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Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family Leigh Nguyen - Homeschool Mom, Homeschooling, Education, Motherhood, Homemaking, Christian Parenting
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4.9 • 222 Ratings
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Homeschool Lifestyle * Home Education * Motherhood * Christian Parenting * Homemaking * Mentorship
Do you wish you could feel confident in your homeschool decisions? Are you concerned that you aren’t doing it right? Do you wish you could get answers to all your homeschooling questions? Are you struggling to balance all your roles in this season of life?
In this podcast, you will find tactical and realistic solutions to set you free from the concerns and stress of whether you are doing the right things.
My mission is to equip you in your calling to embrace and then thrive in your homeschool, motherhood, and homemaking.
If you’re ready to get out of survival mode, feel confident, and have peace in your heart and home--you’re in the right place!
Hi, I’m Leigh, a kingdom-minded wife and mom. I tried to duct tape my priorities together without the right focus for way too many years. I was busy chasing approval from others, trying to meet perceived external expectations, and flying by the seat of my pants as a homeschool mom.
I finally realized that if I was going to fully embrace the life I had, I needed to operate from a place of peace and joy. That’s when I planted my feet firmly where I was and began to create beauty, seek simplicity, and live intentionally. And I’m ready to share this with you!
If you are ready to love your life as a homeschool mom and to know for certainty that you are doing the right thing for your children--this podcast is for you!
Close up that lesson book, mama, let the kids go play, it’s time for you to thrive!
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249. Finding The Balance Between Strict Planning and Being Flexible In Your Homeschool
You want to be the fun homeschool mom, but there is a whole list of curriculum to-do's that you want to check off the list. None of these goals are bad, but do they allow time for other important things in your homeschool?
There can be a happy medium to being a strict planner or loosey-goosey with your homeschool. And it's also okay to lean more towards one end or the other.
Let's find that sweet spot that helps you accomplish the important academics, but also gives you margin for the building of character and relationships in your family.
♥ Leigh
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248. Homeschooling and Motherhood Can Be Hard, But That Doesn't Mean It's Bad With Abbie Halberstadt From M Is For Mama
The raising of children, tending to the home, educating the next generation and all the big and little in between is all consuming for a season of life. There are some hard days and trials for a homeschool mom, but that doesn't mean those days are for naught...or even bad.
Today's guest, Abbie Halberstadt, from M Is For Mama, is here to encourage you as you face the ups and downs of your day to day life. Using her own life experience and perspective of a homeschooling mom, she shares "in the trenches" wisdom and encouragement for you to stay the course. And you'll hear the unexpected outcome that this produces in your life!
Pop those ear buds in and settle in for some great inspiration!
♥ Leigh
Abbie's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m-is-for-mama-podcast/id1664528555
Website: https://misformama.net/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/m.is.for.mama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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247. When Your Best Laid Homeschool Plans Meet With Reality: What To Do During Times When Life Throws A Curveball
The ups and downs of life are inevitable. It happened prior to homeschooling and prior to even having children. Why should life be any different now?
Well, it kind of is since you are now providing for your children's education and have little people who rely upon you 24/7.
What should a homeschool mom do when faced with little and big interruptions, life events, tragedies, and all that occurs in between? What happens to those homeschool plans? Where does the curriculum fit in?
Whether this describes a current situation in your life, you're trying to get back on your feet again, or you want to be prepared for the next event, this is the episode for you.
♥ Leigh
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
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246. The Truth About Why Homeschooling Has To Be Your Most Important Priority In This Season of Life
Even with millions more homeschoolers this year than ever before, what you are doing is still seen as counter-cultural. Unfortunately, there will be a lot of people and things calling you to focus your heart and time elsewhere.
Along with the decision to homeschool came the decision to focus on raising your children and creating the family that reflects your values and goals. But it's really easy to get sidetracked with "shiny objects" calling for your devotion.
But what if you truly make homeschooling and the lifestyle that encircles that and motherhood your most important priority? What would your life look like? And what would the ripple effect be?
After 20 years of making raising my children a priority, I have a few thoughts that I'd love to share with you in hopes that it encourages and gives you the determination to look at these years differently.
♥ Leigh
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245. You've Been Doing Homeschool Wrong! 3 Critical Mistakes Your Family Is Making And Solutions To Correct Your Course
Once you decide to homeschool, it can be easy to get stuck in a rut of how you homeschool. Sometimes the best intentions fall by the wayside and you can very easily just homeschool out of a habit.
There is a better way to order your days, choose your curriculum, and educate your children. But, it involves stepping away from a few wrong ways you've been approaching homeschool.
I promise this episode is definitely not all doom and gloom. There are ways to combat each wrong way that will be pointed out to you. And on the other side is joy and freedom in homeschooling!
♥ Leigh
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244. Desperate For Easy Homeschool Days? Create Habits The Entire Family Benefits From With Sonya Shafer of Simply Charlotte Mason
The default for homeschool is to focus so much on the curriculum and formal education that it's easy to forget "the other stuff." But the truth is, children can learn so much more from their years of homeschool than just the school part of it.
Today's guest, Sonya Shafer, of Simply Charlotte Mason will encourage you to not forego the other parts of homeschooling, like character building. She breaks down the process of instilling good habits into our children in a very simple step-by-step. And she will share exactly how this will impact your entire family and your homeschool academics as well.
Get ready to walk away from this episode with some amazing tactical tips to begin today!
♥ Leigh
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LIFE CHANGING!!!!!
When my oldest was born, my husband and I decided to homeschool our growing family. Public school was not an option. How hard could homeschooling be, right? For me, it became one of the hardest concepts to wrap my mind around, especially as our family grew and having multiple children of all ages to juggle. The only model of school I had to go off of was public school from my past, and let me tell you, epic fail! I discovered quickly that my “style” was completely “wrong”, and was fighting myself trying to fit this impossible mold for my children. I was trying to keep up with other families around me who followed a very strict classical approach, but could not keep the pace (I am very creative, and tend to do things outside the box). I was at my whits end. Done. But again, public school was not an option, and neither was private school. So, I had no choice but to press on, every day feeling like a total failure at what I once imagined would be the easiest thing about mothering….I was desperate for help, but my specifics were 1.) MUST be a Christian source, and 2.) MUST be a mom who had experience homeschooling multi ages AND 3.) successfully graduated them. GUESS WHAT!? God answered my prayers and He led me to Leigh and the Little By Little Homeschool podcast. Thank you JESUS!!!! She has brought so much wisdom, hope, and insight into my life- for the first time I am EXCITED to school my kids. I look forward to the adventures that come with every new day. Schooling my children has become the greatest highlight of my life, and I am beyond blessed to get this opportunity to be with my kids. Every topic/podcast that I listen to is like a brand new light bulb turning on into what has been one of the darkest places in my life. Thank you Leigh for creating this podcast. You have truly touched my life, and I am eternally grateful!
Like having a homeschool mom friend from afar
I enjoy listening to Leigh’s podcast! She has a warm and welcoming personality not to mention relatable. Her honesty and practical advice has given me hope that I can homeschool all through high school! Homeschooling as a solo parent with no family around is challenging but each episode gives me hope and encouragement to keep going. She responds when you ask questions and not many podcasters do that. Thank you so much for all the wonderful useful advice on homeschooling.
Help for the Homeschool Mom
I have listened one-and-off to about twenty different homeschooling podcasts over the last six years. About half a year ago, I stumbled across Little By Little Homeschool and I finally felt like I have found the podcast that not only answers my homeschooling questions, but gives me the proper steps to take and make action happen! I have been hooked now for the last six months and listen to it almost every morning while I get ready. The best part is that even though there are over 200 episodes, and some have cross-over categories, Leigh still gives fresh new insight so no episode feels redundant (and I’ve listened to almost every one); they compliment each other or add to the wisdom and knowledge that I’m desperate to know. I have applied many of her tips and tricks and it has had a HUGE impact on our homeschooling lifestyle. Every time I turn the podcast on, it feels like a true Titus 2 woman is coming along side me and supporting me through this amazing journey. I believe this is easily one of the best and most practical homeschool podcasts out there! Thank you so much Leigh!