Vision and mission statements define our destination and the route to get there. They help us live with purpose. In this episode, you will learn a four-step process to write a vision and mission statement. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to join a free guided work session to write your vision and mission statement!

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Links mentioned in the episode:

• Subscribe to the Triumphant Learning email list.
• Learn how coaching can help you live out your life purpose.

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From the moment I get up to the moment I go to bed, I am busy.  As a homeschool parent, it seems that my job is never done. There were days that I sat down after dinner to read to my children, and they had to poke me in the side because I was slurring my speech as I fell asleep! I knew something had to change, but I wasn’t sure what. 

Have you felt that way too? You knew you wanted to live purposefully and invest your time in what matters most to you. You probably knew deep in your heart that you couldn’t do it all, but how do you determine what to do and what not to do?

That’s where vision and mission statements come in! In short, they help you make decisions in all aspects of your life. We often hear about a business’s mission statement, but they apply to individuals and families too!

In this episode, you’ll learn three benefits of mission statements that will inspire you to write them for you, your family, and your homeschool.

Helpful links

• Learn how to manage your day.
• Learn how to turn over responsibility to your children for managing their day.

See the full show notes at:  https://www.triumphantlearning.com/benefits-of-mission-statements-for-homeschool-parents/

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Does your child not enjoy his homeschool lessons? Or, do you have difficulty motivating him to learn?

Learn four ways you can help your child enjoy homeschool lessons more.

Full show notes, as well as additional links and resources, can be found at https://www.triumphantlearning.com/spice-up-homeschool-lessons/

Links mentioned in this episode:

• How do I teach multiple ages at the same time?
•  What You Need To Know About Learning Styles
• Your Child's Growing Mind by Jane Healy
•  How To Help Your Struggling Learner Succeed In Your Homeschool
•  Help Your Gifted Learner Thrive In Your Homeschool 
• How to create your “Back to the Basics” list
•  Six Questions To Help You Write A Homeschool Mission Statement

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Are you frustrated that your child doesn't take you seriously as his teacher? Or, do you see your child working hard and staying attentive for others, but not you?

In this episode, you'll learn four things you can do to gain your child's respect.

1. Define your expectations.
2. Be attentive.
3. Be consistent.
4. Be understanding.

Full show notes, as well as additional links and resources, can be found at  https://www.triumphantlearning.com/is-homeschooling-hard/#respect

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I've heard from many homeschool parents asking what homeschool curriculum they should use with their preschooler.

In this episode, I share what we used to homeschool preschool in a developmentally appropriate and not time-consuming way.

Full show notes, as well as additional links and resources, can be found at  https://www.triumphantlearning.com/homeschool-planning/#preschool

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Hand Clapping Fun
• Finger play and preschool song cards

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Homeschooling with younger children around can be challenging. Parents have asked how they can keep the younger children quiet and how to keep their school-aged children attentive when younger siblings are playing.

In episode 79 of the All in a Homeschool Day podcast, you'll hear eight strategies I used when I was homeschooling my school-aged daughter with a younger sibling present.

Full show notes, as well as additional links and resources, can be found at  https://www.triumphantlearning.com/homeschooling-with-younger-siblings/

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In this episode, I'm interviewing my daughters about homeschooling. It’s unscripted, so you’ll hear what they love and what frustrates them about homeschooling.

 Learn more about the benefits of homeschooling: https://www.triumphantlearning.com/benefits-of-homeschooling/

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Our oldest child was two when we decided to homeschool. For the next several years, I read everything I could about home education, including curriculum options and philosophies of education. I was drawn to three: Charlotte Mason, Classical, and Thomas Jefferson education. They all had similarities, the most notable being their focus on using living books.

As I learned more about each philosophy, I gravitated toward the Charlotte Mason method. In this episode, I'll tell you the top reasons why we use the Charlotte Mason philosophy. 

Full show notes, as well as additional links and resources, can be found at https://www.triumphantlearning.com/charlotte-mason-philosophy/

Links mentioned in this episode:

•  The Ultimate Guide To Choosing A Homeschool Philosophy
•  Six Questions To Help You Write A Homeschool Mission Statement

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Many articles might lead you to believe that you must choose an educational philosophy to implement in your homeschool as soon as possible. This view causes stress and anxiety for many homeschool parents.

In this episode, you'll learn why it doesn't matter what homeschool philosophy you follow and the question you should be asking instead. 

Full show notes, as well as additional links and resources, can be found at: https://www.triumphantlearning.com/homeschoolphilosophy/

Links mentioned in this episode:

•  Six Questions To Help You Write A Homeschool Mission Statement
• Free Homeschool 101 Workshop

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Do you remember when you were first considering homeschooling?

I do! My husband and I had so many questions! 

SO.MANY!

Thankfully, we found websites and books we could read and currently homeschooling parents to whom we could ask questions. I am so grateful for how patient and grace-filled they were in answering our myriad of questions.

Now, the tables are turned. After homeschooling for 10 years, we have been privileged to answer many questions from parents who are considering homeschooling and trying to decide if it’s a good fit for their family. 

And I’ve learned a few things.

1. Sometimes I think the answer to a question is obvious because I have knowledge about the situation they don’t have. Their question is a legitimate question, and I need to be careful to answer it in a way that they feel heard and valued.
2. Homeschooling is not a good fit for every family. As much as it has blessed my family, some families benefit from a different education option. And that’s okay!
3. Every homeschool is unique so there is no one right answer for how families should approach homeschooling. It’s okay if they decide to do something a little different in their homeschool than we do. That’s the beauty of homeschooling.

In this episode of the podcast, my goal is to equip you so you can answer questions parents might have about homeschooling.

In this episode, we'll discuss

• How to answer the questions families have when they are deciding if homeschooling would be a good fit for them.
• Why you should be patient. Remember that you once asked very similar questions!
• How to help them customize their homeschool.
• Why homeschooling is not a good fit for every family.
• The first step they need to take is to join HSLDA!

See the full show notes:  https://www.triumphantlearning.com/how-you-can-help-parents-decide-if-homeschooling-is-a-good-fit-for-their-family/

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If you homeschool for any length of time you will hear, "So, why do you homeschool?"

In this episode, I share my homeschool story and the mission of Triumphant Learning. You'll also learn what my husband thought about homeschooling in the beginning.

See the full show notes: https://www.triumphantlearning.com/why-we-homeschool/

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It's okay to love your children, want to homeschool them, and still want a break from them! Homeschooling is a demanding, 24/7 job. It was especially difficult when my children were young because I felt like was always on duty. I would often feel guilty when I made comments about wanting a break.

I came to realize that I needed time away so I could rest and recharge in order to be a better mom and teacher. In this episode of the All in a Homeschool Day podcast, I share strategies and tips to help you find time to recharge as well as encouragement to let go of the guilt.

 Full show notes, as well as additional links and resources, can be found at: https://www.triumphantlearning.com/is-homeschooling-hard/#break

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You can provide a customized education for our children that will not look like anyone else's. Dana Wilson shares how she has been able to provide her children with what they need through their home education journey. She also shares advice she has learned along the way that has made a life long impression on her children.

• All children are different. No two children are the same. You should not try to teach them the same or expect the same from them. Respect their individual needs and personalities.
• Life and school can be the same thing. You don't have to replicate school at home.
• The value of time invested in habit training. When you spend time in the early years investing in habit training instead of formal instruction, you are laying the foundation for future studies.
• School lessons, a clean house, and dinner on the table? She learned she couldn't do it all and had to settle for two out of three.
• The surprising power of the "Redemption Box." How she encouraged her children to help keep the house tidy without nagging or yelling.
• Why she loves the buffet approach to ideas and education. And how she applies that to her own reading.
• The one idea she learned from her mentor that has molded her home education journey. She implemented this one simple strategy of reading one book per month to train herself and develop her philosophy of education.

Full show notes, as well as additional links and resources, can be found at:  https://www.triumphantlearning.com/benefits-of-homeschooling/#customized

Connect with Dana: Email (dana . wilson @ me . com) | Facebook | Instagram

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Have you said, "I don't have the patience to homeschool!"? If so, then this episode is just for you! I share practical tips that will help you develop the patience and mindset to successfully homeschool your children. 
And really, let's be honest...we all need more patience. Having more patience will help us not only be a better home educator but a better parent as well. And even if we have been working on developing patience, we can always use a reminder to be more intentional.
Highlights from the show:

• Pray and ask God to help you develop patience.
• Examine why you do not have patience. Getting to the root cause of your beliefs can help you begin to align your beliefs with the truth so you can begin to develop patience.
• Learn to become a thermostat instead of a thermometer so you can help control the atmosphere of your home and reduce the amount of patience you need.
• Revise your schedule so you have more margin and are less rushed and busy.
• Plan how you will get a respite. Having a plan in place to allow you to take a break from the demands of parenting and homeschooling is essential!

Full show notes, as well as additional links and resources, can be found at:  https://www.triumphantlearning.com/is-homeschooling-hard/#patience

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Teach Your Child To Obey Through Games
•  Are you controlling the atmosphere of your home?
•  How to Start a Charlotte Mason Discussion Group
• How to Be An Involved Homeschool Grandparent With Sherry Cantrell

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Yes, you CAN teach your special needs child at home! Misty Bailey is a homeschool mom of three children. In this podcast episode, she shares advice and practical tips for homeschooling a child with special needs.

She reminds us that you can do it! You can be your child's best teacher, even if he has special needs!

Highlights from the interview

• Why it is important to teach to your child's unique needs, regardless of whether your child has special needs or not, it is important to consider what your child needs and not compare him/her to anyone else. Take your time as you discover what your child needs, and begin to implement those practices.
• The importance of being a student of your child. You may want to use a particular style or philosophy of education but realize that it will not be the best fit for your family or your special needs child. No one is a purist, and it is okay to use what works best for your children. Have an open mind to recognize when you might need to use an approach you would otherwise not consider.
• Why a diagnosis can be viewed as a gift instead of a label. Take a step back and notice the small cues you may be seeing; then consider how they fit together into a bigger picture. Knowing what you are facing can allow you to provide additional tools to help your child be successful.
• The one thing you should stress over academics—relationships. Be flexible and go with the flow. Sometimes you may need to close the school books and just read a book for fun. It's not all about academics! Above all, stress your relationship. Consider if pushing him will hurt your relationship more than help him succeed academically. Each day is a gift and joy to spend with your children.

Full show notes, as well as additional links and resources, can be found at:  https://www.triumphantlearning.com/how-to-help-struggling-learner-succeed/#specialneeds

Links and resources mentioned in this episode: 

•  Are You Controlling The Atmosphere Of Your Home?
• Connect with Misty at Joy in the Journey

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Are any of these sabotaging your homeschool?

1. Being too busy.
2. Doing what everyone else is doing.
3. Trying to check off the boxes.
4. Having too much stuff.
5. Not focusing on habits and character.

Listen to the podcast as we take a look at each of these and how they might be affecting your homeschool.

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Why I Turned My Smart Phone Into An Antisocial Phone
• Developing Your Strong-Willed Child’s Ability To Obey
• 5 Tips To Train Your Child In The Habit Of Obedience
• Teach Your Child To Obey Through Games

See the full show notes:  https://www.triumphantlearning.com/how-to-overcome-three-obstacles-of-a-successful-homeschool/

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