Called To Homeschool

Have you ever looked at your homeschool or your kids and have just felt lost?

You keep trying to make things work, and it feels like nothing you do …

Do you ever wonder how someone is able to pick the right curriculum for a kid, but you are left scrambling and nothing seems to work?

I want to …

I recently just got to live one of my dreams of traveling with my family. I wanted to share some of my thoughts from the trip, and what I think is …

Today is a day to celebrate homeschooling.

I want to share with you some of the benefits of homeschoolers nationwide, and some of the benefits I …

What is narration?

Simply said, narration is the ability to tell something back in your own words.

In today's episode, I want to talk about …

Why can't homeschool just be easy?

You have the desire to teach your kids, and now you are feeling overwhelmed, you are wondering how to get your …

Sometimes we get so worried about our kids getting messy or making mistakes, that would forget to look at the good.

I recently had an experience …

It's that time of year again. Time to share my homeschool schedule for 2023-2024.

These are some of my most listened to episodes, so I am so …

Have you ever wondered what is your homeschool dream?

I have had a homeschool dream for years now and it is finally happening this summer, and I …

Do you ever feel afraid in your homeschool?

Maybe you are afraid that you aren't smart enough to teach your kids? Or maybe you are afraid of what …

This weekend we will be celebrating our 23rd year of marriage!!

It had me thinking of what advice I would give to my kids before they got married …

Have you heard the expression of you only get 18 summers with your kids?

Does that statement make you panic?

I know when I thought about that with …

We studied Korea last school year and I wanted to share with you some of the books we loved.

I have ideas for younger kids, tweens, and your mature …

I want to start giving you some short and sweet episodes with a tip to help you in your homeschool.

Today's tip is what to do with a child with a …

I want to address three things today in this episode.

What do you do if your husband doesn't think that homeschool is a good idea?

How to include …

I am excited to interview the amazing Kelsey Sorenson today (bio below). She is putting on a spectacular event, Educate and Rejuvenate, (which yours …

Who else has ever felt overwhelmed?

I have seven kids, I homeschool, I work, I run the house and yard, and I have a husband who often travels for …

Are you worried about what is the worst that could happen in your homeschool? Do you worry that your kid will never learn to read, or that they will …

A hobby is an activity that is done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure. The research shows that spending time on an activity that you …

What do you do when homeschool feels too hard?

How do you move forward when you have no idea of what is the next step?

I want to share with you how …

Are you feeling the homeschool burn out?

It's May and I know many of you don't want to think, talk, or even do school right now. In today's short …

I am so excited to have you listen to today's episode.

I got to interview my friend, Andee Martineau, about her book, Connect Method Parenting.

Andee is an amazing parenting coach who has done a brilliant job of …

My absolute favorite parenting book has to be from the scriptures. My goal is to parent like my Heavenly Parents and my Savior.

I found this gem in …

I remember how challenging it was to have so many little babies in such a short amount of time.

I would think about how much easier things would get …

Are you worried that you need to teach your children everything?  

Do you worry about what will happen if you haven't done enough by the time they are 18?  

If so, you need to check out this episode from a mother who …

Did you know that learning to play an instrument is so good for your brain? Playing an instrument recruits almost every part of the brain, including regions that process vision, sound, movement, and memory.

It's easy …

We just finished studying about WWII and I wanted to do a book review of all the amazing books we read. I have suggestions on books for younger kids …

To celebrate my 200th episode I put decided to answer your questions!!

Some of the questions were:

How do I start homeschooling?

How do I homeschool …

What is a family culture and why do you need one?

I adapted this from the book How Will You Measure Your Life, When you have a a supportive family …

This is an incredibly powerful interview with Lyissa Anderson. She is the most amazing teen that I have had the privilege of knowing for a long time. …

Have you ever wondered what yelling does to your kid, or how do they feel when they are getting yelled at?

I interviewed several teens and asked them what they thought about themselves, the parent, and many other …

Do you want your children to listen to you more?

Do you want to stay more calm and patient when something at home doesn't go the way you planned?

Then you need to listen to today's episode of why taking care of your …

Who wants a step by step guide of how to create something?!?

I know I do.

That's why in today's episode I am going to be giving you a step by step guide of how to create something by using the law of creation.

Check out …

What does nature do during the winter? It sleeps. 

Then when spring comes, it starts to wake up. Animals become more active and it's the perfect time to plant seeds.

This year, I want to help you plant seeds this …

Do you remember when they used to list clothing as one size fits? Then they realized that one size does not fit all. 

Education has been a one size fits all model for a long time, and people are realizing that one size …

Not too long ago I wrote a post in my No Yelling group and I had someone comment that my message came across as toxic positivity.

I had to look that phrase up because I had no idea what it meant, and I was surprised …

I am so excited to share this interview with you!  

Tanner & Alisa documented their experience with last year's No Yell November challenge. It was so amazing to be able to see the day to day struggle they went …

Have you ever worked with your teen and their goals? Maybe you sat down with them and helped them create an actionable plan of how to achieve that goal, and even put it in easy to manage steps.

Then, a few weeks, or …

A few weeks ago I was upset that my favorite music app has sexual content. I was angry and mad that the world seems to feel like it continues to get dark and evil seems to be everywhere.

I want to end this year's …

How does one become a great homeschool mom?

Do some people just have it, and others don't?

I don't think so.

I think anyone can become a great …

I know that there are days that you are wondering if it is worth it.

Days where kids are crying and screaming, and you feel like school was chaotic …

I watched The Hunger Games recently with my daughter and I couldn't help but think that the whole rebellion could have been avoided if the president …

I had a few interesting conversations over the last few weeks with two different women who each had two children.

One woman told me why she thought …

Do you want to know how I make sure I enjoy the holidays?

I do what I want.

Maybe that sounds selfish, but doing what I really don't like doing …

I am always on the hunt for ways to make my life and homeschool easier, and one of the ways to do that is to create a rhythm for your home.

A rhythm …

Mike Tyson once said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face."

Months ago I created my dreamy homeschool plan. I had visions of what …

I am so excited about this episode. 

I had the opportunity to interview Daniel Harmon.  You may know him from the Harmon Brothers and his viral videos from Squatty Potty, Chatbooks, and Purple just to name a few.  

He …

Want to know a really quick way to shut someone down? Criticize what they are doing.

So many of you have experienced being criticized whether about …

This week I have a confession to make.

I did a full episode of how to create an amazing birthday and/or holiday, and then guess what? I ended up …

I hear a lot of parents concerns about their teens. One of the concerns I hear is the worry that their teen isn't planning for their future. That their teen won't be able to provide for a family, or do anything with …

Guess what, it's my birthday today!! So I wanted to talk about what you can do to enjoy your birthday, anniversary, or any other special day.

This is the final tip I'll be giving in this series. This one is a skill. I wanted to leave you with something you can do when your child isn't listening.

If you struggle with your kid not listening to you, then you …

This week I am focusing on what to do instead of yelling. Did you know that about 85% of the energy in the home is used to correct weakness? What if you used that energy differently? What if you used that same amount of …

Welcome to tip #3!! In this episode, I talk about how to feel your feelings without reacting to them. I give you the tool to stop and take a BREATH, …

Welcome to tip #2!! This week I'm talking about quick fixes and why they don't work. 

If you are ready to stop yelling for good, then you need to check out my No Yelling Bootcamp.

Welcome to part one of tips to stop yelling. 

In this episode, I share with you why having the skills to yell isn't enough. Yes, skills are awesome, but you your mindset is what helps you to actually make the change.

When you start to homeschool, it's like having a new baby. It may take more of your time and some things may fall the side as you are adapting to …

Did you know that over 15 years ago I gave up eating desserts and treats? 

In the beginning, it was super hard. I didn't know what to do when I was upset because treats were my go to. What do I do at a party that has …

Come and listen to this episode to hear what our school will look like this year! 

Your example speaks so much louder than your words.

Have you ever asked your kid to do something, or not do something, like check out on their phone, and then you go and do the same thing?

What about talking to your …

Did you feel inspired to homeschool? Did it seem like a crazy idea?

When I felt inspired to homeschool, I had five small children, had been …

Do you keep buying new curriculum hoping that the next one will magically solve all your homeschool problems?  

If you do, then your curriculum is …

Did you know that in the early 1900s only 7% of Americans were brushing their teeth? In fact, in the 1600s the 5th reason for death was tooth decay. 

We have come a long way from those days and now most people …

Is your teen feeling stuck and doesn't quite know what to do?

Maybe they are going through something and they just want someone to talk to that isn't …

The sun and the wind had a competition to see who could get a child to take off their jacket. The wind blew hard, but despite its best efforts, the …

I recently bought a random pack of books from Costco and I decided to try them out for our read aloud. After having spent so much time reading …

Do you like a house full of noise or do you prefer it being quiet?

Do you recharge by being alone or do you recharge by being with a group?

There is …

Did you know that the average student who attends public school will spend over 100,000 hours in school? That is over 100,000 hours of being …

Do you find yourself getting hung up on your check list? Do you see all the things you haven't done and start to feel inadequate or that you aren't doing enough? 

Then you need to listen to today's episode to hear a …

Babylon and Zion cannot coexist.

Has public school become a modern day Babylon? Babylon is used as a symbol of the wickedness and evils of the …

Do you look forward to summer with your kids or dread it?

I have found that by doing four simple things that you can create a successful summer that …

Are you wrapping up your school year? If yes, I invite you to do a year end review. I want you to go through the questions on the podcast so you can …

Why don't more people change? Why do they keep habits that aren't serving them and even creating contention?  

Because change is uncomfortable.  

Listen to this week's episode to hear about why change is worth it and …

There is one thing that I can guarantee in your homeschool and that is that at one point you will face some type of obstacle. Whether that is health, …

You are capable of so much more than you think you are. When you start to believe that, you will be able to do amazing things.

In today's episode, I am giving a race recap from my recent Ironman, and talking to you …

Everything we do is driven because of the way we think it will make us feel.

Sometimes we choose to feel good now, knowing that we will feel the discomfort later. And sometimes we are willing to feel discomfort in one …

How many of you worry about your curriculum? Do you stress if you are using the right books or method to teach your child? 

Spoiler alert, that isn't …

Today is my Brigham's 11th birthday!

This kid is an absolute joy, but when he was little he was quite the challenge. He destroyed anything and …

Have you ever struggled with anxiety?

So many Mamas and even children struggle with anxiety.

I want to share with you today one thing you can do that can start to help you with your anxiety. You are not going to want to …

Do you ever feel like the odd one out because you homeschool? I know I have. So often we don't want to be the odd one out because we want to be a …

What is some bad advice you have received? One of my favorites was about a way to keep my runaway toddler in the house. Needless to say, the advice …

The world feels chaotic and crazy. We've gone from pandemics to war, and sometimes it feels like the problem is too big and we are too small. What can anyone do?

If you want to change the world, go home and love your …

Are you tired of feeling like your family is barely surviving? Are you tired of the complaining, the meltdowns, and the messes? I was too. 

I am taking over two decades of studying about families and sharing with you …

I am so excited to have Karyn Tripp on the podcast this week. She and I started Called to Homeschool together and we recorded episodes for two years. …

Faith is a hope in things unseen. Homeschooling your children and believing that everything will work out is a leap of faith. 

I used to have a lot …

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. -Mike Tyson. You can plan the most beautiful homeschool, you can have supplies ready and …

Did you know that screen time is linked to behavior issues in children? It can create children feeling anger, anxiety, depression, and troubles concentrating to name a few. But what do you do? We live in a world of …

Do you have a hard time making school a priority? Do you find that you just don't have enough time to teach your children and do all the things you …

How do you teach your children to have an extraordinary life? You show them how it's done. I have Levels of Liberty for your children, and now it's time to have it for you! Join me as I share with you ideas of how to …

It's one thing to post about your four year old having a tantrum, but it's another to show your teen having different struggles and going through a …

What is a closet homeschooler? It's what I was for many years. I was afraid to tell people I homeschooled, so I hid. As I reflect on my past, hiding …

I know a lot of people have found it helpful when I share what we are studying for our school. We have finished up term 1 and we are now moving into …

Are any of you dreading to go to holiday parties this year because of what other people may say about you and homeschooling? Maybe you dread your …

In the book Mere Christianity, CS Lewis tells about how if we get a little worse over time, it won't really really matter in 70 years. But if you believe in eternity, and you continue to get a little worse over time, …

The word foundation means: the lowest load-bearing part of a building. Sometimes we often feel that we are bearing a heavy load. A heavy load built upon a weak foundation will crush us. In the scriptures, we learn that …

Back in 1839 Joseph Smith was in Liberty Jail facing a lot of difficulty. The conditions were poor and the trial seemed to be more than he could …

You are imperfect and you have made mistakes and you will probably make more mistakes in the future. What do you do when you make a mistake? Do you …

Why do so many people love watching sports? Because they love to see someone have an aim and succeed. We love seeing people run a marathon or lose extra body weight. But every now and then we find people who don't like …

It's getting cold here in Utah and I have been making a lot of soup. In the beginning, I needed to follow a recipe step by step to figure out how to …

Have you ever felt mom guilt? Feeling guilty that you work or don't work. Feeling guilty that you didn't spend enough time with your kids. Feeling guilty that you didn't teach your kids to be more independent. There are …

Are you ready to dive into this year's No Yell November challenge?!? I want to help as many people as possible to complete this year's challenge so I will be adding in extra videos and bonus calls to help everyone …

My son thought that doing home MTC was going to be a negative experience, and it ended up being absolutely wonderful. How often do we think our …

Are you tired of yelling, but you are not sure what else to do? Do you want a deeper connection with your kids, but yelling and contention keep getting in the way? Then you need to check out this week's episode where I …

A few weeks ago a High School chemistry teacher went on a rant while a student filmed her. She threatened them and told them how their parents are …

My son is leaving for his mission next week and I have been feeling all the feelings. I want to show you how to ride the wave of emotions for yourself and then teach it to your kids.

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I have often said that you are not powerful enough to mess up your kid. To believe that, is to take away your child's agency. But even though you …

When you look up the word discipline you find synonyms like: punish, control, or rebuke. But did you know the origin of the word discipline is to …

I thought it would be helpful to do a full episode dedicated to what we are studying this year and term in our homeschool. I also included a link to …

I had someone ask me the other day how do I plan to teach my four year old social skills if I don't send him to preschool? I still find this to be a …

What is the first thing you have to do before you plant a garden? Prepare the soil. If you are trying to plant seeds (positive thoughts) in your garden (brain) and you haven't cleared out the weeds (negative thoughts) …

How do you measure your success as a parent? If your kid does something you like, are you successful? What about if they dress in clothes you don't …

My husband and I are celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary and I wanted to give you five tips to stay connected even while homeschooling.

…

So many of you have felt the call to homeschool, but now you aren't receiving guidance from above of what curriculum to use or what a specific child …

Today I want to share with you all the reasons why I should have never homeschooled. You are not going to want to miss this.

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Today I am interviewing my friend and client, Lizzie Langston. I wanted her to share her experience of homeschool. She has been homeschooling for 18 …

Are you wondering about how long you should be doing school each day? Are you nervous if you're not doing enough or are you doing too much? Listen to …

Do you want to know some of the tips to creating an amazing homeschool year?!? Of course!! Creating your homeschool year can be simple and fun when …

You read the title right; I have decided to leave my co-op. After an amazing experience of being with my co-op for so many years why would I ever …

Last week you got to listen to me interview my daughter Bella and her experiences with her homeschool. This week I was able to interview my son, …

Two of my kids just graduated!! Listen in today to hear my daughter Bella's experience. Her favorite memories, and even her least favorite memories. You are not going to want to miss this!

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Love is just a vibration in the body. However, love runs at a higher frequency which is why it feels so good. How would you show up in your …

Can you imagine what would happen on a plane if the flight attendants started freaking out every time there was turbulence? Most of the passengers …

Spoiler alert, how to be an awesome mom, tell yourself that you are an awesome mom!! Seriously, it is usually by small and simple things that great things are brought to pass and the story we tell ourselves is no …

This is a common question that I get when I am coaching. Am I doing enough? 
First, what does enough look like? How will you know when you've arrived?
Come listen to this episode to help you get past the worry and fear if …

I'm going to teach you the model. The most amazing tool that will give you the ability to solve any problem. Curious to see if it can work for you? …

Big announcement in this episode!! As we all are willing to following our callings, sometimes our calling puts us on a different path. You are not …

Is your kid not liking school? Are you feeling frustrated with their lack of excitement with school? Then listen today to hear some ideas to get the …

Are you curious what our co-op looks like? What about wanting to know what options are out there for different co-ops? In this episode, you will hear …

Can you believe that we are on episode 100?!? We wanted to have some fun today and share some homeschool bloopers we have had. Listen in to have a …

You have probably heard of the hero's journey, but have you heard of the heroine's journey? This episode is inspired from Sarah Grace Live's episode, The Heroine's Journey, where she talks about the journey with being …

Stories help us understand things in our heart that our eyes alone cannot understand. Listen to this week's episode to be inspired of why to includes …

Detox from public school?  This episode dives into what the detox phase is, what it could look like, and how to create your homeschool instead of …

Has your kid ever told you that they hate a certain subject? Or are you worried because they aren't as excited about learning as you would hope they …

If your kids are struggling with anxiety, this is a great episode to listen to.  Karyn's husband, Rich, a mental health therapist, gives some great advice to help you through this challenge!  See show notes at …

Did you know that scientist have been able to prove that when you force learning, that it doesn't make it into your long term storage? Not only that, but as you try to force learning, it effects you as well. You are not …

February is around the corner and we want to help you connect with your kids on a deeper level. We're giving you fun things you can do throughout  February  to help you. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/93

Are you having multiple bad days, and it feels like  those days won't ever end. You are going to want to listen to this episode to hear about some …

If you want something a little extra in your homeschool, check out some of the fun educational subscription boxes that Karyn recommends.  It's a …

Do you ever get in the comparison trap? Do you worry that your homeschool doesn't look like it should? In this episode we talk about ways  to get out …

Setting goals for the new year? Knowing what you want to create helps you know what path to take. If you don't know where you want to go, then it doesn't matter what you do. See  show notes at www.calledtohome.com/89

Charlotte Mason taught that we should educate the whole child, but how does one do that? Tune in this week to  hear some helpful tips. See show notes …

We are diving into the Well-Educated Heart philosophy. We'll tell you what it is and how to implement it into your family. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/87

If you are looking for a great way to make learning fun AND include the holidays, you are going to want to check out today's episode!!  See show …

We are giving away an awesome  calendar full of ideas  to bring your family  closer this holiday  season.  Tune in to  find out how you can …

This awesome episode brings in special guest Elizabeth Little the creator of Covenant Land. Karyn worked with Elizabeth (and an amazing team of people) to create Covenant Land, a family study guide to teach families …

Tune in this week to hear some great ideas of different art curriculum ideas. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/83

We're headed back to giving curriculum ideas and this week we are diving into geography. Listen in to hear ideas of how to make your geography more …

Recently Karyn found a journal entry from her first year of homeschooling. She realized how much she has grown and changed and we wanted to share how …

Your family is your business. a successful business reviews, plans, and works as a team to solve problems. Listen to this episode to learn how to …

We interviewed some of our favorite Moms to find out what curriculum they have loved and some they haven’t loved with science. See show notes at …

We interviewed some of our favorite Moms to find out what curriculum they have loved and some they haven’t loved with math. See show notes at …

We interviewed some of our favorite Moms to find out what curriculum they have loved and some they haven’t loved with Language Arts. See show notes …

We interviewed some of our favorite Moms to find out what curriculum they have loved and some they haven’t loved with history. See show notes at …

This is a meaty episode. Karyn and Meg share some of their curriculum they have used over the years. They cover History, Language Arts, Science, and …

The next few weeks we'll be talking about different options of curriculum. Today's guest, Maren, tells us her experience with an online option from …

The biggest question we have received this summer is about curriculum. What is the best curriculum? What are the different homeschool styles? Listen …

We are excited to have another guest on the podcast today, Connor Boyack, who is a freedom fighter and the author of the Tuttle Twins series. He tells us why he decided to write the Tuttle Twin series, and how you can …

This week we get a taste of Meg's presentation for the HECOA.com conference. She talks about the importance of educating the mind, the heart, the …

Karyn is sharing some amazing ideas of how to make your homeschool more fun, and the best part, most of her ideas are free!! See show notes at …

Are you concerned about your children coming across pornography?  Want some tips to combat it?  This episode will help you through all of your questions!  Today's podcast features Rich Tripp a Licensed Professional …

There is so much chaos going on in the world right now. How do you teach your children to stand up for what they believe? See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/68

When you don't know what it is you want, then it doesn't matter what you do. Creating a homeschool vision helps you to know what to keep in your life …

Are you ready to get your homeschool year planned? Then this is the episode for you!! Listen in to hear some great ideas of how to plan your …

This week I am interviewing the CEO of Praxis, Cameron Sorsby. Praxis is an alternative to college. It is a year long program that mentors people to …

Traditional schooling may not look the same this fall. Are you one of the Moms who are thinking that they may want to homeschool instead of distance …

What is it that you need? A lot of times we are struggling or overwhelmed and we forget to ask. You're going to want to listen in to hear some ideas to give you confidence to ask for what you need. See show notes at …

This episode is in response about to the article, The Risk of Homeschooling, written in the Harvard Magazine. To say the least, we couldn't disagree …

Summer time is a perfect time to break out the games. We love mixing school up with different educational games. Listen to this week's episode to …

Today we are talking to the amazing Brooke Snow. Brooke is a habits and identity coach. She has an amazing tool called floors and ceilings. Helping …

If you are homeschooling a child with dyslexia and trying to figure it all out, this is the episode for you!  In this episode, Karyn is joined by her …

How to teach your kids obedience, that is the million dollar question. This episode is perfect for any mom with children. You don't want to miss it. …

Do you want to know a trick to make your school day go smoother? Help your kids develop a love of learning. It is a skill that will bless their …

This is a special episode with Meg and her oldest son, Ethan. Ethan is graduating this year, and Meg interviewed him to see what his thoughts were of …

Sometimes among the dirty diapers and dishes the job of motherhood can feel like an unappreciated task. We want to remind you the power of your influence in your home. You are doing amazing things!! See show notes at …

Homeschooling with a child with ADHD? Then you need to listen to this episode. We have different opinions of whether to medicate or not, so you'll …

Everyone is going to go through something hard during their homeschool journey. Whether it's a new baby, illness, or pandemic!! Listen in to some …

A lot of us understand the importance of taking care of our physical health, but do we understand how important it is to take care of our emotional health as well? Listen in to this episode to hear how you can teach …

In this episode Karyn shares some simple science activities kids love! She also explains why science experiments are great for kids and the …

When did boredom become a bad thing? In this episode, we share with you the art of being bored. Why boredom is a good thing, how to transition off of …

Sometimes it gets tricky to homeschool when it starts to warm up outside. Listen to this episode to find some fun ways to keep doing school with a …

Connection is everything.  Having a connection with our kids helps them to feel safe and helps us to homeschool without so many tears. See show notes …

This week we're going over some ideas if your spouse isn't on board with homeschooling. We give ideas to help if your spouse has concerns, and how …

Teaching your kids great habits is going to help your homeschool run much smoother. We share five habits from Charlotte Mason, and how and why to …

If you are ready to really dive into creating an amazing home, and giving your kids some skills that will bless them throughout the rest of their lives, then Levels of Liberty is for you! It's a system of teaching your …

St. Patrick's Day is coming up! In this episode we share some fun ideas of great activities you can do with your kids. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/44

This is a special episode about connecting with your spouse. It's so easy in the hustle and bustle of homeschooling to forget about dad. In this …

Do you worry that your kids will miss out with extra curricular activities because they're not in the school system? Homeschoolers have tons of …

Do you get stuck in the winter blues, or need a little extra help with your school during those long, cold months? Listen in as we share some fun …

Perfection doesn't exist. Trying to make your homeschool perfect is an easy way to get burned out. Just try to be consistent. Listen in as we give …

Are you feeling lost with your homeschool? In this episode we share with you Meg's new program, Mama's Members, that is a great resource for all your …

This is a listeners request to hear about Meg's end of the term Battle of the Brains. We share what it is, why it got started, and what it looks like. See show notes www.calledtohome.com/38

We're ending the year by preparing you for the next one. This episode is a great resource of a different way to look at goals, and how to make them a lasting change. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/37

How in the world do you homeschool all December AND create a magical Christmas? You don't. In this episode, we give you permission to keep the …

In this episode we share some of ours and our teens favorite books. From classics to popular fiction, and some stuff in-between, we cover a bunch of …

Are you ready to hear another great list of book suggestions for your tween? We each share some of our favorite books that our kids have absolutely …

You asked for it, and so here it is!! The next few episodes are going to cover some of our favorite books for your kids to read. In this episode we share some of our favorite books for kids in Kindergarten through …

Are you ready to join us in the no yelling revolution? Heck yes you are! In this episode we are going to talk to you about why we yell, the downside …

Does this feel like the impossible goal, making math fun? In this episode we are going to give you some simple tips to help any child find a way to enjoy math. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/31

We have another awesome guest on the show today, Meg's husband, Johnny. He is a financial guru and is sharing some of his wisdom. He shares a couple of simple principles of finances and then we share how we teach them …

How do we study religion in our homes? In this episode we talk about how we start our day with our morning devotional. How we study scriptures, and ways to help even the youngest of kids understand gospel principles. …

In this episode we cover some simple ways to get outside and observe nature. It doesn't have to be grand or complicated to be successful. See show …

Have you heard Meg talk about Minute With Mom and you've wondered what in the world is that? Well today, all your questions will be answered. Listen in as we talk about many different ways that you can connect with your …

We have recently had several listeners ask us whether you need a High School diploma. We not only answer that question, but we open up a lot more …

This episode is a bit different from the normal ones. Karyn interviews a special guest, her husband!  Rich Tripp is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist.  In this episode he walks through …

We wanted to dedicate a whole episode to the working Mom. More specifically, the mom who works outside of the home. We interview our dear friend …

How in the world does one have microscopes, papers, pens, and books lying around the house and stay organized? Do you have to have a school room to …

Listen in as we discuss why we feel afraid, how it can help us, or hinder us, depending on how we use it. Most Mamas feel some fear with …

What do you do if you have a reluctant reader? In this episode we share some great tips on how to encourage your kids to get excited about reading. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/21

What do you do when you or your kids are sick? What about if Mom or kid has a chronic illness? It is possible to homeschool through both of these. In …

Is it possible to homeschool with a newborn or toddler? We think it is, and we will tell you why and give you some tips on how to make it work in …

In this episode we share some of our favorite first day of homeschool traditions. It looks a little different each year, but we like to make it …

One of the things that has helped both of us on our journey with homeschooling, is our mom support group. In this episode we talk about what a mom …

We've learned a lot over the years of homeschooling, and we've made a lot of mistakes. We share with you some of the things that we would have done …

Do you want to know the easiest way to connect with your kids and help them reach their full potential? Read Aloud to them! It's really that simple. …

This whole episode is answering your amazing questions! We cover some common concerns and give some practical tips of how to be a homeschool boss. To …

Let's get raw and real. Next to socialization, homeschooling through High School usually is the 2nd biggest fear. We get it because we used to have …

In this amazing episode we talk about the hard topics of emotions and some of the challenges that come with teaching Jr. High aged kids. We cover some of our expectations with them and ways to help them contribute to …

This episode covers the broad range of Kindergarten to 6th grade. We cover our routines, the skills we try to teach, and the relationships we work on building, so they are prepared for their teenage years. Find the show …

Preschoolers are so much fun to teach because they are so excited to learn. On today's episode we will share with you some great tips for teaching …

It's no surprise that sometimes you are going to have a bad day, or even a really bad day. In this episode we give four different tips to help you …

What does school look like during the summer? Listen in to Karyn and Meg as we share our summer schedule and ways to keep learning through those …

Homeschool doesn't have to look like the school system. It can be whatever you want to create. Learning can happen anywhere or at anytime through …

It's easy to be so involved with parenting and homeschooling that you forget about taking care of mom. In this episode we give permission to make you …

Do you want how to avoid mom burn out? Keep it simple! This short and sweet episode gives you five tips to keep it simple.

If you ask 100 different homeschoolers what their day looks like, you would get 100 different answers. In this episode we talk about what a typical …

Do you need a college degree to homeschool your children? Listen as we share Karyn's perspective, who has a teaching degree, and from Meg's …

Join us this week as we talk about the most common fear of homeschooling, socialization. A common question asked is will my kid be socially awkward …

Have you been called to homeschool? So have we! Listen in as we share our stories of why we started homeschooling all those years ago. In this …