LIVE without Training Wheels

Every Tuesday night, Lynna goes live to chat with her Homeschooling without Training Wheels audience. Then her team grabs the audio track from the live video and converts it into a podcast so moms can tune in on the go. Listen in as Lynna helps you to ditch what's slowing you down (including other people's opinions) and look to Jesus, homeschooling and parenting without training wheels!

LWOTW 026: Your Homeschool and the Enneagram 05/23/2020

LWOTW 026: Your Homeschool and the Enneagram Sherri Lund is a Christian, veteran homeschool mom, and life coach. She has found the Enneagram to be particularly helpful in understanding her own healthy and unhealthy tendencies in relationship and how she can take those into consideration. /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/14541215

LWOTW 025: When One Kid Needs More Attention 05/09/2020

LWOTW 025: When One Kid Needs More Attention If you're homeschooling more than one child, and especially if you're homeschooling a crew, changes are good that there will be times when one child -for whatever reason - needs a lot more of your attention than the other kids. /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/14350304

LWOTW 024: Teaching to Their Strengths 04/18/2020

LWOTW 024: Teaching to Their Strengths Before she became a homeschool mom (unexpectedly) Shawna Wingert was a corporate consultant teaching big-league companies how to maximize employee productivity and boost morale by focusing on making the best use of employee strengths rather than trying to correct weaknesses. /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/14043041

LWOTW 023: Becoming a Brave Writer 03/28/2020

LWOTW 023: Becoming a Brave Writer Do you feel overwhelmed teaching writing in your homeschool? Have you tried other methods or programs that left your kids believing they were bad at writing or that they hated writing? /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/13743152

LWOTW 022: Writer's Workshops with Multiple Ages 03/09/2020

LWOTW 022: Writer's Workshops with Multiple Ages Homeschooling multiple ages and wondering how to manage writing instruction? Let's chat about using Writer's Workshops from Layers of Learning! /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/13469828

LWOTW 021: Of Morning Times and Autopilots with Pam Barnhill 02/23/2020

LWOTW 021: Of Morning Times and Autopilots with Pam Barnhill It was my distinct pleasure to chat with my friend Pam Barnhill about managing life as a work-from-home mom as the creator of the popular Morning Time Plans and Plan Your Year homeschool resources. /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/13260668

LWOTW 020: Layering on the Learning - by Moms for Moms with Michelle Copher and Karen Loutzenhiser 02/08/2020

LWOTW 020: Layering on the Learning - by Moms for Moms with Michelle Copher and Karen Loutzenhiser We all have a lot to balance (or juggle?) but what about those moms who are working and homeschooling? Some of the best examples of this are those moms who are working to create homeschool resources for the rest of us while they labor in the trenches homeschooling right along side of us, like moms Karen and Michelle, sisters and creators of Layers of Learning! /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/13066946

LWOTW 019: From Writing Resource to Lifestyle with Julie Bogart 11/23/2019

LWOTW 019: From Writing Resource to Lifestyle with Julie Bogart During the "By Moms, For Moms" series, we're talking with moms who are both experienced in the homeschool trenches and are actively creating resources to bless and benefit homeschool families. /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/12147398

LWOTW 018: A Year of Living Productively 11/09/2019

LWOTW 018: A Year of Living Productively Maybe you've read a lot of books or articles on productivity. But if there really are good ways to be more productive, how come people have so many different ideas about the right way to do it? Join us as we chat with Melanie Wilson about her new book "A Year of Living Productively". She spent a year experimenting with various methods of productivity and sharing what she discovered. She'll share what she tried and what she recommends if you'd like to conduct your own experiments! /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/11967890

LWOTW 017: Navigating Homeschool Options Online 10/26/2019

LWOTW 017: Navigating Homeschool Options Online Online courses and websites can be a great way to supplement or outsources some of your homeschooling. But how do you evaluate the resources you use? And what about online safety? Screen time? And computer purchasing and sharing? /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/11790320

LWOTW 016: Parenting Beyond the Rules 10/12/2019

LWOTW 016: Parenting Beyond the Rules Everyone warned you about raising teens. Maybe you're nervous about it. Maybe you think you've got a fool-proof plan. But Connie Albers joined us to remind us that parenting teens isn't about rules - it's about relationships. Listen and be encouraged! /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/11612735

LWOTW 015: Parenting Tweens with Grace 09/28/2019

LWOTW 015: Parenting Tweens with Grace You expected challenges parenting teens. But were you caught off guard with the unexpected emotional reactions of your tweens? Let's talk about the 9-12s! /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/11430470

LWOTW 014: From Brave Writing to Brave Learning with Julie Bogart 09/14/2019

LWOTW 014: From Brave Writing to Brave Learning with Julie Bogart Julie Bogart, owner and creator of the popular Brave Writer program is now the author of The Brave Learner, a book that explores the way children learn and how to support that learning journey effectively and lovingly. Julie shares some about the writing journey as well as some of the big ideas in her book. /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/11248514

LWOTW 013: Homeschooling through Depression 08/31/2019

LWOTW 013: Homeschooling through Depression Homeschooling under any circumstances can be a challenge, both physically and emotionally. But what if you are dealing with depression - either postpartum or otherwise? Is it possible to keep homeschooling? Let's talk about some strategies and encouragements to keep you going, even when depression is dragging you down. /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/11068301

LWOTW012: Cure the Fear of Homeschooling High School 08/17/2019

LWOTW012: Cure the Fear of Homeschooling High School You've gotten into a groove with homeschooling, found your style and determined your comfort level with routines and academics. And then high school looms on the horizon. Does everything change? Are all bets of? Do you have to crank it up a notch? And what about preparing for SATs and college? Join guest Ann Karako as we chat about homeschooling high school! /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/10905981

LWOTW 011: Homeschooling as an Extrovert Mom 08/03/2019

LWOTW 011: Homeschooling as an Extrovert Mom Are you an extroverted homeschool mom? Then you're invited to a homeschool mom party with Mary Wilson of Not Before 7 and Amy Sloan of Humility and Doxology! /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/10759418

LWOTW 010: 3 Gifts You Can Give Your Kids 07/20/2019

LWOTW 010: 3 Gifts You Can Give Your Kids This episode was originally aired around the holiday season, but it is applicable all year round. There are many good material gifts we can give our kids. But in this episode, I share three things that every child needs and that you can bless them with each day. /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/10591433

LWOTW 009: Yes, You Can Have "Big" Conversations with Your Kids 07/07/2019

LWOTW 009: Yes, You Can Have "Big" Conversations with Your Kids You want to connect with your kids. You want to ask good questions and be a good listener. But ... it doesn't always work. Despite your best attempts, you get one-word answers. Mary Wilson joins us to share her best tips for fostering great conversations with your kids - from littles to tweens and teens! /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/10426211

LWOTW 008: Homeschooling with Dyslexia 06/22/2019

LWOTW 008: Homeschooling with Dyslexia Are you homeschooling a child with dyslexia (or considering it)? Do you wonder if your struggling learner might be dyslexic? Or, do you just need some encouragement to embrace the beauty and purpose of homeschooling? All of these are great reasons to listen to Marianne Sunderland - veteran homeschool mom of eight, seven with dyslexia - share her wise words about homeschooling! /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/10246085

LWOTW 007: Answering the Homeschool Skeptics 06/22/2019

LWOTW 007: Answering the Homeschool Skeptics {Note: Audio from live-streaming video was rather rough for this episode.} Are you facing gatherings with family who don't exactly support your choice to homeschool? How do you answer the homeschool skeptics? How can you wisely protect your children from unnecessary scrutiny and also love your family well? /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/10246061

LWOTW 006: Teens and Social Media 05/24/2019

LWOTW 006: Teens and Social Media Are your teens on social media? How do you know when they are ready? Should you even allow them to have their own social media accounts? How will you know what guidance to offer or recognize the signs of online bullying? /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/9907901

LWOTW 005: Making Morning Time Work for You 05/11/2019

LWOTW 005: Making Morning Time Work for You Have you added Morning Time to your homeschool? My friend Amy Sloan joins us with her take on morning time as well has her tips for making it workable for a wide range of ages and interests. Her approach was both refreshing and encouraging and re-reminded me of the original purpose of Morning Time! /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/9740897

LWOTW 004: Healing from the Burden of Legalism 04/26/2019

LWOTW 004: Healing from the Burden of Legalism Have you been burdened by expectations and obligations that are not requirements God places on his children? Have you struggled to regain your hold on the gospel while clearing away the cobwebs of legalistic thought and behavior? /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/9549419

LWOTW 003: Bundling and Unbundling 04/12/2019

LWOTW 003: Bundling and Unbundling In the homeschool, learning doesn't have to be divided up into separate-subject boxes. Sometimes combining skill practice can save time. On the other hand, sometimes you need to separate out concepts in order to determine mastery. How do you know which to do when? Listen in and learn some tips and strategies for implementing bundling and unbundling in skill training! /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/9374828

LWOTW 002: The Easily Distractable Child 04/12/2019

LWOTW 002: The Easily Distractable Child Do you have an easily distractable child in your homeschool? They can't seem to stay focused on a task. They can't remember what it was they were sent to do. And you're left wondering if this is a character issue or just a developmental phase. /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/9373337

LWOTW 001: LIVE without Training Wheels is a Podcast 04/09/2019

LWOTW 001: LIVE without Training Wheels is a Podcast Lynna Sutherland is the owner and author of Homeschooling without Training Wheels where she shows moms how to ditch what's slowing them down and look to Jesus, embracing the freedom and flexibility of the gospel. /episode/index/show/livewithouttrainingwheels/id/9327350

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