Leigh Nguyen - Homeschool Coach. Homeschool Mom

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Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family376. Making And Creating Friendships As A Homeschool Mom With Kristen StrongDESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint Homeschooling doesn't require you to be sequestered at home with zero interaction or friends. That means the desire you have as a homeschool mom to have friendships with other women is okay. And you should act on it! Kristen Strong joined me on the podcast today to discuss this very topic. We talked about some practical ways to connect with other women, along with the benefits of friendships. You may feel like you are in a season th...2025-07-0720 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family375. Tips For The Part-Time Working Homeschool Mom Or The Mom Thinking About ItGET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship All homeschool moms juggle various roles and wear many hats. But, some work part-time, along with home educating their children. Whether you work out of the home, from home, or are thinking about starting a part-time job or online business, I have a few tips to share with you today. During my 14 years of homeschooling, I've had a few part-time gigs and have had many conversations with other women who balance work and homeschool. My goal is to equip you with some i...2025-07-0317 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family373. Why a Homeschool Mom is Scared and How to Overcome FearDESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint Fear. Is it holding you back from beginning to homeschool? Is it holding you back from really embracing your homeschool? Is it holding you back from doing what is best for your children? It can do all of those things...and more. Let's stop giving fear a seat at the table. Acknowledge it, yes. And then, let's flip it on it's head and use it as motivation to create the best homeschool for your kids. This episode o...2025-06-2619 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family372. Finding Peace In The Overwhelming Homeschool Years With Whitney Newby Of Brighter Day PressDESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint There are so many demands during the homeschooling years and moms can quickly spiral into feeling overwhelmed. Today's guest, Whitney Newby, of Brighter Day Press is sharing her journey and practical tips so you can use these years to grow in your faith and walk with God. She knows what it feels like to be in the trenches and found that turning towards Scripture and Truth gave her the peace she needed. Whitney will also be speaking at Little by...2025-06-2327 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family371. How To Truly Enjoy Being With Your Homeschool ChildrenDESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint It's one thing to love our children, but it's another thing to really enjoy being with them. Unfortunately, it's very common for parents to use the excuse of not wanting to homeschool because they, "Could never be with their kids all day." But, homeschool parents can fall into the trap of thinking they have done a good thing by home educating, but completely miss the connection that is possible. If you've been frustrated with your homeschool children and want t...2025-06-1918 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family370. 3 Common Characteristics Of Homeschool GraduatesDESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint It might feel a million years away, but your homeschooler will eventually complete their home education years. Are you preparing them now for that time? I know, it seems silly to bring up that question when your child is only 8 years old. But, I have noticed 3 really amazing characteristics among homeschoolers whose parents were intentional. Grab that load of laundry that needs folding and listen in so you can keep these characteristics as goals for yo...2025-06-1620 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family367. Do YOU Inspire Your Homeschool Children?DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint There are a lot of people looking to influence and thus, inspire your homeschool children. From social media platforms to corporations to friends and so on. But, as homeschool parents, we should be intentional about being the first people to hold influence over our children. And that's easy when they are young and their world revolves around the family and home. And as our children get older, it's easy to become complacent and just go through the motions and c...2025-06-0520 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family362. Simple Tips To Keep The Learning Going While On Homeschool Summer BreakFIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR HOMESCHOOL: https://www.rainbowresource.com/ The summer is a great time to refresh our minds and bodies from the heavy focus on academics during the homeschool year. But, we shouldn't become zombies and lose brain cells. There is a happy medium! And today's episode is going to give you ideas about how to keep your homeschool children learning over the summer, while balancing that with it not overwhelming you. Grab a pen and paper so you can scribble down a few ideas and then...have fun w...2025-05-1924 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family361. Meal Time Doesn't Have To Be Complicated! Provide Nutritious Meals For Your Homeschool Family With Chandis Of Close To NatureDESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint Three times a day (plus snacks!), you've got at least a few sets of eyes looking to you, the homeschool mom, for nourishment. In plain English: you're responsible for feeding everyone over and over and over again. Lol! It's easy to get off track with nutrition and the budget when it comes to getting food into the house and onto the table. Today's guest is Chandis of Close to Nature. She is a registered dietician nutritionist, along with being a...2025-05-1530 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family359. Properly Socializing Your Homeschool Children So They Aren't WeirdosDESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint Ah, the age-old socialization question... No matter where you homeschool or how long you've been doing it, you will be asked about socializing your children. We often roll our eyes and bite our tongues. But, as a homeschool parent, you may have a legitimate concern about your child being stigmatized as a weird homeschooler. We're taking a fun poke at socialization and weirdness in today's episode. I hope you have fun with it too, but also walk a...2025-05-0820 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family350. Finding the Balance Between Rules and Relationship in Homeschool ParentingGET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship Academics is often what brings many families to homeschooling. But then, we realize that so much else is important in our parenting and the home education years. One topic that keeps coming up lately, even in conversations with my grown children, is the balance between rules and relationship with parents and children. And we can easily default to focusing on one over the other. But, in raising our children and reading tons of books, along with the guidance in Scripture, James and I...2025-04-0727 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family343. Eliminate Burnout And Recover Your Homeschool ExperienceDESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint Let's recognize the elephant in the room and have a conversation that is much needed in the homeschool world. We all experience it at some point, so why not talk about it? The topic is: burnout. What is it? What causes it? And how do you get to the other side? But, not only that. Let's figure out what is causing it and make the appropriate changes to your homeschool to keep you from getting burned out....2025-03-1322 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family325. Why You Need To Stop Chasing A Perfect Homeschool And What To Do InsteadDESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome There is a myth going around the homeschool world. Have you heard it? "You could have a perfect homeschool if only you would..." And so, you begin chasing this ideal and feel like a failure every single day. But, guess what? You aren't a failure! In this episode, we're going to poke a hole in the perfect homeschool idea. But, I wo...2025-01-0919 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family320. 5 Pillars of Wellness For Homeschool Moms With Teresa Wiedrick Of Homeschool Mama Self-CareDESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome During the homeschool years, there is one key linchpin in the whole process of home education that is often overlooked until it's almost too late. Any guess? It's the homeschool mom! YOU! The motherhood journey requires a lot of sacrifice day in and day out and homeschool moms can easily become burned out. Today's guest, Teresa Wiedrick of Homeschool Mam...2024-12-2328 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family285. After 13 Years Of Home Education, Here Are My Honest Opinions About "Controversial" Topics In The Homeschool WorldNormally, I keep my opinions about most homeschool topics to myself because we all need to come to our own conclusions. We each need to do what is best for our child, knowing there is no right or wrong way to homeschool, as long as each family is being true to their vision and goals. But now that we've been chatting here on the podcast for over 2 years, I thought a little candid breakdown of my thoughts on a few "controversial" homeschool topics would be fun. Remember, we're all friends here and this is purely my take...2024-08-2226 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family270. Unschooling, Day to Day Homeschooling, Uniquely Educating Each Child, And Stepping Out Of The School Matrix With Cheryl Daley Of The Homeschool How ToMost of us step into the homeschooling world overwhelmed by the terms, curriculum, and methodology. We have so many questions and it feels intimidating to ask them. Today's guest, Cheryl Daley, of The Homeschool How To podcast is asking some amazing questions as she sifts through it all in order to homeschool her children. We talk about unschooling, what the day to day can look like, incorporating math in the younger years, and what to do if you don't feel creative enough to homeschool. Plus, I'm telling Cheryl the things I wish someone spoke into...2024-07-0428 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family245. You've Been Doing Homeschool Wrong! 3 Critical Mistakes Your Family Is Making And Solutions To Correct Your CourseOnce you decide to homeschool, it can be easy to get stuck in a rut of how you homeschool. Sometimes the best intentions fall by the wayside and you can very easily just homeschool out of a habit. There is a better way to order your days, choose your curriculum, and educate your children. But, it involves stepping away from a few wrong ways you've been approaching homeschool. I promise this episode is definitely not all doom and gloom. There are ways to combat each wrong way that will be pointed out to you. And...2024-04-0821 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family236. Use This System So You Know What To Do On The Bad Homeschool DaysIt's not "if" you'll have bad homeschool days, it's "when" you'll have a bad homeschool day. Unfortunately, it's just a part of life and homeschool is not immune to rough days. But, it's what you do with that bad that counts... After experiencing too many bad days, I developed a system to get myself, our family, and our homeschool back on track. It has made a huge difference in our relationships and I know that it will do the same for you too. Grab a pen and piece of paper to...2024-03-0719 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family193. You’re Overcomplicating Homeschool! How to Reduce Chaos and Create a Simple Homeschool Routine That You’ll Actually Stick WithIf I walked into your home most days, you'd probably be afraid that I would think you were running a three ring circus. But in reality, there is a lot of energy within your home and your heart is feeling pretty chaotic about it all. What if you were complicating things too much? And that was what was leading to the chaos? But your mind, body, and heart is craving simplicity and peace. Grab a notebook and pen to write down a few simple keys to end the overcomplication, reduce chaos, and create that simple...2023-10-0924 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family172. 5 Ways to Help Instill Faith in Your Homeschool Child and Why It Is Worth the TimeOne of the reasons many of us homeschool is so that we can instill our Christian faith into our children. Oftentimes, we get busy with all that is on our to-do list, activities, and keeping up with the curriculum. And we lose that focus. After raising children to their young adult years, I found some simple, yet very effective ways to incorporate faith into our daily lives. Today, I’m sharing these 5 tips so that you can make this a priority during these years of home education. Let’s be intentional about passing on our fait...2023-07-2719 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family163. Is a Major Life Change of Moving in Your Future? Benefits and Steps to Do It Well as a Homeschool FamilyWhether it’s a move across town or another state, the process of uprooting your family from one home to another can be extremely stressful. There is so much to do and a ton of emotions to process. But what if I told you that moving as a homeschool family is easier than if your kids attended public school? It’s true. After a few moves during our homeschool years, I want to share these benefits with you. So that you can walk through this change confident in your choices. But I also have...2023-06-2621 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family160. 3 Things to Consider When You Are an Exhausted Homeschool Mom Who Just Needs Some Rest: Whole Homeschool Mom Series Part 4On a scale from 1-10, how exhausted are you as a stay at home homeschooling mom? Is rest an elusive dream {pun totally intended}? Right now is the perfect time to begin prioritizing rest. The summer break from full days of home education can allow you to incorporate some new ways to refresh yourself. And by the time your homeschool starts back up, these will have become a priority to your day. When you take the time to truly rest and refresh, you’ll find yourself a better wife and mom. And everyone in your fa...2023-06-1520 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family159. Want Your Spiritual Life to Grow as a Homeschool Mom? 2 Important Habits to Consider Adding: Whole Homeschool Mom Series Part 3Homeschool moms tend to focus almost entirely on the upbringing and education of our children. And that is a noble and honorable use of our time and energy. However, the only possible way to find balance in your long to-do lists and to accomplish your days with love, peace, and grace is when you are filled up spiritually. Lacking patience? Kindness? Contentment? Are you struggling with your why for life? Or wanting to infuse faith into your children? There are two specific habits that will take your spiritual life from non-existent...2023-06-1222 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family156. What to Do When Your Homeschool Child Doesn’t See You As Their TeacherHey, Friend! This is a tricky one, right? Your homeschool child doesn’t see you as their teacher and “just” their mom. How do you get over that hurdle so that home education is a success? From my studies of the school system and what exactly is meant by teacher, teaching, education, and mom, I’m not going to hold back in breaking this down. But, on the flip side, there are a few very practical steps you can take to turn this concern around. The goal is you and your child thriving in your...2023-06-0122 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family153. The Worst 4 Mistakes You Must Avoid In Your Homeschool: Confessions From A Veteran HomeschoolerHey, Friend! It often feels lonely out here in homeschool mom world. We have so many responsibilities each day and that can make us feel isolated. And wondering if we’re the only ones who make mistakes in our homeschool. Well, today, I am going to set the record straight. And instead of covering up mistakes, I want you to learn from them. Too often, pride can keep us from having these conversations with one another. But, I hope that by me sharing first, that you feel encouraged to share as well. ...2023-05-2221 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family152. Creating a Summer Routine For Your Homeschool Family: 3 Great Options to Set Up Your DaysHey, Friend! Your homeschool summer break is right around the corner! But let’s not lose ground in establishing routines and living with some predictability. It is 100% possible to have a great summer, but also be intentional in how your days and weeks are carried out. I am so excited for you to hear these 3 options and get your mind going on figuring out the best routine for your homeschool family this summer. You and your children can thoroughly enjoy your school break and not live in chaos. Let’s find that balance of f...2023-05-1820 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family149. Fun and Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate the Last Day of the Homeschool YearHey, Friend! Congratulations! You have completed your homeschool year! Woohoo! I am so excited about this huge commitment you have made to your children and your tenacity to see it through. But before we toss all the workbooks out, let’s celebrate the accomplishments of this homeschool year. Today, I am sharing a quick list of last day of homeschool ideas that you and your kids will enjoy together. Get ready to write these down and then spend a little time brain storming which you want to do this year and figuring out al...2023-05-0821 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family147. Simple 5 Step Plan For The Homeschool Mom Planning Next Year’s CurriculumHey, Friend! It’s that super fun time in homeschool mom world: purchasing curriculum! There are so many amazing resources out there and we just want to do all. the. things. Am I right? But the inevitable happens and we end up not always getting what will work best for our family. After many years and a lot of trial and error, I wanted to share a simple 5 step plan for you to plan next year’s homeschool curriculum. Let’s get excited about home education and all the great things we can...2023-05-0122 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family145. Save Time Each Homeschool Morning--How to Beat the Crazy Rush and Have a Calm Start to the DayHey, Friend! Crazy rushed homeschool mornings. You know exactly what that looks like. And even moreso how it makes you feel. What if there was one simple solution that you could start implementing now that will help end the frantic feeling you have each morning. Let’s cut out the stress and those bad mom moments you regret. After all my years of motherhood, this is one thing I rarely skip doing because I have found that it works. And if something is giving me peace and a calm home in the morning, yo...2023-04-2423 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family144. The Biggest Adjustment A Homeschool Mom Needs to Succeed In Her Homeschool That Will Also Change the FutureHey, Friend! We’re comin’ in hot with this one today, but it just needs to be openly talked about. Why? Because once you know this, you’ll have the starting knowledge to decide what to do with this information. For far too long, we haven’t had these types of conversations and we should because it greatly affects your homeschool and therefore your child’s future. I encourage you to sit down with your favorite cup of tea, coffee, or smoothie and just soak it in. Listen a second time if you want to ta...2023-04-2026 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family143. Homeschool Field Trips: Tapping Into This Amazing Educational Tool and Enjoy the Experience With Your ChildrenHey, Friend! You’ve heard it over and over again that homeschool field trips are so amazing and you should be doing them regularly. But…the reality of your life doesn’t seem to match up with this. I’ve got a treat for you today! I knew just the right person to encourage you in your desire to take more field trips and she’s spilling the beans today. Elizabeth is a fellow homeschool mom who has a ton of experience with field trips that range from day trips to international family trips. She...2023-04-1729 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family141. Where the Real Learning of Homeschool Happens: How A Homeschool Mom Can Confidently Taps Into These ResourcesHey, Friend! There are two very well-known resources that will help your homeschool children engage and learn so much. Do you know what those are? I think you do. But you're afraid to speak them out loud for fear of not educating your child well enough. Can I encourage you to listen in with open arms and a heart ready to say yes? Because I can assure you that these two resources that you aren't tapping into could be the key to a successful home education. Grab my hand...2023-04-1021 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family140. Break the Phone Addiction: Stop Letting It Control Your Homeschool DayHey, Friend. Welcome to the no judgement zone. We've all been there, are there, or will be there when it comes to cell phone addiction. But I am so glad you are here now. Why? Because you have recognized that the time you spend on your phone is affecting your homeschool. You start each day well and tell yourself that today is going to be the day that you won't get sucked into an app. But one quick look to check something and you've lost time that you know could have been spent...2023-04-0626 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family139. Struggling to Homeschool on Warm Spring Days? How to Balance Your Plans With Beautiful WeatherHey, Friend! You got up this morning and looked outside at an amazingly beautiful spring day. The sky is blue, birds are chirping, and the temperature is rising. But... You have a full day of homeschool planned. What should you do? Especially since you know there will be more and more warm spring days coming. Let's find that balance so you can keep the mom guilt at bay, but also accomplish your homeschool goals AND enjoy the day outdoors. ♥ Leigh Let's work together and...2023-04-0320 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family136. Benefits and Strategies to Creating Routines for the Busy Homeschool Mom with Brandy Coffin of The Nourished MomHey, Friend! The struggle is real among homeschool moms to get all the things done on your to-do list. Even just the every day things like meals, lessons, taking the dog out, making beds, getting children to bed on time keeps your day full. And you know that a routine would serve you well. But where can you begin? The answer to that question is the topic of today's episode. I am joined by Brandy Coffin of The Nourished Mom who shares how to establish simple routines that will offer you real hope...2023-03-2323 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family133. HELP! I’ve Lost My Motivation To Homeschool: Can I Just Quit Now?Hey, Friend! Are you struggling right about now? We're halfway through the homeschool year and every day you're feeling more and more like giving up. The rut you're in is deep and you can't see a way out of it. Maybe the solution is to quit homeschool. You're wondering if your children would be better off in school. But what if there is a way to turn things around and get to a place of choosing to continue to homeschool? I have a few simple solutions that you can begin implementing today in...2023-03-1321 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family130. What To Do When Your Child Does Not Want To Be Homeschooled: Help For The Homeschool Mom Dealing With ResistanceHey, Friend! Are you stuck between a major life change to homeschooling and your child's emotions? Or maybe you started your homeschool journey and your child is not feeling it. As a homeschool mom, our heart is so into every part of it. We want to do it well and to hear our child upset and saying they don't want to homeschool feels like a major letdown. Or a source of confusion, at the very least. What if I told you that you and your child could come to a place of acceptance...2023-03-0220 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family129. How The Homeschool Lifestyle Grows And Changes In Different Seasons: Insights From Lisa Bass At Farmhouse On BooneHey, Friend! We enter into motherhood unsure of all the decisions we are making and feel like we should know everything. Because "obviously," all the other moms know it all and we don't. Lol! And then...we decide to homeschool and the learning curve is steep. We jump in and figure out a plan and assume that's the way it will always be. And then, we enter a new season of life and wonder if it's okay to change the way we homeschool, get meals on the table, divide up chores in the...2023-02-2735 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family128. Top Reasons You Keep Changing Your Homeschool Curriculum and How to Stay Consistent With What You HaveHey, Friend! It's no secret that you're a chronic homeschool curriculum switcher. Or maybe your a closet switcher. Lol! No matter whether your friends know or not, it's something that happens often in the education of your children. And you're beginning to wonder if it's a problem. Let's pull back the layers and dig into why you keep changing your homeschool curriculum. And once you've got a finger on that, I've have some solutions that will get you off the curriculum merry-go-round! Pop those ear buds in, grab that homeschool mom...2023-02-2323 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family125. 6 Warning Signs You Are About to Burnout As a Homeschool MomHey, Friend! It's that time of the year. The one that is notorious for homeschool mom burnout. Unfortunately, it often just sneaks up on us and our family is left wondering what is going on. Too often, this isn't a topic that is talked about among homeschool circles. Which can make us feel like we're the only one struggling with common feelings, concerns, and reactions. Let's break the taboo against talking about burnout today. Listen in to hear the 6 warning signs, what they result in, but more importantly, how you can get to...2023-02-1319 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family120. 9 Styles of Homeschool and How To Know Which Is Best For Your FamilyHey, Friend! Did you know that there are different styles and ways of homeschooling? Are you feeling lost on which one you should be doing? Let's clear away that confusion and chat about the 9 most common homeschool styles. This is an important step in knowing the best way to homeschool your children. Once you have this figured out, you'll have a better idea on how to make decisions about curriculum. Grab your homeschool mom notebook and write down your favorite styles, along with the specific steps to use to evaluate which one fits...2023-01-2623 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family118. When A Homeschool Mom Wonders If It’s Easier to Put Her Children On the Bus InsteadHey, Friend! As a homeschool mom, you probably see the school bus drive past your house…maybe even multiple times a day…and you wonder, “Would that be easier?” I know I have. Many times. But, it was when I took a step back and looked at this decision from a different angle that I gained the clarity and a better frame of mind. And I am sharing that with you today, so that you can make that shift too and see things from this new perspective. So, grab that homeschool mom notebook and writ...2023-01-1921 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family114. The 3 Worst Mistakes You Must Avoid in Your Homeschool In Order to Be SuccessfulHey, Friend! Everyone says that you can't make mistakes with homeschooling. Ummm...anyone who has homeschooled realizes this isn't true. Yes, we can learn from our mistakes: I'm living proof of that! But we have to recognize these homeschool mistakes first in order to make changes. Let's have an open and honest conversation about the 3 worst mistakes parents can make in their homeschool. I promise not to just leave you hanging after dropping these bombs on you. I've got some solid encouragement to help steer you in a new direction. Grab...2023-01-0519 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family113. Best Tip For Starting Back Up With Homeschool in January: Reset After the Holiday BreakHey, Friend! Welcome back to homeschool after the Christmas break! Are you ready? Whether you are feeling fresh and excited to begin the second half of your homeschool year or whether you are starting back up with your feet dragging, let's be intentional about starting back up. Using two simple steps, I'm going to share with you how to reset your homeschool so that the rest of this homeschool year helps you reach your goals. Oh and let's make it awesome too! Pop those ear buds in and let's do some...2023-01-0220 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family88. Homeschool Teens and Friends: How to Balance Their Need For Friendship With Your Family’s GoalsHey, Friend! How do we navigate the homeschool years with teens when it come to friendships? Are these important? And to what extent? You've decided to homeschool for some very specific reasons and now wonder how to balance your teen's need for friends with the extreme importance our culture puts upon friendships. Is it possible to continue to meet your family's goals for your homeschool lifestyle and meet your teen's desire for friends? Yes, no, and maybe. Let's tackle this subject so that you and your husband can make intentional decisions...2022-09-2924 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family87. Ready to Take Your Homeschool to the Next Level? Get the #1 Way to Have the Best Homeschool Year EverHey, Friend! Whether this is your first, second, third, or however many years of homeschool, we all want one thing as homeschool moms: to have the best year ever. Is this just a crazy pipe dream that can never be achieved? I don't think it's unattainable at all. Actually, I know it is a worthwhile goal. And that is why I am sharing two secrets I have learned from my 11 years of homeschooling and 20 years of motherhood in today's podcast episode. I pray it blesses you and that this...2022-09-2627 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family71. It’s the First Day of Homeschool: What Are You Supposed to Do? 10 Ideas for the Homeschool FamilyHey, Friend! You are just about at the first day of homeschool and piling a stack of books in front of your child doesn't seem like the right approach. You've been told that this homeschool thing is supposed to be different than the school system. But everyone is crazy about the back to school sales and all the excitement. That's great for them, but you want to do things differently. And you know that the first day is what will set the tone for the rest of the school year. Don't you worry...2022-08-0121 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family27. Homeschool Co-Ops: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly--Should Your Family Join or Avoid?Hey, Friend! It's the inevitable question of whether a homeschool family joins a co-op or not. Let's dip our toes into the pros and cons and get realistic about what this type of educational avenue entails. We'll discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of homeschool co-ops so you can make the best decision for your family: for this year. ♥ Leigh Ready to create absolute clarity and confidence in your homeschool? Join Clarify Your Homeschool today! www.clarifyyourhomeschool.com This episode is sponsored by Berk...2022-04-0519 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family26. How to Keep an Easily Distracted Child Self-Motivated in their Homeschool Studies and Why Moms Should Spend Time on ThisHey, Friend! To one degree or another, we've all had kiddos who are easily distracted or lack self-motivation. How do we encourage growth in these areas as we homeschool and raise our children? Today, I am diving into a few tips to keep an easily distracted child focused, as well as how to encourage self-motivation so that you see the maturity and growth in your children that you long for them to have. Also...I am announcing something really EXCITING in this episode! Eek! My mind is just blown away and to say...2022-04-0415 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family25. How Your Marriage Affects Your Ability to Homeschool Well and Why Making It a Priority Matters to Your Family and ParentingHey, Friend! How is your marriage doing? No, really. How is it? We homeschool moms can get so wrapped up in our role as mother and educator that we miss this most important relationship with our husband. Today, I want to dive into a few reasons why we need to make our marriage a priority and how that directly affects our ability to homeschool well. Let's not lose sight of our marriage and the benefits to our entire family when we are in a really good place with our husband. ♥ Leigh ...2022-03-3119 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family09. How to Choose Homeschool Curriculum, What to Do After You Place the Order, and How to View the Curriculum DecisionHey, Friend! Are you trying to choose curriculum and feeling overwhelmed by it all? I'm answering a listener question today and giving you 3 quick tips to choosing homeschool curriculum. And just as important as choosing what to use is what you do after that order is placed. I'll share why and how to maneuver things after you've made the decision. If you'd like to submit a question for a Quick Tip Tuesday, send me an email at leigh@littlebylittlehomeschool.com I can't wait to hear from you! ♥Leigh L...2022-02-2211 min

Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family01. Welcome to the Little by Little Homeschool Podcast! Meet LeighHey, Friend! Eek! Here we are. Let's do this and talk all the things about homeschool, motherhood, and homemaking! I cannot wait to dive in deep with you. Let's connect soon, okay?! I want to hear from you...share your struggles and your wins. Join me over in my private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity ♥ Leigh Let's work together and get your homeschool to the place you just know it can be. We all can get stuck and not know what to do, how to adjust, or...2022-02-0119 min