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TMBH Announcement + New Podcast!

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - May 22, 2024 17:32 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
We are consolidating our podcasts into one podcast now called Homeschool Better Together. Search for it in your podcast app or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe and join our free community! Mentioned in this episode: It's Autopilot Bonus Time! We are in our annual autopilot bonus period. P...

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TMBH 91: How to Transform Math Lessons without Changing your Curriculum with Denise Gaskins

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - April 26, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode of "Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool," host Pam Barnhill and guest Denise Gaskins, veteran homeschool mom and author of a dozen playful math books like, Let's Play Math, How Families Can Learn Together and Enjoy It, and Math You Can Play delve into the world of homeschool math ...

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TMBH 90 Homeschooling Boys with Durenda Wilson

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - April 12, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode of "Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool," Pam Barnhill welcomes Durenda Wilson, a seasoned homeschooler and author of the book, "Raising Boys to Men." The conversation revolves around the unique aspects of homeschooling boys, advice for moms navigating the challenges, and the impo...

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TMBH 89 What About Lab Sciences? with Dr. Kristin Moon

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - March 29, 2024 04:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode of "Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool," guest host Dawn Garrett introduces an insightful excerpt from the Navigating High School Course. This excerpt features an interview with Dr. Kristin Moon, founder of kristenmoonscience.com, a former scientist who homeschools her children a...

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TMBH 88 Can I Teach Everything My High Schooler Needs to Know?

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - March 15, 2024 04:30 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
Welcome back to "Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool." In this episode, host Pam Barnhill gives you a sneak peek of the upcoming course, "Navigating High School, A Guide to Confident Homeschooling." In this excerpt, Pam shares a candid conversation with guest speakers and homeschool moms Laney Ho...

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TMBH 87 Why Keep Homeschooling in High School

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - March 01, 2024 04:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
Does the thought of homeschooling high school stop you in your tracks? Do you have concerns that it, “won’t be enough,” or, “how can I possibly plan all of this?” If so, you’re in the right place! In this episode of, "Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool," host Pam Barnhill is talking about all th...

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TMBH 86 What a Difference Consistency Makes with Angela Britt

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - February 16, 2024 04:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
Join host Pam Barnhill and homeschooling mom Angela Britt in this episode as Angela reveals the transformative impact of embracing consistency in her homeschooling journey. From shifting her mindset to achieving accountability, Angela shares valuable insights and practical tips for finding balan...

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TMBH 85 My Biggest Homeschool Struggle

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - February 02, 2024 04:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode of "Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool," host Pam Barnhill shares her struggle with homeschool consistency, revealing her journey from feelings of overwhelm to finding solutions. She candidly discusses her early challenges with perfectionism and its impact on her homeschool routi...

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TMBH 84: 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - January 19, 2024 05:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
Host Pam Barnhill welcomes Ginny Yurich, the founder of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement highlighting the transformational impact of outdoor play. Ginny shares her journey as a homeschooling mother of five, describing her challenges and initial struggles in parenting. She reveals how her pu...

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TMBH 84 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - January 19, 2024 04:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
Host Pam Barnhill welcomes Ginny Yurich, the founder of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement highlighting the transformational impact of outdoor play. Ginny shares her journey as a homeschooling mother of five, describing her challenges and initial struggles in parenting. She reveals how her pu...

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TMBH 83: Why It Is Important to Have a "Bad Day" Plan

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - January 05, 2024 04:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
Today's episode is all about preparing for those unexpected, challenging days. Having those not-so-perfect days is a normal part of homeschooling; we all have them. The question is how can we prepare for them? We'll discuss practical, easy-to-implement strategies like engaging educational videos...

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TMBH 82: A No-Guilt Approach to Homeschooling at Christmas

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - November 17, 2023 04:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode of "Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool," host Pam Barnhill discusses the concept of having a guilt-free Christmas in homeschooling. As homeschoolers, we often feel pressured to make the Christmas season special by incorporating Christmas unit studies and activities into our alrea...

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TMBH 81 Revolutionize Your Homeschool Routine: Unlocking the Potential of Seasonal Homeschooling

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - November 03, 2023 04:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode, Pam Barnhill interviews Robin Ludwig, a homeschooling parent who has discovered the beauty of setting up her homeschool year according to seasons. Robin shares her journey and how she incorporated classical, Charlotte Mason, and unit study approaches into different seasons of th...

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TMBH 80: Introducing the Wonder World Podcast

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - October 20, 2023 04:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Olivia Barnhill, who joins her mom to talk about an exciting project they have been working on together called the Wonder World Podcast. Join us as Pam and Olivia share all the details about this fun and educational podcast, designed specifically...

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TMBH 79: What is Deschooling?

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - October 06, 2023 04:30 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode, Pam breaks down the mystery of deschooling for new homeschoolers. She shares some common misunderstandings and explains why it's a crucial step in your homeschooling journey. There are also many handy tips on how to glide through this phase with your kiddos while keeping the pea...

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TMBH 78: Uncover the Hidden Benefits of Consistency in Homeschooling

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - September 22, 2023 04:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode, we're discussing a topic many homeschoolers ask about: "Can I succeed at homeschooling?" Joining me is Damore Jensen, a homeschooling mom of three. She shares her transformative experience with our Homeschool Consistency Boot Camp, which reopens this month. Together, we unpack t...

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TMBH 77: Teaching Kids to Use Tech in Your Homeschool

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - September 08, 2023 04:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode, host Pam Barnhill chats with Stephen Souders, Mr. Mytek from Mytek Labs. Stephen runs an online school where kids can take courses in programming and technology. They discuss the importance of teaching kids to be producers of technology, not just consumers, and debunk some misco...

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TMBH 76: Your Questions About Sibling Dynamics in Homeschooling

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - August 25, 2023 04:30 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode, Pam tackles listener questions about sibling dynamics within the homeschooling setting. Are you perplexed about what happens when a younger child surpasses an older sibling in skills like math or reading? Or you're trying to navigate the challenge of keeping an older child engag...

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TMBH 75: Content vs Skills Subjects

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - August 11, 2023 04:15 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode, I rethink traditional views by categorizing school subjects into two essential groups: skill-oriented and content-oriented subjects. Skill-oriented subjects, including mathematics and phonics, follow a logical progression, fostering essential abilities, while content-oriented s...

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TMBH 74: Language Learning Made Fun With Adelaide Olguin

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - July 28, 2023 04:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
Join me on this episode of Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool, where we dive into the power of the fluency approach to language learning with our guest Adelaide Olguin. Drawing from her experiences teaching her own children three languages, she shares the transformative benefits of fluency-focus...

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TMBH 73 Unexpected Disruptions: How Planning Can Help Navigate Homeschool Challenges

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - July 14, 2023 04:30 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
On this episode of the podcast, host Pam Barnhill welcomes special guest Betsy Cypress, a highly active member of their supportive homeschool community. Betsy shares her personal experience of facing unexpected disruptions in her homeschool year and offers valuable insights on how to plan for su...

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TMBH 72: The Importance of Finding Your Homeschooling Vision

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - June 30, 2023 04:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode, I'm excited to introduce you to Kristelle Larson, a remarkable mom from our homeschooling community who’s been implementing my program "Put Your Homeschool Year on Autopilot" since the beginning. Kristelle's approach helps her handle her busy homeschool year efficiently while ma...

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TMBH 71: How to Plan for Homeschooling Multiple Kids

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - June 16, 2023 04:30 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Heather Tully about the challenges we face when homeschooling multiple children. We delved into the ever-changing seasons of motherhood and the struggle of finding balance between the needs of younger and older kids. As a special bonus for pur...

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TMBH 70: Real Homeschool Moms Plan Their Year

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - June 02, 2023 04:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode, I am joined by homeschool mom Courtney Guarnieri to explore the dynamic balance between structured and unstructured activities in homeschooling. This is the first in a series of interviews featuring real homeschool moms discussing their planning processes. Courtney shares insigh...

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TMBH 69: Empowering Kids with Essential Life Skills

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - April 28, 2023 04:30 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode of the Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool podcast, host Pam Barnhill talks with Katie Kimball, the National Voice of Healthy Kids Cooking and founder of the Kids Cook Real Food e-course, about the LifeSkills Summer Camp. This free online camp offers families the opportunity to le...

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TMBH 68: Tips for Modifying Curriculum that isn't working

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - April 21, 2023 04:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
Feeling disappointed after spending countless hours searching for the perfect homeschool curriculum only to find out it's not working as you hoped? Don't worry; we've got you covered in this episode of the 10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool podcast. Pam shares tips on how to salvage that curricu...

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TMBH 67: Why More And More Families Are Choosing To Homeschool Their Kids

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - April 14, 2023 04:30 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode, host Pam Barnhill talks about the rise of homeschooling in the US and why more and more families are choosing to homeschool their children. From customized education to flexible scheduling, safety concerns to religious beliefs, homeschooling offers many benefits to families and ...

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TMBH 66: Inspiring Homeschool Moms with the Learning Well Journal

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - April 07, 2023 11:23 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In this episode of The 10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool Podcast, Pam Barnhill speaks with Alicia Hutchinson, the founder of Learning Well Community and Learning Well Journal, about the importance of print magazines in today's digital age. Alicia shares her two-fold mission behind the quarterly ...

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TMBH Episode 65: Starting a Nature Group

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - March 31, 2023 09:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
Nature groups can provide an enriching communal experience for homeschoolers, offering the opportunity to cultivate relationships with like-minded peers. That's why our friend Joy Cherrick is here today to talk about how she started her group and how it helped her to grow and find support as a h...

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TMBH 64: Using a Loop to Manage Multiple Kids

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - March 24, 2023 09:30 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 446 ratings
In our final episode of our Managing Multiple Kids series we are chatting with homeschool mom of ten Heather Tully. Heather has taken the popular concept of a loop schedule in a new direction -- instead of looping her subjects, Heather loops her kids! In this episode we break down why she teache...

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