Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! To celebrate Christmas we decided to replay an episode from last Christmas, Todd reads one of his Christmas stories. This is something your entire family can enjoy. So gather the family together, maybe turn down the lights, get a fun Christmasy snack, and enjoy an amazing story called The Stranger.  We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. Lastly thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need regular homeschooling encouragement, then you should subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a Merry Christmas and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We love Christmas here at the Smiling Homeschooler! It is an amazing time of year to make memories with your children that will last a lifetime. So this week we talk about our Favorite Christmas things, and slowing down during this Christmas season!  Don't forget you only have a few more days to order on our website to get your husband the You Da Dad daily calendar before Christmas. We also have our amazing Christmas stories that your entire family will enjoy, over on our website. You can get these and more over at thesmilinghomeschooler.com We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. Lastly thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine at thesmilinghomeschooler.com   Have a great week, a Merry Christmas and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by Todd's son, Sam, to talk about a new Christian-based animated show he is working on, called the Wingfeather Saga. This is from the same studio that created the Chosen, and is something your whole family will want to watch. We talk about how it made and go over some suggestions to encourage your child if they are interested in animation. If you would like to watch the show go to https://www.angel.com/watch/wingfeather-saga   Also just a reminder, there are only have 2 weeks left until Christmas,  and you only have a small window left to pick up a calendar for your husband or the To Bethlehem Christmas game!  We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Lastly thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling!  

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are officially in the Christmas season! This is one of our favorite times of the year, but it can also be one of the most stressful! There are gifts to buy, traditions to uphold and family to visit. In fact, there is so much to do that many people forget to smile! So this week we talk about if it is even possible to have a stress-free Christmas!  We have a few more weeks before Christmas, so don't forget to buy your husband a You da Dad daily calendar, and pick up the To Bethlem Christmas game, which your entire family will enjoy. Get both of these and more over on our website, thesmilinghomeschooler.com.  We would also like to thank Teaching Textbooks for their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They help more homeschoolers smile, and it is never too late to switch. You can check out a free trial of their math curriculum on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. They are an amazing source of encouragement and you should subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Thanksgiving is in just a couple of days, so we asked our followers what homeschooling things they were thankful for, and we had hundreds of amazing responses that we are excited to share some of them with you.  Also just a reminder, we only have four weekends left until Christmas, so if you need a gift for your husband make sure to pick up the You Da Dad daily calendar, or if you want to make some great memories with your family, grab our Christmas Game, To Bethlehem, over on our website thesmlinghomeschooler.com  We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Lastly thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about how every child is smart but in different ways. The world puts a lot of pressure on our children to be specific kinds of smart, and we think it is important to push back on that!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about how to avoid a bad homeschooling experience. It is always sad when we talk to a mom, child, or graduate that has had a bad experience with homeschooling! There are many things that can cause this, and today we discuss some of the most common culprits of bad homeschooling experiences.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, which we think everyone needs, then make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are back with a new episode after taking a couple of weeks off for vacation! So this week we are talking about family, vacation, and why big books and lots of facts don't equal school!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more, regular, homeschooling encouragement, then subscribe to their fantastic magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are out for one more week on vacation and are currently making our way back to Indiana, but we should be back next week for our live show! However, we have another great podcast for you this week! This episode was from a couple of years ago, and we were joined by Debbie Wilson, to talk about how she teaches Writing, and the tips and tricks she has learned from decades of homeschooling. This was a great episode and we hope you enjoy!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, we would ask you to subscribe to their fantastic magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week our family is on vacation! So we are revisiting an episode from over a year ago, where we interviewed the author of The Four-hour School Day,  Durenda Wilson. She had some great tips and encouragement to share, and we hope you enjoy this episode!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. We really appreciate their support!  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need regular homeschooling encouragement, you need to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschooltoday.com Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are joined by, Brian Basham, Also known as the big bash,  from World Watch, to talk about how to help your children stay informed on world news but from a Christian worldview. This is a great interview and a fantastic homeschooling tool! If you would like to Try World Watch for free, for an entire month and a week, visit www.worldwatch.news/friends/todd-wilson Before we start We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com.  S Have a great week, and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we were joined by Tara Bentley, from the Indiana Association of Home Educators, to talk about state homeschooling organizations, and why they are important to be a part of. This is relevant and helpful no matter what state you live in!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are talking about what to do when you are brought to tears. This is something every homeschooling mom has experienced at some point, and we hope this episode is encouraging.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week Ben was joined by my wife Rissa, to talk about keeping your eye on the prize, and the transition from homeschooling to adulthood and marriage. It was a fun episode, and we hope you enjoy it!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine.    Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we talk about whether or not homeschooling and parenting are the same thing! This is an important topic and we think it will be encouraging!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you are looking for regular homeschooling encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we talk about the things that cause the most discouragement for most homeschooling moms, and how to encourage yourself, and those around you. We hope you enjoy!    Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com.    Here are some discussion questions for this topic.  How to be a Homeschool Encourager Discussion questions: What discourages you most about your homeschool day? What are some of the best ways to encourage yourself? What truths shore up your heart when you’re discouraged? What do other homeschooling moms say or do that encourages you most? Got an example? What kind of social media post discourage you most? Why? What could I post on social that might encourage another homeschooling mom? Purposeful homeschooling: What could I do this week to encourage myself? And encourage another mom?   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! On this episode we are joined by Debbie Wilson, to talk about the start of the school year. She explains her approach to starting the year, which curriculums she is uses, and what her plans are for this year.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, then subscribe to their fantastic magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com    Have a great week and keep smiling!   

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we posted on Facebook asking for your best advice for new homeschoolers. We had well over 200 homeschooling moms respond, so Ben was joined by his wife Rissa to talk about the most encouraging comments! Before we start We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are talking about how to help encourage your child who is thinking about the future, and what true success means!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week marks the four-year anniversary of the Smiling homeschooler! We want to thank all of you for listening every week, we couldn't do this without you! So today we are talking about why we do this, some of our favorite episodes and topics, and the future of the Smiling Homeschooler!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums out there, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement going into this school year, head on over to their website homeschoolingtoday.com to subscribe to their incredible magazine.    Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week Ben was joined by his brother Abe to talk about encouraging and equipping a child who learns differently or might be interested in doing woodworking or construction. He is a ton of fun, and we think what he has to share will be encouraging!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are joined by Charlene Notgrass from Notgrass history. She is a homeschooling veteran, and author, and she joined us to share some of her wisdom and encouragement. Her goal is to help more homeschool moms Be Happy! This is an amazing episode, and we are excited to have her join us. Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their fantastic magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Our family is enjoying summer and we hope yours is too! We decided to reply an episode from a couple of years ago, where we were joined by Author and Homeschooling Mom, Jamie Erickson. We really like her perspective and the encouragement she has to share on how to enjoy the days that you have with your children. We hope you enjoy, and we will be back next week with a normal episode!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.org.  Have a great week and keep smiling! 

This week Todd is on his own, and answered a bunch of listener questions, and was even joined by his wife Debbie for one question! This is a great episode and full of a lot of encouragement!    Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! Teaching Textbooks is a fantastic math curriculum and we could encourage everyone to go check out the free trial over on their website teachingtextbooks.com.    Lastly, we want to thank Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting the Smiling Homeschooler! If you need more encouragement from like-minded homeschoolers, make sure to subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week was the 4th of July here in the United States. So we give a list of the homeschooling freedoms we are thankful for!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their incredible magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com.    Have a great week, and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we have some homeschooling tips for the four different homeschool personality types. This is a practical and encouraging episode!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschooling encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com Have a great week and keep smiling!   

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are continuing our deep dive into the homeschool personality test. We are going to be talking about the Swan and the Sandpiper in this episode! Again if you haven't taken the test yet, head on over to thesmilinghomeschooler.com Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine.  Have a great week, and keep smiling!   

Welcome to episode 200 of the Smiling Homeschooler We can't believe we have made it to this many episodes! We appreciate all of our listeners and thank you for being a part of the Smiling Homeschooler. This week we are going to go over some of the weaknesses of the falcon and owl homeschool personality types. If you haven't taken the test yet, visit our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler over the last four years. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also, check out homeschoolingtoday.com for an incredibly good and encouraging homeschooling magazine. We appreciate them partnering with the Smiling Homeschooler.  Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast. Tonight we're going to begin the conversation about our new Homeschool Personality Test. We'll talk about the characteristics of the OWL, FALCON, SWAN, and PIPER. Our hope is that it will help you smile more as you homeschool according to the strengths of your homeschool personality. You can take the test over on our website, thesmilinghomeschooler.com  Before we start I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also, we want to thank Homeschooling Today Magazine for their support. Every Homeschooling mom should be subscribed to their incredible and encouraging magazine. To do this head on over to homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we are talking about some observations from the many homeschool moms that Todd talked to over the last couple of weeks. So many moms are worried their kids are behind, and Todd has some encouragement to share.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. Please go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also, we are excited to tell you more about our latest supporter Homeschool Today Magazine. Subscribe at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we were joined by Ike Wilson to talk about encouraging your child's interests, and where to begin if they are interested in making things. Ike is super smart and has a ton of practical advice to share.  Before we start I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also, thank you to Homeschooling today for partnering with us. They have an amazing and encouraging magazine, and you can check it out at homeschoolingtoday.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today, we were joined by Katherine Petgen (Wilson) to talk about fighting the fear of failure and to give some of her favorite book recommendations for kids. We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums available and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also, thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! Subscribe to their incredible magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. Have a great week, and keep smiling!   

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we're joined by the co-executive editor of Homeschooling Today magazine, Kay Chance, to talk about changing the paradigm with writing. She wrote an amazing article in the spring issue of the magazine, talking about how we need to change some of our assumptions when it comes to writing. What she had to share on the podcast is sure to encourage you!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also, we are excited to have Homeschooling Today Magazine as a supporter of the Smiling Homeschooler and would encourage you to subscribe at homeschoolingtoday.com.     Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we answer some more listener questions. These include what to do for college transcripts, how to make sure a middle child doesn't feel neglected, and more! This is another encouraging episode!  We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also, we are excited to be supported by the Homeschool Today Magazine. Make sure to subscribe to their amazing and encouraging magazine!  Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we are replaying an episode from a couple of years ago, where we talked to Debbie Wilson about her thoughts on teaching spelling. She shares her tips, recommendations, and philosophy on this subject, and it was extremely encouraging and helpful. We hope you enjoy this episode!   We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also, we are excited to tell you more about our latest partner Homeschool Today Magazine later in the show and we thank them for their support!  Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! In this episode, we answer some listener questions. These include how to defeat the lie that you should stop homeschooling because it is hard, and how much should you push your child to overcome weakness?   Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.      Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by four guests, Rissa Wilson (Ben's Wife), Ali Osborn, Lexi Vida, and Rebekah Franklin. All four of these moms are planning on homeschooling, so we asked them why they want to homeschool, what some of their fears are, and a whole lot more. It was a ton of fun, and what they had to share will be encouraging!     Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! They are an amazing math curriculum, and they help more homeschoolers smile. Go try out their free demo at teachingtextbooks.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we are joined by Debbie Wilson! She has some incredible encouragement and wisdom to share today. We talked about what to do when you feel burned out, and how to prevent frustration when your child just isn't getting "it". Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we cover a bunch of different topics including, summer jobs, helping your children find their passion, preparing for different types of jobs, Michigan Homeschool laws, and more!  We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Spring is upon us, or at least close, so this week were are talking about homeschooling in spring and what that can look like.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week Todd is gone, so Ben is joined by his sister Katherine, to talk about writing. Kat has some encouragement and suggestions to share. Writing is many kids' least favorite subject and can cause a lot of discouragement, so hopefully, this episode helps!    Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. The entire Wilson family has used their curriculum and loved it. If you would like to try their free demo, head on over to teachingtextbooks.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling!     

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! In this episode, we talk about why homeschooling conventions are amazing and you should go to one. We also go over the reasons some of our audience gave, and we share some tips that should help you have an amazing experience at a homeschooling convention this year!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. You can checkout a free trial over on their website teachingtextbooks.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we have a returning guest, Ashley Wiggers, with homeschooling Today Magazine. Our topic this week is how to get our kids to love homeschooling and multi-generational homeschooling. What she has to share is going to be encouraging and we hope you enjoy this week's episode!   Before we start I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling!   

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week Todd is in South Carolina, so we are going to play an episode from a couple of years ago. But it is one that is definitely worth listening to! In this episode, we were joined by Debbie Wilson to talk about the different stages of homeschooling, which change depending on the age of your children.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week Todd is out of town, so Ben is holding down the fort. Since he is a history lover, he gives his suggestions on where to start with history and how to make it fun and engaging.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com   Have a great week and keep smiling!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we have a conversation about God's grace and parenting, how to balance rules/responsibility, with the grace of God.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we talk about some of the most common mistakes that every homeschooler makes, and this includes us! We think this is a great episode!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! The day we normally record is Ben's Son's 3rd birthday, and Todd, is leaving for a speaking engagement in Alaska tomorrow, so this week we thought we would replay an episode from a while back. The topic of the show was answering listener questions and specifically one about what to do when you have just had a rough homeschooling year. We hope you find the answer encouraging!  Before we start I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.    Have a great week and keep smiling!