You Can Homeschool!

Tracey Hagerman and Pat Fenner

Pat Fenner, from Breakthrough Homeschooling, and Tracey Hagerman, author of The Happy Homeschooler, candidly discuss all things homeschooling: the good, the bad, and the brilliant. Go ahead and grab your favorite drink, find a cozy spot, and join this week's lively discussion. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon, IHeart Radio, and please leave us a review! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/support read less
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Episodes

YCH094-An Interview with Shane Eastman
May 3 2022
YCH094-An Interview with Shane Eastman
Homeschool dad and co-founder of Owl Home Education Network, Shane Eastman, shares his family's story of discovering homeschooling, what it looks like for them, and a new platform he's currently developing to help support home educators everywhere! Links mentioned in this episode: Owl Home Education Network - https://www.owlhomeeducationnetwork.com/ Join their Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/474178910743586/ YCH096 - An interview with Chauncey Lynn Childs ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/support
YCH091 - Great Homeschool Electives
Apr 12 2022
YCH091 - Great Homeschool Electives
Don't neglect electives in your teen's high school program! Listen in as Pat and Tracey talk about the rich opportunities and future possibilities engaging and rigorous elective courses provide. Links mentioned in this episode: YCH078 - Incorporating Fine Arts Into Your High School program - Interview with Gena Mayo of Music In Our Homeschool YCH034 - The Link Between Primitive Reflexes and a Child's Ability to Learn - Interview with Kokeb Girma McDonald article: Creative Electives for Your High School Student - https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/creative-electives-for-your-high-school-student/ ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/support
YCH089 - Why Christians Should Consider Celebrating the Passover -
Mar 29 2022
YCH089 - Why Christians Should Consider Celebrating the Passover -
For years, every spring, Pat's Christian family celebrated the Passover in their home. In this conversation, she and Tracey talk about how they did it, why they did it, and the story behind the book she wrote for homeschooling (and non-homeschooling!) families. Links mentioned in this episode: Pat's book, "Celebrating the Passover: A Guide for Christians to Celebrate the Feast" - https://amzn.to/3DCXOFA * article - Christian Passover Resources - https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/christian-passover-resources/ article - Why We Celebrate Jewish Holidays - https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/why-we-celebrate-jewish-holidays/ ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/support
YCH088 - An interview with Andria Smith, @thehumoroushomeschooler
Mar 22 2022
YCH088 - An interview with Andria Smith, @thehumoroushomeschooler
Please welcome our guest today, Andria Smith, aka @thehumoroushomeschooler. After working for a number of years in public education,  Andria was "forced" into homeschooling her two children, ages 5 and 9, during the pandemic. She never dreamed she would fall in love with homeschooling as she has, tho, and isn't looking back.   I found her on Instagram, where she is spot-on and "keepin' it real" about the homeschool momma life. What a blast it was talking to her - and I know you'll love listening in, too! Go follow her if you don't already - @thehumoroushomeschooler ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/support
Interview with Caleb Allen, homeschool graduate - YCH086
Mar 8 2022
Interview with Caleb Allen, homeschool graduate - YCH086
"Down the road from nowhere in small-town, USA (as a friend of mine used to say) lives today's guest, Caleb Allen (so please forgive the periodic sound quirks from spotty wifi!). He joins us as the next guest in our series of "Homeschool Graduates: Where Are They Now?" Caleb was home-educated in the "way back when" years of homeschooling and pushed through learning with dyslexia, which remained undiagnosed until he was in college. We hope you enjoy this special episode! ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/support
How to Be Your Teen's Ultimate Guidance Counselor - YCH083
Feb 15 2022
How to Be Your Teen's Ultimate Guidance Counselor - YCH083
The job of a good guidance counselor is to give...guidance and counsel! What better person than you, mom (and dad!) than to give that to your teen? I know at times you may feel ill-prepared to do that related to your teen's high school years and their movement ahead, but trust us: you are better prepared than you think. Plus, there are so many resources available to you! Listen and be encouraged, friend...you GOT this! Links mentioned in this episode: Find more resources here: https://breakthoughhomeschooling.com/homeschool-guidance-counselor Episode YCH077 - Reaching Your Goals Through Coaching - https://spoti.fi/3GMVMUN 16 Personalities test (free) - https://www.16personalities.com/ Episode YCH085 - How to Teach Public Speaking (even if it's your biggest fear!) - COMING SOON Episode YCH054 - Super Skills Moms Gain Through Homeschooling (discusses the connection between homeschooling and business/entrepreneurial skills) - https://spoti.fi/33pkfSA ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/support
Should You Take a Mid-Winter Break? - YCH081
Feb 1 2022
Should You Take a Mid-Winter Break? - YCH081
To paraphrase Shakespeare's famous soliloquy"To break or not to break? That is the question..." Sometimes it's hard to decide whether we want to take a "hard stop" on homeschooling or just back off the studies for a bit. And this is the time of year when it may be uppermost in your mind! But no worries - you can choose to do one at some point and the other at another point. (Part of the beauty of homeschooling, my friend.) In today's episode, Pat and Tracey talk about different options and the pros and cons of each... What kind of breaks does your family take?  ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/support
Homeschool Grads: Where Are They Now? - YCH080
Jan 25 2022
Homeschool Grads: Where Are They Now? - YCH080
In this episode, homeschool graduate Erin Fantoni (nee Battaglia) talks about her homeschooling experiences and how they prepared her for the futre. Since recording this interview, Erin has gone on to complete her Doctorate and is moving ahead with her career. If you have any questions for her about her homeschooling experiences, she welcomes them via email at erinrbattaglia@gmail.com. You can also find her on Instagram @raquel_fancy.rachel/ ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/support
Great Part-Time Jobs for Teens - YCH079
Jan 18 2022
Great Part-Time Jobs for Teens - YCH079
We don't only talk about what jobs kids can work at, but WHY you might want them to even have a job! There are lots of benefits to allowing your teens to work, not the least of which is this piece of research: studies have shown that teens who worked in the summer had greater job satisfaction and greater future earnings than those who didn’t. But there are also issues to keep your eyes open for as a parent. So no matter how you feel about "working teens" you'll find this episode engaging. Does your teen have a part-time job? Links mentioned in this episode: The “Super Skills” Moms Gain from Homeschooling - YCH Episode 054 (talks about how we acquire soft skills, which also apply to teens who work) How to Incorporate Life Skills Into Your Homeschooling - YCH Episode 022 (this episode wasn't specifically referred to, but definitely relates to the topic!) ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/support
Incorporating Fine Arts Into Your High School Program - YCH078
Jan 11 2022
Incorporating Fine Arts Into Your High School Program - YCH078
Preparing our teens for college and beyond means we should be enabling them to be well-round, thinking individuals. And who says Fine Arts is only for the "artsy?" In this enlightening discussion, Gena Mayo of Music In Our Homeschool.com shares the many ways we can provide a fine arts high school credit for our teens, why it's important to do so even if we don't feel talented (and how to do it!), and shares an unbelievable list of optional studies that you can include in a fine arts program! Find the extended show notes here: https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/being-creative-about-fine-arts-with-your-high-schooler/ Links mentioned in this episode: Gena's exhaustive list of fine art study topics:  Music In Our Homeschool* - https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/mioh+ Article: The Charlotte Mason Inspired Way to Get a Homeschool High School Fine Arts Credit High School Fine Arts Membership* - see extended show notes for more information, waiting list, and registration links ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/support
How Coaching Can Help Your Homeschool Excel! - YCH077
Jan 4 2022
How Coaching Can Help Your Homeschool Excel! - YCH077
Oftentimes, the terms "coaching" and "consulting" are used interchangeably. But they are really two very different concepts, each valuable in their own right, in different situations. Listen as Pat and Tracey talk about the difference between them, and how coaching can be a very powerful force for a homeschool mom on both a personal and professional level! Links mentioned in this episode: Article: How Coaching Helps Your Homeschool Excel - https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/coaching-helps-your-homeschool/ Schedule an exploratory call here: https://calendly.com/pat-fenner-hw/30min-hs ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-can-homeschool/support