Episode 137: For The Child Who Is NOT College Bound, with Shawna Wingert
 
What if you are homeschooling a child who doesn't plan on attending college? How do you create a non-college-bound educational track for your child, especially in high school? How does one document this type of learning? How do you field questions and comments about your child's future? If you have a tween or teen with learning challenges, is it okay to stretch high school beyond the traditional four years?
 
In this week's episode, Cait shares a question submitted to the site and phones a friend. Shawna Wingert is our homeschool cousin. She's been on the podcast more than any other guest and with good reason! In this episode, Shawna shares her experience with all of the questions mentioned above and more!
 
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Episode 137: For The Child Who Is NOT College Bound, with Shawna Wingert

Episode 135: More Than Math, with Mr. D.
Please welcome Dennis DiNoia to The Homeschool Sisters Podcast. In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the world of education, homeschooling, parenting, and how to raise self-directed learners who aren't afraid to explore their passions, set goals, and pursue a career that they love.
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Episode 136: More Than Math, with Mr. D.

Episode 135: Excellent Students vs. Excellent Learners 
In today's episode, Cait discusses a submission from the Sisters community. 
What is the difference between being an "excellent student" and an "excellent learner," and how do we help children transition from a traditional school setting to a homeschool routine? What do we do if our children put enormous pressure on themselves? How do we help them follow their interests and not worry about being/doing/achieving "enough?" 
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Episode 135: Excellent Students vs. Excellent Learners

Episode 134: Homeschooling in 2024: A Homeschool Sisters Update
Happy 2024, Sisters! In our first episode of '24, Cait takes a look back at 2023 and all of the big changes and transitions that happened during the year. Then, Cait shares a sneak peek into the upcoming season. We have an incredible line-up of guests and episode topics that you are going to love!
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Episode 134: Homeschooling in 2024: A Homeschool Sisters Update

Teaching Your Child to Read: Tips for Success (And When You Need to Worry), with Sarah Constantine [Episode 133]
What is the best way to teach your child to read? When should you start teaching your child how to read? What should you look for when choosing a reading curriculum? How much time should you spend on reading lessons? And when should you worry? What are the warning signs that might mean your kiddo needs some extra support when it comes to early literacy and reading development?
 
I receive all of these questions and more in my inbox every month. Today, I am phoning a friend, and I think you'll LOVE this conversation!

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Episode 133: Teaching Your Child to Read: Tips for Success (And When You Need to Worry), with Sarah Constantine

The Ins and Outs of College for Neurodivergent Homeschoolers with Jessica Nelson [Episode 132]
Are you homeschooling a unique learner? Are you homeschooling a high schooler? Are you worried about creating transcripts? Does the thought of college applications make you break it into a cold sweat? Are you looking for practical tips and strategies for making the college application process easier? If so, you're going to love today's episode. Please welcome Jessica Nelson from Collegewise.
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Episode 132: The Ins and Outs of College for Neurodivergent Homeschoolers with Jessica Nelson

Reading Aloud and Older Kids, with Sarah Mackenzie [Episode 131]
Please welcome Sarah Mackenzie of Read-Aloud Revival and Waxwing Books to the podcast. Are you curious if reading aloud to tweens and teens is still important? Do you want to read aloud to your teens, but they aren't interested? What do you do if you've fallen out of the habit and want to re-establish a read-aloud routine with your kids? Plus, get a behind-the-scenes peek into what it's like to be a children's author and discover what is coming up for Read-Aloud Revival and Waxwing Books!
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Episode 131: Reading Aloud and Older Kids, with Sarah Mackenzie

Middle School Math That's Actually Fun, with Betsy Mays [Episode 130]
Are you wondering if it's possible to make middle school math fun? (Spoiler: Yes, it's possible!) Join us for a conversation with Betsy Mays, a veteran middle school math teacher, parent, instruction and curriculum specialist, and game designer.
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Episode 130: Middle School Math That's Actually Fun, with Betsy Mays

Homeschool Language Classes From A Mom Who Gets It, with Sophia Storm [Episode 129] 
Are you curious about how to include foreign languages in your homeschool? Join us for a conversation on language learning with Sophia Storm. Sophia is a homeschool graduate, traveler, new mom, and owner of Spanish With Sophia.
Special thanks to our sponsor Night Zookeeper. Enjoy a special offer for Homeschool Sisters - a 7-day FREE trial and 50% off an annual membership with this special link.   
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Episode 129: Homeschool Language Classes From A Mom Who Gets It, with Sophia Storm

 Special thanks to our sponsor Night Zookeeper. Enjoy a special offer for Homeschool Sisters - a 7-day FREE trial and 50% off an annual membership with this special link.   
Episode 128: 5 Things That Have Surprised Me As A Homeschool Mom with Shawna Wingert
Two veteran homeschool moms discuss what has surprised them most throughout their homeschool journey. Practical and encouraging, this is a conversation for moms in all stages of homeschooling with children of all ages.
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Episode 128: 5 Things That Have Surprised Me As A Homeschool Mom with Shawna Wingert

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Celebrating Books with Mary Hanna Wilson: The Homeschool Sisters Podcast [Episode 127]
The most powerful tools we have as homeschoolers are also the simplest. This episode is all about books, books, and more books.
The Homeschool Sisters Podcast Welcomes Mary Hanna Wilson from Celebrate A Book!
Mary is a writer, online teacher, and homeschool mother to four kids ranging from middle school to college. She believes that creativity, laughter, and fun are the backbone of engaging and inspiring homeschools.
On her blog, Celebrate a Book with Mary Hanna Wilson, she shares homeschooling resources, tips, and ideas as well as fantastic books lists and tools for teaching literature You can also find her in the virtual classroom leading live book clubs for kids through Outschool. When she is not teaching or writing, you can find her reading, traveling, binge-watching a show with her teens, or enjoying great conversation over a cup of tea.
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Episode 127: Celebrating Books with Mary Hanna Wilson

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As homeschooling parents, we all wonder how it will all work out for our children when they become adults. Will homeschooling adequately prepare them for life after school? Hear the answer directly in this episode with a homeschool graduate now taking on adulthood with passion and commitment.
The Homeschool Sisters Podcast Welcomes Samantha Shank from Learn In Color! 
Samantha Shank has been an entrepreneur all her life.
A homeschool graduate, she started an educational blog and store, Learn in Color, at 14 years old. Within 3 years, she made a full-time income as a freelance graphic designer and marketer as Learn in Color grew.
Samantha holds an MSEd in Curriculum and Instruction focusing on Gifted Education. Her expertise is in marketing and graphic design, and her work has been viewed millions of times across social media. As a budding world traveler, Samantha has visited ten countries within the past year, which includes several solo trips. 
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Episode 126: When Homeschooled Kids Become Adults, with Samantha Shank

Homeschool science can be boring and rote, or dynamic and engaging. In this episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast, Cait explores a favorite and innovative approach to homeschooling human biology. 
Dr. Robin Dickinson, MD is a board-certified family physician with a decade in private practice.  She homeschooled her two children from the beginning and conceived of Dr. Robin's School because of the lack of good-quality science options. 
Learn more in this episode's show notes. 
Dr. Robin has graciously extended a 40% off coupon to Homeschool Sisters! Use code SISTERS40 for 40% off anything and everything with Dr. Robin's School. 
 

Episode 125: Innovative Homeschool Biology With Dr. Robin

Cait's self-named "Lazy Unit Study" approach to homeschooling has long been a discussion topic on the podcast. In this episode, she shares what Lazy Unit Studies have become in her home now that her children are older, and the reality of interest-led learning for tweens and teens. 
Looking for more support homeschooling your teens and tweens? Cait's  The Lazy Homeschooler's Guide To Unit Studies  includes fun and practical tips for creating unit studies in your homeschool. 
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Episode 124: Lazy Unit Studies And Older Kids

Many of us are homeschooling and mothering as we enter our own midlife season. In this episode, Cait welcomes Vanessa Wright to discuss how we can create beauty and transition well as our children prepare to launch. 
Get Vanessa's 3 Tips for Creating a Joy Journal Guide, Printables, and a Playlist for free as a Homeschool Sister HERE. 
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Episode 123:  Mothering In Midlife with Vanessa Wright

It's poolside professional development time! If you're looking to refill your homeschool bucket, gain inspiration, feel less alone, and learn from others, this special bonus episode is for you!
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Poolside Professional Development 2023  *Bonus Episode*

Cait is solo in today's episode, sharing what she would tell her younger homeschool self. After nine years of homeschooling, this is as real (and encouraging!) as it gets. 
This episode is sponsored by Never Board Learning. 
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Episode 122: What I'd Tell My Younger Homeschool Self

Get a behind the scenes look (listen) at a monthly day in the life discussion from Never Board Learning. Cait is joined by Donessa to discuss the day to day dynamics of homeschooling a child with learning differences. 
This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save!
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Episode 121: Homeschooling Kids With Learning Differences: A Day In The Life

Homeschooling happens in the realities of our lives. This means that many of us find ourselves in difficult seasons of life, all while trying to help our children learn. Today's episode is an up close look at homeschooling through really hard things. 
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Episode 120: Homeschooling Through Hard Things

Our long days homeschooling eventually turn into months, seasons, and ultimately years. Today's episode is all about the seasons of transition in our homeschools, what we learn about ourselves in them, and the bittersweetness of seeing our children embrace their passions and independence.
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