The Homeschool Solutions Show

477 | Parenting is a Great Sacrifice (Sean Allen) | REPLAY

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like there is so much opposition to homeschooling. Though today there is a far greater degree of acceptance, plenty of voices remain which no...

495 | Goodbye for Now (Sean Allen)

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a farewell of sorts as I'm moving on from the podcast. I'm so appreciative to have had the opportunity to contribute and I just wanted...

475 | Creating a Family Culture of Reading, Writing and Creativity with Guest S.D. Smith (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join S.D. Smith, author of the Green Ember series, as he shares how storytelling and creativity shape his family life. From fostering young writers to...

491 | Work Together! (Sean Allen)

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode emphasizes the importance of working as a couple as you raise your children. Come together and talk about what you're seeing respectively...

491 | Work Together! (Sean Allen)

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode emphasizes the importance of working as a couple as you raise your children. Come together and talk about what you're seeing respectively...

471 | Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner with Kathy Kuhl (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this encouraging episode, host Janice Campbell talks with Kathy Kuhl, author of Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner, about how to help children w...

471 | Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner with Kathy Kuhl (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this encouraging episode, host Janice Campbell talks with Kathy Kuhl, author of Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner, about how to help children w...

488 | Time to Talk (Sean Allen)

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Talking to your children and allowing them to talk to you is one of the most important and powerful things you can do as a parent. It can be too easy ...

498 | Self-Care for the Homeschool Mom (Jessica Smartt) | REPLAY

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this personal and insightful episode Jessica shares what she's learned about how to make homeschooling sustainable for the mom, including specific ...

484 | The Importance of Family Devotions (Sean Allen)

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Family devotions are an incredibly important part of the lifeblood of your home. Do without them and your home suffers in obvious and not so obvious w...

467 | Reading and Writing, and Why They Matter with Brian Wasko (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it imaginable that freedom of speech and freedom of religion could be suppressed where we live at some time in our future? History would indicate s...

481 | Singing in Your Home (Sean Allen)

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's sad to say but family singing is very nearly a lost art. We just don't sing anymore and it shows. Waltz into your local congregation and listen t...

499 |Parenting is a Great Sacrifice (Sean Allen) | REPLAY

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like there is so much opposition to homeschooling. Though today there is a far greater degree of acceptance, plenty of voices remain which no...

499 |Parenting is a Great Sacrifice (Sean Allen) | REPLAY

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like there is so much opposition to homeschooling. Though today there is a far greater degree of acceptance, plenty of voices remain which no...

473 | My Family's Homeschool Schedule (Jessica Smartt) | REPLAY

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a fresh start for your year? In this episode, Jessica shares her family's homeschool daily schedule -- for each member of her family. She ...

463 | College Isn't the Only Path to a Successful Future with Cindy LaJoy (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into a powerful conversation with Cindy LaJoy of Blue Collar Homeschool about creating meaningful educational paths for kids ...

459 | Stories and Music and Learning that Sticks with Carol Reynolds (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Janice Campbell sits down with Professor Carol Reynolds to explore the powerful role music and the arts play in a child's education. ...

486 | The Benefits and Beauty of a Charlotte Mason Education (Jeannie Fulbright & Shiela Catanzarite) | REPLAY

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeannie Fulbright and Shiela Catanzarite discuss the benefits and the beauty of a Charlotte Mason education, sharing experiences from the years of edu...

474 | Dear Mom, Don't Give Up (Sean Allen) | REPLAY

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can't quit mom. You're simply too important. To others your work doesn't look like much and I know it often doesn't feel like much but if you left...

474 | Dear Mom, Don't Give Up (Sean Allen) | REPLAY

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can't quit mom. You're simply too important. To others your work doesn't look like much and I know it often doesn't feel like much but if you left...

492 | How to Focus Despite Distractions (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As parents, it can be tough to stay focused through a day of homeschooling or working from home. Here are a few tips to help you manage some of the mo...

487 | Parenting Teen Boys with Brooke McGlothlin (Jessica Smartt)

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jessica and Brooke talk teen boys -- when to discipline, when to give them freedom, when and how to pray for them. It's an encouraging...

490 | Homeschooling Through Challenges: Moving (Julie Ross with Ana Willis) | REPLAY

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The challenge of moving can bring chaos to the whole family, and throwing homeschooling into the mix is a recipe for complete overwhelm! In this episo...

483 | The Joy of Reading in Community with Jennifer Dow (Janice Campbell)

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reading in community can take you more deeply into a book, and more deeply into the heart of friendship, too. If you've ever wanted to start a book gr...

480 | Out of Public School into Homeschooling with Jill Simonian from PragerU (Jessica Smartt)

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jill and Jessica talk about public school vs. homeschooling, the transition out of public schooling, and whether or not to encourage your kids to go t...

479 | Freedom, College, Homeschool Curricula, Facebook, and More with Connor Boyack! (Jessica Smartt) | REPLAY

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jessica Smartt for a conversation with Connor Boyack, author of The Tuttle Twins books and president of Libertas Institute! About Connor Connor B...

476 | How to Have a Quiet Time as a Homeschool Mom (Jeannie Fulbright) | REPLAY

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One thing we often neglect in our busy schedule is nurturing our walk with God. With everything we must complete, we feel that we just don't have the ...

476 | How to Have a Quiet Time as a Homeschool Mom (Jeannie Fulbright) | REPLAY

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One thing we often neglect in our busy schedule is nurturing our walk with God. With everything we must complete, we feel that we just don't have the ...

472 | Interest Led vs. Need Based; a Homeschool Balancing Act (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Interests can lead to learning, but kids don't always follow them past fun and convenience. Career dreams can only become reality through work and mee...

470 | Your Children Need Someone to Talk To (Sean Allen)

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can your children trust you? Before you answer that question, another question should be asked: "Do your children talk to you?" In our relationship wi...

449 | Deep Work: Learning Focus in a World of Distraction (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Life can be so busy that it's hard to focus on the things that really matter. Although Cal Newport's book, Deep Work, isn't written specifically for h...

445 | Seven Things I Wish I'd Known About Homeschooling (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're just getting started or have been schooling for a while, there are a few basic things to know that might make your life easier. When I ...

469 | Homeschool Mom Burnout: Are You Unappreciated or Overdoing It? (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever begrudged your family for under-appreciating your homeschool efforts? If so, you then probably felt guilty for feeling neglected. For th...

468 | Tips for Climbing Out of a Homeschool Rut (Sean Allen) | REPLAY

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody ever said that homeschooling would be easy (and if they did they must be lying). How could it be? It's one of the most self-sacrificing endeavo...

465 | Self-Care For The Homeschool Mom (Jessica Smartt)

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this personal and insightful episode Jessica shares what she's learned about how to make homeschooling sustainable for the mom, including specific ...

466 | Consistency is Key (Sean Allen)

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most important things you can do for your children (and yourself) is to help them build good habits. And one of the most important elements...

463 | Vision: Beginning with the Ends in Mind (Shiela Catanzarite) | REPLAY

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new year and God has gifted you 525,600 minutes! How will you invest them to ensure you have the most fruitful, life giving homeschool year eve...

462 | See the End From the Beginning (Sean Allen)

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone else experiencing the winter doldrums? As the saying goes, the days are long but the years are short. Well, winter homeschooling days get reeee...

461 | Homeschool Intimidation (Jennifer Cabrera)

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reasons and help letting go of comparison and intimidation from publishers and professionals, unrealistic expectations, other homeschool families.  A...

460 | The Wonders of Winter Homeschooling (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we muster the will to rise and get dressed and get back a life of learning in the cold and winter months? Much less entice our teens to do the ...

458 |Parenting is a Great Sacrifice (Sean Allen)

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like there is so much opposition to homeschooling. Though today there is a far greater degree of acceptance, plenty of voices remain which no...

457 | Planning Your New Year's Personal Retreat (Jessica Smartt) | REPLAY

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

January is the perfect time for a mom's personal retreat. In this episode Jessica will share tips and tricks of hosting your own personal homeschool m...

456 | What Grade Are You In? A Bit of Common Sense from Understood Betsy (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought how odd it is to have children move from grade to grade in lockstep with other children, even though they develop and learn at d...

439 | Balancing Homeschool with Life and Work with Lyndsey of Treehouse Schoolhouse (Jessica Smartt) | REPLAY

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jessica interviews Lyndsey from Treehouse Schoolhouse about all sorts of things related to homeschool mom life. They chat about why Ly...

429 | Middle Grade Reading – Old Books or New? (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A while back, I came across an interesting comparison of two middle school reading lists — one from 1908 and one from a bit more than 100 years late...

425 | Why Penmanship Matters (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this brief episode you'll learn why penmanship, including cursive, is important for learning, and you'll get practical tips for helping your childr...

425 | Why Penmanship Matters (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this brief episode you'll learn why penmanship, including cursive, is important for learning, and you'll get practical tips for helping your childr...

425 | Why Penmanship Matters (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this brief episode you'll learn why penmanship, including cursive, is important for learning, and you'll get practical tips for helping your childr...

455 | Embrace Your True Calling (Sean Allen) | REPLAY

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everything, and I mean everything that is right and true is under assault today. For instance, we've moved far beyond questioning whether a woman's ri...

454 | Homeschool Science: the Horror, the Humor, and Help! (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Homeschooling science is often frustrating and impossible, easily replaced with videos, or neglected altogether. Don't let it be! I've got help and gr...

422 | How Learning Journals Help Students Learn (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Long before textbooks and workbooks were invented, students kept notebooks and commonplace books to help them think, understand, and remember what the...

453 | Seven Tips for Finding More Reading Time (Janice Campbell) | REAPLY

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although there are many practical reasons to read daily, the list of the benefits of reading begins with delight. There are few things more soul-nouri...

450 | Building Mom Community (Jessica Smartt) | REPLAY

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jessica Smartt for a conversation about building your community as a mom! About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and b...

452 | When to Say Nothing At All (Sean Allen)

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last episode in a 3 episode series. What do you say to your child when a simple "yes" or "no" just don't seem to meet the demands of the h...

451 | The Advantage of Discussion vs. Testing and Matching the Effort and Expectation We Place on Our Kids (Jennifer Cabrera)

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ample time for discussion of knowledge and learning from elders truly invested in their future are major advantages for homeschoolers. However, most i...

448 | When to Say No (Sean Allen)

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The second part of a 3 part series, in this episode we focus on when it's appropriate and necessary to say "no" to your child. The truth is, no one is...

444 | When to Say Yes (Sean Allen)

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode of a 3 part series followed by "When to Say No" and "When to Say Nothing at All". In this episode we focus on a simple word ...

447 | Homeschooling During High School: Pros, Cons, and Tips (Jessica Smartt)

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is it like to home school in high school? In this episode Jessica offers her experience so far with the nitty gritty honest feedback about what's...

446 | Friendly Advice to the Homeschooling Father (Sean Allen) | REPLAY

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new homeschool year is upon us and there may be no better time to speak to all the homeschooling dads out there. As most of you recognize, your wife...

443 | The Indoctrination Race and Old School Homeschooling (Jennifer Cabrera)

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don't let anyone shame you for sheltering your kids. The true argument is not about creating open minds, but about who gets to them first. This episod...

442 | The Art of Choosing Curriculum (Janice Campbell with Cathy Duffy) | REPLAY

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join curriculum expert Cathy Duffy and me as we talk about the art of choosing homeschool curriculum. You'll learn about goals, learning styles, types...

440 | At Least We're Trying (Sean Allen)

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You pretty much know where you are and where you'd like to be in your homeschool, but the space between those two places can be terribly frustrating. ...

441 | Little Letters from the Heart: First Steps in Writing (Janice Campbell)

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Writing can seem as natural as speaking to a child who grows up around adults who write lists, notes, and letters. Join me as I share a few thoughts a...

438 | The Whole and Healthy Family (Jessica Smartt with Jodi Mockabee) | REPLAY

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jessica interviews Jodi Mockabee and they discuss the best hiking spots in the US, whether kids need to go to public school to experie...

437 | First Steps in Writing: Little Letters from the Heart (Janice Campbell)

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The earliest steps in writing often happen because children want to communicate. Here are a few thoughts on how the simple, natural writing moments th...

436 | The Power of Your Example (Sean Allen)

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One thing that parents are very good at? Telling their children what to do. One thing they're not so good at? Showing them what to do. As influential ...

435 | Summer Homeschooling in Disguise (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Homeschooling year-round makes total sense, but sometimes we just need a break from planning and pushing. Here's a look at the pros and cons of summer...

434 | Five Things Every New Homeschool Parent Should Hear (Sean Allen) | REPLAY

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is so wonderful to see so many families making the decision to homeschool for the first time! In my conversations with many of these new homeschool...

433 | The Joy of Mud (Janice Campbell)

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It may be hard to imagine mud as a positive thing, but there was a season of life when it helped me learn to be a better homeschool mom. Perhaps these...

432 | Time to Recharge! (Sean Allen)

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If anyone needs time to recharge, it's homeschool moms. Educating your children at home is super rewarding, but also super taxing. At the end of the d...

431 | Habits for a Sacred Home (Jessica Smartt with Jennifer Pepito)

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jessica sits down with the very wise Jennifer Pepito to chat about her new book, Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices from History to...

430 | What To Do When Everything Changes (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes life changes abruptly in ways we can't control, and it can leave us feeling tired, anxious, or sad. As I've read the daily newspaper over th...

428 | A Call to Fathers (Sean Allen)

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fathers, like mothers, are busy, but our kind of busy has a way of pulling us away from our family. There just is no let up in all the things they hav...

427 | What Do We Do Now? When Favorite Homeschool Pastimes Abruptly End (Jennifer Cabrera)

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sudden and unwanted changes in our familiar homeschool activities and social circles can send our confidence skidding off the road. We can cry on the ...

426 | Homeschooling and Homesteading (Jessica Smartt with Megan Ross) | REPLAY

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jessica interviews Megan Ross, who amazingly juggles both homeschooling five children AND running an impressive homesteading operatio...

424 | How To Help Kids Love Reading: The 50 Book Challenge! (Jessica Smartt)

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Jessica Smartt realized that what her seventh-grade son needed more than anything was to love reading, she created a little challenge for him. It...

423 | Moms and Best Good Homeschool Friends (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Real friends don't let friends complain alone. Best good homeschool friends are for keeping it real, a safe space to complain. They can be the best de...

418 | Deep Work: Learning Focus in a World of Distraction (Janice Campbell)

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life can be so busy that it's hard to focus on the things that really matter. Although Cal Newport's book, Deep Work, isn't written specifically for h...

414 | How to Focus Despite Distractions (Janice Campbell)

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As parents, it can be tough to stay focused through a day of homeschooling or working from home. Here are a few tips to help you manage some of the mo...

421 | Sacrifice is Beautiful (Sean Allen)

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's impossible to know all that schooling your children at home will require of you when you get started, but it's a lot. In fact, it's everything. I...

420 | When You're Worried You're Not Doing Enough…You Probably Aren't (Jennifer Cabrera)

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All homeschool parents at some point worry they aren't doing enough. There are two common but very different scenarios when homeschool parents really ...

419 | The Best Advice I Can Give to the Struggling Parent (Sean Allen) | REPLAY

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We meet hundreds of parents every year at homeschool conventions across the country. We are often approached and asked what advice or counsel we might...

417 | Is Homeschooling a Duty, a Job, or a Mission? (Sean Allen)

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As convicted as many of us feel about schooling our children at home, all too often it can feel like drudgery. Wrestling with young ones over their ma...

416 | Two (More) Books That Have Changed My Motherhood Life (Jessica Smartt)

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jessica shares two recent reads that have profoundly impacted her work around the home. To put it simply, she is excited to clean bath...

415 | He Said, She Said: A Homeschool Marriage (Jennifer and Damien Cabrera) | REPLAY

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the scenes banter with real homeschool parents. Get some homeschool dad insight from an interview with Mr. Hifalutin. Then listen and laugh alo...

413 | Fight the Messy Middle! (Sean Allen)

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time again—time for your homeschool to hit a figurative wall. You might feel like your school days are dragging on. You might notice more ...

412 | Homeschool Mom Burnout: Are You Unappreciated or Overdoing It? (Jennifer Cabrera)

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever begrudged your family for under-appreciating your homeschool efforts? If so, you then probably felt guilty for feeling neglected. For th...

411 | My Top Tip for Peaceful Learning (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn one simple thing you can do to lower stress and guard the atmosphere of your home? In this episode, Janice talks about the one thing tha...

410 | News Fasting: A Year Without the News Media (Janice Campbell)

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever done a media fast? I did one years ago and am planning another one this year. Here's a bit on why to do them and the good things that ha...

409 | The Only Voice You Need To Listen To (Sean Allen)

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like anything in life, homeschooling presents us with A LOT of questions. What math curriculum to use? Should I join a co-op? What should be in my mor...

407: Traditions in the Liturgical Year (Jessica Smartt with Amy Frank) Final Edit

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jessica chats with Amy Frank about how her family has adopted holiday traditions that are based in the liturgical year. In addition t...

406 | Reflections of an Honorable Man: Things My Parents Taught Me (Janice Campbell)

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Which life lessons matter most? Join me to learn from my late father-in-law memories of things his parents taught him. You'll leave encouraged, knowin...

408 | My Family's Homeschool Schedule (Jessica Smartt)

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a fresh start for your year? In this episode, Jessica shares her family's homeschool daily schedule -- for each member of her family. She ...

405 | Hold Tight (But Not Too Tight) (Sean Allen)

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things that the homeschooling movement has sought to address is the inordinate degree of separation that modern society has inculcated betw...

404 | A Homemade Education: Tips for Writing Your Own Recipe (Jennifer Cabrera)

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The perfect homeschool recipe is different for each child. Others can suggest ingredients, tools, and timing, but ultimately we must create our own ho...

403 | Christmas Traditions for the Family (Jessica Smartt with her sister, Julie!) | REPLAY

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, g...

402 | How to Evaluate Writing (and Avoid Perfectly Parsed Piffle) Janice Campbell

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grading papers is usually not a favorite chore, especially if the paper is what I call "perfectly parsed piffle," but did you know that writing evalua...

401 | Fake It 'Till You Make It (Sean Allen)

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Of all the opposition that we meet as homeschoolers, some of the worst comes from within. "Can I really do this? I'm just a mom! I don't have a teachi...

400 | Home and Homeschool Organizational Tips (Jessica Smartt)

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this short but jam-packed episode, Jessica shares her most valuable home and homeschool organizing tools and tips and how she uses them to simplify...

398 | Screen Time Tips: How to Constructively Limit Screens (Janice Campbell)

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I think we all know that too much screen-time can be a problem. It has been linked to developmental delays in babies and mental health and relationshi...