She also is the co-host of The Strong Women Podcast through the Colson Center. She has spoken to parents, mom’s groups, homeschooling groups and at women’s events. In addition, Erin runs the entire Kunkle household, as a master chef, nurse, referee, counselor and laundry connoisseur. She’s also a veteran homeschooling mom of 13 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in sociology/political science from Biola University. Erin lives with her husband, Brett and their five kids in...
2021-03-0154 min
Mom Inspired Show with Amber SandbergHomeschooling 101 series part 2 Erin Barry: 195Have you ever wondered how do you organize your day when you homeschool, even when you work outside the home?
Today, we have Erin Barry back on the show to talk more in depth about homeschooling and what that looks like. We dive into the advantages of homeschooling at each age level, what do co-ops look like and how socialization works in regards to building a community for your kids and yourself! Erin also shares with us how you can make subjects that are non traditional activities count as credit. She also mentioned the importance of having a routine and sc...
2020-07-0745 min