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You’re the Boss, Not the Curriculum {Episode 76}

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You’re the Boss, not the curriculum {Episode 76}

If you ever feel like you’re not measuring up to the curriculum, this is the episode for you.

Cait and Kara talk are breaking down common curriculum worries, and how to make your resources work for you. Remember – you are in charge, and there are so many ways to homeschool – you shouldn’t feel bad all the time!

So pour a cup of coffee or tea, and get ready to take charge of your days.

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This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo.

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Don’t Wet Your Plants- The Sisters Are Back with Homeschool Traditions {Episode 75}

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Don’t wet Your Plants- The Sisters Are back with homeschool traditions {Episode 75}

The sisters are back! And in the first episode of Season 7, they’re sharing back-to-school and last-day-of-homeschool traditions. Plus, how do you celebrate when you are a learning all the time family?

Cait + Kara also catch everyone up on their summers, plants and more!

This episode is sponsored by BookShark, Native, and ModCloth.

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Poolside Professional Development 3 {Episode 74}

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Poolside professional development 3

{Episode 74}

It’s here sisters – tons of book ideas for you, plus your permission slip to read outside this summer!

Whether you hit the pool, the campground, or the backyard while your kids jump on the trampoline, Cait + Kara are sharing some books they hope to tackle during “summer break.”

This is their third Poolside Professional Development Episode. Make sure you check out the first and second installments!

The sisters are going on break for a bit. They’ll be back with new episodes in the fall. Stay Sweet. See You Next Year and Love Ya Like a Sis! And don’t forget to use the hashtag #poolsideprofessionaldevelopment and tag us in your photos so that we can all share the book love!

This episode is sponsored by Big Life Journal, Green Chef, and Epic!

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Sibling Stuff (Because We’re Together ALL the Time) {Episode 73}

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Sibling Stuff (Because We’re Together ALL the Time){Episode 73}

The sibling relationship is unique, especially when we’re young and all living together in the same home.

Add homeschooling to that, and it’s really vital to have some sibling strategies.

Cait + Kara have called in sibling expert Lynna Sutherland of Homeschooling Without Training Wheels for this episode. Lynna is a mom to 8 and host of the new podcast Sibling Relationship Lab. She also offers sibling courses, devotionals and more through her site.

Tune in to learn how to see our kids as people, get to the bottom of sibling strife, and raise our kids to want to see each other again every year at Christmas.

This episode is sponsored by BookShark, Big Life Journal, and Epic!

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Learning with Little Ones, with Erin Loechner {Episode 72}

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Learning with Little Ones, with Erin Loechner {Episode 72}

In this episode, the sisters are joined by Erin Loechner, founder of the international online homeschool community for little ones, Other Goose.

Erin and the sisters are breaking down simple homeschooling with kids ages 2-7 – how to make it intentional and fun, without making yourself crazy.

Cait, Kara, and Erin discuss common early years questions including what to do when your kids don’t like your plans for the day, how much “school” we should expect from little kiddos and Erin even shares her strategy for engaging her toddler while working with her 6-year-old.

Guess what, sisters? Erin just opened a 14-day free trial for listeners to enjoy before or during enrollment on 6/1! Just click here to sign up!

This episode is sponsored by Big Life Journal and Epic!

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Morning Time (And a New Book) with Pam Barnhill {Episode 71}

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Morning Time Routine (and a new book) with Pam Barnhill {Episode 71}

The sisters are chatting with Morning Time expert Pam Barnhill in this episode! Plus, don’t miss Pam’s new book, Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace.

Have you heard about Morning Time? Have you tried it? Or are you wondering how to start a Morning Time routine in your homeschool? Tune in to learn all about Morning Time, plus all about Pam’s book, Better Together.

This episode is sponsored by Big Life Journal and Epic!

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Quiet Joy: Introverted Parenting and Homeschooling with Jamie Martin {Episode 70}

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Quiet Joy: Introverted Parenting and Homeschooling with Jamie Martin {Episode 70}

This sisters are joined this week by long-time friend Jamie Martin of Simple Homeschool!

Jamie has written a new book that is THE guide for introverts and for helping extroverts understand introverts better: Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt and Quiet Joy.

Learn about why introversion is a superpower, how to make homeschooling work when you need frequent recharge time, and why to put on pants every day! 😉

This episode is sponsored by Big Life Journal and Epic!
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Q and A: How to Squeeze in One on One Time {Episode 69}

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Q and A: How to Squeeze in One on One Time

{Episode 69}

The sisters are chatting one-on-one time this week … How to get it when you’re homeschooling and together ALL THE TIME, why it’s valuable and what you can do when this just isn’t the season for it.

Cait and Kara share simple ideas for one-on-one time at home or when you just have a few minutes and how to make the most of the time we get together.

This episode is sponsored by Epic.
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Meeting emotional needs (and beyond) {Episode 68}

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Meeting emotional needs (and beyond) {Episode 68}

In this episode, Cait + Kara address a common question they get from parents – how to meet their children’s emotional needs, and how to deal with issues like anxiety and more while homeschooling.

With plenty of candor, the sisters are their own experiences with this issue and how they’ve navigated rough patches (and beyond) with their own children.

This episode is sponsored by History Unboxed and Epic!
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Methods, Philosophies (And Why You Don’t Need Them) {Episode 67}

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Methods, Philosophies (and why you don’t need them) {Episode 67}

Today the sisters are chatting about methods and philosophies and why you don’t necessarily need to choose one in order to homeschool.

Cait + Kara share their own experiences, and about learning this lesson the hard way – one of them even got booted from a group! (Wait until you hear the reason).

The sisters also talk about finding support if you don’t choose a strict method to follow.

This episode is sponsored by Wonder Crate and Epic!
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