Simple Homeschool Ep #119: Are You Brave Enough to Homeschool?
Release Date: 09/26/2023
Simple Homeschool Ep #128: A Homeschool Mom's Fearful Experiment (FINAL EPISODE!)
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I can hardly believe it, but this is the FINAL episode of the Simple Homeschool podcast with me, Jamie C. Martin...and my son Jonathan joins me to wrap it up! Don't worry, though, I'm not leaving you Jamie-less :) You can still find me as well as sharing my quotes and poetry on both and ! This episode is sponsored by and Take Jamie's quiz, In our final episode, Jonathan (homeschooled K-12) gives those of you feeling worried about your kids' future an encouraging pep talk from his perspective, having spent two years in the real world thus far. He also gives a shout out to , an online...
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Simple Homeschool Ep #127: Relieving Your Charlotte Mason Homeschool Guilt
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Welcome back to in which I’m going back in time to share my thoughts as a retired homeschool mom after 15 years of active duty! This episode is sponsored by and Take Jamie's quiz, In this month's episode, I decided to chat about an article I wrote back in 2010 called 7 Characteristics of a Charlotte Mason Education. Obviously I have a LOT more homeschooling experience and thoughts of my own now, many years later, and in this episode I share them all with you! Listen in for a dose of homeschooling inspiration, and to also relieve yourself of any Charlotte Mason homeschool guilt. If...
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Simple Homeschool Ep #126: Jamie's Homeschool Day with a 7-, 8-, & 9-year-old (UPDATED!)
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This year I'm doing monthly on the podcast - looking back over my 15 year homeschooling career and sharing what I've learned along the way AND what I'd do differently if I could go back. Welcome! . This episode is sponsored by and Take Jamie's quiz, In Episode 126, you'll hear me and my daughter Trishna (20-yrs-old, homeschool graduate, special needs) discuss: I introduce the special guest who's new to the podcast, my daughter Trishna! What I feel I would change about our homeschool routine if I could go back to this point in our family's journey We go down the rabbit trail of...
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Simple Homeschool Ep #125: Then & Now, Jamie's Homeschool Day with a 6-, 7-, & 8-year-old
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How often do you wish you could have a homeschool do-over? Well, now you can, through revisiting Jamie's mistakes instead of having to make your own! . This episode is sponsored by and Take Jamie's quiz, This year I'm doing monthly on the podcast - looking back over my 15 year homeschooling career and sharing what I've learned along the way. In Episode 125, you'll hear me and my son Jonathan (19-yrs-old, homeschool graduate) discuss: The details of our homeschool routine back with a 6, 7, and 8-year-old, having just moved to a house in the countryside Our experiment having "Yes" Day on...
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Simple Homeschool Ep #124: Then & Now, Jamie's Homeschool Day with a 5-, 6-, & 7-year-old (UPDATED!)
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How often do you wish you could have a homeschool do-over? Well, now you can, and in the best way possible - without having to make mistakes of your own! This episode is sponsored by Take my quiz, This year I'm doing monthly on the podcast - looking back over my 15 year homeschooling career and sharing what I've learned along the way. In Episode 124, listen in with me and my son Jonathan (currently 19) as we chat about the past, specifically re: 2011 in our homeschool (when he was six-years-old)! What we remember fondly, what we'd rather not remember (LOL), and what we...
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Simple Homeschool Ep #123: Then and Now - Lessons from a Veteran Homeschool Mom
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Note: If you'd prefer to read instead of listen to this episode, This episode is sponsored by and ! Fifteen years ago as a new, insecure homeschooler, one thing comforted me like no other: Clinging to the words of a few veteran homeschool mothers who I followed online. Now I want to be that voice for you!! Listen in to discover what I have planned...I'm excited about it! Take my quiz,
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Simple Homeschool Ep #122: Motivation for the Winter-Weary Homeschool Mom
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This December Jamie is taking a break from podcasting, so we are revisiting top episodes from the podcast's history - enjoy your winter break! This episode was written by , and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, . Check out Kari's * Today's episode is sponsored by and . * What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at "I can feel my body tense up as I say the words with forced enthusiasm: “Ok, time for school!” They say what I know they’ll say: "Do we have to?!" And if I’m honest, that’s...
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Simple Homeschool Ep #121: The Homeschool Hack That Saved My Sanity
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This December Jamie is taking a break from podcasting, so we are revisiting a top episode from the podcast's history - Merry Christmas to you and yours! ***** If you'd prefer to read this post instead, . And for more current snapshots of how this hack has worked in our family, check out my . Today's episode is sponsored by and What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at So I don’t know if you have noticed, but kids can be LOUD. Confession: I don’t particularly care for loud. Desperate times call for...
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Simple Homeschool Ep #120: Our Homeschool Experiment Year
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This episode was written by , and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, . Check out Kari's Today's episode is sponsored by and ***** What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at This year I ditched most of what we’d done before, and decided to take a Homeschool Experiment Year. That is, a year to try new things, refuse to stress, return to JOY, and recover our lost love of learning. Listen in to find out what happened next!
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Simple Homeschool Ep #119: Are You Brave Enough to Homeschool?
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This episode was written by , and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, . Today's episode is sponsored by and * What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at Hyping myself up to make a phone call is not out of the norm for this introvert. I’d much rather be trampled by wild rhinos. Bravery is acting even when fear is present. Acknowledging the fear and moving past it into action is what bravery is all about. And oh was I fearful to homeschool... Listen in for an uplifting reminder of just how brave you are!
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Hyping myself up to make a phone call is not out of the norm for this introvert. I’d much rather be trampled by wild rhinos.
Bravery is acting even when fear is present. Acknowledging the fear and moving past it into action is what bravery is all about. And oh was I fearful to homeschool...
Listen in for an uplifting reminder of just how brave you are!