I Homeschool (How to do it without losing your mind)

Confessions Of A Homeschool Provider

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a special episode where we'll be diving into the world of what is the life of a Homeschool Provider here the Philippines. In this ...

Have You Discovered Your Homeschool Family Rhythm?

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to find a simple daily rhythm for your homeschool? You’re not alone. I remember early on in my homeschool journey wondering “how come h...

Is It Possible to Homeschool On A Budget ? A Mom’s No Filter Conversation

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody wants to think of or talk about a budget but this is an important aspect of homeschooling and pretty much everything we do as parents. Every fa...

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started to Homeschool Part 2

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wish you could go back and redo something? Yup, I’ve been there!  So here are my things that I wish I would’ve known before we started homes...

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started to Homeschool part 1

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wish you could go back and redo something? Yup, I’ve been there! So here are my things that I wish I would’ve known before we started homesch...

Journey of Homeschool Father

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a father who homeschools, one of the biggest concern can be finding the time and energy to balance homeschooling with other responsibilities. Homes...

How Do We Honor Our Husband As A Father?

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fatherhood is a role filled with love, sacrifice, and dedication. It's essential to acknowledge and appreciate the significant impact our husbands...

Is Homeschooling Right for Me and My Family?

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you considering homeschooling but don’t know if this is right for you? For many families, homeschooling is the best option; for many other famil...

How to End Your Homeschool Year Strong?

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, just having a plan to finish out the year is enough to help get that far. But, finishing the year is hard for many families, and you’re ...

Am I doing Enough Homeschooling This Year?

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I doing enough?” . Why do you think every homeschool mom asks this question at one time or another? Join Coach N...

Why Reading is Good for Us Moms ? A Mom’s No Filter Conversation

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In your previous (non-mom) life, did you love reading? Well even though life is busy now, We believe time for reading can still be found, and think it...

Am I An Emotionally Safe Mom?

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does parenting sometimes feel complicated to you? Consider the other choices we must make as parents in the twenty-first century. ~ "Is it okay t...

The Truth About Relationship Homeschooling

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you decided to homeschool partly because you wanted lots of that togetherness that comes with homeschool family relationships? Ok, How ma...

Better Late Than Early ? When Should We Start Teaching Our Kids?

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it better if we start educating our kids when they are as young as 2 or 3? Or should we wait until they are as old as 8 or 9? You’ve probably...

Why do we need to talk to our children about sex?

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“When should I start talking to my kids about sex?”  We always answer that question with another question—When does the world start talking t...

Is Unschooling Right For Your Child?

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever asked yourself before, "am I giving the best kind of education for my child?" You might have wondered if the conventional s...

How Can We Model Mercy to our Kids?

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Lenten season offers us a special time to reflect on God’s greatest demonstration of love, grace and mercy. In Ephesians 2:4-6, it says, But G...

Do Not Lose Heart : Praying For Our Kids

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As parents we should be asking ourselves, "Is prayer for our children a normal part of our daily lives … or is it something we do only when we ...

How Does A Proverbs 31 Homeschool Mom Looks Like?

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructi...

Lessons I’ve Learned About Discipline And Grace In Our Homeschool Journey

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What comes to mind when you think about discipline? Do you have a specific strategy when it comes to disciplining your kids? An overall desired outcom...

Are You Aware Your Making Homeschooling Harder ?

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

U know that expression that you’re often your own worst enemy? Well, sometimes that’s true with homeschooling. Despite our good intentions and ove...

What If My Child Refuses Do To Homeschool Work?

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“What can I do if my child refuses to do his homeschool work?” “I don’t know how to get my child to do her assignments. She just sits there fo...

Questions That You Want To Ask A Veteran Homeschooler ( Episode 5)

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

O you have questions you’ve always wanted to ask a veteran homeschool mom?  Join Coach Nove together with our Veteran Homeschool  Mom Beda...

How To Love A Difficult Child?

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a difficult child? As parents, we love ALL of our kids. However, you may find that loving the difficult child isn’t as easy as lovi...

How Your Marriage Affects Your Ability to Homeschool. A Mom’s No Filter Conversation

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We homeschool moms can get so wrapped up in our role as mother and educator that we miss this most important relationship with our husband. How does t...

How To Homeschool When You Don’t Feel Like It?

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wake up and simply not want to homeschool? I know I do. I wake up and want to toss my plans in the air. I want a change of pace. Yet I don...

Working and Homeschooling -Is It Possible?

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since 2020, the number one question I get asked most often is, “How can I work and homeschool at the same time?” Whether moms and dads are trying ...

What worked and (didn't work) in our Homeschool. A Mom’s No Filter Conversation

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Homeschooling is a big decision. And like any decision we make in life, the results may be different from our expectations and even deviate from what ...

Ways To Re-evaluate Your Homeschool For The New Year

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The year is coming to an end, and everyone is all about resolutions and goal setting. Which I’ll admit, I am too. However, it is important to reeval...

Do We Really Need A New Year’s Resolution In Our Homeschool?

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is it about the new year that brings about this instinctual desire to do better? We all want a fresh start in our new year. There are so man...

New Year, New Morning, New Mercies

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

January 1st is hyped as a time for new beginnings, new goals, new hopes. Homeschool goals, fitness goals and related advertisements are promoted as “...

His Name is Mighty God

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We tend to look upon the Christ-child as a helpless babe. But even as a baby, Jesus was Mighty God. Throughout His earthly life, Jesus demonstrated th...

How is Jesus Wonderful Counselor?

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all need good counselors—mentors to help us along in life. And at Christmas time, it’s good to recall this classic Christmas passage, which rev...

Embracing God’s Best in 2023

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ecclesiastes 3 declares there is a time for everything, and in time, God makes everything beautiful. God’s timetable is different from ours.  &...

Christmas Around The World ( OFW Mom's Heart To Heart Talk Edition)

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an OFW Homeschooler and You don’t know how to celebrate Christmas while living abroad ?     Listen to the experiences and tip...

How Gratitude Has Changed My Attitude As A Mom.

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gratitude is a word that’s thrown around a lot these days – but does it really make a difference? Does it help our happiness and lower stress? &nb...

How We Homeschool Through The Holiday Season W/o Losing Your Mind (Christmas Homeschool)

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For homeschoolers, the holidays can be a double-edged sword. One of the benefits of homeschooling is the freedom to schedule our days how we plea...

A HEART CHECK: Have Yourself A CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTMAS

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you trying to keep a Christ-centered Christmas this year? You know, we can do all the right things. We can print the nativity color pages rea...

What We Neglect to Teach about Gratitude (It’s More Than Just Saying Thank You)

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We tend to think of gratitude like a warm greeting card, a kind sentiment sent to someone special or a journal entry listing 5 things we’re grateful...

Mental Health and Homeschool: What You Need To know. ( Moms Hangout No Filter Conversation)

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

https://vt.tiktok.com/yp5ove/As homeschool parents, we spend hours and hours researching and choosing just the suitable curricula or programs to make ...

What do I do if my chosen curriculum isn’t working?

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What Do I Do If My Chosen Curriculum Isn’t Working? Many homeschool parents face this, “What do you do when your homeschool curriculum isn’t wo...

Paano Ba Ito? Teaching Filipino Heritage While Living Abroad

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paano Ba Ito? : Teaching Filipino Heritage While Living Abroad Being an OFW Homeschooler is not that easy. It has a fair amount of ups and downs. Mai...

Ano Nga Ba Ang PEPT?

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ano Nga Ba Ang PEPT ? Are you an independent homeschooler, OFW homeschooler, or A homeschooler who doesn’t have a learner reference number (LRN)? A...

Why I Don’t Teach Vocabulary Words

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teaching vocabulary as part of your homeschool curriculum can be a little tricky. But there are always ways to make it as fun and painless as possible...

Why Role Modelling is Important? Mom's Hangout No Filter Conversation

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Role Modelling Important? Mom's Hangout No Filter Conversation A child's relationship with their parent can be one of the most important that t...

One Thing That Saved Our Homeschool Journey

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One Thing That Saved Our Homeschooling Journey. Do you know the one thing that saved our homeschooling journey for 16 years is? Join Coach NOVE ANN ...

Comprehension Tactics To Help Your Kids How To Read

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reading is perhaps one of the most valuable life skills taught in school. But the process of teaching children how to read is very different from the ...

THE THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT MONTESSORI HOMESCHOOLING

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.” Maria Mont...

How I Taught My Three Children How To Read

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If there is one area that causes concern for even the most experienced parent, it's helping our kids learn to read. And with good reason: We are told ...

Paano Ituro ang Filipino at Araling Panlipunan with Joy.

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paano ituro ang Filipino at Araling Panlipunan with Joy. One of the questions po na natatangap ko ay “Nove Paano ba mag turo ng Filipino at Araling...

HOW TO SURVIVE HOMESCHOOLING DURING PREGNANCY (Pinoy Homeschool Moms , OFW Heart to heart Conversation)

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can I do homeschooling while pregnant ? A question we are usually asked. Yes, pregnancy can cause a lot of disruption in life. But, don’t hesitate b...

Ways To Homeschool in Any Budget (Pinoy Version)

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Isn't that expensive?" is typically the first question I get when I tell someone I homeschool three kids. But homeschooling doesn't have to be expens...

MOM'S HANGOUT No Filter conversation

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How To Prepare Your Heart and Home for the Homeschool Year. So getting ready for a new school year often becomes a last-minute endeavor. Not that our...

Why I Chose the Charlotte Mason Method?

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe When you first started researching homeschooling, you had no clue there were so many styles and options out there. Montessori, Waldorf, unschool...

How Did Homeschooling Change Our Lives (Mental Health Edition)

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Homeschooling has recently emerged as one of the most popular ways to earn a high school diploma. Beyond academic benefits, many parents claim that ho...

100th Podcast Episode How To Stay Sane in Homeschooling

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate a milestone: Our 100th episode!  Honoring God for His faithfulness on this platform. That is why in this podcast  Danica Sotto ...

Lessons I have Learned about Homeschool Organization.

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to get more organized in your homeschooling this year? Many homeschoolers would, but where should you start? Should you start with your...

Mom’s Hangout No Filter Conversation: Daddy’s Place In Homeschooling.

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Father’s Month to all daddies out there. In celebration of this event, we will discuss daddy’s important role in homeschooling. When we talk...

Parenting an Only Child: (Father's Edition)

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having an Only child gives you a diligent mature and conscientious child. - but it also comes with some tough parenting moments. Many parents have con...

How To Raise Our Kids To Love Our Country?

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

June 12 is our Philippine Independence Day.  Let us celebrate in this episode. We parents, especially, need to remind our children to take pride ...

What are the benefits of an International Homeschool Provider?

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many are asking me Coach Nove, what is an International homeschool provider? Do we really need it? What are the benefits of an International accredita...

How To Mark and Reflect the End of Your Homeschool Year.

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is your homeschool year coming to an end? Even if you homeschool year-round, a time of reflection and review is always helpful. Whether you choose to ...

How Am I Going To Know Whether My Kids Are Learning?

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big worry for many homeschooling parents is how to assess their child’s progress. They want to know how to see that homeschooling is working and get...

Help! I'm Way Behind in Our Homeschool - WHAT TO DO WHEN BEHIND IN HOMESCHOOL

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So, you’re way behind in homeschooling? Or, do you ever wonder, “Is my child behind?” or “Are my homeschool kids behind?” Or, maybe you’re...

Mom's No Filter Conversations: An Open Letter

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Isaiah 66:13a "As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you." As we celebrate Mother’s Month, may we all be reminded that even before we be...

Voting Podcast Series

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Practical ways on how to teach our kids all about election. Last week we talked about how to raise the next generation of voters with Mommy Coaches Ji...

Mom's Hangout No Filter Conversation / What Parents can do to raise the next generation of voters

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you having election fatigue? MAY 9 is approaching and we will elect the next leaders of our nation that will lead our country for the next 6 years...

What Can Children Teach Us About Easter Sunday?

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes as adults, we lose the sense of wonderment and joy when anticipating Resssurection day. However, children seem to have an unlimited capacity...

How to Talk to Our Kids About the Crisis Unfolding in Ukraine and Russia

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've noticed how other parents were talking to their kids about the crisis. Parents varied on the spectrum from “Nothing at all” to "We binged CNN...

How to make Lent part of Homeschool

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Holy week is coming! What are you going to do?  As a homeschooler with a lot of thoughts, one part of our brain would be concentrating on homesch...

Help I'm Scared to Teach Math!

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One subject in particular can strike fear in a homeschool parent's heart: math. You know they're crucial for your child's academic success. But you ma...

International Women’s Month: OFW Homeschool Moms Edition – Moms Hangout: No Filter Conversations

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last March 8, the world celebrated International Women’s Day. In the Philippines , the whole month of March is National Women’s Month according to...

Should I Homeschool My Shy Child?

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Homeschool or not we have an important job as parents of shy kids to intentionally provide social interaction. If parents do not find a way to help a ...

How to Find Rest as a Homeschooler in Every Season.

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If there is one thing that homeschool parents don't do enough is rest. There is always something waiting to be done.  Each day is unique to unto ...

Moms Hangout No Filter Conversation: Moving Through Loss, Grief, and Transitions One Day at a Time

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How Are You Doing, Dear Homeschooler?  Homeschooling like many things in life should not be done on your own. It takes a village to raise a child...

Self Directed learning, Myths and Realities.

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In one school of thought, self-directed learning (SDL) is based in the autonomous, independent individual who chooses to undertake learning for person...

How to do Valentine’s Day Meaningful Traditions for the Homeschool Family?

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

February is a Valentine's Day Celebration. Although often considered a holiday focused on “courtly love,” Valentine’s Day gives us the opportuni...

Ano Ang Update ng Department of Education sa Homeschooling?

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have been waiting  and praying for the Revised Dep Ed Order and this is it. Join Coach Nove  together with   @Jihan Tan The Cha...

Helping a Young Child Write Their Own Book

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a parent, teaching our kids how to make their own book is fun to do. The benefits of story writing helps kids learn to put their thoughts into ord...

Heart Moment in Homeschooling (Cultivate our God-given gifts)

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heart Moment in Homeschooling (Cultivate our God-given gifts) In every journey we need to begin with God and end with God. That's why in this episode ...

Homeschooling Goals in January

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Homeschooling Goals in January.    It’s finally a new year, and everyone is deciding on their goals for the New Year. Instead of restricti...

Homeschooling when Sick

08 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Homeschooling when Sick .  Sad to say we welcome New Year with a lockdown.  I have received a lot  of messages that their families...

Do we really need to make New Year's Resolutions?

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MOM'S hangout for no filter conversation. In my unmarried life . I use to have my 10 New Year’s Resolutions each year and by the end of January, eig...

Our Answer For All our Hopes and Fears.

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to Christmas carols one of my favorite is " O little town of Bethlehem" The part that sings "The hopes and fears of all the years, Are m...

How to Handle Family Relationships during Holiday Season with Grace and Love

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships and traditions are valuable to us Filipinos. The holidays conjure images of family happily gathered around a home cooked meal or  t...

Why do we need Margins in Christmas?

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel stretched too thin in this CHRISTMAS SEASON? Is it hard to say no? Setting margins is an important part of a healthy life. Today I’m tal...

Love in times of grief

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas just ain't Christmas without the one you love. New Year's just ain't New Year's without the one you love You feel alone and your heart fee...

Joy In Times of Crisis

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we have joy during times of crisis? Difficult times often make us discouraged and depressed.  Especially this pandemic. So how to have joy...

Attitude of Gratitude

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MOM'S hangout for no filter conversation.  Attitude of Gratitude ❤️ It is Thanksgiving season in some countries like the USA, Canada and even...

Peace in the midst of Uncertainty

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Peace in the midst of Uncertainty  How is your season going nowadays? If we’re honest, we might choose words like busy, hectic, or frantic to d...

Hope in Time of Hopelessness

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hope for the hopeless Left and right are full of bad news—economic uncertainties, Families are not stable; Financial struggles, job problems, health...

Preparing our hearts and Families for Christmas in these challenging times

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mom's Hangout for No filter Conversation Preparing our hearts and families for Christmas in these challenging times. Remembering the Cause for Celebra...

Girls Can!

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many women and girls face harsh realities today. They lack access to education, healthcare, water, and economic opportunity. Instead of being protecte...

How the Pandemic Changed Our Family

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has dramatically changed our lives and relationships over the past year. It has uniquely affected families by disrupting routines, changi...

Lessons I have learned in Homeschooling Part 1

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When my eldest daughter finished her homeschool year, it was bittersweet for me. Our other two kids are in senior high and 10th grade now, and then af...

When Dads Become the Homeschool Teacher

02 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Surveys and studies have shown that over 90% of the time, Mom is the primary teacher in a homeschooling family. But that doesn’t account for everyon...

Mom's Hangout No Filter Conversation: Healthy Boundaries For Our Kids

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Parents talk a lot about the need for “boundaries,” but what does this word really mean? As a parent, you can think of a boundary as the line you ...

How To Be a Joyful Wife While Homeschooling?

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes as we homeschool (or as we get prepared for the new homeschool year) we let our jobs as mothers and teachers (and chefs and housekeepers) st...

Special Needs Kids Homeschooling Debunked

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a serious misconception that homeschooling is not a viable option when your child has special needs. Moreover, there is also a perception tha...

The Why and How of Wellness and Health in Homeschooling.

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pandemic or not , we need to understand the importance of wellness and health. Sickness will always be there, but how can we be good stewards of our w...