The Near Still Waters Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
How To Get Back on Track When Homeschooling feels Chaotic
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to Get Back on Track When Homeschooling Feels Chaotic Feeling like your homeschool is spiraling into chaos? You’re not alone, mama. In this vide...
April 18 How to Balance Homeschooling and Everything Else (Without Losing Your Sanity)
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to Balance Homeschooling and Everything Else (Without Losing Your Sanity!) Feeling overwhelmed trying to juggle homeschooling, housework, and self...
The Frugal Life: How to Live Better for Less
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Crystal Paine | Money-Saving Tips, Homeschooling, and Faith In today’s conversation, I’m honored to sit down with Crystal Paine —...
10 things I No Longer Recommend to Homeschool Moms (and what to do instead)
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling weighed down by unrealistic expectations in your homeschool? You’re not alone, friend. After homeschooling my seven children—and n...
Why ”Sticking to the Plan” Might be hurting your homeschool
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why “Sticking to the Plan” Might Be Hurting Your Homeschool | Encouragement for Christian Homeschool Moms Is your homeschool plan leaving you more...
The One thing that will make your homeschool day easier
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE ONE THING THAT WILL MAKE YOUR HOMESCHOOL DAYS EASIER Do your homeschool days feel harder than they should? Like you’re always running behind, ov...
How to Get out of a homeschool slump (when you just want to quit)
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck in your homeschool? You’re NOT alone! Every homeschool mom goes through seasons where homeschooling feels overwhelming, exhausting, or...
What I would do differently If I could start homeschooling over
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If I could sit down with my younger homeschooling self, I'd have *a lot to say.* Looking back, I see the things I stressed over that didn't matter, th...
How to homeschool with confidence
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like you’re not a ‘good enough’ homeschool mom?** You’re not alone. Every homeschool mom struggles with self-doubt at some point. But ...
Homeschool Burnout? Here is how to reset in 10 min
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and burnt out with homeschooling?** You’re not alone, friend. Homeschool burnout is real, and it can leave you feeli...
When Your Homeschool Joy Seems Gone
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Your Homeschool Joy Seems Gone: How to Find Renewal and Hope Homeschooling can be beautiful, but it can also feel exhausting, discouraging, and o...
Conversation with Beth
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious about **Charlotte Mason homeschooling** and how to implement **living books, habit training, and nature study** into your homeschool? ...
Conversation with Vikki Tillman
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I sit down with *Vicki Tillman* from *Seven Sisters Homeschool* and the *Homeschool High School Podcast* to discuss the joys and challenges...
Confict Resolution Strategies for Homeschool Families
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict is an inevitable part of any relationship, but it doesn’t have to steal our peace or derail our homeschool journey. In this episode, we’l...
Overcoming Homeschool Mom Overwhelm
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed as a homeschool mom? In this episode, we tackle the root causes of homeschool overwhelm and provide practical, faith-filled soluti...
5 Tools Every Homeschool Mom Needs for Better Organization
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by homeschool chaos? In this episode, we’re diving into 5 essential tools that every homeschool mom needs to bring more peace, o...
Setting Realistic Goals for Your Homeschool Year
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Setting Realistic Goals for Homeschool Moms — Achieve More with Less" In this episode of Near Stillwaters, we’re diving into the art of setting ...
Reflecting 2024 and Looking Foreward to 2025
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How was 2024 for you? What were the best things and what was the most challenging? Todays blog shows you how to use your experiences as learning and h...
Homeschool Mom Encouragement this Holiday Season
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Holiday Season is here and it can feel overwhelming as we take on all the extra chores and outings to make the time meaningful and joyful for our ...
The Holiday Season is Supposed To Be Fun. Why is it so Stressful?
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Holidays can be a time of great pressure that we as homeschool moms can put on ourselves and our family. Todays episode covers how to live the holid...
Christ Centered Activities to Make this Christmas Meaningful
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I focused on giving ideas to homeschool parents on how to keep Christ the center of your Christmas. This podcast will give you old but new ide...
Avoiding Homeschool Burnout: Practical Solutions for Overwhelmed Moms Part 2
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today We discuss Homeschool Mom Burnout and delve into practical solutions on how to end the burnout now. This is Part 2 of a 2 Part series. It wi...
Avoiding Homeschool Burnout Practical Solutions for Overwhelmed Moms
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today We discuss Homeschool Mom Burnout and delve into practical solutions on how to end the burnout now. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series. It wi...
Why Boredom is Your Child's Best Teacher
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you worry or feel uncomfortable when your children are bored or complain that they have nothing to do? Today I discuss why boredom is not bad and...
Interview with Leslie Martino
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I sit down with Leslie Martino and talk about her book The Joy of Slow: Restoring Balance and Wonder to Homeschooling. We go into depth discus...
Biblical Homeschooling: 6 Tips for a Balanced Christ-centered Homeschool Day
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I think the most difficult thing for homeschool moms is to be intentional about creating a Christ-centered atmosphere in their home. Life can be so ...
Nurturing Bonds: A Homeschool Moms Guide to Fostering Sibling Relationships
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does the relationship between your children have you discouraged and wondering what is wrong with your family Today I delve into how to foster relat...
Creating the Perfect Homeschool Schedule: Structure vs. Flexibility
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to find the right balance between structure and flexibility in your homeschool routine? Finding a way to make homeschooling effecti...
10 Ways to Integrate Faith into Your Homeschool
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be overwhelming to have a balance in homeschooling and make sure we are providing all things academic to our children. But for many of us homes...
The Heart of Organization with Mystie Winkler
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mystie Winckler and I dive into the heart of organization, exploring how the right mindset can transform both homemaking and homesch...
Podcast 24 Encouragement for the Homeschool Mom When it Feels Difficult
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is for moms who are experiencing difficulties in homeschooling. I think every one of us will experience a certain amount of difficultie...
Prioritizing Relationships over Roles in Homeschooling
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Homeschooling is a unique journey that intertwines parent and teacher creating a delicate balance that can lead to tension if not managed with care. ...
Finding Purpose and Peace in Your Homeschooling Journey
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sometimes feel that you don't have a purpose in your homeschooling venture.. It happens to us all every so often, Todays podcast encourages m...
Conversation with Amber from Heritage Mom
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of *Near Stillwaters*, I am thrilled to welcome Amber O'Neal Johnston, a passionate advocate for inclusive and culturally rich homesch...
The Joy of Slow Learning
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore the concept of slow learning and the transformative benefits it can bring to your homeschooling journey. If you're feel...
How to Encourage Independent Learning in your Homeschooler
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s podcast episode is all about teaching your children to be independent learners. With small starts and patience every student can be taught h...
Time Management Hacks For the Homeschool Mom
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you finding your never ending chores are impeding your homeschool experience? Today I offer a multitude of ideas on how to go from overworked an...
Turning Homeschool Challenges into Joyful Opportunities Embracing a Mindset for Success
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We choose to homeschool our children so we can spend most of our time with them to control what they learn and teach them our beliefs and lifestyle. W...
Homeschool And Nature
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Homeschooling offers homeschool moms and children so many amazing unique opportunities. Including hands on experience in the great outdoors is one o...
Conversation with Julie Bogart from Brave Writer
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk with Julie Bogart, creator of Brave Writer, helps families foster a love for writing with her innovative and inspiring approach Brave Wri...
The Introverted Homeschool Mom How to Thrive
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the difficulties and challenges of being an introverted homeschool mom. Even though it can be challenging there are also great advant...
Exploring Charlotte Mason Education with Ariel Shiota from Blessed with Motherhood
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode I sit down with Ariel Shiota from Blessed With Motherhood to delve into the timeless educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason...
Homeschooling Through Difficulties With Amy Sloan
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In todays Podcast I talk with Amy Sloan who is facing the difficult diagnosis of her Son. We connect and talk about riding that difficult circumstan...
Beyond Homeschool Mom Burnout through Christ-centered living and Forgiveness
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s podcast is about getting beyond burnout as a homeschool mom. We talk about living a Christ centered life and forgiving those around us and o...
Homeschool Mom and Self-Compassion
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is about self-compassion for the homeschool mom. Do you feel as though you are failing in homeschool life and feel discouraged about t...
Homeschool Mom and Her Emotions
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast addresses the homeschool moms emotions. Are you constantly reacting to people and situations? Todays podcast helps homeschool moms fin...
How the Homeschool Mom can Fight Burnout through Nutrition
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Todays Episode is about how nutrition can help you prevent burnout and help you through burnout if you are experiencing homeschool mom burnout. Bo...
From Burnout to Balance: A Guide to Hormones and Sleep
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing the importance of both nutrition and sleep in the recovery and prevention of burnout in the homeschool mom Unleashing P...
Homeschooling and Stress-Helping moms get through it
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Moms can feel stressed out with all the demands of homeschooling. Here are some practical tips to help. https://nearstillwaters.ca/ https://ne...
A Heartfelt Message to the Burned-Out Homeschool Mom Finding Your Way Back to Joy and Connection
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling burnt out in your homeschool journey is common. Its important for you to find your way back so you can show up for both your self and your f...
Beyond Burnout: A Story of Recovery
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss various methods to help our bodies and nervous system go from a state of overwhelm to calm. https://nearstillwaters.ca/unleashing...
Rising from the Ashes: My Journey Through Burnout
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During my homeschool years I suffered an extreme burnout. This is my story and I am hoping it helps homeschool moms feel like they are not alone and...