Raising Arrows - Large Family Homeschool Life
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 134 ratingsLarge family homemaking and homeschooling encouragement and tips from a mom of 10!
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Spending Time with Your Teens
April 18, 2024 17:00 - 22 minutes - 21.5 MBA plethora of ideas to help you spend quality time with your teenagers as they move from childhood into adulthood. Resources mentioned: Boys & Their Attitudes - Podcast #54 Girls & Their Attitudes - Podcast #56 Homeschool to College: Transitioning Your Teen - Podcast #102 Mother Daughter Journaling (post)
14 Ways to Make Your Marriage a Priority
April 01, 2024 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBDon't let your marriage slip through the cracks of your homeschooling day! Resources mentioned: The 5 Love Languages (book) Just Between Us (app) Driveway Dates (post) 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson (book)
Mothering Sons into Adulthood
March 25, 2024 17:15 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThe relationship between a mother and her son is special, but it also changes as he moves from being a little boy, to being a teenager, to being a man. As moms we need to learn to accept these changes and grow and change with them. Resources mentioned: Boys and Their Attitudes (Podcast #54) How to Parent and Discipline Boys and their Attitudes (post) Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy
How to Keep the House Clean with A Lot of Kids
March 08, 2024 18:00 - 22 minutes - 21.5 MBTactics for keeping the house clean with a bunch of kids underfoot! Get my book - Home Management for the Homeschool Mom Resources mentioned: 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day (free class) Mom's Daily Checklist Cleaning with Kids Podcast Series - #46-49 How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot - Podcast #50
Changing How We See Sundays
February 15, 2024 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBAre your Sundays anything but restful? Are you tired of trying to get Sundays "right?" When you have a lot of kids, Sundays can be hard - getting everyone ready, keeping everyone calm during the service, and then they still expect to eat when you get home! It's time we changed how we see Sundays and lean into Jesus as our Sabbath rest! Focus you calendar on Christ! Celebrating the Church Year Online Guide BUY NOW and start CELEBRATING!
Challenges of Homeschooling Multiple Ages
January 29, 2024 21:58 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBHomeschooling a lot of different ages and stages presents a unique set of circumstances and challenges. In today's podcast, we'll walk through several of these with real world solutions! Teach your kids to dig into Scripture with games, puzzles, and more in the brand new Bible Investigators: Creation! Need help creating a homeschool schedule you can stick to? Take my class! Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love! Resources mentioned: How to Add Another Child to Your Homescho...
Balancing Homeschooling and Homemaking
January 24, 2024 18:52 - 17 minutes - 16 MBHow do you find time to clean the house while you homeschool? In this podcast, we'll talk about keeping up with the housework and schoolwork using simple routines and systems! Useful resources for managing your home and homeschool: Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love (ecourse) Home Management for the Homeschool Mom (book) Other resources mentioned: How Many Hours Does It Take to Homeschool? (post or podcast #26) One Day House Cleaning (Home Blessing) - post Cleaning with Child...
Living the Liturgical Year as a Protestant Family
December 07, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 16.2 MBHow to use the Christian Church Year to focus your heart and mind on Christ as year long! Get my Liturgical Calendar Guide for Protestant Families HERE! use code: LITRURGY10 for 10% off! FREE Liturgical Calendar Wheel - https://raisingarrows.net/liturgical-church-year-protestant-family/ Resources mentioned: Celebrating the Biblical Feasts by Martha Zimmerman Celebrating the Christian Year by Martha Zimmerman Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp Living the Christian Year...
Losing the Baby Weight
November 14, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBMy personal journey of losing and gaining and losing again throughout 20 years of multiple pregnancies. Resources mentioned: My Diastasis Recti Journey - Healing my Core Emily's Story
How to Adjust Homeschool Methods for a Large Family
October 24, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBYour favorite homeschooling method may not fit your large family, but a few small adjustments can work wonders! In this episode, Amy shares how to tweak 5 popular homeschooling methods to make them work for a large family. Get the ebooklet mentioned in this episode! How to Make Any Curriculum Work for Your Family Resources mentioned: Charlotte Mason Homeschooling in 18 Easy Step-by-Step Lessons (ebook) Notebooking for the Large Family (post) Tapestry of Grace (page on Raising Arro...
How to Find Time to Clean as a Homeschool Mom
October 11, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBHomeschool moms have a lot to do in a day, including trying to keep the house clean! WHEN do you find the time to clean? Let's talk about what works best and why! Buy the Book! Home Management for the Homeschool Mom Take my FREE Class: 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day Related Podcasts: Podcast #46 - Weekly House Cleaning Without Help Podcast #47 - Creating a Chore Board Podcast #48 - Weekly Chore Rotation Podcast #49 - Weekly House Cleaning with Older Children Related Video...
Helping Children Grieve
September 19, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBPractical tips to help you help your children walk through the grief of losing a loved one, even when you are also grieving. This week's sponsor: I. W.R.I.T.E - online writing class for teens by E.J. Kitchens Resources mentioned: Psalms for the Grieving Heart (a free 30 Day Devotional) Grieving Mothers page on Raising Arrows 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
Why I'm Not a Minimalist
August 15, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBA listener asked my thoughts on minimalism as a large family mom. This is my candid answer as well as a fresh perspective on "stuff." This week's sponsor: Night Zookeeper Get a 7 Day FREE TRIAL and 50% off your Annual Subscription! Resources mentioned: FREE Decluttering Template Creating a Peaceful Home (book) Weekly Home Blessing (post) Half My Stuff Saturday (blog series from 2010) Tidy Up Time (post) Nature Table (post) Simply Convivial (Mystie Winckler's membership si...
Tips for Teaching Your Child to Read
August 01, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIf you are teaching a child to read this year, you'll need these great ideas for getting the job accomplished! This week's sponsor: Common Sense Press Publishers of Learning Language Arts Through Literature Use code: RaisingArrows20 for 20% off Resources mentioned: Podcast #13 - How to Make Read-Aloud Time More Peaceful Send your questions to [email protected] and your question may be featured here on the Raising Arrows® Podcast!
How to Include Toddlers in Your Homeschool
July 25, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBInstead of just trying to keep your toddler out of your hair during homeschool hours, what if you tried including them in the homeschool lessons?! Here's how! Our Sponsor: Give your children a well-rounded education with Classical Conversations http://classicalconversations.com/arrows Resources mentioned: Podcast #16 - Occupying a Busy Preschooler Podcast #77 - How to Anchor Your Homeschool Day Podcast #148 - Homeschooling Boys Who Can't Sit Still 10 Ideas to Keep Toddlers Busy...
Homeschooling Boys Who Can't Sit Still
July 05, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWorried about homeschooling a child who can't sit still? This podcast is for you! Our Sponsor: Help your children learn HOW to think for themselves with Classical Conversations http://classicalconversations.com/arrows Resources mentioned: Better Late Than Early by Raymond & Dorothy Moore Desk Ball for kids Fidget Bands for kids' chairs A Year of Playing Skillfully (curriculum review) Peaceful Preschool (curriculum review)
How to Turn Your Vacation into an EDUcation
June 27, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThis summer make your vacation (no matter where you go!) an educational experience that doesn't feel like school and doesn't require lesson plans! Our Sponsor: Squeaver Tales Get the FREE Squeaver Tales Coloring Book at: SqueaverTales.com
Teaching the Bible (when you're still learning)
June 13, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBHow do you teach the Bible in your homeschool when you feel like you're still a baby Christian? This podcast is full of resources and ideas to encourage you to dive in right where you are! Homeschool with Classical Conversations! To find a community near you, go to: ClassicalConversations.com/arrows Resources mentioned: Hurlbut's Story of the Bible (older edition) Mighty Acts of God by Starr Meade Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by An...
Preparing to Homeschool with a Newborn
June 06, 2023 17:38 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBHomeschooling with a new baby can be challenging, but it isn't impossible! This podcast will give you practical ideas for surviving and thriving while you homeschool with a newborn! Resources mentioned: Large Family Homeschooling (book) Year Round Homeschooling Page on Raising Arrows Homeschool Mom Basket Morning Time Family Favorite Meal List Baby Mercy's Diagnosis Made 2 Homeschool Community
A Day in the Life of a Large Family Homeschooling Mom
May 23, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBGot questions? I'll answer them in the next Podcast Q&A! Email your questions to [email protected] In this episode: Get a glimpse into a day in my large family homeschool life! Resources mentioned: Podcast #124 - Taking a Jubilee Homeschool Year Playful Pioneers (curriculum) Flip Flop Spanish (curriculum) Table Chores (post) Special Night (post) Adventures in Odyssey Club (post) Enya Radio on Pandora
Mothering Multiple Ages
May 09, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBInterested in homeschooling? Check out Classical Conversations! https://www.classicalconversations.com/arrows You are a busy mom with lots of different ages and stages to mother! This podcast will help you untie the knots you are in and let God work in and through you as you mother them all! Resources mentioned: How to Have Your Quiet Time All Day Long (post) Podcast #97 - Things Large Family Moms Can't Do Podcast #141 - Homemaking with a Purpose Managing Your Home Well (video)...
Creating Order in Your Homeschool
April 18, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBNeed to create a little order in the chaos of your daily homeschooling? This podcast is full of simple ideas you can implement today to make your day run smoother! Today's Sponsor: Classical Conversations presents a new curriculum for your little ones! Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Life Long Learners Learn more at www.classicalconversations.com/scribblers-arrows Resources mentioned: Podcast #77 - How to Anchor Your Homeschool Podcast #50 - How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopil...
Homemaking with a Purpose
April 05, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBRevival begins in the home, and as homemakers, we should be purposeful in our home-building efforts! This podcast is full of ideas and encouragement to do just that! Need a more peaceful home? Get my book! Creating a Peaceful Home only $9.00! Resources mentioned: Eve in Exile (book) Podcast #133 - Choosing My Word of the Year [HOME] Podcast #131 - Stockpiling for Your Large Family Facebook post on having a "working home" @mrsmarylentz on Instagram
Large Family Charts & Systems
March 27, 2023 17:39 - 20 minutes - 19.8 MBLearn about the many charts and systems we use in our large family home and homeschool! Try Compass Classroom Membership FREE for 30 Days Plus, get a 25% off coupon in the link below! TRY COMPASS CLASSROOM! Resources mentioned: Home Management for the Homeschool Mom (book) Cleaning with Kids Series (Podcasts 46, 47, 48, 49) How to Put your Homeschool on Autopilot (Podcast 50) An Easy Morning Time Routine (Podcast 86) Emily's Story Van Seating Chart (post) Table Seating Ch...
Discussion Based Education
March 20, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 27 MBEducation should be a conversation! Learn how to educate your children using a discussion-based style! Resources mentioned: Podcast #138 - Tests Don't Teach Podcast #70 - How to Use Workbooks to Lighten Your Homeschool Load Podcast #124 - Taking a Jubilee Year How to Be a Conversational Mama (post) Tapestry of Grace (informational page on my blog) Homeschool Garden Morning Time Review (post) The Peaceful Press (curriculum) Educating the Wholehearted Child (book) Awaking W...
Tests Don't Teach
March 08, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 21.3 MBHomeschooling a houseful of kids? Get my book Large Family Homeschooling! Resources mentioned: Educating the Wholehearted Child Awaking Wonder
Our $100 a Week Grocery Budget
February 20, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 21.5 MBPodcast Sponsor: A Faithful Father Available on Amazon for $9.99 (paperback or Kindle) In this episode: Why I decided to drop our grocery budget to $100/week. The exact steps I took to make sure we only spent $100 per week. The eye-opening lessons I learned from this challenge! Resources mentioned: Stockpile Your Pantry Large Family Style (post) Stockpiling for Your Large Family - Podcast #131 My Master Grocery List (for inspiration only!) Three Rivers Homestead (YouT...
When Homeschooling is Hard
February 13, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 23.2 MBHomeschooling isn't always sunshine and roses. There are many different things (and people) that can make homeschooling hard. Here are ways to deal with those hard things. Learn how to make a homeschool schedule you can stick to! Creating a Homeschooling Schedule You Love eCourse! REDUCED PRICE! In this episode: Practical ways to manage disruptive children in your homeschool. How to make the most of your homeschooling budget. How to combat lonliness as a homeschool mom. How to...
Managing Your Home
February 06, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 18.2 MBLearn how to control the chaos and overwhelm by learning how to manage your home well! Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love eCourse REDUCED PRICE! Step by step instructions for building a homeschool schedule that is simple to follow! In this episode: How to fit everything into your day. What to remove from your day. Why chaos happens and how to deal with it.
How We Handle Tattling
January 17, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 19.2 MBIdeas for dealing with siblings tattling on each other, and how to tell the difference between legitimate concerns and tattling. For more large family homemaking and homeschooling ideas, check out the blog: https://www.raisingarrows.net
Choosing My Word of the Year
December 29, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 21.3 MBHow the word I chose last year impacted my entire year, and why and how I chose 2023's word, and the powerful way the Lord is already using it to His glory! Learn more >> Finding Joy In Your Home Homemaking Conference Resources mentioned: Eve in Exile (such a good read!)
Holiday Boundaries for Difficult Family Members
December 14, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 18.6 MBHow to deal with difficult family members during holiday gatherings. Celebrate the beauty and wonder of Christmas with my FREE CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT VIGIL!
Stockpiling for Your Large Family
November 17, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 22 MBGet my Master Grocery List! This resource will help you create your own Master Grocery List! In this episode: Why and What I started stockpiling. Why I don't follow most "prepper" pantry plans. How I maintain and use my stockpile. Resources mentioned: Freezer & Fridge Tour Podcast #105 - Meal Planning Over the Last 100 Years Podcast #41 - Making a Meal Plan Your Family Loves Pursuit of Simplicity YouTube Channel Three Rivers Homestead YouTube Channel She's In Her Apron Yo...
How to Simplify Your Christmas Gift Giving
November 11, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 20.1 MBPlan your Holiday Homeschooling with my HOLIDAY HOMESCHOOL PLANNERS (includes Thanksgiving & Christmas) code: rapodcast = 10% off In this episode: How to plan group gifts for your children or other family members. How to use themes to make gift giving easier (and fun!). Ideas for thinking outside the box for gifts this year. Resources mentioned: Lego Ideas Book Thanksgiving Presents Video Jacquie Lawson Advent App
Bedtime Routines for Large Families
October 21, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 18.2 MBFREE TRIAL! Adventures in Odyssey Club Getting kids to bed can be a nightmare, especially when you have lots of varying ages. Here's how we did it, plus a few revelations along the way! Resources mentioned: Adventures in Odyssey Club Thanksgiving Worship All of a Kind Family (book)
Holier Than Thou Homeschoolers
September 27, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 19.4 MBIt's time we dispel the myth that homeschooling done "right" equals perfection. Methods don't make the man (or the woman), and that's not where our focus should be anyway. Check your arrogance at the door and take a listen... Is your homeschool schedule a mess already? Let me help! Take my class: Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love! It will help you build a homeschool schedule that works WITH you and your unique family and circumstances!
Simple Tips for Simplifying Your Life
September 13, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 33.4 MB10 tips to help you simplify your life and find peace and joy! Resources mentioned: Laundry as Worship (post) Our Dinner Bell (post) Being a Titus 2 Woman (Podcast #123)
Mom's Back to Homeschool Routine
August 30, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 21.3 MBGet your mom routine in gear for the homeschool year! These tips will help you stay on track all year long! Need help putting together your homeschool schedule? Get my ecourse: Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love! Resources mentioned: Daily Homemaking Checklist Podcast #125 - Homeschool Schedule Ideas
Ideas for Homeschool Schedules
August 09, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 14.3 MBHomeschool Scheduling Class $10 off with code: THANKYOUFRIENDS How Many Hours Does it Take to Homeschool? POST - https://raisingarrows.net/how-many-hours-a-day-does-it-take-to-homeschool/ PODCAST #26 - https://raisingarrows.net/2017/09/how-many-hours-homeschool-podcast/ Anchors in Your Homeschool Day VIDEO - https://youtu.be/QwLNSrmamWc PODCAST #77 - https://raisingarrows.net/how-to-anchor-your-homeschool-podcast/ Afternoon or Tea Time School POST - https://raisingarrows.net/...
Taking a Jubilee Homeschool Year
July 18, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 25.7 MBAre you burned out with homeschooling? You might need a break from your traditional way of homeschooling with a Jubilee Homeschool Year! Get help scheduling your homeschool year with my class! Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love! Read the post with all the links and photos - Jubilee Homeschooling Resources mentioned: Podcast #89 - How Your Kids Can Homeschool Themselves Homeschool Curriculum Choices for the Large Family (post) How to Take a Homeschool Mom Sabbatical (post) ...
Being a Titus 2 Woman
June 23, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBAre you afraid you'll never be a good enough homemaker, mother, or Christian to qualify as a Titus 2 "older woman?" You might need a dose of reality and humility - yes, I said humility. Let's talk! Are you looking for more peace in your home? My book - Creating a Peaceful Home - will lead you step by step toward a God-centered, peace-filled home life!
Life with All Littles
June 07, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 21.7 MBThe truth about life with only little kids - how to survive and THRIVE through these little years! Get my ebook! So Many Littles, So Little Time use code: raisingarrows for 25% off (ends 7/1/22) Resources: Podcast #97 - Things Large Family Moms Can't Do
Returning to My Roots
May 16, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 18.3 MB2022 has me longing to return to my roots. In this podcast I explain what that means to me, and how you can return to your roots as well. Longing for quiet and calm in your home? Get my ebook Creating a Peaceful Home at 25% off with code: raisingarrows Resources mentioned: Podcast #37 - How to Choose Extracurricular Activities for Your Family Podcast #97 - Things Large Family Moms Can't Do Mystie Winckler's Daily Card Workshop
Scrap Saving to Stretch Your Food Budget
May 03, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBStop wasting food and stretch your food budget by using up leftovers in unique ways! Resources mentioned: Large Family Banana Bread Recipe Plastic Mason Jar Lids
How My Kids Make Money (and what they pay for)
April 18, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.9 MBWhat kind of jobs can homeschooled kids have to make money and prepare them for a career before they leave the house, and what should they be paying for within the household as they earn their own money. Resources mentioned: Podcast #15 - Clothing the Kids Table Chores (post) Cleaning Chores Podcasts - Podcast #46, Podcast #47, Podcast #48, Podcast #49
Managing a Massive Curriculum
March 29, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBIf you are feeling behind with your curriculum perhaps it is because you are trying to do everything the curriculum suggests! Learn how you can manage overwhelming curricula so you can get it all done! Get my book: LARGE FAMILY HOMESCHOOLING Resources mentioned: Podcast #117 - Does My Child Have to Finish the Book Podcast #97 - Things Large Family Moms Can't Do
Does My Child Have to Finish the Book?
March 17, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 14.4 MBThe end of the school year is fast approaching, and it doesn't look like your child will be able to finish their workbook or textbook. What do you do?! And how did you get into this pickle in the first place? Get my book: LARGE FAMILY HOMESCHOOLING Resources mentioned: Homeschooling Year Round information Homeschooling Gaps (post) Tapestry of Grace information Homeschool Life posts
Good & Bad Reasons to Change Curriculum
February 28, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBBefore you switch to a new curriculum, ask yourself these questions! Learn to tweak your curriculum to fit your needs with my ebooklet: How to Make Any Curriculum Work for Your Family Also mentioned: Podcast #115 - The Truth About Homeschool Burnout Assumptions That Affect Our Lives by Christian Overman
The Truth About Homeschool Burnout
February 23, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBWhen we are burned out with homeschooling, we often look to a change of schedule or curriculum, but that isn't usually the issue. Learn what really turns things around in your homeschool! For more help, check out my ebook: Homeschooling with Purpose Also mentioned: Why Homeschool Gaps Aren't Mistakes (post)
How to Afford Groceries for Your Large Family
January 24, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBTips and tricks for stretching your dollar to feed your family! Resources mentioned: Large Family Meal Planning page Master Grocery List Podcast #105 - Meal Planning over the Last 100 Years Podcast #14 - Aldi Grocery List & Budget Podcast #108 - The Foods I Buy in Bulk Price List (video) Prepper Princess YouTube channel