Beste Crystal Wagner podcasts (2024)

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171: The Future of the Purposeful Impact Podcast 5:44

8M ago5:44

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Wow! It's hard to believe that I started the podcast almost six years ago and have published 170 episodes. I love researching, planning, and recording podcast episodes. It has been a blast! During this episode, I'll catch you up on what is happening with the podcast and my life and business in general. 🤿 Want to dive deeper? Stay connected and subs…

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170: Three Myths About What Your Days Will Look Like After You Finish Homeschooling 9:16

8M ago9:16

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Have you thought about what your days will look like when you finish homeschooling? As my daughter was progressing through high school, I started thinking about what the empty nest years might look like. I'll be honest and say that I'm looking forward to them! It's no secret around here. I will miss my daughters' daily presence, but there is also a…

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169: Three Truths I Learned As I Rediscovered My Dreams 11:52

9M ago11:52

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Do you remember when your children were young and how what they wanted to be when they grew up changed every few months? They were exploring their world and discovering new interests. Somewhere along the way, we started to believe that we had to choose one career path and stick to it. But let's be real for a minute. If you went to college, how many…

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168: 6 Questions That Can Change Your Life And That Of Those You Love 12:51

9M ago12:51

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When I took my first life coaching class in the summer of 2021, I thought it sounded interesting and like something I might want to pursue, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to do it professionally. I figured even if I didn't continue this as a profession, my family would benefit as I learned to be a better listener. As you can probably guess by now, I…

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167: Are emotions controlling you? Learn how talking to the elephant can help you regain control. 15:08

9M ago15:08

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I was listening to a podcast episode where they were talking about controlling your emotions by talking to the elephant. I was intrigued and pondered this more over the next several days. It tied in perfectly with the Bible study my women's group was doing, so I prepared some talking points as a session opener for the group. Being a thermostat inst…

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166: What I Love About Parenting The Teenage Years 7:34

9M ago7:34

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When my daughters were in elementary school, I dreaded the teenage years. I had heard stories of challenging days, hormonal swings, and tension. With two girls, I dreaded what the hormonal days would look like, but then I read a book that changed my perspective. Why I Didn't Rebel by Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach helped me see how the teenage years w…

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165: 3 Traits You Need To Embrace As Your Children Mature 9:14

10M ago9:14

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The teenage years are often a little rocky. It's inevitable that there will be friction as your teen learns to become an adult and you learn to let go of control. It's a little like shooting a bow and arrow. To shoot the arrow far and straight, you need to pull back on the bowstring and create tension. The tension can be uncomfortable and strained,…

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164: How To Help Your Teens Become More Confident In Their Choices And Actions 9:14

10M ago9:14

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We've been talking about moving along the Influence Factor Parenting Continuum™ from instructing and control to a position of influence with mentoring and coaching. If you missed those episodes, you might want to take a listen. Today, we are talking about one aspect of moving from control to influence with our teens and pre-teens. As they begin get…

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163: 3 Principles I Try To Follow To Not Nag My Children 9:57

10M ago9:57

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No one likes to be told what to do, especially teenagers. My daughter's junior year of high school was rocky. As hard as I tried to allow her to assume responsibility for her decisions and actions, I kept stepping in and trying to control the situation. It was stressful and frustrating for both of us and damaged our relationship. Thankfully, I lear…

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162: 3 Reasons Why Your Parenting Style Must Change As Your Children Mature 13:15

10M ago13:15

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Have you thought, "If only parenting came with an instruction manual?!" Me, too! It seems that when we finally figure out how to handle a situation, our children change. What was working no longer works! It can be infuriatingly frustrating at times. We scramble to talk to friends, read books, and search the Internet to figure out what to do. I've b…

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161: How To Create A Customized Routine That Works For You 17:54

11M ago17:54

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Recently, I helped a client create several routines for aspects of her day that felt too chaotic. Having a plan of attack allowed her to reduce decision fatigue and know what to expect next. After our call, I realized that we had worked through a framework for creating routines. In this episode, I'm excited to share that framework with you. This ep…

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160: The GAP Process: Three Steps To Overcome Obstacles 12:47

11M ago12:47

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Multiple people have asked what coaching is. The easiest way to explain it is that as a coach, I partner with you to help you achieve your goals and dreams. The coaching relationship looks different for every client because our personalities and situations are all different. What doesn’t change, though, is the process we use during a coaching conve…

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159: What do I do now that I have a strengths assessment report? 12:39

11M ago12:39

12:39

I've taken many personality assessments over the years. I'm sure it has something to do with my top talent themes of learner, input, and maximizer. I enjoy learning about different assessments, about myself, and how I can improve based on what I learn. Too often though, I've taken an assessment and thought how accurate the results are and then put …

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158: How strengths-based thinking can help you pursue your dreams 10:08

12M ago10:08

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When I opened my CliftonStrengths report, I was not surprised. What surprised me, though, was that I felt relief. I finally had words to explain why certain things were important to me and why I did what I did. I could give myself permission to approach life the way I do because I better understood how God uniquely wired me. In this episode, I'll s…

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157: Lessons I learned when I lost my voice 13:34

12M ago13:34

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As I was preparing a lesson for our Sunday School class this week about when Zechariah was silent during Elizabeth's pregnancy, I was reminded of my own period of semi-silence. I shared some thoughts and lessons I learned during that time with my class and wanted to share them with you, too. In this episode, I'll share four lessons I learned during…

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156: What to do when you can't juggle all of the balls. 🤹🏻‍♀️ 12:17

1y ago12:17

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It's frustrating when you realize you are dropping balls and can't juggle all of them. It happens to everyone now and then. In this episode, I'll share the three tips I have to remind myself of when I start dropping balls. Plus, I'm sharing about a brand new coaching opportunity that can help you show up more authentically in all of your relationsh…

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155: Do you feel like a deer in the headlights when faced with a decision? How to use an SOP to reduce decision fatigue. 11:41

1y ago11:41

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Do you suffer from decision fatigue? Decision fatigue is when you become physically, mentally, and emotionally depleted when you have to make too many decisions. Some sources have suggested we make an average of 35,000 decisions a day. No wonder moms suffer from this condition! Add, on top of the normal decisions we make, our children's unending re…

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154: Do you feel disorganized and drowning in stuff? Try this 10-minute strategy. 11:43

1y ago11:43

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I don't know about you, but if my physical space is cluttered, I can't think clearly. And if you have children, chances are you have clutter. Their stuff seems to multiply like rabbits! I've heard from many of you that you have difficulty staying on top of keeping your house tidy. In this episode, I want to share my strategy for dealing with the ne…

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153: Feel like you are hitting your head against the wall teaching your children life skills? Hang in there! 10:05

1y ago10:05

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Sometimes, parenting feels like we're trapped in the movie Groundhog Day. 🤪 We say the same thing over and over, and we wonder if anything is sinking in. Repeatedly in our 19 years of parenting, God has reminded me that my role is to plant seeds. Sometimes, I have the privilege of watering them and watching them bloom. Other times, my role was simp…

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152: Too tired to set the tone of your home? Start using this stress-free technique! 12:39

1y ago12:39

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Do you have a vision of what you want the tone or atmosphere of your home to be, but you're having trouble implementing it because you are too tired and lack the energy to carry it out? I get it! As a mom, there will be days you are too tired to deal with sibling bickering, pre-teen and teen hormonal swings, and all of the other challenges that thr…

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151: Struggling to create a positive home atmosphere? This simple practice will help! 11:22

1y ago11:22

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Have you noticed that we tend to believe the stories we tell or tell ourselves? I'm not beautiful. I need to lose x amount of weight before I'll look good. Why can't you be more careful? You're so clumsy! You're so smart. I wish I thought like you do. You're so kind and caring. I love how you talk to your sister. It's like shining a flashlight on t…

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150: Stop setting goals. Do this instead. 13:22

1y ago13:22

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Are you frustrated that you can't seem to set and achieve goals? Me too! I've had a difficult time with goals for years. There was a time that I could set a goal and achieve it. But all that changed when I had children. And as I've gotten older, setting goals has become even more challenging. In this episode, I'm sharing why I no longer set goals a…

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149: A Time Management Strategy That Actually Works For Moms 59:25

1y ago59:25

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Most time management systems are designed for working professionals who can compartmentalize their life. They can have work blocks and home blocks. But what about moms who stay home, work from home, or homeschool? Having children underfoot and needing your attention at all hours of the day (and night) makes it quite challenging to compartmentalize …

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148: Create More Time In Your Day By Using A Responsibilities & Privileges List 12:29

1y ago12:29

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A lot goes into running a household. Sometimes it can feel like there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done. With all that we have to do, how can we have time to pursue our dreams without feeling exhausted?! We started using a Responsibilities & Privileges list as a way to provide a practical learning experience for our daughters t…

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147: How do I balance pursuing my dreams and serving my family well? 21:12

1+ y ago21:12

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Many people have asked me how I can do so many things and seemingly do them all well. Today, I want to let you in on my secret for pursuing my dreams while also serving my family well. It is possible to juggle both, but it requires intentionality and discipline. That sounds hard, but it's not as difficult as you might think. In this episode, I'll s…

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146: Mission Statement 5: SWOT Analysis 5:16

1+ y ago5:16

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Now that you have your vision and mission statements, it helps to perform a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats). In this episode, we'll walk through each of these steps. Related episodes and resources mentioned: Send me a message Schedule a free Discovery Call See all of the episodes in this series and download the han…

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145: Mission Statement 4: Visualize Results 9:11

1+ y ago9:11

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A paper published by a Duke University researcher in 2006 found that more than 40% of the actions people perform each day weren’t actual decisions but rituals and habits. In the fourth step of the process, we'll work through an exercise to help you visualize living out your vision and mission statements. Related episodes and resources mentioned: Se…

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144: Mission Statement 3: Define Your Mission 18:07

1+ y ago18:07

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Now that you have identified your vision or what you want to accomplish, we'll take a look at writing your mission statement or how you will carry out your vision. In this episode, we'll walk through three exercises to help you write your mission statement. Core values Unique characteristics Motivators Then, we'll talk about how to write your missi…

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143: Mission Statement 2: Define Your Vision 13:59

1+ y ago13:59

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In the previous episode, we talked about the difference between a mission and a vision statement. Today, we are diving into the first step, which is writing your vision statement. Let's dive in and get started! Related episodes and resources mentioned: Send me a message Schedule a free Discovery Call See all of the episodes in this series and downl…

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142: Mission Statement 1: Mission vs. Vision 12:05

1+ y ago12:05

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Stephen Covey said that we need to begin with the end in mind. To live a have a greater influence and impact, you need to know what your mission and vision are. Over the next five episodes, we'll cover the important aspects of writing your mission statement. By the end, you'll have a draft of your mission statement and some ideas of how you might w…

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141: How To Take The First Step, Even When It Is Scary 6:02

1+ y ago6:02

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How do you know when to move forward? It can be difficult to know when you have all of the information you need, and it’s time to move forward. And when you sense it’s time to move forward, it can be scary to take the first step. In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when it’s time to take the first step, but it’s scary. Related episodes …

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140: What To Do When You Feel Stuck And Not Moving Forward 6:14

1+ y ago6:14

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Have you felt like you're standing still when you wanted to be moving forward? I've felt like this many times over the past two years. I would see a little bit of forward motion, then I would stall, and then there would be some more forward motion and another stall. In this episode, we're talking about what to do when you feel stuck and like you're…

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139: The Mindset Shift That Helped Me Pursue My Dreams And Care For My Family 12:26

1+ y ago12:26

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Too often, we get into thinking that it has to be one or the other. Either this or that. But it doesn't have to be either end of the spectrum. It could be yes/and. In this episode, we'll explore the mindset shift that can help you live a yes/and life. Related episodes and resources mentioned: 91: How To Use The Rocks In A Jar Analogy To Fit More In…

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138: Help! I don’t know who I am anymore. 3 Steps To Rediscover Your Dreams 12:02

1+ y ago12:02

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As time goes by, we sometimes lose sight of who we are. We forget what makes us unique and what we have to offer to the world. We forget our dreams. If this is you, you are not alone! In today's episode, we'll explore how you can rediscover who you are and the dreams God placed on your heart. Related episodes and resources mentioned: 110: Simple St…

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137: Following Your God-Given Dreams | My Story 16:23

1+ y ago16:23

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In 2018, God placed on my heart to start a podcast helping homeschool moms manage the many demands of their unique lifestyles. Through the years, I saw how my message also applied to other women. I also learned about leadership topics and life coaching. As I started working with women during my life coach training, I realized that what really lit m…

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Welcome to the Purposeful Impact podcast! 2:43

1+ y ago2:43

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Welcome to the Purposeful Impact podcast! On this podcast, you’ll find permission to pursue your dreams your way, practical solutions to challenges you might face, and tips for becoming a more influential leader in your home and beyond. If you‘re ready to rediscover who you are, feel more fulfilled, and pursue your dreams as you care for your famil…

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136: Passing the Baton: Learning To Turn Over Responsibility To Your Children Gracefully 5:56

1+ y ago5:56

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I have been the go-to tech help regarding Apple products for my mother-in-law. As my daughter has become more tech-savvy, she wanted to help her Gram. The transition reminded my mother-in-law and I of a relay race. Just as a relay race requires trust, timing, and knowing when to release control, so does the transition into releasing control and res…

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135: The Four C’s Of Obedience: How To Make Learning To Obey Fun 57:59

1+ y ago57:59

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How many times have you found yourself locked in a power struggle with your child over obedience? What if the secret to teaching obedience isn't about enforcing rules but about building relationships? In this episode, we unpack the art of instilling obedience in children, and it's not what you'd expect. I share personal experiences, tips on how to …

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134: Embracing the Ministry of Interruptions 10:46

1+ y ago10:46

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What if there was a shift in perception that could transform your daily disruptions into opportunities for growth and connection? I've been in your shoes, grappling with the same frustrations as you - the never-ending stream of interruptions that threaten to derail my productivity. But, I made a mindset shift that revolutionized how I deal with int…

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133: Breaking the Supermom Myth: Embracing Imperfection and Letting Go of Control 12:51

1+ y ago12:51

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Are you worn out from trying to be supermom? Have you been striving for perfection, only to find it's an impossible goal? It's time for a change. This episode is your wake-up call. It's time to burst the supermom myth, let go of control, and embrace the power of imperfection. We're discussing the liberating truth that our role isn't to be the super…

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132: How To Improve Your Relationships With Listening Skills With Christine Miles 29:00

1+ y ago29:00

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Most people have taken a speech class, but very few were ever taught how to listen. And yet, listening is one of the most important skills for parents to use when raising children. How you listen and respond affects all aspects of your home atmosphere. Listening well allows you to develop deeper relationships, improves the effectiveness of your hom…

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131: How Your Personality And Strengths Affect How You Plan Homeschool Lessons 19:08

1+ y ago19:08

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Have you wondered why your homeschool plans look different from your friend's? Or, how can your friend ______ when you can barely ______? The answer lies in the beautiful way that God designed you. You have unique personality traits, abilities, and strengths, and you can take advantage of those to be a better homeschool facilitator! Listen in to he…

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130: Discovering the Homeschooling Path: Is It Right for Your Family? 58:13

1+ y ago58:13

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Are you ready to embark on a homeschooling journey but have concerns and questions looming over your head? Fear not! In this episode, I've got you covered with the Homeschool 101: You can homeschool workshop, where we tackle common questions and provide guidance for those starting their homeschooling adventure. Discover the benefits of homeschoolin…

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129: What would I have done differently in our homeschool? 12:20

1+ y ago12:20

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In the last episode, I shared the six lessons I learned during our 14 years of homeschooling. Today, I'm sharing a few things I would have done differently. It's interesting that most are not related to academics! 😂 What support do you need so that when you have questions or problems, you have someone to turn to? Are you struggling with an area of …

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128: Lessons I've Learned In 14 Years Of Homeschooling 23:42

1+ y ago23:42

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We just finished our 14th year of homeschooling. The time flies in the blink of an eye. I've learned six important lessons during our time, and in this episode, I'm sharing those lessons with you. What questions do you have? What would you like to ask a veteran homeschooler? Let me know, and I'll try to cover them on the podcast. https://www.triump…

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127: How do I choose what resources to use among the endless choices? 6:01

1+ y ago6:01

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A reader asked, "I feel like there is always something better I could/should be doing. How do I choose what resources to use among the endless choices?" It's not easy, especially since there are so many great choices now! But in this bonus episode, I'll share three areas you can assess to determine what to choose. Resources mentioned in the episode…

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126: 3 Ways Your Homeschool May Look Different Next Year And How To Embrace Them 6:45

1+ y ago6:45

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I think every home educator knows that your homeschool will look different from everyone else's, but we still compare. And we still feel fear, guilt, and shame because of the comparisons. Today's episode provides encouragement for you to embrace the unique way you homeschool. We'll look at three specific ways your homeschool may look different and …

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125: How do I know what I have to teach? 6:14

1+ y ago6:14

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It's Q&A time again. A reader asked, "How do I know what I have to teach?" I'll share how to find that out and how to comply with the requirements while still meeting the needs of your homeschool. Resources mentioned in the episode: Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) Homeschool Planning 101: Plan Your Homeschool Year With Confidence Until…

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124: 10-Minute Assessment Tool To Take Your Homeschool From Blah To Yeah! 9:14

1+ y ago9:14

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How would you rate your homeschool? In addition to doing a full evaluation at the end of the year, I like to do this quick 10-minute assessment prior to planning next year's lesson. In this episode, I'll walk you through assessing ten areas in less than 10 minutes to determine what you might want to change about your homeschool. You can do this on …

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123: Should I use a boxed curriculum? 6:48

1+ y ago6:48

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Today, I'm answering a reader question about whether you should use a boxed curriculum. The short answer is, "It depends." I'll share four reasons you might want to consider a boxed curriculum, four reasons you probably don't want to use one, and what we do. Resources mentioned in the episode: Six Questions To Help You Write A Homeschool Mission St…

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