Called To Homeschool
Episodes
#344 Three Pillars of Parenting: Part Two
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meg teaches the second pillar of effective parenting: Noticing the Good. Most parents unintentionally overlook about 95% of their chi...
#343 Three Pillars of Parenting: Part 1 (Bonus-January Lesson Plans)
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meg shares why staying calm and not reacting to negativity is one of the most powerful parenting tools you can use. You’ll learn ho...
#342 Teaching Responsibility Without an Allowance
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if raising hard-working, responsible kids had nothing to do with money — and everything to do with habits, purpose, and family culture?In this ...
#341 Teens Tried Public School and it's Not Working: Facing the Fear of Bringing Them Home Again
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting with a mama who’s wrestling with a tough decision—whether to pull her 9th and 7th graders back out of public school. Afte...
#340 When Your Kids Can’t Focus (and You Feel Overwhelmed)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do your homeschool lessons take forever? In this episode, I talk with a mom whose 8-year-old gets distracted by everything. We chat about staying calm...
#339 How to Enjoy Homeschooling Again
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you not enjoying your homeschool right now?You love your kids and you’re grateful for this lifestyle — but lately, it feels heavy. The lessons...
#338 How to Homeschool in December (without losing your mind)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are almost here — and so is the chaos! Between sugar highs, Christmas concerts, and twinkling distractions, December can make even the ...
#337 Staying Sane When You’re with Your Kids All Day, Every Day
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being with your kids 24/7 can be beautiful… and overwhelming. In this episode of Called to Homeschool, we’re talking honestly about what it takes ...
#336 What Can I Do Instead of Yelling?
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You already know yelling isn’t the mom you want to be… but when the kids are fighting, chores aren’t done, and no one is listening, it feels lik...
#335 Why Do I Keep Yelling at My Kids—Even Though I Don’t Want To?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You love your kids deeply, but somehow the yelling keeps slipping out… and every time, you promise yourself it won’t happen again. So why is it so...
#334 Ask Coach Meg: Homeschooling Kids Under 7 on One Budget + November Lesson Plans
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stretched by the little years, wondering how to support a gifted child, or trying to homeschool while solo and on a budget? This conversation ...
#333 From Power Struggles to Partnership: Homeschooling Your Strong-Willed Child
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re homeschooling a strong-willed child, you know how draining the daily battles can feel. One mom writes in:"This is my second year home...
#332 Homeschooling Through Distractions: Helping Your Oldest Focus With Littles Around
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Homeschooling with little ones underfoot isn’t easy — and if you’ve ever felt like your days are chaotic, noisy, and full of interruptions, you’...
#331 Holding On to Your Homeschool When You’re Running on Fumes
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout happens—even when you love homeschooling and positive parenting. In this candid conversation, my guest shares how she’s navigating the exh...
#330 The Power of Short Lessons in Homeschooling + lesson plans for October
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do homeschool lessons in your house ever drag on…and on…and on? You’re not alone! In this episode, we dive into one of Charlotte Mason’s most ...
#329 How to Add Fun into a Structured Homeschool Day (Without Getting Overwhelmed
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love the idea of adding fun, whimsy, and faith into your homeschool day—but get stuck when it comes to actually planning it?In this episode, ...
#328 Considering Homeschool Again After Public School? An Honest Interview with a Homeschool Mom
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with a thoughtful homeschool mom who opens up about a common challenge: What do you do when your child doesn’t want to c...
#327 Strong Boundaries Make Strong Homeschools
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer a heartfelt question from a listener who’s working hard to parent with love and connection—but struggles when it comes t...
#326 Overwhelmed and Unsure Where to Start? A Real Conversation with a Homeschool Mom
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with a homeschool mom who’s feeling the weight of overwhelm as she looks ahead to the school year. We talk about the com...
#325 A Peek Inside Our 2025–2026 Homeschool Plans (+ New Lesson Plans Just for You!)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curious what our homeschool is going to look like this year?In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing our plans for the 2025–2026 homeschool y...
#324 Living the Dream: Travel Edition for Homeschool Families
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever dream of taking your homeschool on the road (or across the ocean!)—but feel overwhelmed by the cost, the logistics, or the idea of traveling wi...
#323 How to Respond When Your Child Loses It
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your child completely falls apart—whether it’s a full-on meltdown, a flood of tears, or explosive anger?In this episode, we’...
#322 What an Intentional Family Culture Looks Like—Years Later
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When our kids are young, we dream about the kind of family we want to have. We try to build traditions, set values, and create an atmosphere of love a...
#321 If I were to start homeschooling all over, where would I start?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If I could go back and start homeschooling from the beginning, what would I do differently? In this episode, I’m sharing the things I’ve learned t...
#320 Homeschooling Is a Part-Time Gig—Marriage Is for Life
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next week my husband and I are celebrating 25 years of marriage 💍To mark the occasion, I invited a good friend—and an incredible men's coach—...
#319 How to do it all: Homeschooling, running a house, parenting, etc.
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re getting real about the pressure to "do it all"—homeschooling, homemaking, parenting, and everything in between. T...
#318 Finding like-minded homeschool families
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever looked around and thought, “Where are the other families like us?”You’re not alone.This week on the podcast, I’m talking about s...
#317 Why One-Size-Fits-All Education Doesn’t Fit Anyone—with Matt Bowman
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I sat down with Matt Bowman, author of Open Education, to talk about something that’s been on the minds of many parents an...
#316 Lessons from Dad: What Our Kids Learn by Watching Him
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As homeschool moms, we often feel like we’re carrying the full weight of our children’s education. But the truth is—dad is teaching, too.He’s ...
#315 From Chaos to Cooperation: Q&A on Listening, Siblings & More
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A-style episode, I’m answering real questions from homeschool moms about some of the most common (and frustrating!) parenting challeng...
#314 My 5th Homeschool graduate: an interview with my daughter Tess
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, I sit down with my daughter Tess—my fifth homeschool graduate—to reflect on her journey through homeschooling from kinder...
#313 Pushing through when things get hard
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This quote is adapted from the famous saying from Nietzsche.Some homeschool days are going to feel hard.Some days you are going to wonder if you are d...
#312 Connection Over Curriculum — The 80/20 Rule for Homeschool Success
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to a thriving homeschool isn’t in the perfect curriculum — but in the strength of your connection with your child?In this episo...
When Love Becomes a Cage: How Good Intentions Can Suffocate Our Kids
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Homeschool moms—we mean well. We love deeply. But sometimes… our love turns into control. 😣This week on the podcast, we’re digging into the h...
#311 A simple parenting guide- Happy Habits
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want your homeschool to be amazing, you have to start with the family. Restoring the family — building strong marriages, raising loved and s...
#310 Being willing to adapt and change/May's Lesson Plans
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you try something last year in your homeschool and it worked really well, but now it's not serving you?Do you hold onto it because it used to ...
#309 Why does parenting feel so hard?
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why parenting is so hard?It's not the amount of kids you have, or even your child's behavior that makes it feel so hard.In this...
#308 Get your family back on track
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you are ready to:* Eliminate family conflicts* Learn to communicate in your home without yelling* Strengthen bonds between siblings* Create a posit...
#307 Finding balance between strict and passive parenting
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I work with a lot of parents who understand that strict parenting doesn't work.The yelling, fighting, and coercion starts to negatively effect rel...
#306 Looking at all the sides of history & April Lesson Plans
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
History is interesting because it is usually written from the point of view from the victor.Have you ever looked at the other side?It really helps you...
#305 Living my Dream
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you are living in a never ending loop of diapers, messes, and homeschool? It's easy to get frustrated, overwhelmed, and worn ou...
#304 Parenting Tips- What to do when your kid breaks something
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have kids, chances are they are going to break something.Plates, cups, crayons, and holes in the wall.What do you do when that happens?How shou...
#303 How do I?...An episode dedicated to answering all the frequently asked homeschool questions
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you legally homeschool?Do you need a teaching degree to homeschool?What is the best curriculum to use?How do I help my kids make friends?How lo...
#302 Exciting News!!
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is titled Exciting News!!Why?Because I have some exciting news to share with you. You are going to want to make sure you click th...
#301 How has homeschooling changed since I started 17 years ago
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A while back I had someone ask me how has homeschool changed since I started. I am in my 17th year of homeschooling, and a lot has changed since then...
#300 World Schooling with Ariane Cameron
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ariane is an awesome of three girls and had the chance to live in Europe for a full year. They really wanted to take advantage of their time their and...
#299 Your homeschool mindset matters
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your homeschool mindset shapes everything—from your daily rhythm to your child’s love for learning. In this week's episode, we dive into...
#298 Focus on what matters and stop getting distracted
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With internet and social media, it is easy to get distracted with all the possible homeschool options out there. In today's podcast episode, I wa...
#297 All things reading: From how to teach a kid to read to what to do with a reluctant reader
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are helping a little one unlock the magic of reading their first words to trying to figure out what to do with a reluctant reader, I've go...
#296 Unlocking a Year of Growth
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who is ready for a better marriage? A deeper connection with your kids? Skills to get your kids to listen without yelling? Tools to create an amaz...
#295 Homeschooling one child: tips, obstacles, and strategies
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I was in the middle of homeschooling with seven kids at home, I never imagined that I would eventually be homeschooling only one kid. But someho...
#294 Keep your homeschool simple & January Lesson Plans
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by lesson plans, resources, and activities? You’re not alone! In this week’s podcast episode, we’re diving into why simpli...
#293 It Will All Work Out
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 New Episode Alert: "It Will All Work Out" ✨ In this episode, we’re diving deep into the moments when life feels uncertain—and how to trust...
#292 Unlocking the Superpower of an Intentional Mama
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're running on autopilot as a mom? It’s time to hit pause and embrace the power of an intentional mama! Discover how being an in...
#291 Holistic Homeschooling
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to transform your homeschool? Discover why a holistic approach could be the game-changer your family needs! In this episode, I dive in...
#290 Creating an Intentional Family with Karen Bates
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the opportunity to interview the wonderful Karen Bates on the podcast this week. She is an intentional Mama who helps families create homes of ...
#289 What to do when people quiz your kids
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone find it a bit odd or weird when adults start quizzing homeschool children of what they know? Do you feel lost at how to handle this, or what t...
#288 Keep it simple - Christmas Lesson Plans
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things I love to do is help make life easy for you which is why I have created some pretty amazing Christmas lesson plans!! These lessons ...
#287 Why focusing on relationships first matter
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want an amazing home life? Focus on relationships first. Do you want an amazing homeschool? Focus on relationships first. Relationships are...
#286 Learning Vs Memorizing
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the difference between memorizing information and learning information? That is what I want to explore in today's podcast episode. I also gi...
#285 Homeschool 2.0 and November Lesson Plans
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your children are getting their chores done regularly? What do you do with homeschool as your kids get closer to their teen years...
#284 Tools of what to do instead of yelling
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I've shared this month of what the negative effects of yelling are, and I have shared what are the positive benefits of stay calm. In this episode, I...
#283 The Best Homeschool Curriculum
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm on a mission to find the absolute best homeschool curriculum out there! After homeschooling for 17 years, I've sure learned a lot, and I want to ...
#282 Finding Joy in Your Homeschool
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who here wants more joy in their homeschool?? In this week's episode, I go over some simple things you can do to find and create joy in your homescho...
#281 No Yell November Challenge
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's almost November, and time to get ready for another No Yell November challenge. In today's episode, I share three long term effects of yelling an...
#280 October's Lesson Plans
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Next month's lesson plans are ready to go! In today's podcast episode, I not only cover what your kids will be learning, but I also give yo...
#279 Utilizing your strengths in your homeschool
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You've often heard that comparison is the thief of joy, and I couldn't agree more. Comparing your weaknesses to someone else's strength i...
#278 How to have longterm homeschool success
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I get the opportunity to talk to thousands of homeschoolers all over the world. I get to hear their concerns and their worries for their homeschool. ...
#277 Should you use AI in your homeschool?
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With homeschool on the rise, more and more resources are starting to become available. One of those resources is AI. In today's episode, I am go...
#276 Your Curriculum Doesn't Matter
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember how you learned to read? What method was used, or what books you read? Maybe bits and pieces, but chances of you remembering all of ...
#275 Confidence & Resilience for Teens with Joey Mascio
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a very special episode with my friend, Joey Mascio. Joey was a former public school middle school teacher and got the opportunity to work wi...
#274 Our 2024-2025 Homeschool Plan
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast episode, I am going over our homeschool plans for 2024-2025. I am also sharing with you September's lesson plans. Thi...
#273 Homeschooling on a Budget with Leigh Nguyen
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to have Leigh on today's podcast. She has three children and over a decade of homeschool experience. We dive into the topic of ho...
#272 Teaching Children Boundaries
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I often see parents swing between being too passive with their children, or being too strict. There is a happy space in the middle that I call being ...
#271 Homeschool Help
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am always trying to give as much help as possible to my amazing homeschool families. In this episode, I talk about the 30 days to ease into homesch...
#270 5 Arguments Against Homeschooling
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I recently read an article that was 5 arguments against homeschooling. I thought the arguments were concerns that I have heard frequently, so I decid...
#269 Marriage Tips
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a very special day at our house. My son is getting married!! Also, next week my husband and I will be celebrating our 24th wedding anniversa...
#268 Reflections from when I first started homeschooling
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I started homeschooling 17 years ago. I have graduated four kids, and have three kids still home with me. I recently found an old blog I had started...
#267 The Biggest Obstacle
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have often said that you cannot ruin your child's life. You are not that powerful. However, you may be their biggest obstacle. After speaking ...
#266 Nobody Else's Business
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I tried to share a parenting tip a few weeks ago in a reel, and it was met with so much hate. But interestingly enough, it was also met with a whole ...
#265 Homeschool Graduate, an Interview with my Son
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My 4th baby has graduated from homeschool! I have interviewed each of my kids when they graduated and I love hearing their perspective on how did the...
#264 A Quick Guide to Homeschooling
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for a free guide to start homeschooling, so here it is!! I cannot wait to share this with you and help you as you transition into homeschoo...
#263 Time Management with Brandy Coffman
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to have Brandy Coffin from the Revival Homeschool on today's podcast episode. She is sharing four strategies to help you with tim...
#262 Building a Foundation
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that some people say that homeschooling is so hard while others say they love it and it's so fun? I believe that those who are strugglin...
#261 Should I Quit Homeschooling?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever worried if you should quit homeschooling? Whenever I have a big change in our home, I start to doubt myself and my ability, and wonder ...
#260 Looking for Your Wins
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I don't think we spend enough time celebrating our wins. I know we all have room to improve, but noticing how you are winning can help you keep t...
#259 Sibling Success
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does one create a culture in your home where a sibling is more excited for someone else's success than their own? How do you help siblings g...
#258 Free- May's Lesson Plans
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I want to give you an early Mother's Day Present. I am giving a free download of May's Lesson Plans to everyone. I talk about it in the podc...
#257 Exciting News
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Super exciting news!! I have a brand new website. It is beautiful, super user friendly, and it has all new videos!! And the best news, the doors to t...
#256 Thoughts from the Playground
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I was at the playground a few weeks back, and I watched a little girl run crying to her mom about a group of kids being mean to her. Little did the m...
#255 Kids Can't Get Along
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you are losing your mind with trying to homeschool and your kids fighting? I have been there too. I know you want to help them get a...
#254 Short & Sweet- I don't know what to do
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you don’t know what to do? Maybe your kid isn’t understanding a subject, and you don’t know what to do. Maybe you had a ...
#253 April's Lesson Plans
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast episode, I am sharing with you April's Lesson Plans. I go over each topic, and give some ideas of what you can do in each ...
#252 How Long Should I Homeschool Each Day?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I received a question on Instagram about why is public school so much longer than a homeschool day? Why do homeschoolers say they only need an hour o...
#251 Restore the Family
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The whole reason why I do what I do is because I am on a mission to restore the family. I think we are losing the art of being together as a family. ...
#250 Homeschooling Is So Hard
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Raise your hand if you have ever said the phrase, "Homeschooling is so hard!" I know I have. In today's episode, I want to share with yo...
#249 March's Lesson Plans
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the ways that I found to help you in your homeschool is with creating lesson plans! Each month includes 16 lessons. They have habit training, t...
#248 Thoughts on Testing
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How will your kid succeed in life if they don't know how to take a test? How will they get into college, provide, or take care, of a family? How do yo...
#247 The Secret to Creating Easy Kids
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Usain Bolt trained for four years for a race that lasted for 9 seconds. Yet people try something for a month or two, don't see results and give up...
#246 The Terrible Storyteller with Tanner Duncan
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our lives are a collection of stories, each chapter filled with experiences that shape who we are. Whether it's sharing our own journey or liste...