Dear Homeschool Mom Podcast
Welcome to the DHSM Community! Where homeschool myths are debunked and homeschool questions are answered. Questions and general topics from different angles about homeschooling will be discussed as well as other education topics as they relate to the latest in educational best practices in general education outside of the home. In addition, relevant and real topics on parenting, being a teacher and a parent, stress management, self-care, preventing burnout and a plethora of other ideas will be shared. As a licensed teacher turned homeschool mom, I am able to speak fairly and non-biased about both sides of the spectrum. There is no right or wrong, simply whatever works best for you and your family. I welcome your questions and comments @dearhsmom@gmail.com Dear Homeschool Mom YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3mmN-io_Kqk9otgFVgT18g Here’s to Happy Learning! Authentically, Sara
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Episodes
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Bummer... it’s that time if the year again when portfolio assessments abound. Are you thinking that sharing what your family learned this year is going to be stressful and scary? Listen in to this quick pick me up episode debunking the myth that portfolio assessments are the worst!
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
With the new school year coming around and the summer solstice upon us, bows as good a time as any to determine your move forward towards homeschooling. Let’s explore a few things to keep in mind as you think about whether or not to homeschool because guess what? YOU CAN DO IT!!! Myth Busted!
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
With so many children staying at home and families needing to “homeschool” their children based upon the global state of emergency, many are contemplating keeping their children at home indefinitely. Many of those families are trying to determine if on-line schooling is right for them, but are all on-line schools the same?
In this episode we will explore key points to identify on-line school characteristics and determine if and which on-line school option is best for your family.
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Who says you have to break the bank to home educate? Let’s explore the truth about what it takes to homeschool on a budget for little or minimal money. Cha Ching!
Charlotte Mason
http://www.charlottemasonhelp.com/?m=1
Easy Peasy Free Homeschool Curriculum
https://allinonehomeschool.com
Dear Homeschool Mom YouTube Channel
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC3mmN-io_Kqk9otgFVgT18g
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Homeschooling stressful? No way! Yes way but, it’s not the only stressful and certainly not THE most stressful thing imaginable. Today a few stress busters are shared in addition to a few helpful tips on having an at home business while the children are home. This is a great listen for current work from home, seeking to work from home and newly forced to work from home parents.
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Who says homeschoolers can’t get into high schools or college successfully? In this episode I will share the steps we took to get our “middler” into the school of her choosing. Any and everything is possible in the land of homeschooling.
National Homeschool Research Institute
https://www.nheri.org
Mastery Learning
https://www.gettingsmart.com/2019/08/what-is-mastery-learning/
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Have you ever heard that homeschooling sucks because those kids do nothing all day? Let’s debunk that myth and look at the underlying premise of what’s really going on. Are your children doing nothing? There is more than may meet the eye.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
On today’s episode the Coronovirus gives homeschooling another silver lining with families turning to home education by mandate. We discuss the importance of helping those who may need a little support in the process and taking this down time during the pandemic to care for ourselves.
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Coronovirus, supporting non home educating families and self-care reminders on this episode.
Mentioned in podcast
https://www.jensincero.com
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Organization looks different for different folks however staying organized can be key for homeschoolers especially if they plan to attend high school apply to various academic programs or even college. Listen in and see how staying organized helped with a recent high school admission and learn a few tips on how to organize your homeschool.
Homeschool Tracker
https://www.homeschooltracker.com/pricing/