Never Have I Ever: Homeschool Mom Confessions š¤ | Popular Trends & Curriculum Iāve Skipped!
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Release Date: 05/08/2025
Never Have I Ever: Homeschool Mom Confessions š¤ | Popular Trends & Curriculum Iāve Skipped!
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Letās play Never Have I Ever: Homeschool Mom Edition! š¤āØ In todayās episode, Iām spilling the tea on all the homeschool trends, popular curriculum, and "must-dos" that Iāve never tried ā and honestly? I donāt regret it one bit. š Homeschooling looks different for every family, and sometimes skipping the popular things is the best way to make your magic. š Iām sharing my real experiences with popular learning trends I passed on, curriculum Iāve never used, and why doing your own thing is totally okay. š Now it's your turn: what's on YOUR āNever Have I Everā...
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We Are Raising the Resistance: Homeschool, Parenting & the Politics of Raising Good Humans
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Letās get realāparenting today is political. Homeschooling? Even more so. In this episode, weāre diving headfirst into what it means to raise the next generation with intention, integrity, and impact. š„ In a world that often feels divided, raising kids who think for themselves, stand up for others, and challenge the status quo is the real revolution. Weāre not just teaching math and readingāweāre raising future changemakers. šŖ š¬ Why homeschooling is absolutely political š¬ How to raise kids who challenge injustice and value inclusion š¬ What intentional parenting looks...
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Thinking for Next Year | Big Decisions, Big Feels & What Comes Next in Homeschool
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Itās that time againā¦ thinking for next year. š My brain is doing that homeschool ping-pong thing where Iām asking all the questions and getting... not a lot of answers (yet). āØ Whatās next? š¬ Where are we headed with physics? š Are we scaling back? Shifting focus? š Are BIG changes coming? Right now, Iām just talking it out, sorting through ideas, and trying to feel what makes the most sense for our family and homeschool life. This episode is a little peek into the decision-making messāand magicāthat comes before the plan. If you're starting to think about next...
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šļø Deep Dive: 7th Grade Language Arts | Michael Clay Thompson Level 4 in Our Homeschool
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
šļø Deep Dive: 7th Grade Language Arts | Michael Clay Thompson Level 4 in Our Homeschool Letās break down our 7th grade language arts curriculum! This year, weāre using āthe Classic Literature Levelāin our secular homeschool. If youāve been wondering how this curriculum works, what makes it unique, and if itās the right fit for your homeschool, Iāve got you covered! š„ Whatās inside this episode? āļø A full look at Michael Clay Thompson Level 4 (Classic Literature) āļø What works, whatās challenging, and how we adapt it to fit our homeschool āļø Is it too much?...
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šļø Podcast Title: Wrapping Up 3rd Quarter: Spring Energy, New Routines & Planning Ahead
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Somehow, weāre already closing out the 3rd quarter of our homeschool year! š¤Æ As we roll into the final stretch, weāre finally settling into our new routine, soaking up that fresh spring energy, andābecause homeschool planning never really stopsāstarting to think about next year. šø In this episode: āļø How weāre settling into our new homeschool routine āļø The boost of spring energy & a fresh mindset āļø Wrapping up the school year & whatās left to finish This is the time of year when things start feeling real. Weāre adjusting, reevaluating, and gearing up...
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Homeschool Mom Life: Balancing Productivity, Self-Care & Downtime
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Welcome back to Time With A Homeschool Mom! Today, weāre tackling the ultimate homeschool mom challengeābalancing productivity with the much-needed downtime we all deserve. If you ever feel like thereās just never enough time, youāre not alone! In this episode, Iām sharing my best time management strategies, organization tips, and how I make space for self-care. Plus, Iāll talk about how Outree Sensory Toys help create mindful downtime for both neurotypical and neurodivergent families. Because letās be realārecharging isnāt optional, itās essential! ā³ In This Episode: āØ...
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šļø How I Navigate the Guilt | Real Talk on Homeschool & Parenting
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Homeschooling and parenting come with a lot of feelingsāand letās be real, guilt is a big one. No matter how much we plan, adjust, or pour into our kids, that little voice still whispers, āAm I doing enough?ā Today, Iām diving into how I navigate the guiltāwhat triggers it, how I shift my mindset, and why Iām learning to let go of the pressure (because perfect isnāt the goal). If youāve ever felt this way, youāre not alone! Letās chatāhow do you handle homeschool or parenting guilt? Drop a comment! š Donāt forget to like & subscribe if this resonates with you!...
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3rd Grade Language Arts: How We Use Michael Clay Thompson Level 1
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Curious about how to make Michael Clay Thompson Language Arts Level 1 work in a secular homeschool? This program is unlike anything else, and Iām sharing exactly how we use it for 3rd grade language arts. From grammar and vocabulary to writing and poetics, Iāll walk you through whatās included and how we fit it into our routine. Thinking about using MCT? Or already using something else? Letās chat! Drop a comment and let me know whatās working for your homeschool. š§ Listen now and get inspired! #3rdGradeLanguageArts #MichaelClayThompson #HomeschoolCurriculum #MakingEverydayMagic...
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š¢ Social Media Is A Dangerous Scam: Why We Keep Comparing Ourselves to Fake Perfection
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
š¢ Social Media Is A Dangerous Scam: Why We Keep Comparing Ourselves to Fake Perfection We know social media isnāt real. We know itās all curated, filtered, and staged. And yetā¦ weāre still out here comparing ourselves to people who donāt even live the āperfectā lives they post. WHY do we keep falling for this? Itās time for a reality check. š„ Whatās on my mind today: āļø Social media is basically one big illusion āļø The influencers selling us a lifestyle they donāt actually live āļø Why we keep getting sucked into the comparison trap āļø The real impact...
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Everything Means Perfection Paralysis: Stop Waiting for Perfect and Start Moving Forward
Making Everyday Magic: The Podcast
Are you stuck in the endless loop of waiting for the perfect time, plan, or decision? Letās talk about how everything can turn into perfection paralysisākeeping you frozen instead of moving forward. When every option is on the table, choosing feels impossible. You second-guess, overanalyze, and search for the flawless solution, but hereās the truth: perfection isnāt real. In this episode, weāre tackling the why behind perfection paralysis and how it stops progress before it even starts. If youāve ever felt stuck, afraid of making the wrong choice, or overwhelmed by all the...
info_outlineLetās play Never Have I Ever: Homeschool Mom Edition! š¤āØ
In todayās episode, Iām spilling the tea on all the homeschool trends, popular curriculum, and "must-dos" that Iāve never tried ā and honestly? I donāt regret it one bit. š Homeschooling looks different for every family, and sometimes skipping the popular things is the best way to make your magic. š
Iām sharing my real experiences with popular learning trends I passed on, curriculum Iāve never used, and why doing your own thing is totally okay. š
Now it's your turn: what's on YOUR āNever Have I Everā homeschool list? ā¬ļø Let's swap notes in the comments!
If you love real, honest conversations about homeschooling and making life a little more magical, be sure to follow, rate, and share this episode with a fellow homeschooler! š§š¬
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#NeverHaveIEverHomeschoolMom #MakingEverydayMagic #NeverHaveIEver #HomeschoolMomLife #HomeschoolConfessions #RealHomeschool #HonestHomeschool #HomeschoolJourney
š Just a mama making magic,
Shanna