Hip Homeschool Moms: Recent Episodes
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Who Is Teaching Your Boys to Be Men? In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with author Kelda Laing Poynot to discuss her novel, Tribesmen: Circle of Elders: A Journey to Manhood, and the powerful conversations it is inspiring between boys, fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other trusted mentors. There are few responsibilities more...
What are the Azure Standard values that have guided the company for more than 50 years? In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Karen Slusher, Chief Experience Officer at Azure Standard, to explore the mission, culture, and principles that shape every part of the organization. From serving customers with excellence to stewarding...
The GO Bible Key Verse Challenge helps scripture become something your children don’t just read, but recognize in the world around them every day. In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with GO Bible Key Verse Challenge author, Brock Eastman, to talk about helping children develop a lifelong relationship with God’s Word. Brock is...
What if your church could help families gain access to healthy, high-quality food while strengthening its ministry at the same time? Azure Around the Table has a mission to do just that! In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Spencer Askew, part of the team behind the Azure Around the Table program, an...
As a homeschooling mother of two (ages 3 and 10) and lifelong literature lover, I was thrilled to get the chance to review The Unwinding Path: A Soothing Stroll to Slumber by Betony Coons. This is a new release by IVPKids, the children’s book imprint of InterVarsity Press. While I didn’t know much about the...
Simplifying Healthy Food Choices for Homeschool Families If feeding your family feels harder than it should, you are not imagining it. Most homeschool moms I know genuinely care about what they are putting on the table. We read labels. We pay attention to ingredients. We notice how food affects energy, focus, mood, and learning. And...
I am one of those unabashed people who loves the holiday season wholeheartedly! But at the same time, there’s also something really nice about January after it’s all over: cleaning up and making space (in your home and in your life) for a new year, new adventures, and new rhythms. It’s important to always find...
New to teaching math for a fifth grader? Here are five things I wish I knew earlier ... along with an amazing hack for teaching homeschool math to all grades!
This post will help you break down 4th grade math into manageable parts throughout the year—with the help of CTCMath, a terrific online curriculum that brings clarity and helps your child build confidence.
If you’re hoping to raise compassionate kids—children who care deeply about others, pray with empathy, and see beyond their own world—you’re not alone. Most of us long to see our children grow into people who love God and love others with genuine, thoughtful hearts. But compassion doesn’t just happen. It’s something we nurture over time,...
Working with wire craft is a fun way to create beautiful and intricate designs, such as this butterfly bookmark craft. Wire craft can be used for a variety of purposes, and what better way to add a touch of whimsy to your homeschool reading experiences than with a wire butterfly bookmark craft? With just a...
In this post, we’ll discuss the most helpful tips for making 3rd grade math a success in your homeschool—and introduce a helpful teaching companion: CTCMath.
Looking for some help in teaching math to your second graders? We have some great suggestions and tips for you here!
Here’s why learning to let go has been on my mind of late: Several months ago, my son and I made a thousand-mile drive together, from California to Idaho. I spent close to a week there, attending introductory college classes with other parents in the morning, and hitting stores of all kinds in the afternoon...
Do you have a tween girl who is beginning to read the Bible on her own? My 9-year-old daughter made a profession of faith at seven. More recently, I’m so proud to see her taking an interest in reading Scripture for herself—beyond church and our homeschool Bible time. As she transitions to more independent Bible...
Teaching the kind of math first graders will enjoy can be a challenging experience but a uniquely rewarding one as well. So, let’s talk about how to help your kids build a solid foundation in math in first grade. As I mentioned in my recent post on teaching math to kindergarteners, I had high expectations...
Have you ever made the startling (and somewhat frightening) discovery that teaching your kids at home has much more to do with character than scholastics, and that inspiring them to do random acts of kindness is every bit as important as honing their skills in the three R’s? I like to think of myself as...
Dr. Scott Turansky reveals how to strengthen the foundational relationship between parents and children, paving the way for homeschool success and a thriving environment for learning.
Are you interested in starting a book club? Book clubs can offer so many benefits: discussing great literature and authors, and building community with others. Here are 5 tips on how to start (and continue) a book club.
Building a strong foundation in kindergarten math doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are 3 ways to help your kids learn early math and a terrific homeschool curriculum.
It’s been a long couple of years of campaigning, and there was a lot of discussion over who would win the presidential election. At times, it seemed to drag on forever, so it’s hard to believe that it’s almost time for the president-elect to be sworn into office! Whether you’re happy or not about the...
Winter is a great time to do a nature study! You may think it’s too cold to be outside, but don’t let the cold temperatures deter you. We’ve had some pretty astonishingly lovely winter days here lately. So pick a nice day to get out and walk around the park or go for a nature...
The homeschool life is a busy life full of challenges, making it so important to celebrate the little things each day. And here's how.
Getting back to homeschooling is not easy after a long break. I have some ideas to help! My kids do not look forward to getting back to a school routine after a long break. My kids thrive on routine, and any change in routine requires a period of adjustment. Over the years, I’ve created a...
Dear Burned Out Homeschool Mom, Having a hard day? A hard week? Ready to give up? Almost to the point where you are considering shipping your little sweeties off on the next big yellow bus that passes your house? Let’s Talk! I’ve been homeschooling for 24 years, and I’ve had many days when I...
Family New Year’s Eve Activities and Ideas Are you going to stay up until midnight to welcome the new year? Or will you celebrate early and then get a good night’s sleep? Whether you’re a night owl who loves to stay up until the new year begins or whether you’re a morning person who would...
What if my child refuses to do school work? “How do I handle it when my son just won’t do his assignments?” “I’m at a loss—my daughter sits there for hours without making any progress!” I often hear these questions from exhausted homeschooling moms who feel stuck and unsure of how to motivate their children...
Math games transform learning into a fun and interactive activity. Here are some ideas for math games to take the stress out of homeschooling.
Grading math tests can be one of the toughest parts of homeschooling ... but you don't have to do it all yourself! Here are some ideas on outsourcing those math tests and getting help when needed.
There are so many great ideas of how to use beach weather and water in a fun and educational unit study. Here are more than 20 ideas for your homeschool!
Activities and ideas for incorporating hands-on learning. Tips on becoming a hands-on homeschooler in math, science, history, art, and more.
Discover the amazing science of chromatography and conduct a leaf chromatography experiment with your homeschoolers following these helpful step-by-step instructions.
This book review shows Word Before World to be a very real and relatable devotional that will meet you where you're at and invite you to connect with the One who will carry you through.
In today's Homeschool Conversation, we look at RVL: The Curriculum, a new discipleship curriculum from the perspective of two different denominations to discuss why it's such a powerful curriculum.
In this post, we’re going to discuss dozens of ways you can use sand at the beach as a homeschool study tool using Folly Beach in South Carolina as our backdrop.
Join Matt Forte, Trish Corlew, and Jennifer Smeltser as they discuss My Hair Can, a book that invites girls and boys to embrace their natural hair with an uplifting reminder of their God-given worth.
My Hair Can, written by Matt Forte and illustrated by Sophia Green, is a colorful and engaging book that shares a powerful message with children: that we are diverse and unique, and every part of us is carefully made by a loving Creator, including our hair.
Struggling with the idea of teaching your kids homeschool high school math? You don't have to! But that doesn't mean they don't need to learn it. Here are some resources that might help!
For anyone who is in my Hip Homeschool Moms Community, you already know how much my family loves CTCMath. But for those who have not found their way into our group, or who want to hear ALL My reasons for loving CTCMath, I share them in this conversation with Nadim El-Rahi. We go into the...
As a parent, you know that discipleship is among the most important things you'll ever teach your kids. So, what should you look for in a discipleship curriculum? Here are five things to consider, and a terrific discipleship curriculum that checks all the boxes!
During the late summer months, there is so much talk of the coming school year. For homeschooling families, though, a better term might be a not back to school year. It might look something like this.
In a world full of distractions and endless activities, teaching our kids to wisely manage time is crucial. Here are 6 tips to teach your kids time management.
Lightbox Learning is a hands-on, engaging digital resource that fits a Montessori homeschool approach! This review offers an in-depth look at how it can enhance your homeschool experience.
How we see things is so important! For example, one might be looking at the world through rose colored glasses. In Dorthy’s case she had to wear green spectacles so the brilliance of the emerald city wouldn’t blind her, or at least that’s what she believed until she found out Oz was a great humbug!...
Check out this helpful roundup of posts gathered from homeschool websites on the topic of homeschooling high school.
Here are some tips on choosing the right homeschool method for your family, one that will allow your children to develop their imaginations and problem-solving skills but that is also mom-friendly!
Let's talk about great summer books you can take on vacation that would be fun for the whole family, as well as some books for mom, along with ideas on how to pack enough books to keep you all happy!
When is the last time you really enjoyed being with your kids? No pressure. No complicated planning. Just making time for good old family togetherness. Just being. If it’s been quite a while… or if you can’t even remember the last time that happened… well, then maybe we have something in common: Life is too stinking...
Holidays and homeschooling are a perfect mix! Learning about national holidays such as Bastille Day in France can be a terrific experience for your homeschool.
“Free Falling Freedom Towers” 4th of July Game Freedom is precious. It’s important. And it’s often taken for granted. Most of us enjoy freedom without having to sacrifice for it. There are many individuals and families who have made sacrifices to maintain our freedom, though, and there are those who continue to sacrifice for the...
Are you looking for some creative and easy arts and crafts for 4th of July fun? We've collected some great ideas that are simple to do with your kids and don't require lots of fancy or expensive supplies.
Check out these 5 Easy Ways to Add Exercise Into Your Day.... with little to no interruption of your day!
July 24th is Amelia Earhart Day. A Kansas-born female who was interested in women’s rights, Amelia kept a scrapbook of women who were successful in male-dominated fields, and she would later go on to become one of these women herself. Who Was Amelia Earhart? Amelia Earhart was a female pilot born on July 24th, 1897....
Homeschooling is all about inspiring curiosity and creating precious moments as a family. Why not capture these moment with a weekly photo journal?
If you have artistic children, you may be thinking about materials for the upcoming year. What are the best art supplies for your homeschool art class? One thing that we all want to give our kids as homeschoolers is the opportunity to excel in their abilities. That’s the beauty of homeschooling! We have the freedom...
Do you have a child in middle school? Are you planning on homeschooling them through high school? If so, now is the time to plan for high school.
I just love stumbling into a great conversation with people and learning they were homeschooled!! Such is the case with Peter Schriemer! I was planning to interview him about the new season of Hike & Seek, which I think you are going to LOVE. In the process of preparing for this interview, I learned Peter...
Flag Day is a great time to teach our children about the history and meaning of the American flag. Here are five ways you can do just that!
Summer is a time for relaxation and adventures, but learning never stops for us homeschool families! This is especially important with math because research shows that children lose math skills quickly without regular practice. However, keeping up with math review doesn’t mean that you have to do the exact same things in the summer as...
While there are definite benefits to homeschooling year-round, in this post, we're going to focus on reasons NOT to continue homeschool summertimes.
Are you a boy mom? Raising and homeschooling boys in the culture of today is a challenge. In this podcast, I talk with Durenda Wilson, author of Raising Boys to Men about these challenges and how we can overcome them! Durenda is one of my favorite authors. She was on our team here at Hip...
Having the freedom to homeschool year round if that's what works best for your family is one of the great benefits of homeschooling. Is it right for you?
This rubber egg science experiment is not only fun, but it is an easy experiment to do with items already in your home.
“Are homeschool conventions still relevant in the highly digitalized, online-driven, AI-prevalent, world of 2024?” Well, in light of those descriptors (not in spite of them), I’d argue that yes–homeschool conventions are possibly more relevant than ever! Sure, you can Google anything under the Sun, including information about homeschool styles and curriculums. And of course, we...
If your idea of celebrating Mother’s Day is a great movie and popcorn, then we have a great treat for you! We’ve selected some terrific movies that celebrate all aspects of motherhood.
If you're looking for ways to cut back on spending so you'll have a little more for the things you really want to have or do, here are 9 ways to save money in the bathroom.
Worried About Finishing the School Year? The holidays are long gone, and your homeschool year may be drawing to a close in the next few weeks. Are you excited? Or are you tired or discouraged? Are you wondering if you’re jeopardizing your child’s future by not sending him or her to public or private school?...
Homeschooling expenses can add up. Here are three ways to save money by reusing items in your homeschool this year.
Here are some ways to take your homeschool outside, adapt your homeschool schedule to allow for outside time, and plan your schoolwork based on outdoor time.
Here are some ideas for a homeschool Bird Nature Study to combine a little learning with a lot of fun!
Thinking about starting to do a little gardening in your homeschool? It's worth it! Here are 8 homeschool gardening hacks to help you get started.
It's fun to find new ways to celebrate holidays! We think you'll love this collection of Easter ideas and activities!
Say goodbye to a one-size-fits-all education, and unlock your child’s full learning potential. In this podcast, I had the luxury of interviewing one of my favorite authors, Cynthia Tobias. She wrote the bestselling books The Way They Learn and You Can’t Make Me, two of my favorite parenting and education books (plus a dozen or...
Episode 29: There is a tale over 4,000 years old, preserved in ancient writings from every major culture around the world. Many thought it was only a myth, but recent discoveries confirm what the Bible has said all along: Noah’s Flood actually happened, and more recently than you might think! Ancient history, volcanism, the fossil...
Easter is such an important holiday in our home, if not THE most important. It’s crucial for our children to know and understand why we celebrate this occasion. That’s the reason I created this Easter Story trivia game. This time of year is not all about the Easter bunny and Easter eggs. It’s the special...
If you don’t already know and love Andrew Pudewa, and, honestly, even if you do, this podcast is a must-hear! He is the creator of the Institute for Excellence in Writing program and is a well-known advocate for and beloved speaker in the homeschool conference world. Andrew shares his knowledge of writing and all things...
If your homeschool feels a little hurried or perhaps even stressful, you’ll love the perspective of Ashley Wiggers! Ashley and her husband Alex pour their second-generation homeschooling wisdom and experience into their magazine, Homeschooling Today. They are blessed to have columnists who join them in sharing creative ways to enjoy the freedom and joy that...
If you are a Christian homeschooler seeking a curriculum that incorporates your faith into every subject, you need to meet David Hazell from My Father’s World. David is going to share about Homeschooling from Beginning to Beyond. When David Hazell and his wife, Marie, felt the call to homeschool, they were disappointed to find that...
Could you use a “year without fear”? Did you know that fear is like a radio station playing softly in the background of your life? To find out how to change the station, tune in as Trish interviews Katie J. Trent, a speaker, homeschooling mom, licensed clinical social worker, and former professional counselor. Join in...
Do you want to love homeschooling, but you just…don’t? Is your student bored? If you’re lacking ideas for inspiring your students to love learning or if you’re finding it difficult not to “bring public school home,” you need to meet Michelle Moody! Michelle is the owner of The Homeschool Scientist, former classroom and homeschool teacher,...
Think you have to be an “expert” to offer great homeschooling advice? If so, you need to meet Courtney Brasfield! She’s a Hip Homeschool Moms group member, a fellow traveler with Hip Homeschool Road Trips, mom of multiples, and homeschooling mom who loves the freedom of homeschooling. She talks about reasons to consider homeschooling, If...
Do you wonder if homeschooling is right for your family? Are you already homeschooling and you’re tired of defending that decision? Maybe you just need a reminder that homeschooling is worth the time and effort. If you’re considering classical homeschooling, you’ll find helpful information as well. Whatever your situation, Katie J. Trent has words of...
We’ve all felt it…the feeling that we need to do more, be more, cram more things into our homeschool day. Is it possible to achieve great things in our homeschools without working too hard or doing too much? Tricia Goyer gives her hard-earned insights on concepts such as these (and so many more) in this...