The Homeschool How To
Episodes
Bonus Episode! A Chat with Homeschool Mom, Amy Ebert, on Instagram Live
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets of homeschooling with Amy Ebert from the "Stories and Lessons with Amy Ebert" podcast, as she shares her inspiring journe...
#70: Growing Up Homeschooled: What Morgan Does Differently with Her Kids
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how to successfully transition from a structured career to the unpredictable world of homeschooling? Join us this week on The Homeschool H...
#69: Embracing Waldorf Education and a Holistic Lifestyle with Lindsay from Kentucky
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if the traditional education system isn't the best option for your child? Join us as Lindsay from Kentucky shares her transformative experie...
#68: Drawing a Different Path for Our Kids with Tuttle Twins Illustrator, Elijah Stanfield
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it's like to step off the beaten path and carve out an educational journey tailored to your child's unique needs? Join me...
#67: Urban Homeschooling: Embracing Family, Flexibility and Community Resources
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Homeschooling isn't just a pastoral dream; it thrives amidst the urban jungle of Hartford, Connecticut, too. Chai joins me, Cheryl, to weave her ...
#66: A Mother's Day Gift For You: Book Recommendations to Transform Your Mindset, Your Heart, and Your Homeschool
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a journey of discovery and empowerment as Katie Berry, a beacon of inspiration, returns to our show to share her pearls of wisdom for homesc...
#65: Understanding the Truth Behind Accepting State Funding for Homeschool
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning!! Listen, we don't judge, but we DO want people to make informed decisions and not be tempted by the carrots the *powers that be*...
#64: A Teacher's Insight to How Funding Affects the Classroom, Who is Really Benefitting, and Why She Left Teaching to Homeschool
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a transformative journey through the world of education with me, Cheryl, as I host a compelling discussion with Kiri Jorgensen, a former pub...
#63: The Growing Epidemic of Detached Mothers and What We Can Do About It, with Erica Komisar, LCSW
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Erica Komisar, a venerated psychoanalyst, joined me for a heart-to-heart, we peeled back the layers of motherhood's unspoken complexities an...
#62: What Does Homeschooling Highschoolers Look Like? A Chat with Little by Little Host, Leigh Nguyen
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a transformative educational odyssey with Leigh Nguyen from the Little by Little podcast, who joins me, Cheryl, to peel back the layers of h...
#61: Leaving the Corporate World and Becoming a "Mom-Preneur," with Micaela S. Benn
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a captivating journey with Micaela S. Benn, the distinguished guest of this episode who is not just a jack of all trades but a master of man...
#60: Intimidated by the School District: What Would You Do If They Showed Up at Your Door?
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As I sat listening to Jen's heart-wrenching story of the battle with her school district over the health of her daughter, who has a rare genetic ...
#59: We Chat "Privilege," Societal Pressures, Being Propagandized To and Changing Our Path Forward- with Homeschool Admin, Maria
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on an enlightening expedition into the realm of homeschooling with our compelling guest, Maria. She is a former teacher, a momma, and an entrep...
Bonus Episode! Redefining Children's Wellness: Natural Approaches to 'Raise Them Well,' with Emily Saunders
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on an enlightening journey with us as we converse with Emily, co-founder of Raise Them Well, about the inception of a product line that's ...
#58: Balancing the Screen Time When Your Child Does It As a Profession
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Kristin from Texas first told me about her homeschooling odyssey, I was captivated by the notion of education without boundaries. With ten kids a...
#57: When Your Homeschooler Asks To Go Back Into School
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Sara, creator of A Motherhood Project, first contemplated homeschooling, it was a leap into the unknown, driven by a desire to shield her daughte...
#56: From Skeptic to Seasoned Educator: Hear Bekki's 25-Year Homeschooling Journey
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Bekki, a mom of five boys, first dipped her toes into the homeschooling pool, skepticism was her swim buddy. Now, 25 years into the journey, she&...
#55: Adding Chickens to Your Homeschool- Everything You Need to Know
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how the clucking of chickens could sync up with the laughter of children learning from the comfort of their home? Dalia, the spirited Pr...
#54: The Rise of Homeschooling in Urban Areas and What You Need to Get Into College as a Homeschooler
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the mysteries of homeschooling with Manisha from Teach Your Kids, as we explore the changing face of education in this riveting podcast. Prepar...
#53: What is Classical Conversations and How Does It Fit Into a Co-op?
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Kelly from Pennsylvania swapped her daughter's full-day kindergarten schedule for the tailored rhythms of homeschooling, it wasn't just...
#52: From Substitute Teacher to Co-op Creator: This is Anna's Story
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Anna Cunningham transitioned from a traditional classroom substitute teacher to a homeschooling advocate, she uncovered a world of education she ...
#51: Life Skills- Teaching Money Management with 'Wealthy and Rad' Creators, Mindy Muller and Kendra Wright
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a homeschooling odyssey with Mindy Muller and Kendra Wright from Wealthy and Rad, as they unravel the tapestry of home education and financi...
#50: Is Homeschooling Harder for Dads?
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Chris, homeschooling dad from New York, first suggested home education to his wife, it was with a conviction born from his own childhood schoolin...
#49: An Energized Dive into Truth, Education, and Family Dynamics with Homeschooling Dad, Mario
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I first crossed paths with Mario from Idaho, a father who's taken the reins of his children's education, I knew his story held depth be...
#48: How One Mom's Vision Went From Being Her Daughter's Principal to Leaving It All for Homeschooling
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Nikki from New York swapped chalk for children's books and her public school classroom for a home education haven, she embarked on an unexpe...
#47: Unschooling: How To Nurture Passion with Purpose and Fulfillment Coach, Ileana
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Ileana from Ontario decided to homeschool her three unique children, she wasn't just stepping outside the traditional education system; she ...
#46: What is a Logical Fallacy and How Do We Teach Kids to Identify Them with Kathy Gibbens
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a personal and enlightening expedition with me, Cheryl, as we navigate the waters of homeschooling alongside Kathy Gibbens of the "Filt...
#45: From Preschool Teacher to Homeschool Parent: Jamie's Tale
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it takes to homeschool your kids in the midst of a pandemic? Then, pull up a chair and join us as we navigate this intriguing journ...
#44: The Symphony of History and Home Education with Curriculum Creator, Tiffany
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what drives a mother to pull her kids from a traditional school setting and venture into the realm of homeschooling? My guest, Tiffany, ...
#43: Unmasking the Cracks in our Education System: A Talk with Scottish Lecturer, Nicola
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if the education system is failing our children, leaving them ill-prepared for the real world and stifling their creative potential? We tackle th...
#42: "How Cancer Impacted My Decision to Homeschool" with Therapist, Emilee Krupa
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if you held the power to shape your child's education, prioritizing connection over curriculum? How might your family's life transform ...
#41: How To Educate Our Children with Truth When We Have Been Lied To Throughout History with Justin from WeAreChange.Org
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracy Theorists- this one's for YOU! Normies- buckle up!!Have you ever pondered what lies beneath the surface of mainstream media and its in...
#40: Homeschooling from the Perspective of the Student and Her Journey to Becoming a Young Author, with Genevieve Noelle
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever asked yourself what it's like to homeschool, or how it compares to the traditional school bus mentality? Join us as we chat with fa...
#39: How One Mom Left Her Teaching Job to Start a Farm School
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a pleasure to be joined by Brittni this week, homeschooling mom of three and owner of Henrieka Farm Center, a farm school she created in New York...
#38 How To Shift Your Homeschool from "Something To Get Through" to "A Way of Life", with Curriculum Expert Amber Coglianese
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit with Amber Coglianese, a momma who homeschooled all five of her children. They are adults now, so we chat about what homeschooling ki...
#37: Combatting the Breakdown of the Family Unit with Trent Talbot of Brave Books
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Trent Talbot, founder and CEO of Brave Books, and father of three. Have you seen those ads with Kirk Cameron raving about books ...
#36 How To Homeschool Your Blended Family and Why Public and Charter Schools Just Didn’t Work
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Allisia, or "Babe" as everyone (including her kids, neighbors and mailman) calls her, from Colorado! Allisia is a mom o...
#35: Why A Homeschooled Mom and Dad Are Choosing Homeschool For Their Kids
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and her husband, Donny, were both homeschooled and are now choosing to homeschool their four children. And guess what?! None of them seem weird!!...
#34: Thinking About Homeschooling? Hear From a Mom Who Homeschooled Four (Quite Successfully!)
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Rosemary from New Jersey. A career woman who had four kids later in life, Rosemary decided to homeschool her first and had so muc...
#33: Rich Living- What Homeschooling Has the Ability To Offer If We Let It
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Amberlee Rich from Idaho. Former art teacher turned homeschool mom and financial coach, Amberlee walks us through what made her...
#32: How Becoming a Teacher Made Me Realize I Need to Homeschool My Children
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Krista joins us this week from Oklahoma, where she homeschools her two girls, ages 11 and 8. Krista went to school to become a teacher and was so exci...
#31: Homeschooling with Anxiety and Depression, How One Mom Does It
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Lauren, mom of three. Lauren started homeschooling just before covid, after her son came home from school with some discouraging ...
#30: Your Morning Basket's, Pam Barnhill, and Her Advice to a New Homeschooling Mom
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I am so excited to bring you an interview with Your Morning Basket's, Pam Barnhill. As a new homeschooler, I am overwhelmed with curri...
#29: A Conversation Between Two Moms Who Are Trying To Figure Out Homeschooling
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week to listen to a heartfelt conversation between Rebecca from Ontario, Canada and your host, Cheryl- just two moms trying to figure out...
#28: Homeschooling Is a Journey, Not a Sprint with Jennifer from New Mexico
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Jennifer from New Mexico. Fellow "conspiracy theorist," as she believes in prepping, too 😂Jennifer walks us through ...
#27: New to Homeschooling: Why More Dads Are Showing Concern Over the State of Today's Education
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Victor, father of two, who is beginning his homeschooling journey. Victor and his wife both work in the public school system an...
#26: How to Teach a Child When You Never Wanted to Become a Teacher
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Deanna from New Jersey. Deanna admits she NEVER wanted to homeschool her children. In fact, she says she celebrated the day her...
#25: Finding the Best Path Forward when Dealing with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Liz from Idaho. Liz never pictured herself as the homeschooling mom, but after seeing her son struggle to learn very basic things...
#24: Why Homeschooling Alone is Not Enough with Tuttle Twins Author, Connor Boyack
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the privilege of hosting Connor Boyack, author of The Tuttle Twins books and President of Libertas Institute; an award winning, free-m...
#23: Breaking the Stigma of Needing a Career in your Twenties and Leaning In to the Beauty of Raising a Family First with Deborah Harris
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Deborah from Florida, who is at the other end of her homeschooling journey... she completed the project!!! And guess what... al...
#22: Getting Out of the Hustle: How One Family Decided to Give Up Their House for Life on a Bus
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Jen Gossett of the Unhustle Bustle. Jen and her husband embarked on a life-changing journey after realizing there’s a better wa...
#21: Kick the Desk and Climb Into a Treehouse- Explore New Ways to Foster Your Child's Love of Learning with Lyndsey from Treehouse Schoolhouse
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lyndsey joins us this week from North Carolina. She is a homeschool mama of four and the founder of Treehouse Schoolhouse. Before motherhood, Lyndsey ...
#20: Unschooling and the Corruption of the Education System with Tasha Fishman
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tasha joins us this week from Canada. She is a mom of three boys and an advocate for personal freedom. Like most of us, Tasha was the mom who eagerly ...
#19: Homeschooling from a Father's Perspective
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat with Bob Spoljaric, father of two girls, from Pennsylvania. Bob and his wife have been homeschooling for three years. Bob tells us h...
#18: How To Shed What's Not Working and Show Up With Purpose In Your Homeschooling Journey
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Teresa from the Kootenay Mountains of British Columbia and homeschool mom of four. With her kids being older, Teresa is able to...
#17: Talked Out Of Homeschooling, Hear One Mom's Battle With The School System As She Fights To Keep Her Son Afloat
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you homeschool and wonder, "am I doing the right thing for my child?" Have you wanted to homeschool but been talked out of it? Homeschool...
#16: Classical? Charlotte Mason? Unschooling? How One Mom Combines Them All
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hilarie joins us today from Idaho; a mom of three who considers herself a classical home educator that delivers with a Charlotte Mason presentation an...
#15: Why We Should Be Teaching Our Kids About Gold and Silver and the Fiat System
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Isabel joins us today from her dual residence in Montana and British Columbia. She homeschools her son and also works for 7K- a company that sells gol...
#14: Why A School Teacher Is Choosing To Homeschool
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke is a school teacher who always wanted to homeschool, but was scared into sending her son to traditional school after an autism diagnosis. After...
#13: Why It Takes a Village: Learn the Secrets To Homeschooling From a Mom Who Started 20 Years Ago
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becky joins us from Utah this week where she discusses her experience of homeschooling over the last 20 years. She tells us how homeschooling is espec...
#12: The History of Education with Chris from 67Podcast- A Comprehensive Look Into How We Got Here
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Chris from @67Podcast to discuss the history of education, trauma-based events in the schools, how he plans to approach hom...
#11: The Homeschool Experience: From a Homeschooled Student As She Prepares To Graduate
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna joins us today with the perspective of the one that truly matters in this great homeschooling debate- The Homeschooled Student! As parents, we wa...
#10: Online Options for Homeschool- When the School System Is Your Employer and Your Child's Educator, But You've Had Enough
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laura joins us this week from New York where she is a mom of three and a teacher. Laura was employed at the school her children attended, but recently...
#9: One Mom's Journey: From Not Fitting In to Pioneering a New Path Forward
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel joins us today from New Jersey. She started her son in public school but after he was diagnosed with special needs, she found herself trying to...
#8: From Unschooling Her Boys to Creating an Online Adventure Education Community- This is Tiya's Story
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tiya joins us from Florida, where she used the unschooling approach with her two boys from the very beginning. Learning through exploration and sensor...
#7: Why Even Conservative States Like Georgia Have a Growing Population of Homeschoolers
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat with Ashley, from Georgia, about why even the conservative states have a growing population of homeschoolers. Ashley explains how he...
#6: A Mom Who Was Homeschooled Herself: What She Does Differently When Homeschooling Her Kids and What She Warns Homeschooling Parents About
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keiva joins us today from Vermont. She was homeschooled as a child and is now a mom of six. Her older children attended private school but because of ...
#5: Why A Member of the School Board Chooses to Homeschool Her Kids
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat with Heather, a mom of four from Minnesota who has a background in Early Childhood Education. She is also a member of the Board of Direc...
#4: Curriculum, Curriculum! How Kids Learn and What Curriculum is Best for You
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie joins us today from Idaho. She has five kids; two who attended public school and three who have been exclusively homeschooled. Katie's back...
#3: How to Transition from Public-School Life to Homeschool Life and State Laws That May Be Coming Your Way
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we spoke with Julie from California who specializes in transitioning families from the public-school life to the homeschool life. We also di...
#2: How To Homeschool While Working Full Time
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss with Johanna how she works full time and still manages to homeschool her two children. We also chat about how she socializ...
#1: Should I Homeschool My Kids?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain all of the reasons I want to homeschool my two children. I also list all of my fears around homeschooling. Join me as I emb...