HomeSchool Happy Hour

schoolhouseteachers.com and the old schoolhouse - Kristen cohosts

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kristen from schoolhouseteachers.com and old schoolhouse magazine co hosts to discuss these incredible resources. We discuss the faith based curriculu...

moms need support too - my homeschool village’s Rebecca cohosts

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca from my homeschool village guest hosts to talk about the kind of mom support we homeschool moms need to succeed. We discuss all the tools her ...

Summer’s here...now what?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about summer as a homeschool mom. I discuss what’s on my to-do list and how I make the most of our summer and get ready for n...

how I teach my children science

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about how I teach my children science in our weekly science lessons. I discuss resources I use and some tips I use to succeed.

how I teach my kids math

30 Jan 2025

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I go over the tools I use to teach my children math. I go over how we started with basics and built on that.

teaching reading in my homeschool

14 Jan 2025

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I give some detail about how I taught my children to read. I discuss tactics and tools that worked for us.

my day to day routine as a homeschool stay at home mom of 2

02 Nov 2024

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I go through in detail how my daily routine looks as a homeschool stay at home mom of 2. I talk about making your routine work for you and resources t...

homeschooling as a working mom - Cara Leopardo guest hosts

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I talk with Cara about the positive effects homeschooling has had on her family. We chat about how she makes it work as a working mom of 4.

homeschooling within a strong family unit vs. public schools

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss how a strong family unit supports a child and how adding homeschooling to that can provide positive outcomes vs. public schools.

Welcome back! You’ll get there!

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jumping back into recording. An encouraging welcome back to the new year, it can be overwhelming but YOU WILL GET THERE!

I want to homeschool, where do I start?

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about all the basics of starting to homeschool. I discuss how to get started and what you’ll want to know before jumping in.

how to teach your child to be a next level thinker / problem solver - Rebecca from my homeschool village guest hosts

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Rebecca of homeschool happy hour about how to encourage your child to be next step thinkers. We discuss ways to inspire your child to not ...

how to talk to your child in a way that facilitates confidence in thier abilities

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about how to build your child’s confidence with comments that will inspire pride. I discuss the ways you can make your child feel confident r...

what should we be teaching our children that public school wouldn’t - Brett Pike of classical learner guest hosts

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Brett Pike of classical learner and author of cubs to bears books about the advantage we have as homeschool parents to teach our children ...

how to stay positive when your child isn’t understanding a lesson

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about how to deal with feelings of frustration when your child isn’t grasping a lesson you’ve created. I talk about how to change your mind...

how are public schools effecting children?

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about some of the ways public schools may be effecting children. I discuss some of the things that have existed and are new to public schools t...

homeschooling advantages in todays uncertain world

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about how homeschooling can help be unaffected during times of crisis. I discuss some ways you can be a prepared homeschooler for future times ...

how can I use ChatGPT as a homeschool parent - my husband guest hosts

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with my husband, an experienced professional in the cyber world about chatGPT, and its potential capabilities for homeschool parents. I also ch...

are you wondering ”what if i didnt choose homeschool?”

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about the question of “what if” when it comes to homeschooling. I discuss the possible outcome of choosing public over homeschooling.

what you can do if you need to take a short break from homeschooling

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about when you need to step back from homeschooling for a short period of time due to life circumstances. I discuss some ideas on what you can ...

are you a homeschool mom who is happy, intentional, listening, and exemplary?

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss the importance of being happy, intentional, listening, and exemplary as a homeschool parent. I talk about how being cognizant of these point...

what dont public school parents know about homeschool life?

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about what public school parents might not understand or know about being a homeschool parent. I talk about the benefits that public school par...

HSLDA- LaNissir guest hosts

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with LaNissir, high school education consultant and out reach coordinator from the HSLDA about the amazing resource they are to homeschool fami...

what ideas I dont subscribe to as a homeschool parent

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about some core ideas and thought processes I do not subscribe to as a homeschool mom. I chat about having the confidence to unsubscribe from n...

why i started HHH vs. why I continue to do it now

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about my reasonings behind homeschool happy hour. I talk about my hopes and wants for my listeners and why I continue to be motivated to give b...

thriving child academy-Maggie guest hosts

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Maggie about the tools her courses offer to homeschool parents. We discuss the importance of having these tools when teaching your child c...

incorporating your faith into your homeschool

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about some of the ways I incorporate faith and Religion into our own homeschool lesson and through the day to day. I discuss the contrast betwe...

standing your ground on homeschool, and do i have to pay for curriculum?

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about standing your ground when you don’t agree with what’s going on in public schools, and opt for homeschooling instead. Also, I discuss ...

season 2: new year homeschool goals 2024

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about my goals for my Homeschool and children’s educational experience in 2024.

season finale - becoming the best version of yourself for you and your child- kelly guest hosts

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Kelly from off-roading motherhood about how we can work on become the best versions of ourselves by recognizing how to break free of socia...

talking about Twinkl, the amazing homeschool resource - Ashley guest hosts

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Ashley from Twinkl about the amazing resource twinkl is for homeschooling parents, and how it can help you feel confident in creating your...

if you’re a mom, than you can homeschool

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about how being a mom gives you all the unique skills and qualifications need to homeschool.

Tuttle Twins TV as a resource for homeschool parents - Daniel Harmon guest hosts

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Daniel Harmon, creator and show runner of Tuttle Twins TV, about his homeschooled household, how he came to create Tuttle Twins TV,and the...

leading by example and giving examples in our homeschool life

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about ways to lead by example and give examples when teaching our children.

chatting with a mom about how here and her husband split homeschool responsibility - kristin of steadfast_homeschool guest hosts

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Kristin of steadfast_homeschool about how she and her husband homeschool their children, teach in a homeschool classical community, and ma...

what I’ve implemented this year to enhance our homeschool experience

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about all the things I am doing this year to further my children’s education and enhance our homeschool experience.

you dont need permission, you make the rules in your homeschool

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about making your homeschool experience the best for your individual families needs, not needing permission to do so, and being in charge of yo...

where are public schools dropping the ball

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about the results of a recent social media poll I did where you guys shared your reasonings for homeschooling. Overwhelmingly the replies were ...

seeing the fruits of our homeschooling labor - my husband guest hosts

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Me and my husband chat about how wonderful it is to witness your child’s educational growth from homeschooling and how important it is to celebrate ...

being a homeschool mom is IMPORTANT work

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about how important and meaningful being a homeschool mother is, and discuss how the choice to homeschool matters more than any career choice.

your child’s influences -public school vs. homeschooling

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about what influences your child and how being a homeschool parent allows you more oversight of what’s influencing your child and how you can...

dealing with mom guilt as a homeschool mom - Diane from minimalist moms podcast guest hosts

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Diane (of minimalist moms podcast) and I chat about the guilt homeschool moms can experience and some tools and reminders on how to free yourself of y...

how to make lessons out of play time

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about ideas to make play time for young children into learning moments.

the importance of teaching our children about financial and other freedoms- Sunny from educate freedom guest hosts

14 Sep 2023

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I chat with Sunny from Educate freedom about the importance of teaching our children about freedoms / financial and economic freedoms and more

do you need to adjust your expectations in your homeschool?

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about the expectations we have as homeschool parents and how to adjust them to have a better homeschool experience.

curriculum, socializing, and must haves for homeschool- Rebecca from my homeschool village guest hosts

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Rebecca from my homeschool village about how her brand helps design custom curriculum for your individual children, new online socializing...

how I stay organized in my homeschool

05 Sep 2023

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I talk about how I keep everything set in my learning room that makes sense for our workflow, and for easy access for a successful year.

what i know for sure as a homeschool mom

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss all the things I know for sure about being a homeschooling mother.

methods to encourage positive behavior at the learning table

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss the methods I use to encourage positive behavior during school time.

how homeschooling helps build a strong family bond

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about the effects homeschooling has on your bond with your child as well as their bonds with their siblings.

protecting your childs innocence as a homeschooler

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss how being a homeschooler gives you the control over your child’s innocence in todays world.

the courage it takes to homeschool / about me

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about the courage it takes to choose to homeschool your child, and also provide a little background info on myself.

getting your child’s morning mindset on the right track

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about ways you can put your child in the right mindset in the morning before you start lessons to ensure they have the best possible school day...

checking in on homeschooling moms

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about being a homeschool mom and the experience and feelings that come along with to offer support and confidence.

giving your child choices at homeschool

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss how giving your child a choice in the homeschool environment can enhance the experience for your child and how small choices they can make m...

livening up language arts - guest host Kristy from magic apple learning

17 Aug 2023

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I chat with Kristy from magic apple learning about her homeschool experience and her 5 tips for livening up language arts.

the foundation resources- Rebecca guest hosts

15 Aug 2023

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I chat with Rebecca from the foundation resources about her homeschool experience, and how she became a resource provider to the homeschool community.

homeschooling on a budget

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about how to homeschool on a budget spending little to no money but still serving up great lessons to the kids.

talking homeschooling with a friend from the UK - Kelly from offroading motherhood cohosts

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Kelly from off-roading motherhood about her experience homeschooling in the UK. We cover being a mom wanting to provide the best for our c...

talking to your child about homeschool vs public schools

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat about how to talk to your child about homeschooling vs public schools and the benefits homeschooling brings to their education.

oops! things i have messed up on in my homeschool journey

06 Aug 2023

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I chat about some of my mistakes and not so great moments as a homeschooler.

homeschool chat with moms for america - Kimberly guest hosts

04 Aug 2023

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I chat with Kimberly, of Moms for America about empowering moms to homeschool their children.

my homeschool village -Rebecca guest hosts

01 Aug 2023

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I chat with Rebecca from my homeschool village to discuss her experiences as a homeschool parent as well as how my homeschool village came to be and w...

field trips with your homeschooler

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss going on field trips with your children to make the most of your homeschool experience.

getting ready to homeschool for the first time- guest host

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with my friend Whitney about her thoughts on how she will be starting homeschool for the first time with her children this September. We discus...

being a supportive spouse to the homeschooling spouse in your home - my husband guest hosts

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss with my husband how to be supportive to your spouse if they are the ones doing the teaching in your homeschool. We talk about ways he has su...

my homeschool resources

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about all the resources I use to homeschool my children.

are you worrying about the wrong things?

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss common worries of parents considering homeschooling, and if they are really what we should worry about when it comes to educating our childr...

letting your child lead when planning lessons

16 Jul 2023

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I talk about how you can let your child lead you when planning your lessons and curriculum by incorporating their interests to make learning more enjo...

what its like to be homeschooled: guest hosted by a friend who was homeschooled

13 Jul 2023

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I sit down to talk to a friend who was homeschooled for their entire education up until college to get his perspective on the experience as the studen...

the perspective of a public school teacher turned homeschooler-Guest host

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Jessica from wildflower heart and home about her journey from public school teacher to homeschooler.

fallacies we are taught to believe about educating our children

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss some of the things non-homeschoolers might say to shake your confidence as a homeschool parent and how to stand firm in those moments.

how our traditional values impacted our choice to homeschool-my husband guest hosts

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My husband and I discuss how having a traditional marriage and household shapes and impacted our choice to homeschool our children.

how do I know what to teach my child?

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss how to start your homeschool journey as I talk about how I started mine. How to know what to teach, where to start, and about finding a meth...

making holidays, celebrations, and achievements memorable at your homeschool

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m this episode I talk about how we can create memorable fun moments for our children during holidays, celebrations, and achievements that will kee...

how I homeschool my 2 children at the same time

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss how I homeschool both my children at the same time, and make it work for us. The pace, the content, the flexibility and the interaction betw...

how to support your homeschooling friends and family

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss the do’s and don’ts of being a supportive friend to a friend or family member who is homeschooling their children.

why you should’nt compare your homeschool experience to a public school one

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss why it’s not beneficial to compare your homeschool to a public school experience.

the hard work it takes to homeschool

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss the hard work it takes to homeschool a child, the rough spots, and some of the challenges you might face as a homeschool parent.

learning outside the classroom with a special guest

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss with my husbands cousin, also a homeschooler about finding learning moments outside the classroom.

creating a successful homeschool learning space

21 Jun 2023

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I discuss what my homeschool room looks like and discuss some helpful aspects of what I think makes a successful homeschool workspace.

Homeschool socialization - the common misconception

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

homeschooling statistics

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to homeschooling, how do homeschooled children measure up against public school children? Let’s discuss the FACTS and statistics regar...

The must haves of homeschooling

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here we discuss the must haves of home schooling your child and some of the things you don’t need to jump into to homeschooling.

Homeschooling Pros and Cons

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the pros and cons of homeschooling? Lets get into it!

talking homeschool with your spouse

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I sit down with my husband for my first episode to talk about how we got started as homeschoolers, our fears starting out, how it effects our marriage...

Introduction

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to homeschool happy hour! This page is designed to support my podcast where I’ll be discussing all things homeschooling! As a mom of 2 there...