I'm calling this week's Boy Mom Podcast episode a big breath of fresh air for all...of...us. 😊 Whether you have boys or girls, whether you homeschool, distance school, or aren't sure what you're doing for school, I think just hearing my guest, Corinne Gold, share perspectives from her life will be incredibly refreshing to everyone! Corinne is my real-life friend here in Hawaii, and it's my honor to share her with you! She recently had a baby BOY after three girls, and I am so
Home School
Homeschool Made Simple {Episode 65 with Jenn Bryant}
Aloha! As we near the end of July and see the next school year looming ahead of us, a lot of you have asked if we can talk more about homeschooling. We have covered different aspects of homeschooling here before (I'll link to those episodes in show notes) but what I really wanted to share in this episode was a word of encouragement -- for anyone who feels like I used to feel when I imagined homeschooling: Completely overwhelmed. I wanted to share what I have learned
Favorite Books for Boys {Episode 60 with Wendy Speake}
Hi Friends! My friend Wendy Speake is back with us for another episode, and this one is SO. MUCH. FUN! :) This is an episode we've been looking forward to for a long time! Wendy and I love to talk about our favorite books for boys, and I know a lot of you do, too! We hope you feel like you're hanging out with us, sharing a cup of coffee (or running errands together!? I don't mind! :)) and taking notes on what our boys have loved to read. And
Motivating Boys to Read and Write. (It’s Possible!) {Episode 59 with Andrew Pudewa}
Hi guys! If you have ever struggled to motivate your son to read...or write...or sit still in the classroom?! This episode is sure to encourage you. Andrew Pudewa has been a household name in our family for over 10 years as he has been my boys' writing teacher (via video!) The boys call Andrew "a legend" (that's high praise in my teenage boys' world) and they describe him as super- smart, eloquent, quirky, and a really fun teacher. (I think you'll agree!) Andrew
27 Ways to Finish the School Year Strong {Episode 54 with Robert Bortins}
Aloha!! Well, May is flying by and though we may not be out of quarantine yet, most of us are starting to see the FINISH LINE for our school year...And that is a good feeling! To help us get to the finish line, today I have Robert Bortins, the CEO of Classical Conversations, on with me to share 27 Tips for ending the school year strong. I love this list and know that a lot of you will be encouraged by it as well! In the past couple of months I have been asked more than
You Have What it Takes to Homeschool {Episode 048 with September McCarthy}
Finally, and episode on Homeschooling!! For many months now I've had countless requests for a podcast episode about homeschooling. And now, more than ever, families are scrambling to find some order to the potential chaos of having kids at home all day. Whether they are "homeschooling", or just trying to survive doing school at home, I've heard the message: Please help! Hopefully this episode will be a lot of help! September McCarthy is a homeschooling
Gap Year, SAT tests, and the Journey to College {Episode 47 with my son, Jonah}
Hey Friends! Today my 18 year-old son, Jonah is with me to talk about his journey through the college preparation, application, and acceptance process. Many people have asked for updates on Jonah's process and especially have questions about the scholarship contest we traveled to California for back in February. I'm so excited to share this conversation between Jonah and I. Note: While I considered dedicating an episode to the topic of the Coronavirus, I am
Where the Magic Happens. {Raising Kids of Character}
We all want to find the magic solution for raising character-rich kids. Here's what I know. There is no doubt, my early parenting years were challenging. But when I look back on the first years homeschooling my older boys, I have mostly fond memories. I have often described the first three boys as being "eager to please", "self-directed" learners, and so on. Fast forward a few years and Levi...Levi has not exactly been the "eager-to-please" homeschool student. He
