Do you find yourself raising your voice and yelling at your kids? If so, you're not alone. At times, parenting can be stressful and frustrating. In this podcast episode, you'll discover an effective method to help you stay calm in tense situations.  Discover more about positive parenting here.

Do you find yourself raising your voice and yelling at your kids? If so, you're not alone. At times, parenting can be stressful and frustrating. In this podcast episode, you'll discover an effective method to help you stay calm in tense situations.  <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/positive-parenting/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Discover more about positive parenting here.</a>

How to Stay Calm and Stop Yelling

Help your kids learn to draw, print, and write in cursive with these fun practice ideas. In the article that goes with this episode, you'll discover videos about curriculum, how to hold a pencil, and many more resources. You'll also find information about all of the handwriting manipulatives that are mentioned in this episode. https://homeschoolthinktank.com/handwriting-for-kids/   HSTT210303v1220504v2r2

Help your kids learn to draw, print, and write in cursive with these fun practice ideas. In the article that goes with this episode, you'll discover videos about curriculum, how to hold a pencil, and many more resources. You'll also find information about all of the handwriting manipulatives that are mentioned in this episode. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/handwriting-for-kids/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/handwriting-for-kids/</a> HSTT210303v1220504v2r2

Fun Handwriting Practice for Kids &  Homeschool Students

Are you considering homeschooling? If you want to homeschool your kids for years to come, learning how to embrace the benefits of homeschooling will help you succeed. Discover more benefits of homeschooling at the link below. https://homeschoolthinktank.com/benefits-of-homeschooling/

Are you considering homeschooling? If you want to homeschool your kids for years to come, learning how to embrace the benefits of homeschooling will help you succeed. Discover more benefits of homeschooling at the link below. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/benefits-of-homeschooling/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/benefits-of-homeschooling/</a>

Embracing the Benefits of Homeschooling

What do you need to get done? In this episode, you'll discover one common reason that keeps many people from getting "that one thing" finished. Jackie is a homeschool consultant and certified life coach who specializes in helping homeschooling parents. Click here to learn more and sign up for your consultation.

What do you need to get done? In this episode, you'll discover one common reason that keeps many people from getting "that one thing" finished. Jackie is a homeschool consultant and certified life coach who specializes in helping homeschooling parents. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to learn more and sign up for your consultation.</a>

Creating Momentum in Your Everyday Life

What is the purpose of homeschool curriculum?   Learn about common approaches to homeschooling curriculum and how to best use YOUR child's curriculum. Click the link below to discover educational homeschool curriculum... https://homeschoolthinktank.com/curriculum/   HSTT_211027v1r3EG

What is the purpose of homeschool curriculum?   Learn about common approaches to homeschooling curriculum and how to best use YOUR child's curriculum. Click the link below to discover educational homeschool curriculum... <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/curriculum/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/curriculum/</a> HSTT_211027v1r3EG

How to Use Homeschool Curriculum (Link in Show Notes)

Do you listen to your children with intention? Your kids may talk a lot, and it can be easy to zone out sometimes.   In this episode, you'll learn why listening to your children purposefully is important. Click here to learn more about homeschool consulting and coaching services.

Do you listen to your children with intention? Your kids may talk a lot, and it can be easy to zone out sometimes.   In this episode, you'll learn why listening to your children purposefully is important. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to learn more about homeschool consulting and coaching services.</a>

Listening to Your Kids

Are you struggling with homeschooling? In this episode, Jackie shares her struggles as a homeschooling mom and how she learned the importance of prioritizing connection with your children above curriculum. Discover more inspiration for homeschool moms here... https://homeschoolthinktank.com/homeschool-mom/   While this episode was originally published several years ago, it is worth resharing, helpful to homeschooling parents, and always relevant. HSTT210216v2r2EG

Are you struggling with homeschooling? In this episode, Jackie shares her struggles as a homeschooling mom and how she learned the importance of prioritizing connection with your children above curriculum. Discover more inspiration for homeschool moms here... <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/homeschool-mom/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/homeschool-mom/</a> While this episode was originally published several years ago, it is worth resharing, helpful to homeschooling parents, and always relevant. HSTT210216v2r2EG

Connection Before Curriculum: Lessons from Homeschooling My Kids

Where do you fall on your list of priorities? As a homeschooling parent, putting yourself last and leaving yourself depleted is easy.   In this episode, you'll find the inspiration to prioritize yourself. https://homeschoolthinktank.com/self-care-for-moms/   HSTT_220411v1r2_D

Where do you fall on your list of priorities? As a homeschooling parent, putting yourself last and leaving yourself depleted is easy.   In this episode, you'll find the inspiration to prioritize yourself. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/self-care-for-moms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/self-care-for-moms/</a> HSTT_220411v1r2_D

Prioritizing Yourself

How does your daily homeschool routine or schedule look? This episode teaches you how to structure your days more effectively. Sign up for your homeschool consultation and learn more about how we serve homeschool families... https://homeschoolthinktank.com/homeschool-schedule/   HSTT220112v1r3

How does your daily homeschool routine or schedule look? This episode teaches you how to structure your days more effectively. Sign up for your homeschool consultation and learn more about how we serve homeschool families... <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/homeschool-schedule/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/homeschool-schedule/</a> HSTT220112v1r3

Your Daily Homeschool Schedule and Routine

Why do you homeschool your kids? Did you know that all the reasons parents homeschool their children fall into two categories? In this podcast episode, you'll learn how YOUR WHY impacts how you approach homeschooling. With this understanding, you will be better equipped to homeschool your kids successfully. https://homeschoolthinktank.com/why-to-homeschool/

Why do you homeschool your kids? Did you know that all the reasons parents homeschool their children fall into two categories? In this podcast episode, you'll learn how YOUR WHY impacts how you approach homeschooling. With this understanding, you will be better equipped to homeschool your kids successfully. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/why-to-homeschool/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/why-to-homeschool/</a>

Two Reasons Parents Homeschool Their Kids.  What's Yours?

www.HomeSchoolThinkTank.comDo you want to homeschool your kids with confidence?Are you looking for more joy in homeschooling?You've come to the right place.Join families from more than 90 countries to learn more about homeschooling, parenting, education, and mindset.  Our Monday episodes are all about your mindset, and each Wednesday, you'll learn more about homeschooling and parenting.Click the follow button so that you never miss an episode.Sign up for our free workshop, join our coaching program, and learn more about how we serve homeschooling parents.Visit our website... www.HomeSchoolThinkTank.comKeep reading for more info!Jackie is the founder of HomeSchool ThinkTank, a licensed physical education teacher, and a life coach.  She is also a long-time homeschooling mom of two daughters.  One daughter is a homeschooled graduate, while the other is a homeschooled high school student.With more than a decade of homeschooling her children,  Jackie's experienced the ups &amp; downs of homeschooling and is here to help you navigate a lifestyle that has the potential to be incredible. Overcome the overwhelm that many parents feel and start homeschooling your kids with confidence.Each week we share expert interviews, information, education, mindset strategies, and inspiration that homeschool families need.In addition, we’re taking this one step further and guiding homeschool parents like you through our online coaching program.The HomeSchool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast teaches you the nearly secret strategies that veteran homeschoolers use to homeschool their children for years.  Jackie will guide you toward a more peaceful and fun-filled education journey with your kids.  What do you call this lifestyle?  Homeschooling, worldschooling, roadschooling, hackschooling, gameschooling, wildschooling, unschooling, life??? Regardless of what you call it, come along and join us on the journey of a lifetime.  Leave the school mindset behind and focus on connections that matter, community, and helping your children develop a true love of learning.Homeschooling isn’t just about education: it’s about your kids, it’s about your family, &amp; it’s about a lifestyle.  Click the follow button right now so that you will never miss a future episode.Discover more about HomeSchool ThinkTank on our website.  We're always sharing something new and interesting with you. www.HomeSchoolThinkTank.com

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Do you and your kids want to learn more about history? Make it fun and easy with our curated collection of history podcasts!   Use our advanced podcast search engine to find any historical event quickly! With over 2000 hours and 1000 podcast episodes about history, you'll discover any historical topic you want to learn more about! <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/history-podcasts/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/history-podcasts/</a>

History Podcasts: Search Our Curated Collection

Are you a busy mom? It can be hard to find the time for self-care, but it's worth it! Here are five simple tips to set yourself up for success. Book your coaching call, watch videos, and learn more...   https://homeschoolthinktank.com/self-care-for-moms/

Are you a busy mom? It can be hard to find the time for self-care, but it's worth it! Here are five simple tips to set yourself up for success. Book your coaching call, watch videos, and learn more...   <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/self-care-for-moms/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/self-care-for-moms/</a>

Self Care Tips for Moms: Set Yourself Up for Success

What is project-based learning?  Learn about seven steps to include when using this approach of homeschooling your kids &amp; teens. Tune in for examples to use with your children. https://homeschoolthinktank.com/homeschool-styles/ Do you have questions about homeschooling?   Book Your Homeschool Strategy Call here.

What is project-based learning?  Learn about seven steps to include when using this approach of homeschooling your kids &amp; teens. Tune in for examples to use with your children. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/homeschool-styles/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/homeschool-styles/</a> Do you have questions about homeschooling?   <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Book Your Homeschool Strategy Call here.</a>

Project Based Learning for Homeschooled Kids & Teens

Have you ever been to an event where you and another person had the same experience, but you interpreted the situation differently? In this episode, you'll see how your thought process can change your experience. Take this lesson, apply it to your own life, and teach your kids how they have power over their thinking too! Sign up for a complimentary coaching session... https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/   HSTT220725v1r2IO

Have you ever been to an event where you and another person had the same experience, but you interpreted the situation differently? In this episode, you'll see how your thought process can change your experience. Take this lesson, apply it to your own life, and teach your kids how they have power over their thinking too! Sign up for a complimentary coaching session... <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/</a> HSTT220725v1r2IO

Different Perspectives

Is your child struggling with math? Did you know that most curriculum approaches math in one of two ways? Listen to this short episode, and we'll share examples of mastery-based homeschool math curricula and spiral-based homeschooling programs. You can find more information, videos, and links in the article corresponding to this podcast episode. https://homeschoolthinktank.com/mastery-vs-spiral-math-curriculum/

Is your child struggling with math? Did you know that most curriculum approaches math in one of two ways? Listen to this short episode, and we'll share examples of mastery-based homeschool math curricula and spiral-based homeschooling programs. You can find more information, videos, and links in the article corresponding to this podcast episode. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/mastery-vs-spiral-math-curriculum/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/mastery-vs-spiral-math-curriculum/</a>

Mastery vs Spiral Based Math Curriculum

Do you want to improve yourself?  To grow, you must challenge yourself and do hard things. Whether you are helping yourself or your kids improve, the key to success lies in rising to the challenges that life sends your way AND in challenging yourself with intention. Listen to this episode and get inspired to meet life's challenges with a positive mindset. https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/   HSTT_221024v1r2_IO

Do you want to improve yourself?  To grow, you must challenge yourself and do hard things. Whether you are helping yourself or your kids improve, the key to success lies in rising to the challenges that life sends your way AND in challenging yourself with intention. Listen to this episode and get inspired to meet life's challenges with a positive mindset. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/</a> HSTT_221024v1r2_IO

We Can Do Hard Things

Polly Benson

Does your child struggle with handwriting? Are you teaching your child how to print or write in cursive? In this episode, Jackie visits with occupational therapist Polly Benson.  Polly shares numerous tips parents can use to help their child improve their handwriting. In addition, Polly Benson also shares valuable information that can help struggling teens with handwriting too. Learn more about handwriting, curriculum, and the Legiliner that Polly Benson invented here... https://homeschoolthinktank.com/handwriting-curriculum/ This interview was recorded on April 5, 2023.   HSTT230614v1r1EG

Does your child struggle with handwriting? Are you teaching your child how to print or write in cursive? In this episode, Jackie visits with occupational therapist Polly Benson.  Polly shares numerous tips parents can use to help their child improve their handwriting. In addition, Polly Benson also shares valuable information that can help struggling teens with handwriting too. Learn more about handwriting, curriculum, and the Legiliner that Polly Benson invented here... <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/handwriting-curriculum/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/handwriting-curriculum/</a> This interview was recorded on April 5, 2023. HSTT230614v1r1EG

Help Your Child with Handwriting:   Interview with Occupational Therapist Polly Benson

If you were hiring someone to homeschool your kids and do your job, would you hire yourself? Why or why not? Listen to this episode and learn how to approach this question with curiosity rather than judgment to move forward with a greater understanding of yourself. Sign up for a coaching session and learn more about how we serve homeschooling families. https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/   HSTT_220926v1r2_IO

If you were hiring someone to homeschool your kids and do your job, would you hire yourself? Why or why not? Listen to this episode and learn how to approach this question with curiosity rather than judgment to move forward with a greater understanding of yourself. Sign up for a coaching session and learn more about how we serve homeschooling families. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/</a> HSTT_220926v1r2_IO

Would You Hire Yourself?

Are you feeling burned out from traditional schooling? Deschooling is a process of unlearning traditional schooling, habits, and beliefs. Discover why it's important and how to do it. This episode introduces you to the what, when, where, why, and who of deschooling.   Watch videos and get more information about deschooling... https://homeschoolthinktank.com/deschooling/   Learn about unschooling here... https://homeschoolthinktank.com/what-is-unschooling-homeschooling-resources/   This episode was first released on August 31, 2021.  The information in this episode was reviewed on June 4, 2023, and was still relevant on that date. See the following article for guidance about current homeschooling laws and regulations. https://homeschoolthinktank.com/state-homeschool-requirements/   HSTT210831v1r3EG

Are you feeling burned out from traditional schooling? Deschooling is a process of unlearning traditional schooling, habits, and beliefs. Discover why it's important and how to do it. This episode introduces you to the what, when, where, why, and who of deschooling.   Watch videos and get more information about deschooling... <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/deschooling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/deschooling/</a> Learn about unschooling here... <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/what-is-unschooling-homeschooling-resources/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/what-is-unschooling-homeschooling-resources/</a> This episode was first released on August 31, 2021.  The information in this episode was reviewed on June 4, 2023, and was still relevant on that date. See the following article for guidance about current homeschooling laws and regulations. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/state-homeschool-requirements/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/state-homeschool-requirements/</a> HSTT210831v1r3EG

How to Deschool Yourself and Your Kids!

Have you ever struggled with making a decision? In this podcast episode, you'll learn a process that can help you make a decision about ANYTHING. Listen to this episode and use the decision-making method Jackie shares to decide if homeschooling is the right choice for your family.   Do you want help deciding if homeschooling is right for your family?  Sign up for a free coaching session... https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/ Learn more about how we serve homeschooling families. https://homeschoolthinktank.com/   HSTT220801v1EG

Have you ever struggled with making a decision? In this podcast episode, you'll learn a process that can help you make a decision about ANYTHING. Listen to this episode and use the decision-making method Jackie shares to decide if homeschooling is the right choice for your family.   Do you want help deciding if homeschooling is right for your family?  Sign up for a free coaching session... <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/life-coaching/</a> Learn more about how we serve homeschooling families. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/</a> HSTT220801v1EG

How to Make a Decision:  Decide if Homeschooling is Right for Your Family

<a href="http://www.HomeSchoolThinkTank.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.HomeSchoolThinkTank.com</a> Do you want to homeschool your kids with confidence? Are you looking for more joy in homeschooling? You've come to the right place. Join families from more than 90 countries to learn more about homeschooling, parenting, education, and mindset. Our Monday episodes are all about your mindset, and each Wednesday, you'll learn more about homeschooling and parenting. Click the follow button so that you never miss an episode. Sign up for our free workshop, join our coaching program, and learn more about how we serve homeschooling parents. Visit our website... <a href="http://www.HomeSchoolThinkTank.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.HomeSchoolThinkTank.com</a> Keep reading for more info! Jackie is the founder of HomeSchool ThinkTank, a licensed physical education teacher, and a life coach. She is also a long-time homeschooling mom of two daughters. One daughter is a homeschooled graduate, while the other is a homeschooled high school student. With more than a decade of homeschooling her children, Jackie's experienced the ups &amp; downs of homeschooling and is here to help you navigate a lifestyle that has the potential to be incredible. Overcome the overwhelm that many parents feel and start homeschooling your kids with confidence. Each week we share expert interviews, information, education, mindset strategies, and inspiration that homeschool families need. In addition, we’re taking this one step further and guiding homeschool parents like you through our online coaching program. The HomeSchool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast teaches you the nearly secret strategies that veteran homeschoolers use to homeschool their children for years. Jackie will guide you toward a more peaceful and fun-filled education journey with your kids. What do you call this lifestyle? Homeschooling, worldschooling, roadschooling, hackschooling, gameschooling, wildschooling, unschooling, life??? Regardless of what you call it, come along and join us on the journey of a lifetime. Leave the school mindset behind and focus on connections that matter, community, and helping your children develop a true love of learning. Homeschooling isn’t just about education: it’s about your kids, it’s about your family, &amp; it’s about a lifestyle.   Click the follow button right now so that you will never miss a future episode. Discover more about HomeSchool ThinkTank on our website. We're always sharing something new and interesting with you. <a href="http://www.HomeSchoolThinkTank.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.HomeSchoolThinkTank.com</a>

HomeSchool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast: Support for Homeschooling Parents

It doesn't feel right! It itches! I don't like it! Clothing sensory issues can cause your child to struggle with clothing, which can make buying clothes for your child a stressful and taxing experience. In this episode, you'll learn more about how to manage issues for kids who are picky about their clothes. https://homeschoolthinktank.com/clothing-sensory-issues/ Originally published November 26, 2019. Episode updated September 2021. Checked for relevancy January 2023.

It doesn't feel right! It itches! I don't like it! Clothing sensory issues can cause your child to struggle with clothing, which can make buying clothes for your child a stressful and taxing experience. In this episode, you'll learn more about how to manage issues for kids who are picky about their clothes. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/clothing-sensory-issues/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/clothing-sensory-issues/</a> Originally published November 26, 2019. Episode updated September 2021. Checked for relevancy January 2023.

Understanding Sensory Issues With Clothing

Dayna Abraham

Calm

Dayna Abraham is the best-selling author of The Superkids Guide To Conquering Everyday, founder of the Calm The Chaos Framework, &amp; creator of  the popular blog, Lemon Lime Adventures.  We share all the details about Dayna's workshops, membership, and courses here. https://homeschoolthinktank.com/calm-the-chaos-parenting/

Dayna Abraham is the best-selling author of The Superkids Guide To Conquering Everyday, founder of the Calm The Chaos Framework, &amp; creator of  the popular blog, Lemon Lime Adventures.  We share all the details about Dayna's workshops, membership, and courses here. <a href="https://homeschoolthinktank.com/calm-the-chaos-parenting/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://homeschoolthinktank.com/calm-the-chaos-parenting/</a>

Calm the Chaos with Dayna Abraham:  Interview #1

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