Episodes
Homeschooling is a rewarding and challenging journey that often intertwines with the bittersweet experience of watching our children grow up. As moms, we invest our time, energy, and love into nurturing our children's minds and hearts. However, there comes a point when we must face the reality that our little ones are growing up, gaining independence, and taking steps toward their own futures. This process can evoke a range of emotions, including sadness Let's explore some tips on how to...
Published 04/18/24
Be blessed in this week's podcast as we hear Homeschool Coach, Nicole Kennedy Green share about ways to find your homeschool community. You don't have to be isolated in home education. ///RESOURCES MENTIONED///  -Join the giveaway for a chance to win two of Nicole's books: Homeschool 101: Chart the Course and Enjoy The Journey, and The Homeschool Moms Pray Prayer Journal-  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/demetria_zinga_consulting_244093/cf_id/66026893d91b77002d3c29f6 -Get homeschool...
Published 03/26/24
Have you ever wondered what it's like for a teen who has homeschooled her entire life to go to school for the first time? I'm sharing the inside scoop in this episode, (plus a quick interview with my daughter). ❤❤❤ WATCH OUR FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q1A7WOXqPA&t=186s FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/christianhomeschoolmoms http://www.instagram.com/demetriazinga FOLLOW MY BUSINESS CHANNEL: ...
Published 03/05/24
Are you a homeschool mom of a teenager? In this episode, I'm sharing some ideas about how to raise our teens with mindfulness. Enjoy this week's episode of Christian parenting advice. ❤❤❤ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/2XsjNUtycBo FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/christianhomeschoolmoms http://www.instagram.com/demetriazinga FOLLOW MY BUSINESS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@demetriazinga 💻Purchase the Homeschool Boss Mama Goal...
Published 02/14/24
Can you truly find fulfillment in homeschooling? On this episode, I share a few tips I to help you with both contentment and fulfillment, as well as gain an extra Power Boost for the year 2024! I hope you feel encouraged. Don’t forget to register for a chance to win your FREE ticket to see The Chosen in a theater near you.-Enter the Raffle for the chance to receive a free ticket to see “The Chosen” season 4 in a theater near you: https://viralkit.io/f/d0rffb7j -Watch The Chosen trailer-...
Published 02/04/24
Happy New Year, Homeschool Moms! Are you feeling spiritually equipped to homeschool your kids this school year? I have a few suggestions for you on this week's show. Consider this your Homeschool Power Boost (part 1). Stay tuned for part 2 in a few weeks. :-) 💻Purchase the Homeschool Boss Mama Goal Planner https://christianhomeschoolmoms.teachable.com/p/boss-mama-homeschool-goal-planner ☕Support this podcast with a one-time coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/demetriazinga 🎙️Listen...
Published 01/29/24
On this week's show, I share a bit about my daughter's homeschool-to-school journey plus a few tips that can help us reflect on last year's homeschooling adventures so that we can launch strong in 2024. To pick up a copy of the Homeschool Boss Mama Goal Planner for the new year for $9.99 through the holidays, visit: https://christianhomeschoolmoms.teachable.com/p/boss-mama-homeschool-goal-planner Happy Holidays! /// ☕Support this podcast with a one-time coffee here:...
Published 12/25/23
This week's show is for homeschool moms who need a boost of encouragement and to be reminded of the importance of self-care. Our interview this week is with Meghan Devito. Meghan has a passion to help clients build boundaries and starving distractions in all areas. She has over 20 years of leadership experience and developing people to live their life to the fullest potential. The essence of Meghanʼs work is to facilitate self-growth by helping clients identify boundaries and the core...
Published 12/13/23
Do you have middle schoolers that you are thinking of homeschooling? Then...this episode is for you! Join me as I offer encouragement and support from my own experience of homeschooling two middle school daughters. /// This week's podcast is sponsored by Faith Media and Impact Podcast Coach, a service that supports women podcasters to boldly share their voices and their powerful messages through the medium of podcasting. Find out more about our podcast coaching services and courses by...
Published 08/12/23
Join me and Christie as we chat about how to help our kids find their deep roots in Christ. We also chat about reasons parents might find it hard to disciple their kids (roadblocks to discipleship, mentoring, and teaching the Bible), and a few ways we can integrate our faith into our parenting style. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R77ZGIyh41k Christie Thomas is a Western Canadian homeschool mom of 3 boys and spends her evenings helping Christian parents disciple their...
Published 07/13/23
On this week's show, I'm offering some practical tips for homeschooling high school (with a replay from my YouTube channel). /// This week's podcast is sponsored by Faith Media and Impact Podcast Coach, a service that supports women podcasters to boldly share their voices and their powerful messages through the medium of podcasting. Find out more about our podcast coaching services and courses by visiting impactpodcastcoach.com. /// Here are a few ways to prepare mentally for...
Published 06/29/23
Do you desire to draw closer to God in your busy life? Let's talk about journaling and how this can help us in our everyday lives as busy mamas. /// Our GUEST: Beverly Schweigert is the owner of Blessed Be Boutique and is a woman with a heart for God, family, and service. Based in western PA, Bev is a wife, mother, grandmother, and active member of her church. She leads a missions team called Missions Possible and strives to give back to her community daily. Bev's commitment to her...
Published 06/15/23
Have you been thinking of ways to bring a playful approach to raising your kids? I had a joy-filled chat with parenting coach, Joy Wendling! //Who is Joy? Joy Wendling is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified parent coach, and founder of Created to Play. She has over 20 years of experience in children, youth, and family ministry, as well as a Masterʼs in Youth, Family, and Culture from Fuller Theological Seminary. Her idea of relaxing is gazing at mountains from her island home with an...
Published 06/01/23
How can Christian women (and homeschool moms) practice maintaining a healthy body image? This week's guest, Heather Creekmore, encourages us in this area. (see full show notes at: https://christianhomeschoolmoms.com/body-image-issues/) About this week's guest: HEATHER CREEKMORE writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. Her first book Compared to Who? encourages women to uncover the spiritual root of body image issues and find...
Published 05/07/23
Finding business and life balance as a homeschool mompreneur can be tricky, but on this episode, I'm sharing all the things that have helped me over 17 years. Tips I shared on the podcast: Start with prayerGet control of your time- household help, meal-planningCreate a dedicated workspaceCreate a budget to launch and maintain your business when you start upRemember to document - your workflow, your financialsNetwork and collaborateKeep family firstGive yourself graceDon't...
Published 04/04/23
Lynn Calvin Plater is the founder and CVO for CYLS-KIDS, LLC and Christ You Live Saved Kingdom Inspired Divine Seeds, LTD, a non-profit with a mission of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to children through books and toys. She is a Mom's Choice Award and Reader's Favorite book award recipient, and author of the book, Pentawhadda!. She is married to a supportive husband, Antonio Plater. She currently works as a teacher assistant for the Harnett County Public School System in Harnett...
Published 03/02/23
In this episode, I interview Tamara Zantell. She is known for helping her 9-year-old daughter turn her kitchen table hobby into a million-dollar brand. Yet, she is also the founder of Raising A Mogul, LLC, and Legacy Brand Creators, LLC, a boutique brand development and marketing agency. She is committed to supporting families who aspire to build an impactful family legacy brand. She is a mother to five. Together or separately, they have been featured on AOL, ESPN, Netflix, USA Today, Forbes,...
Published 02/02/23
How can we as homeschool mamas truly reach the hearts of our children (rather than only focusing on their behavior?) Welcome to the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast. On this show, the goal is to encourage the Christian mom to Homeschool with joy during this limited season of your life, to stay hopeful on your homeschool journey, and to apply practical homeschool tips that will help you in your everyday life as a mom of faith. I’m Demetria, your host, a veteran homeschool mom of two...
Published 01/12/23
How can we find peace during the holiday season as homeschool moms? In this episode, I share 3 tips to help us discover peace naturally. Welcome to the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast. On this show, the goal is to encourage the Christian mom to Homeschool with joy during this limited season of your life, to stay hopeful on your homeschool journey, and to apply practical homeschool tips that will help you in your everyday life as a mom of faith. I’m Demetria, your host, a veteran homeschool...
Published 12/22/22
On this episode of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast, I had a chance to chat with children's author and illustrator, Kristian Lucia Andrews of Curiously Created Creations. We talked about: *Her background, her family, and how she got started with writing and illustrating children’s books. *Some benefits of sitting down with our children and engaging in activities together *How parents can use her book and coloring activities with their kids Visit my guest at: ...
Published 12/13/22
On this episode of the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast, I had an awesome conversation with children's author and book coach, Charity Rios, from Clarity With Charity. We talked about: *How she began her career as a writer and children’s author (God showed her how to work on her book while raising and nursing her child) *Things that she has done in the church and in her professional life that influence her work *What inspired her to write her children’s book and workbook: My Heart's Garden,...
Published 12/01/22
In this interview with Amy Fischer from Around The Thicket, we talk about her Charlotte Mason homeschool lifestyle and how this approach gives us freedom to enjoy our lives and learning together with our kids and family. In summary, we discussed: *How she came to the decision of homeschooling her children *What the Charlotte Mason method means to her in her homeschooling and in her life as a mom *What happens when we allow our children to take the lead in their learning experiences *Some of...
Published 11/17/22
Does home management get overwhelming at times? God gives us grace through even the seemingly mundane tasks of cooking, cleaning, and organizing. I share four tips to help you practically in your home management, plus some words of encouragement to keep you motivated. View show notes at http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/podcast Also, be sure to follow me at Mompreneurs in Heels:http://www.mompreneursinheels.com/podcast and HER Business Elevated: http://www.demetriazinga.com/podcast
Published 11/03/22
Have you been trying to get healthier in life: mind, body, and soul? In this episode, I share some tips that can help us homeschooling mamas to stay motivated to keep healthy and take better care of ourselves while raising and homeschooling our children. We don't have to put ourselves on the back burner, but we can express self-care while caring for others. Be sure to check out the show notes here: http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/134-staying-healthy And my other podcasts: Mompreneurs...
Published 10/16/22