Homeschool Better Together

How to Stop Killing Creativity in Your Homeschool: A Conversation with the Co-Founder of Night Zookeeper

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are your kids dragging their feet when it comes to writing? You’re far from alone. This week on Homeschool Better Together, Laney Homan sits down wi...

Why Consistency Matters More Than You Think

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stuck in a cycle of “start strong, fizzle fast” with your homeschool? Are the cries of “I’m behind!” and “Why can’t I stick with...

Loving Your Limits: A Faith-Based Approach to Planning

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In a season where everything feels important, how do you decide what actually matters?In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, host Laney Homan ...

The Litany of “Not Enough”—and How to Escape It

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s be real—homeschooling doesn’t always look like those dreamy, sun-drenched Instagram feeds. Some days it’s more tears, sibling spats, and...

Project-Based Learning: Messy, Magical, and Totally Doable

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why your kids’ “school projects” either fizzle out or turn into frantic, last-minute glue-sticking marathons? Or maybe you secretly ...

Formal Co-ops Not Your Thing? Try This Instead

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a brand new season of Homeschool Better Together—and a new voice behind the mic! I’m your new host, Laney Homan, and today I’m joined...

Are These Homeschool Voices Stealing Your Joy?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you’re drowning in homeschool advice, but your confidence is getting lost in the flood? You’re not alone—and in this episode, I’...

Christmas School for the Soul

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you overwhelmed by the pressure to create Pinterest-perfect holiday memories in your homeschool? (Spoiler: so was I, and I’ve got some epic fail...

Trade Overwhelm for Joy

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to trade overwhelm for joy this homeschool year?If you’ve ever wished for a homeschooling break that actually refills your cup without the spe...

When Handwriting Isn’t Clicking (And What Really Matters)

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the real story behind “bad” handwriting? Is it just a phase, or a red flag? And what should you actually do when your kid melts...

Adaptability Is Your Homeschool Superpower

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you set out to have a “consistent” homeschool, only to get derailed by spilled cereal, a surprise dentist appointment, or, let...

One Small Habit That Transforms Your Homeschool

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you drowning in interruptions, curveballs, or the chaos of real-life homeschooling—and wondering if you’ll ever get back to consistent days? Y...

Homeschool Off Track? Time for a Reboot

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Raise your hand if your homeschool year already feels like it’s veering off course. (Don’t worry, mine’s up too.) Let’s be real: there’s no ...

High School Foreign Language Credit, No Textbook Required

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to actually use a foreign language in your homeschool—and give your high schooler credit for it? This episode is a breath of fresh air for eve...

Rabbit Trails and Real Life: One Mom’s Journey

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you homeschooling a neurodivergent child, or just feeling like the “typical” homeschool advice doesn’t fit your real life? This episode is f...

Ditching the Overwhelm for Family Learning

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you craving more joy, flexibility, and real connection in your homeschool? Today’s episode is a deep-dive with Angela Huber, one of our own Home...

Special Episode: 5 Signs You’ve Got a Ho Hum Homeschool

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your homeschool running on autopilot and losing its spark? You're not alone, and you’re definitely not failing. In this special episode, I’m ge...

How to Anchor Your Homeschool in Changing Times

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you facing a move and feeling completely overwhelmed about starting over with your homeschool? Maybe you’re wishing for some sense of rhythm and...

Homeschooling Through The Hardest Year Ever

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like “life” is just too much to keep homeschooling going? This one’s for you.I sat down with Karissa Martin, a mom of four, seasoned h...

Juggling Big Life Changes and Homeschool

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in a season where homeschooling just feels… well, impossible? Juggling toddlers,...

Which Homeschool Schedule Actually Works for You?

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to break out of “school-at-home” thinking and finally build a homeschool rhythm that fits YOUR real life—not just the one in the c...

How to Keep Homeschool Consistent When Life Isn’t

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when your homeschool plan goes on the road—literally? Today, I’m joined by second-generation homeschooler and seasoned moving pro, Ad...

Six Smart Questions to Ask Before You Buy Curriculum

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s curriculum season, and you know what that means: a flood of shiny programs, glowing reviews, and unboxing videos that make everything look like...

What Makes a Good Curriculum?

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s get brutally honest: no single curriculum is ever going to save your homeschool, fix your child’s attitude, or turn your kitchen into one of...

Got Cold Feet About Homeschooling? You're Not Alone!

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you hesitant to homeschool? You're not alone! In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, host Pam Barnhill chats with Mandy McArthur and Jessi...

Can You Really Outsource High School? One Mom’s Story

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Homeschooling high school feels like a big shift. Suddenly, you’re looking at advanced subjects, keeping transcripts, and preparing your teen for wh...

A Game-Changing Approach to Homeschooling High School

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Homeschooling high school can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, our community manager, Dawn Garrett, steps in as host t...

Making Math a Delight with Denise Gaskins

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Denise Gaskins, math educator and author, to talk about how we can transform math from a dreaded subject into so...

How a Simple Mindset Shift Changed Everything for This Homeschool Mom

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Consistency in homeschooling can be a game-changer, and today I’m joined by Krystal Joslin, a military homeschooling mom and graduate of the&nb...

The Secret to Homeschool Consistency: Minimum Viable Days

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to tackle consistency in your homeschool? In this episode, I’m joined by Dawn Garrett to talk about one of my favorite tools: the Mini...

Achieve Big Things in 2025: Goal Setting Made Simple

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to make 2025 the year of intentional progress! In this episode, I’m joined by Laney Homan, our member success manager, to talk about goa...

Find Your Word: A Simple Guide to Starting 2025 Strong

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Homeschool Better Together dives into the concept of choosing a word of the year and how it can add intentionality and focus...

Books That Spark Joy: A Chat with Sarah Mackenzie

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Homeschool Better Together Podcast features a delightful conversation with Sarah Mackenzie from the Read Aloud Revival. ...

Turning Lunch Into Learning: Tips From a Busy Homeschool Mom

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, I’m joined by my friend Sunni Dallas, a mom of seven, who shares how she uses the Wonder World Podcas...

Five Reasons You Shouldn’t Teach 'A Christmas Carol' This Year (Or Should You?)

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Homeschool Better Together podcast, I’m joined by Dawn Garrett to chat about our special gift for homeschoolers this year—A...

What Seven Years of Boot Camp Taught Us About Homeschooling

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Homeschool Better Together podcast, I sit down with Dawn Garrett, our customer service guru, to reflect on the lessons we’ve ...

From Overwhelm to Joy: Katie McCune's Consistency Success Story

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Homeschool Better Together podcast, I’m chatting with Katie McCune, a mom from our community, about her journey with the Home...

The Secret to Consistency: Honoring Your Homeschool Hours

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Homeschool Better Together podcast, I’m talking about one key mindset shift that can make a world of difference in your homes...

Why Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Homeschool

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Homeschool Better Together podcast, I’m giving you a bit of a pep talk. I’ve been there—staring at the clock, realizing t...

Inside Our Homeschool: 2024-2025 Curriculum Picks

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Homeschool Better Together podcast, I’m sharing an overview of our curriculum choices for the 2024-2025 school year. With bot...

Stop Overworking and Start Enjoying Your Homeschool

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share a hard-learned lesson: as homeschooling moms, we shouldn't be the ones working the hardest! I used to think every lesson had ...

When Homeschool Excitement Fizzles: Strategies to Keep Going

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, I'm tackling something we all face—the way that initial excitement of a new homeschool year can quick...

Navigating a Challenging Homeschool Start

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a new homeschool year is exciting but can also feel overwhelming. In this episode, I share some of the common challenges we face, like kids r...

Simple Tips for Starting New Homeschool Routines

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oh, my goodness! Starting a new homeschool year can feel like a rollercoaster with its ups and downs. In this episode, I share my favorite strategies ...

Start the School Year Right With Fun Traditions

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As summer winds down, our family loves to kick off the school year with a special back-to-school tradition. For the past few years, we've visited the ...

How Wonder Studies Can Transform Your Homeschooling Experience With Multiple Kids

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Korte, a seasoned homeschool mom of 10, to discuss the joys and challenges of homeschooling a large family. L...

BONUS: Your Morning Basket Plus is Now Wonder Studies!

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m excited to announce that Your Morning Basket Plus is now Wonder Studies! This new name reflects our expanded focus, which still includes your fa...

Add Wonder to Your Homeschool With Unit Studies

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to keep your homeschooling engaging and effective? I’ve got you covered! In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, Laney Homan and I...

What I Really Think About Homeschool Methods

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of homeschooling methods? You're not alone! In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, I explore the diverse ...

Citizenship Together: Simplified Civics for Your Homeschool

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to make civics a fun and engaging part of your homeschool? Pam Barnhill and Meg Angelino discuss the new "Citizenship Together" curricul...

How to Tailor Homeschooling to Your Kid's Strengths and Interests With Colleen Kessler

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we explore building a joyful homeschool experience for your family. In today's episode, we ar...

Simplify Language Arts With Books Your Whole Family Will Love

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling overwhelmed with language arts education in your homeschool? Join hosts Pam Barnhill, Meg Angelino, and Laney Homan, in episode nine of Homesc...

Simplify Your Homeschool Options With These Five Curriculum Types

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we explore building a joyful homeschool experience for your family. In this episode, host Pam...

How Planning Brings More Wonder Into Your Homeschool

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we explore building a joyful homeschool experience for your family. In this episode, host Pam...

From Chaos to Confidence: Organizing Your Homeschool Year With Guest Amie Gardner

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast. In today's episode, host Pam Barnhill and guest Amie Gardner dive into the intricacies of home...

Homeschool Lesson Planning Made Simple

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we explore where we explore building a joyful homeschool experience for your family. In this ...

Which Kind of Homeschool Mom Are You? Part Two

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we journey through the challenging yet rewarding world of homeschooling as a community. In to...

Four Kinds of Homeschool Moms: Which Kind of Homeschool Mom Are You? Part One

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we explore building a joyful homeschool experience for your family. In this episode, host Pam...

The Forgotten Three: Essential Life Skills Our Kids Need

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we explore building a joyful homeschool experience for your family. Are you looking to equip ...

What is Homeschool Better Together?

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, the place where we explore the wonders of homeschooling as a community. In this episode, host Pam B...

Homeschool Better Together Trailer

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for homeschooling to feel joyful again? Do you need support as you learn alongside your kids? Welcome to Homeschool Better Together. Hos...

YMB #152 Five Habits for a Sacred Home With Jennifer Pepito

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Your Morning Basket, host Pam Barnhill welcomes Jennifer Pepito, the host of the Restoration Home podcast, to chat about creating a...

YMB #151 Five Ways to Do a Picture Study

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Your Morning Basket, host Pam Barnhill and co-hosts Dawn Garrett and Laney Homan share insightful strategies for incorporating pict...

YMB #150 Let's Gather for Nature Study with Heather Tully

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “Your Morning Basket,” host Pam Barnhill and co-host Heather Tully, a mom of ten and a veteran morning time homeschooler, discu...

YMB #149 Why We Don't Make High School Morning Time Plans

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a homeschooling parent looking for meaningful ways to engage with your high schoolers and bring joy to your homeschool routine, this episode...

YMB #148 Why Current Events? with Carl Azuz

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a homeschooling mom looking for ways to incorporate current events into your homeschool, episode 148 of Your Morning Basket is a must-listen...

YMB #147 How Morning Time Can Save Your School in a Season of Burnout

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, discover practical strategies to combat burnout in your homeschool with Pam Barnhill and co-hosts, Ali Madej and Meg Angelino. You wi...

YMB #146 The Importance of Goals in Homeschool Morning Time

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Pam Barnhill and co-hosts Meg Angelino and Laney Homan as they delve into the purpose and structure of morning time in homeschooling. In this epi...

YMB #145 Flashback Narration How-tos with Sonya Shafer

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Pam Barnhill and Dawn Garrett as they revisit a classic episode of "Your Morning Basket" with Sonya Shafer, a homeschooling veteran, speake...

YMB #144 The Team's Favorite Christmas Books

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get into the holiday spirit with the Your Morning Basket Podcast's special episode, "The Team's Favorite Christmas Books." Join host Pam Barnhill as s...

YMB #143 How Long Should My Morning Time Be?

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Your Morning Basket Podcast, hosts Pam Barnhill, Laney Homan, and Dawn Garrett talk about how to make morning time work for your fa...

YMB #142 Rethinking Homeschool Curriculum: Embracing Immersive Learning and Making Connections

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of the daily grind of homeschooling? Join Pam Barnhill and her team as they share how Your Morning Basket Plus Explorations can breathe new life...

YMB #141 Common Misconceptions About Morning Time

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Pam, Dawn Garrett, and Meg Angelino as they bust some myths about those "extras" in homeschooling. We're airing out all the misconceptions we hav...

YMB #140 How to add wonder to your Morning Time

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Your Morning Basket, host Pam Barnhill is joined by Betsy Cypress, the newest Your Morning Basket team member. Pam and Betsy introd...

YMB #139 Your Homeschool is Not a Classroom

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Pam Barnhill explains why homeschooling parents should not try to recreate a classroom environment in their homes. Drawing from ...

YMB #138 Gathering Together: A Mother's Morning Basket with Heather Tully

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Pam Barnhill and Heather Tully as they dive into a unique concept for homeschooling mothers - the Mother's Morning Basket. This September, join a...

YMB #137 Creating a Rich Curriculum with Rachel Monreal

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we examine the world of morning time and its incredible potential for young learners. We'll be joined by Rachel Monreal, a homesch...

YMB #136 Finding Freedom in Your Homeschool Schedule

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Your Morning Basket podcast, host Pam Barnhill discusses the importance of creating a flexible homeschool schedule that aligns ...

YMB #135 Measuring Success as a Homeschooler

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Your Morning Basket podcast, host Pam Barnhill discusses how to assess learning in your homeschool morning time. She explains t...

YMB #134 How Morning Time Changed My Homeschool: A Conversation with Barbara Cozens

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to Barbara, a homeschooling mom who shares her experience with implementing Morning Time into her homeschooling routine. Barb...

YMB #133 How to Add Fun to Your Homeschool Day

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Your Morning Basket podcast, host Pam Barnhill interviews Mystie Winckler, creator of Simply Convivial and author of The C...

YMB #132 Am I A Good Homeschool Mom?

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yep, we're going there. Being a good homeschool mom is an important responsibility that involves creating a consistent, balanced, and flexible educati...

YMB #131 Creating Consistency in Your Homeschool

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So many of your homeschool problems can be solved just by building the habit of consistency in your homeschool. In fact, I think being consistent is m...

YMB #130 Feeling Stale? Refresh Your Morning Time

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has your Morning Time started feeling a little stale and uninspiring? Hey, I have totally been there. In this podcast episode we have a number of idea...

YMB #129 5 Tips for Starting Morning Time

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to get started doing your own Morning Time your first instinct might be to head to Pinterest. Don’t! Instead, follow these five tips tha...

YMB #128 Why Morning Time?

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Morning Time is not something that is required by any homeschool method or governing body. Why then do homeschoolers find the practice beneficial to i...

YMB #127 - Christmas Traditions: Conversation with Rooted in Rest

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are getting close to the holiday season and that means homeschoolers everywhere are getting ready to lean into the Christmas season and enjoy doing...

YMB #126 Delighting in the Beauty of Words: A Conversation with Megan Andrews

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Snap, crackle, pop! or "my love is like a red, red rose" -- both are examples of fun word play that we can find in writing all around us. These words ...

YMB #125 Mothering By the Book: A Conversation with Jennifer Pepito

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As moms we deal with so many struggles and fears. Are we doing enough? Will our kids turn out ok? These fears threaten to overwhelm us and we wonder w...

YMB #124 How Morning Time Works with Any Philosophy: A Conversation with Amy Milcic and Jessica Waldock

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 It's true! It doesn't matter what "flavor" of homeschooler you are or what method you subscribe to -- Morning Time can totally work with every s...

YMB #123 Geography in Morning Time: A Conversation with Heather Tully

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Don't groan! Geography can be a fun and fascinating topic to study in your Morning Time. In fact, when you get a kid who is into geography they ...

YMB #122 Top Priorities for Morning Time with Teens

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 We've talked a few times on the podcast about how to do Morning Time with your teens, but this episode really hones in on the idea of what do yo...

YMB #121 The Importance of a Living Education for Special Needs: A Conversation with Cheryl Swope

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Moms of kids with special needs may wonder what their students are capable of doing. How much should you do and what does this child need. Chery...

Special Episode: We're having a retreat!

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are heading to the beach this January for our first ever We Gather Together Morning Time Retreat. Join me, Gather author Heather Tully, Dawn Garret...

YMB #120 Morning Time Plans: Delight for Your Day

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Today we are giving you a peek behind the scenes at what is included in our ready-made Morning Time plans at Your Morning Basket. I am joined by...

YMB #119 Something for Everyone: A Conversation with Colleen Rein

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am joined today by Colleen Rein who is a member of our Your Morning Basket Plus membership and a mom who has been doing Morning Time for a number of...

YMB #118 Finding Good Picture Books with Sarah Mackenzie

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is getting tougher and tougher to find good picture books that align with your values these days. How do you find ones that tell a quality story an...

YMB #117 Homeschooling Preschool by Making a Full Life: A Conversation with Mystie Winckler

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every year there are new moms dipping toes into the waters of homeschooling by starting with a preschooler. Every year these same moms ask their more ...

YMB #116 Summer Reading and Morning Time: A Match Made in Homeschool

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is for fun and what is more fun than a summer reading program and Morning Time. In this episode Pam and member success manager Laney Homan talk...

YMB #115 Celebrating Cultural Heritage Through Art, Music, and Poetry: A Conversation with Amber O'Neal Johnston

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Morning Time gives us a gift. It gives us a time in our day where we can enjoy the music, poetry, and art of a culture -- either our own or the ...