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Homeschool Better Together with Pam Barnhill
Are you ready for homeschooling to feel joyful again? Do you need support as you learn alongside your kids? Welcome to Homeschool Better Together. Hosted by Laney Homan, this podcast shares how to stop questioning if you are doing enough and create a homeschool experience that fits your family. In...
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Practical Habits to Reclaim Your Rest
Ready to finally break free from the relentless go-go-go of homeschool mom life and actually feel rested again? (Nope, that nagging to-do list doesn't...
The Unexpected Benefits of Homeschooling Together
Ever bribe your kids with snacks just so everyone gets through “group time” without a meltdown? Been there, done that. For a long time, I thought the...
Why Emily Said Yes
Is anyone else feeling that mix of excitement and nerves when big changes come to your favorite corner of homeschool internet? Yep, us too. But today’...
How to Stop Killing Creativity in Your Homeschool: A Conversation with the Co-Founder of Night Zookeeper
Are your kids dragging their feet when it comes to writing? You’re far from alone. This week on Homeschool Better Together, Laney Homan sits down with...
Why Consistency Matters More Than You Think
Are you stuck in a cycle of “start strong, fizzle fast” with your homeschool? Are the cries of “I’m behind!” and “Why can’t I stick with anything?!” b...
Loving Your Limits: A Faith-Based Approach to Planning
In a season where everything feels important, how do you decide what actually matters?
In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, host Laney...
The Litany of “Not Enough”—and How to Escape It
Let’s be real—homeschooling doesn’t always look like those dreamy, sun-drenched Instagram feeds. Some days it’s more tears, sibling spats, and “Mommmm...
Project-Based Learning: Messy, Magical, and Totally Doable
Ever wonder why your kids’ “school projects” either fizzle out or turn into frantic, last-minute glue-sticking marathons? Or maybe you secretly dread...
Formal Co-ops Not Your Thing? Try This Instead
Welcome to a brand new season of Homeschool Better Together—and a new voice behind the mic! I’m your new host, Laney Homan, and today I’m joined by ou...
Are These Homeschool Voices Stealing Your Joy?
Ever feel like you’re drowning in homeschool advice, but your confidence is getting lost in the flood? You’re not alone—and in this episode, I’m joine...
Christmas School for the Soul
Are you overwhelmed by the pressure to create Pinterest-perfect holiday memories in your homeschool? (Spoiler: so was I, and I’ve got some epic fails...
Trade Overwhelm for Joy
Ready to trade overwhelm for joy this homeschool year?
If you’ve ever wished for a homeschooling break that actually refills your cup without th...
When Handwriting Isn’t Clicking (And What Really Matters)
What’s the real story behind “bad” handwriting? Is it just a phase, or a red flag? And what should you actually do when your kid melts down every time...
Adaptability Is Your Homeschool Superpower
How many times have you set out to have a “consistent” homeschool, only to get derailed by spilled cereal, a surprise dentist appointment, or, let’s b...
One Small Habit That Transforms Your Homeschool
Are you drowning in interruptions, curveballs, or the chaos of real-life homeschooling—and wondering if you’ll ever get back to consistent days? You’r...
Homeschool Off Track? Time for a Reboot
Raise your hand if your homeschool year already feels like it’s veering off course. (Don’t worry, mine’s up too.) Let’s be real: there’s no such thing...
High School Foreign Language Credit, No Textbook Required
Ready to actually use a foreign language in your homeschool—and give your high schooler credit for it? This episode is a breath of fresh air for every...
Rabbit Trails and Real Life: One Mom’s Journey
Are you homeschooling a neurodivergent child, or just feeling like the “typical” homeschool advice doesn’t fit your real life? This episode is for all...
Ditching the Overwhelm for Family Learning
Are you craving more joy, flexibility, and real connection in your homeschool? Today’s episode is a deep-dive with Angela Huber, one of our own Homesc...
Special Episode: 5 Signs You’ve Got a Ho Hum Homeschool
Is your homeschool running on autopilot and losing its spark? You're not alone, and you’re definitely not failing. In this special episode, I’m gettin...
How to Anchor Your Homeschool in Changing Times
Are you facing a move and feeling completely overwhelmed about starting over with your homeschool? Maybe you’re wishing for some sense of rhythm and c...
Homeschooling Through The Hardest Year Ever
Ever feel like “life” is just too much to keep homeschooling going? This one’s for you.
I sat down with Karissa Martin, a mom of four, seasoned...
Juggling Big Life Changes and Homeschool
Are you in a season where homeschooling just feels… well, impossible? Juggling toddlers, moving houses, job changes—or maybe even facing heart surgery...
Which Homeschool Schedule Actually Works for You?
Are you ready to break out of “school-at-home” thinking and finally build a homeschool rhythm that fits YOUR real life—not just the one in the curricu...
How to Keep Homeschool Consistent When Life Isn’t
What happens when your homeschool plan goes on the road—literally? Today, I’m joined by second-generation homeschooler and seasoned moving pro, Adrien...
Six Smart Questions to Ask Before You Buy Curriculum
It’s curriculum season, and you know what that means: a flood of shiny programs, glowing reviews, and unboxing videos that make everything look like t...
What Makes a Good Curriculum?
Let’s get brutally honest: no single curriculum is ever going to save your homeschool, fix your child’s attitude, or turn your kitchen into one of tho...
Got Cold Feet About Homeschooling? You're Not Alone!
Are you hesitant to homeschool? You're not alone! In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, host Pam Barnhill chats with Mandy McArthur and Jessi...
Can You Really Outsource High School? One Mom’s Story
Homeschooling high school feels like a big shift. Suddenly, you’re looking at advanced subjects, keeping transcripts, and preparing your teen for what...
A Game-Changing Approach to Homeschooling High School
Homeschooling high school can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, our community manager, Dawn Garrett, steps in as host to...
Making Math a Delight with Denise Gaskins
In this episode, I sit down with Denise Gaskins, math educator and author, to talk about how we can transform math from a dreaded subject into somethi...
How a Simple Mindset Shift Changed Everything for This Homeschool Mom
Consistency in homeschooling can be a game-changer, and today I’m joined by Krystal Joslin, a military homeschooling mom and graduate of the Homeschoo...
The Secret to Homeschool Consistency: Minimum Viable Days
Are you ready to tackle consistency in your homeschool? In this episode, I’m joined by Dawn Garrett to talk about one of my favorite tools: the Minimu...
Achieve Big Things in 2025: Goal Setting Made Simple
It’s time to make 2025 the year of intentional progress! In this episode, I’m joined by Laney Homan, our member success manager, to talk about goal se...
Find Your Word: A Simple Guide to Starting 2025 Strong
This episode of Homeschool Better Together dives into the concept of choosing a word of the year and how it can add intentionality and focus to your h...
Books That Spark Joy: A Chat with Sarah Mackenzie
This episode of the Homeschool Better Together Podcast features a delightful conversation with Sarah Mackenzie from the Read Aloud Revival. Sarah and...
Turning Lunch Into Learning: Tips From a Busy Homeschool Mom
In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, I’m joined by my friend Sunni Dallas, a mom of seven, who shares how she uses the Wonder World Podcast...
Five Reasons You Shouldn’t Teach 'A Christmas Carol' This Year (Or Should You?)
In this episode of the Homeschool Better Together podcast, I’m joined by Dawn Garrett to chat about our special gift for homeschoolers this year—A Chr...
What Seven Years of Boot Camp Taught Us About Homeschooling
In this episode of the Homeschool Better Together podcast, I sit down with Dawn Garrett, our customer service guru, to reflect on the lessons we’ve le...
From Overwhelm to Joy: Katie McCune's Consistency Success Story
In this episode of the Homeschool Better Together podcast, I’m chatting with Katie McCune, a mom from our community, about her journey with the Homesc...