The Happy Homeschool Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-happy-homeschool Creative home school inspiration rooted in relationships for the non-conformist, dedicated parent. © 2020 Daily Improvisations 91f8a547-2d09-55c6-9a85-581e35b3f6ce yes en Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:19:37 -0700 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:20:01 -0700 http://thehappyhomeschool.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/XbJSfhG1GHzQmwCI3sD0zeETZtDcxfFcgh8v85Ib7gI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzY4MTUvMTU3ODMz/OTk0OC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg The Happy Homeschool http://thehappyhomeschool.com/ episodic Laura Blodgett Creative home school inspiration rooted in relationships for the non-conformist, dedicated parent. Creative home school inspiration rooted in relationships for the non-conformist, dedicated parent. homeschool, education, children, freedom, training Laura Blodgett No No Winnowing Your Children's Friendships 68 68 Winnowing Your Children's Friendships full edace1ca-fa34-4618-b5cf-265b722d4f9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e0d70c3 Parents guide their children in matters of physical health. How much more important things that affect their character and use of time and energy, such as friendship.

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]]> homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No The Biggest Barrier to Good Parenting 67 67 The Biggest Barrier to Good Parenting full 77258e41-4176-47fb-ade0-f88f74a4dd21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/036df9aa Most parents will take on some level of responsibility for their children, but too often it is merely based on societal norms. These norms make it seem acceptable for bad parenting choices, which in reality are piling up like horse manure.

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]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:00:01 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 611 Most parents will take on some level of responsibility for their children, but too often it is merely based on societal norms. These norms make it seem acceptable for bad parenting choices, which in reality are piling up like horse manure.

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]]> a better relationship with your child, avoid being a selfish parent No The Falsely Patient Parent 66 66 The Falsely Patient Parent full c893e83e-1172-4bd7-8988-2cb1638e0300 https://share.transistor.fm/s/355d0c4d Sometimes other parents or so-called child experts manipulate definitions to make themselves feel better about their choices and make you feel guilty about yours. Learn how to see through their claims and use this knowledge to make your own parenting more effective. Learn to see the issue behind the issue.

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]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 19:38:02 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 916 Sometimes other parents or so-called child experts manipulate definitions to make themselves feel better about their choices and make you feel guilty about yours. Learn how to see through their claims and use this knowledge to make your own parenting more effective. Learn to see the issue behind the issue.

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]]> redefining patience in parenting, is helicopter parenting really bad No Confessions of the Color Pink: The Birth of the Transgender Ideology in the 1960's 65 65 Confessions of the Color Pink: The Birth of the Transgender Ideology in the 1960's full abdd856c-be65-4e07-848b-5612fa9199ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/660fe961 If you want to strengthen your children against warped worldly ideologies about their identity, you need to give them a solid basis for understanding who they are and why that is good. The lies of this world are often presented to children in fun ways, ways that appeal to their fears and desires. Fill them with the truth so that the lies don't make sense.

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]]> If you want to strengthen your children against warped worldly ideologies about their identity, you need to give them a solid basis for understanding who they are and why that is good. The lies of this world are often presented to children in fun ways, ways that appeal to their fears and desires. Fill them with the truth so that the lies don't make sense.

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]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:36:46 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 797 If you want to strengthen your children against warped worldly ideologies about their identity, you need to give them a solid basis for understanding who they are and why that is good. The lies of this world are often presented to children in fun ways, ways that appeal to their fears and desires. Fill them with the truth so that the lies don't make sense.

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]]> helping our children against cultural lies No Making Math Matter 64 64 Making Math Matter full 724bba32-874a-4400-934a-230759765bdf https://share.transistor.fm/s/54c0e188 Why has it become the norm to teach math via a textbook or curriculum? What are the pros and cons of this? How can you motivate your child to study math? Links mentioned are at: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/making-math-matter/

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]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:49:11 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 586 Why has it become the norm to teach math via a textbook or curriculum? What are the pros and cons of this? How can you motivate your child to study math? Links mentioned are at: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/making-math-matter/

]]> homeschool math, real life math at home, helping your homeschool child enjoy math, motivating your homeschool child in math No The Deceptive Allure of Learning Styles 63 63 The Deceptive Allure of Learning Styles full 83fc5100-2f03-4ecf-9701-5e86d2034c47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29426999 Personality testing has pretty much become a religion in our culture. Testing for Learning Styles is a subset of this and it is all highly suspect. Listen in to learn why they can't be trusted. Links mentioned are at: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-deceptive-allure-of-learning-styles/

]]> Personality testing has pretty much become a religion in our culture. Testing for Learning Styles is a subset of this and it is all highly suspect. Listen in to learn why they can't be trusted. Links mentioned are at: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-deceptive-allure-of-learning-styles/

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:01:03 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 747 Personality testing has pretty much become a religion in our culture. Testing for Learning Styles is a subset of this and it is all highly suspect. Listen in to learn why they can't be trusted. Links mentioned are at: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-deceptive-allure-of-learning-styles/

]]> learning styles for children, the cult of personality testing, psychoheresy, the history of personality testing, do personality tests work, what is the barnum effect No The Rare Find of an Excellent Children’s Fantasy 62 62 The Rare Find of an Excellent Children’s Fantasy full e4fa71cc-1d2c-49b9-ab0e-0f583842d05d https://share.transistor.fm/s/84e77087 If you are looking for a book for your children that is an adventure based on solid truths, you will want to hear about this chapter book. For links mentioned in the podcast, go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-rare-find-of-an-excellent-childrens-fantasy/

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]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 20:47:28 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 350 If you are looking for a book for your children that is an adventure based on solid truths, you will want to hear about this chapter book. For links mentioned in the podcast, go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-rare-find-of-an-excellent-childrens-fantasy/

]]> modern Christian parable for children, Christian fiction for homeschool, author Holli Fry, book review Amens Quest, good Christian childrens books, clean children's fantasy, books like Narnia, books like George MacDonald for children No The Art of Giving Your Children Feedback 61 61 The Art of Giving Your Children Feedback full 43a6aa54-3937-4b01-8032-6f7c16904036 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9df0cace Every parent faces the tension between encouraging and correcting his or her children. If you err to one extreme or the other then you greatly reduce the useful impact of both. [This is Week 44 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child]

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]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:12:11 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 610 Every parent faces the tension between encouraging and correcting his or her children. If you err to one extreme or the other then you greatly reduce the useful impact of both. [This is Week 44 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child]

]]> is self-esteem good, is pride bad, how to encourage your child, how to tell your child the truth in love, how to correct your child without discouraging them No Evaluating Why You are Frustrated with Your Child 60 60 Evaluating Why You are Frustrated with Your Child full 45d5fe6b-c4cb-4e0c-834c-5031293cd9d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f87a9325 A (homeschool) parent should do two things with frustration. [Week 42 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child]
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]]> A (homeschool) parent should do two things with frustration. [Week 42 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child]
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Read the transcript at https://thehappyhomeschool.com/evaluating-why-you-are-frustrated-with-your-child/

]]> frustrated with homeschooling, overcoming frustration when teaching my child, No Teaching Your Child About Having a Conversation 59 59 Teaching Your Child About Having a Conversation full 385f2e30-5a0c-4597-9c3f-831ac6d94779 https://share.transistor.fm/s/510b0bfb https://thehappyhomeschool.com/teaching-your-child-about-having-a-conversation/

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]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:29:23 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 671 Beginning with the example of hearing "fly swatter" versus "fly's water", we talk about the basics of conversation that you can impart to your child to enhance both your relationship with them and their ability to communicate throughout life. [Week 42 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Beginning with the example of hearing "fly swatter" versus "fly's water", we talk about the basics of conversation that you can impart to your child to enhance both your relationship with them and their ability to communicate throughout life. [Week 42 of helping your child learn to have a conversation, what children should know about communication, conversation as a way to love your neighbor, how selfishness ruins conversations No Dilemmas in Discipline 58 58 Dilemmas in Discipline full 4cc538a4-068f-48f1-81cb-87810d95c32e https://share.transistor.fm/s/edff9450 transcript pending - to find out how to subscribe to The Happy Homeschool Heartbeat (and see the written transcript of the episode when it gets done) go to https://thehappyhomeschool.com/dilemmas-in-discipline/

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]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:21:54 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 552 Are you being badly influenced by other people's wrong attitude toward discipline? In this episode I discuss common excuses and faulty perspectives about discipline. By being aware of them, you can guard yourself and your family from falling into their traps. Are you being badly influenced by other people's wrong attitude toward discipline? In this episode I discuss common excuses and faulty perspectives about discipline. By being aware of them, you can guard yourself and your family from falling into their tr how to discipline when homeschooling, what is a good way to think about discipline for your children, is it okay to discipline your children, why do parents discipline their children, why do some parents no discipline their children No Preparing Your Child for Passion 57 57 Preparing Your Child for Passion full b361b998-997a-4f02-986c-4e7aa74d64e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e8f3469 https://thehappyhomeschool.com/preparing-your-child-for-passion/

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]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:43:01 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 485 Right around the time puberty hits, a child usually feels a surge of passion about life. If the child and parent are not ready for it, it can be explosive in truly damaging ways. [Week 41 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Right around the time puberty hits, a child usually feels a surge of passion about life. If the child and parent are not ready for it, it can be explosive in truly damaging ways. [Week 41 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] how to avoid teenage rebellion, why do young people always want to save the world, why is self-control important for children, how to teach children self control No How Parents Should Think About Rebellion 56 56 How Parents Should Think About Rebellion full a84aefce-7b3c-4200-9656-15c4e85c1f27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b63c8799 You can read the transcript and find links mentioned at https://thehappyhomeschool.com/how-parents-should-think-about-rebellion/

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]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:19:19 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 495 Understanding the concept and application of authority has important implications for parents. It is helpful to consider what rebellion against parents is not. Rebellion is not inevitable. [Week 40 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Understanding the concept and application of authority has important implications for parents. It is helpful to consider what rebellion against parents is not. Rebellion is not inevitable. [Week 40 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] how to avoid teenage rebellion, why do teenagers go through a stage of rebellion, how much authority do parents have, No The Truth About Children and Peer Pressure 55 55 The Truth About Children and Peer Pressure full 2fac8215-dc20-4dc0-b035-02c8deb57d60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1984c607 To read the full transcript, go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-truth-about-children-and-peer-pressure/

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]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:53:09 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 814 Parents often talk about peer pressure like it is some kind of mystical evil force. Cultural propaganda encourages parents not to expect good relationships with their children. But as a parent, you have a unique opportunity to be the best and right kind of social pressure for your child. In this episode we discuss how that can be done. [Week 39 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Parents often talk about peer pressure like it is some kind of mystical evil force. Cultural propaganda encourages parents not to expect good relationships with their children. But as a parent, you have a unique opportunity to be the best and right kind how to help your child deal with peer pressure, what is peer pressure, why do people conform to social pressure, is there a way to get away from social pressure No Helping Children Learn How to Evaluate Adults 54 54 Helping Children Learn How to Evaluate Adults full 704136c9-a60a-43e9-81aa-e5a168c1e6c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad99afd2 To read the transcript go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/helping-children-learn-how-to-evaluate-adults/

]]> To read the transcript go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/helping-children-learn-how-to-evaluate-adults/

]]> Thu, 26 May 2022 17:14:49 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 757 Unfortunately, as soon as children are old enough to understand, you need to teach them that other adults need to be evaluated for trustworthiness. [Week 38 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Unfortunately, as soon as children are old enough to understand, you need to teach them that other adults need to be evaluated for trustworthiness. [Week 38 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] who is it safe to leave your child with, teaching your children how to understand adults No The Siren Call of Extra Activities 53 53 The Siren Call of Extra Activities full 03a80cba-93bd-43f8-87b4-c425feb9e878 https://share.transistor.fm/s/649e0640 https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-siren-call-of-extra-activities/

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]]> Tue, 10 May 2022 20:14:41 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 868 How should you evaluate extra activities for your child? Don't just let yourself be swept along on a wave of excitement or what it seems like a lot of other people are doing. How should you evaluate extra activities for your child? Don't just let yourself be swept along on a wave of excitement or what it seems like a lot of other people are doing. what extra-curricular activities should homeschoolers be involved in, what social activities can homeschooled kids do, what about a homeschool co-op, what about sports for homeschoolers No Interview: Meet the Author of Collar Cases Mysteries for Children and Book Giveaway 52 52 Interview: Meet the Author of Collar Cases Mysteries for Children and Book Giveaway full f07bb589-c665-4fb7-aad2-e8686d729474 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b735c3a Amanda Trumpower writes for Jesus lovers who dig dragons, detectives, and droids. Writing ever since she could hold a crayon, she’s happy to have upgraded to a keyboard. She’s a twin mom, second-generation homeschooler, D&D enthusiast, and board game fanatic.

She has a masters degree in Library & Information Science, which she describes as the least impressive masters degree in the world because no one is aware professional librarians are required to get one. Back when she wore her librarian cape, she thrived on planning events; building relationships with tweens; and helping senior citizens recover their email passwords.

As a follow of Christ, her worldview is based on what the Bible says and her best understanding of how to apply it. Whether her books contain an overt Christian message on the page varies on a book-by-book basis. Her books will never contain swearing, graphic violence, or explicit sex. (Books for older teens and adults may have thematic elements not appropriate to young children.) All books will conform to a Christian worldview–though certainly not all the characters–and while the journey may be difficult, all main characters come to a place of hope brought by the peace of knowing God.

To enter the book giveaway mentioned at the end of the podcast, leave a comment at Interview: Meet the Author of Collar Cases Mysteries for Children and Book Giveaway saying something you enjoyed about the interview. Children can enter with the approval and supervision of a parent. One entry per person. Participants must live in the continental United States. The contest deadline is April 30, 2022 at midnight Mountain Daylight Savings Time. A winner will be notified in the comments by May 7, so check back to see if you won! If the winner does not respond before May 21, 2022, a new winner will be chosen from the same comments made by the aforementioned deadline.

]]> Amanda Trumpower writes for Jesus lovers who dig dragons, detectives, and droids. Writing ever since she could hold a crayon, she’s happy to have upgraded to a keyboard. She’s a twin mom, second-generation homeschooler, D&D enthusiast, and board game fanatic.

She has a masters degree in Library & Information Science, which she describes as the least impressive masters degree in the world because no one is aware professional librarians are required to get one. Back when she wore her librarian cape, she thrived on planning events; building relationships with tweens; and helping senior citizens recover their email passwords.

As a follow of Christ, her worldview is based on what the Bible says and her best understanding of how to apply it. Whether her books contain an overt Christian message on the page varies on a book-by-book basis. Her books will never contain swearing, graphic violence, or explicit sex. (Books for older teens and adults may have thematic elements not appropriate to young children.) All books will conform to a Christian worldview–though certainly not all the characters–and while the journey may be difficult, all main characters come to a place of hope brought by the peace of knowing God.

To enter the book giveaway mentioned at the end of the podcast, leave a comment at Interview: Meet the Author of Collar Cases Mysteries for Children and Book Giveaway saying something you enjoyed about the interview. Children can enter with the approval and supervision of a parent. One entry per person. Participants must live in the continental United States. The contest deadline is April 30, 2022 at midnight Mountain Daylight Savings Time. A winner will be notified in the comments by May 7, so check back to see if you won! If the winner does not respond before May 21, 2022, a new winner will be chosen from the same comments made by the aforementioned deadline.

]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 21:15:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 1791 Amanda Trumpower writes illustrated chapter books for readers 7-12 who love mysteries, animals, and silly hijinks. Her Collar Cases series follows the adventures of feline and canine investigative reporters, Mittens Meow and Alex Digger, as they solve mysteries and learn lessons about character in their small town. Each book has a vocabulary glossary, theme Bbile verse, and short family devotional. Amanda Trumpower writes illustrated chapter books for readers 7-12 who love mysteries, animals, and silly hijinks. Her Collar Cases series follows the adventures of feline and canine investigative reporters, Mittens Meow and Alex Digger, as they solve mys Christian mysteries for children, family friendly books for children, mysteries for children ages 7 to 12, No Helping Children Grow into Independence 51 51 Helping Children Grow into Independence full dc53b3ba-7e99-4d6d-bc94-db7e6880da5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2f2e60b https://thehappyhomeschool.com/helping-children-grow-into-independence/

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]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:49:20 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 504 Children are inherently independent. They are free agents, free to choose how to respond to the world around them. On the other hand, they benefit greatly from being protected from themselves and from the world at large. ionship With Your Child] Children are inherently independent. They are free agents, free to choose how to respond to the world around them. On the other hand, they benefit greatly from being protected from themselves and from the world at large. ionship With Your Child] teaching children to be independent, at what age should children be independent, homeschooling independent children, No Telling Your Children the Truth about Drugs and Alcohol 50 50 Telling Your Children the Truth about Drugs and Alcohol full 04ae7bd8-63ee-4b07-a6b9-debb34ba56a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d1580b8 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:28:01 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 694 Before beginning such a conversation with a child, an adult needs to examine his or her own substance choices and assumptions made about them. If a substance affects our mental state, does that make it inherently bad? If you answer yes to that, then you have to examine anything else you do because it makes you feel good or if it affects your ability to make certain decisions. [Week 36 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Before beginning such a conversation with a child, an adult needs to examine his or her own substance choices and assumptions made about them. If a substance affects our mental state, does that make it inherently bad? If you answer yes to that, then you h talking to your children about drugs and alcohol, are drugs and alcohol bad, teaching your children about drugs and alcohol No What Liberty Minecraft Can Teach You About Life - an Interview with Nathan Dempsey 49 49 What Liberty Minecraft Can Teach You About Life - an Interview with Nathan Dempsey full c8fb2e5f-d351-4c27-a0cd-5955a80ba501 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6392681f To find the links mentioned, go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/what-liberty-minecraft-can-teach-you-about-life-an-interview-with-nathan-dempsey/

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]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:16:32 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 1814 Back in 2018, I had a lot of fun interviewing the man who runs Liberty Minecraft, Nathan Dempsey. I had a request to make the interview available again. Not only did Nathan patiently and succinctly explain Liberty Minecraft to me, but we had some great conversation about how it can be a fun and interactive way to learn everything from real economics to computer coding. I have to warn you though, after listening, you might want to go play! Back in 2018, I had a lot of fun interviewing the man who runs Liberty Minecraft, Nathan Dempsey. I had a request to make the interview available again. Not only did Nathan patiently and succinctly explain Liberty Minecraft to me, but we had some great co teaching your children economics, what children learn from video games, can video games be creative, creativity when playing video games, libertarian computer games, libertarian video games, educational computer games for homeschool No The Uncertainty of Knowledge and The Pride of Man 48 48 The Uncertainty of Knowledge and The Pride of Man full aa77c0ed-6d9d-4ff0-96ff-8cd0f4abfde0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44b3d373 https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-uncertainty-of-knowledge-and-the-pride-of-man/

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]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:53:42 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 1302 Teaching your children (and yourselves) to be appropriately skeptical about the knowledge that people claim to have is not just an exercise in critical thinking. It can have a profound effect on how life decisions are made and how further learning can occur. In this episode I use the scenario of current health concerns to discuss this. Teaching your children (and yourselves) to be appropriately skeptical about the knowledge that people claim to have is not just an exercise in critical thinking. It can have a profound effect on how life decisions are made and how further learning can occ teaching your children critical thinking, teaching your children science, how to evaluate research data, does covid exist No Helping Your Child Learn How to Handle a Schedule 47 47 Helping Your Child Learn How to Handle a Schedule full 8c2777eb-6295-401c-8b1a-763ad2fa48cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/50472ca3 https://thehappyhomeschool.com/helping-your-child-learn-how-to-handle-a-schedule/

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]]> Sat, 15 Jan 2022 14:09:40 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 1016 Schedules are like knives. They can cut things up into bite size, digestible pieces or they can cut you to pieces. It all depends on how you wield them. How involved should a parent be in managing a child’s schedule? [Week 35 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Schedules are like knives. They can cut things up into bite size, digestible pieces or they can cut you to pieces. It all depends on how you wield them. How involved should a parent be in managing a child’s schedule? [Week 35 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relat teaching children time management, how to schedule home education, homeschooling schedule, scheduling chores in homeschoole, No The Key to Conquering All Your Teaching Challenges 46 46 The Key to Conquering All Your Teaching Challenges full 0511dd76-58d6-4a99-af1e-0d3d8cbb4e93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11563950 To sign up for the THH Dangerously Helpful Homeschool Dispatch, click on the following link: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-key-to-conquering-all-your-teaching-challenges/

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]]> Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:34:45 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 512 All the different curriculums or teaching styles will have minimal impact if you neglect this key. If you evaluate and define this, your problem solving will be guided in indispensable ways. All the different curriculums or teaching styles will have minimal impact if you neglect this key. If you evaluate and define this, your problem solving will be guided in indispensable ways. what curriculum is best, how to use learning styles, ways to unlock your creativity, how to inspire your children to learn, learning principles, learning tactics No How Your Attitude About Gender Affects Your Relationship with Your Child 45 45 How Your Attitude About Gender Affects Your Relationship with Your Child full 275b0541-0eae-4787-b3c0-7d629657cb52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82e4c104 https://thehappyhomeschool.com/how-your-attitude-about-gender-affects-your-relationship-with-your-child/

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]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:22:12 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 810 The word gender is currently the hockey puck in some major political battles. And it reminds me of discussions I have heard in the past about whether or not it is proper to call a woman a lady. To some a lady is a title of respect. To others it seems to imply prostitution. Or is it just an innocuous synonym for woman? Talking about gender has the same sorts of issues. Is speaking of gender synonymous with referring to a person’s biological sex? Can someone choose gender? Has gender become a meaningless term because it is being stretched so far? [Week 34 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] The word gender is currently the hockey puck in some major political battles. And it reminds me of discussions I have heard in the past about whether or not it is proper to call a woman a lady. To some a lady is a title of respect. To others it seems to i what does it mean to be masculine, what does it mean to be feminine, can a child choose their own gender, what does gender mean, how to help your child understand gender No How to Read a Book Relationally with Your Child 44 44 How to Read a Book Relationally with Your Child full 2fee6fbe-68dd-4439-8351-db61f973b014 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e18a469a To read the full transcript, go to https://thehappyhomeschool.com/how-to-read-a-book-relationally-with-your-child/


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]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2021 20:24:17 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 712 A good reading experience with your children begins with a good book. A book might be classified as “good” for various reasons. It might be fun or funny. It might be well written. It might inspire. A book is not necessarily good because you were required to read it in institutional school or by government educators have deemed it a classic. [Week 33 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] A good reading experience with your children begins with a good book. A book might be classified as “good” for various reasons. It might be fun or funny. It might be well written. It might inspire. A book is not necessarily good because you were required how to find good books for your children, how to get your children to enjoy a book, how to read to your child No The Most Important Thing to Teach Your Children - Who God Is 43 43 The Most Important Thing to Teach Your Children - Who God Is full 05500f40-d951-425a-a3c6-dcbaf5173de8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfe9cbc7 view links mentioned at The Most Important Thing to Teach Your Children - Who God Is

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]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:58:13 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 1532 Everyone has a system of belief and teaches from that perspective. God admonishes parents to teach their children about Him and it can be an enjoyable part of everyday life. Everyone has a system of belief and teaches from that perspective. God admonishes parents to teach their children about Him and it can be an enjoyable part of everyday life. how to teach your children about God, what is the best way to teach your children about God, who should teach children about God, reading the Bible to your children No How to Protect Your Children from Propaganda Induced Outrage 42 42 How to Protect Your Children from Propaganda Induced Outrage full f8238868-3168-492c-a830-23908de73738 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5bb0051 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:47:54 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 386 When children start to become aware of current events in the world, it can be overwhelming. A lot depends on how the influential adults in their lives respond to such things. [Week 32 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] When children start to become aware of current events in the world, it can be overwhelming. A lot depends on how the influential adults in their lives respond to such things. [Week 32 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] how to handle outrage, teaching your children to respond to anger, how to teach your children about current events No Guidelines for When Your Child Asks Why 41 41 Guidelines for When Your Child Asks Why full a4b10f7b-1c38-4570-b8c1-394553c500f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db48c36e To read the transcript and see links to other subjects mentioned, please go to Guidelines for When Your Child Asks Why

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]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 18:55:45 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 500 It is to a child’s and a parent’s benefit if a parent guides a child in how and when the question “why?” is asked. [Week 31 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] It is to a child’s and a parent’s benefit if a parent guides a child in how and when the question “why?” is asked. [Week 31 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] dealing with a child that constantly asks why, why do children ask why, my child is always asking me why, how do I answer my child if I don't know the answer No Does Technology Destroy Children's Creativity ? 40 40 Does Technology Destroy Children's Creativity ? full d35d15c7-e676-4985-bf3c-0d493b8dbfea https://share.transistor.fm/s/aad6fadd To see the transcription of this podcast, including links referred to, please go to Does Technology Destroy Children's Creativity ?

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]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2021 14:33:06 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 723 People often complain loudly about the supposed negative impact of new technology, but does that evaluation bear up under scrutiny? People often complain loudly about the supposed negative impact of new technology, but does that evaluation bear up under scrutiny? homeschool, freedom in education, technology in education, how play is beneficial to learning No The Dilemma of Letting Children Have Pets 39 39 The Dilemma of Letting Children Have Pets full 1dd4dc91-c6c8-43c1-ba52-4773b1b18b14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52fd01c4 To read the transcript and find the links mentioned, go to:

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]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:27:41 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 737 Children can be very creative about what they think will make a good pet. And then you have to think about whether this will create a nightmare or fond memories. (Week 29 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child) Children can be very creative about what they think will make a good pet. And then you have to think about whether this will create a nightmare or fond memories. (Week 29 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child) pet ownership for kids, should I let my child have a pet, pets and homeschooling, when should I let my child have a pet, No Simplifying Food for Children and Parents 38 38 Simplifying Food for Children and Parents full 7198c53f-0f3b-45b3-b01b-d7641591272b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d30dc97 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:34:57 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 879 Sooner or later, every parent is faced with how to fulfill the parental responsibility in feeding a child no matter what a child’s preferences in eating. [Week 28 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Sooner or later, every parent is faced with how to fulfill the parental responsibility in feeding a child no matter what a child’s preferences in eating. [Week 28 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] teaching your children about food, good eating habits for children, meal planning for children, No Helicopter Parenting versus Supervision 37 37 Helicopter Parenting versus Supervision full 70e11446-1b2f-4a1c-95eb-6d5ee9a2211c https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbed2c60 To read the transcript, go to Helicopter Parenting versus Supervision

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]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 21:15:50 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 722 Supervision sounds like a super power. And maybe it is. It is a skill that parents need to feel free to develop so that their children can grow and mature without suffering serious consequences. [Week 27 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Supervision sounds like a super power. And maybe it is. It is a skill that parents need to feel free to develop so that their children can grow and mature without suffering serious consequences. [Week 27 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Chil homeschool, training, teaching children to be independent, parental supervision No How to Embrace Your Role as Parent 36 36 How to Embrace Your Role as Parent full 5d07381c-c457-4901-952e-5c23a74b015c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2aee70ab To read the transcript, go to:
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]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:22:12 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 722 There is nothing quite like parenting to expose our weaknesses and flaws. Every strength we thought we had is challenged. Every selfishness will be revealed. Every inadequacy tempts us to self pity. Yet, the model is for a child to be born to two people with no prior parenting experience. [Week 26 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] There is nothing quite like parenting to expose our weaknesses and flaws. Every strength we thought we had is challenged. Every selfishness will be revealed. Every inadequacy tempts us to self pity. Yet, the model is for a child to be born to two people w homeschool, children, training, parenting, No How to Help a Child Who Feels Rejected by Friends 35 35 How to Help a Child Who Feels Rejected by Friends full bed2554e-a798-4129-b334-1182cf1f312c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bc5192f To read the content, please to to 
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]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:31:31 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 822 Learning about friendship can be traumatic for children. A parent who can blend compassion with problem solving will have the undying gratitude and trust of his child. (Week 25 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child) Learning about friendship can be traumatic for children. A parent who can blend compassion with problem solving will have the undying gratitude and trust of his child. (Week 25 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child) homeschool, children, friendship, rejection, parenting No Helping Children Set Good Personal Goals 34 34 Helping Children Set Good Personal Goals full 74ba9bd7-29f2-49c3-be33-962cbb8c01a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fe7a968 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:18:43 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 940 What are your goals for your child? To help our children set good personal goals, it helps to figure out what our goals as parents are. [Week 24 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] What are your goals for your child? To help our children set good personal goals, it helps to figure out what our goals as parents are. [Week 24 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] homeschool, parent child relationship, goals for children, teaching children to be happy No Guidelines for Children's Privacy in the Family 33 33 Guidelines for Children's Privacy in the Family full e37e84b5-108c-40d4-b8df-7d124065bd40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1753d7fa To read more, go to:

Guidelines for Children's Privacy in the Family

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Guidelines for Children's Privacy in the Family

]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2021 20:19:54 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 703 Alas, or fortunately, depending on who you talk to, toddlers grow up. The question is: When are they grown up enough to have a reasonable expectation of privacy? [Week 23 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Alas, or fortunately, depending on who you talk to, toddlers grow up. The question is: When are they grown up enough to have a reasonable expectation of privacy? [Week 23 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] homeschooling, parent child relationship, privacy for children, teaching children about privacy, privacy in the home, family rules No Interview: Light Bulb Moments and Healthy Skepticism 32 32 Interview: Light Bulb Moments and Healthy Skepticism full 0ff11fa1-39db-4aed-8460-44aefdf005f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f19d3260 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:32:57 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 2713 Here is an interview with Rebecca of Dissident Mama. She and her husband have taught their three sons at home for many years. In the interview she describes her learning process as a homeschool mom and why she thinks anyone can teach their own children. Here is an interview with Rebecca of Dissident Mama. She and her husband have taught their three sons at home for many years. In the interview she describes her learning process as a homeschool mom and why she thinks anyone can teach their own children. homeschool, homeschooling, homeshool curriculum, homeschool success, who can homeschool No Help Your Child Get a Grip on Teasing 31 31 Help Your Child Get a Grip on Teasing full 4e24bbce-65e2-4fcc-8ae8-e8b98fe26a70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbc9e634 Teasing is not something unique to the world of children. In fact, my husband teases me a lot. When trying to understand teasing, we really need to look at each instance and each relationship. All teasing is not equal. Here are some reasons people tease each other:...

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]]> Teasing is not something unique to the world of children. In fact, my husband teases me a lot. When trying to understand teasing, we really need to look at each instance and each relationship. All teasing is not equal. Here are some reasons people tease each other:...

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Help Your Child Get a Grip on Teasing

]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2020 14:41:18 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 630 When trying to understand teasing, we really need to look at each instance and each relationship. [Week 22 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] When trying to understand teasing, we really need to look at each instance and each relationship. [Week 22 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] children and teasing, family communication, teasing, responding to teasing, reasons for teasing No How to Fine Tune Your Child's Sense of Fairness 30 30 How to Fine Tune Your Child's Sense of Fairness full db63a714-822f-4b07-992a-90b5d81abeb8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8193fa20 A child typically means all or one of the three following things when they claim something is not fair:

  1. I want it, too. (Or don’t want it, too)
  2. I don’t understand.
  3. Do you love me?

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]]> A child typically means all or one of the three following things when they claim something is not fair:

  1. I want it, too. (Or don’t want it, too)
  2. I don’t understand.
  3. Do you love me?

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]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:04:43 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 573 The claim, "That's not fair!" will almost certainly come out of a child's mouth at some point. A parent should be prepared to respond. It is important to address the child's claim without being manipulated by it. So the first step is for the parent to have a clear idea of what fairness is and how that can be applied to family life. [Week 21 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] The claim, "That's not fair!" will almost certainly come out of a child's mouth at some point. A parent should be prepared to respond. It is important to address the child's claim without being manipulated by it. So the first step is for the parent to hav Homeschooling, fairness and children, the quest for cosmic justice, what does it mean to be fair No How to Get Your Children to Do Chores Cheerfully 29 29 How to Get Your Children to Do Chores Cheerfully full f8ced059-8b58-4533-bf05-8efb5cb7423a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cbd896b My children have good memories of chore time. In fact, so do I. I believe there are two main reasons why. I approached chore time with a cheerful attitude and I came up with a system that combined learning, encouragement, and reality. To read more, go to:

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]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:12:59 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 880 How to Get Your Children to Do Chores Cheerfully [Week 20 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Chores are evidence of life. A good parental attitude and a good system can make all the difference is making chores a cheerful experience in the home. How to Get Your Children to Do Chores Cheerfully [Week 20 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Chores are evidence of life. A good parental attitude and a good system can make all the difference is making chores a cheerful experience in t Homeschool, children and chores, chore system, cheerful chores, children and cooperation No Interview: Grade Levels versus Real Life 28 28 Interview: Grade Levels versus Real Life full 26dc09a6-3bd9-40fe-80f2-632696b822f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b057e70 Rachael and her husband were both taught at home as children and are homeschooling their own children. They consider themselves life-style homeschoolers. She talks about how children learn, how she views grade levels and testing, what she has learned along the way, how she has developed great relationships with her teenage children, and much more!

For more information on homeschooling, visit thehappyhomeschool.com

]]> Rachael and her husband were both taught at home as children and are homeschooling their own children. They consider themselves life-style homeschoolers. She talks about how children learn, how she views grade levels and testing, what she has learned along the way, how she has developed great relationships with her teenage children, and much more!

For more information on homeschooling, visit thehappyhomeschool.com

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:39:22 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 3591 An interview with life-style homeschool mom and mother of 9 children, ages 18 years to 2 years. An interview with life-style homeschool mom and mother of 9 children, ages 18 years to 2 years. homeschool, education, grade levels, enjoying your teens, testing, how children learn No 5 Distortions About Sharing That Parents Need to Understand 27 27 5 Distortions About Sharing That Parents Need to Understand full ad6ed069-5044-416c-8f29-a9b232ce4507 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f68fe19 Here are 5 common distortions of sharing:

  1. If you are nice, you will share
  2. You need to share if asked
  3. Everything should be shared
  4. There can be rules about sharing
  5. Sharing leads to great friendships

Let’s look at these prevalent claims one at a time, keeping in mind that there will be some overlap.
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]]> Here are 5 common distortions of sharing:

  1. If you are nice, you will share
  2. You need to share if asked
  3. Everything should be shared
  4. There can be rules about sharing
  5. Sharing leads to great friendships

Let’s look at these prevalent claims one at a time, keeping in mind that there will be some overlap.
To read more, go to:

5 Distortions About Sharing That Parents Need to Understand

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:59:16 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 623 5 Distortions About Sharing That Parents Need to Understand [Week 19 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] If you are nice, will you always share? 5 Distortions About Sharing That Parents Need to Understand [Week 19 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] If you are nice, will you always share? homeschool, parenting, sharing No How to Make Music a Great Part of Your Parent-Child Relationship 26 26 How to Make Music a Great Part of Your Parent-Child Relationship full 151dc1c7-7e62-437a-bf44-caaf851a7b69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c6a40d4 Harnessing music for family relationships

You can avoid the stereotypical musical clash between generations. This is important because music is an important mode of expression and an integral part of social interaction. Here are basic strategies:

  1. Start enjoying music with your children when they are young
  2. Teach you children how to evaluate music
  3. Don’t be self-righteous about musical choices

You don’t have to be musical to enjoy music with your children. In fact, you should help your children to understand that engaging with music is not something restricted to the highly talented or famous. Young children automatically like and interact with music. This can be a wonderfully fun and useful as a part of your parent-child relationship.

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]]> Harnessing music for family relationships

You can avoid the stereotypical musical clash between generations. This is important because music is an important mode of expression and an integral part of social interaction. Here are basic strategies:

  1. Start enjoying music with your children when they are young
  2. Teach you children how to evaluate music
  3. Don’t be self-righteous about musical choices

You don’t have to be musical to enjoy music with your children. In fact, you should help your children to understand that engaging with music is not something restricted to the highly talented or famous. Young children automatically like and interact with music. This can be a wonderfully fun and useful as a part of your parent-child relationship.

To read more, go to:
How to Make Music a Great Part of Your Parent-Child Relationship

]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:06:28 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 673 You can avoid the stereotypical musical clash between generations. This is important because music is an important mode of expression and an integral part of social interaction. [Week 18 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] You can avoid the stereotypical musical clash between generations. This is important because music is an important mode of expression and an integral part of social interaction. [Week 18 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No How to be Your Child's Preferred Friendship Coach 25 25 How to be Your Child's Preferred Friendship Coach full cfe022a4-2afd-4736-a29f-f720900b6aa4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db33b708 If you think it is normal for children to disregard parental concerns about friendships, I have some good news for you. A whole lot depends on the groundwork of trust you have built, combined with some strategies for keeping the subject of friends open. If you take the time to interact in a way that is meaningful and honest with your child, he or she will almost certainly look to you for your support and wisdom.

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]]> If you think it is normal for children to disregard parental concerns about friendships, I have some good news for you. A whole lot depends on the groundwork of trust you have built, combined with some strategies for keeping the subject of friends open. If you take the time to interact in a way that is meaningful and honest with your child, he or she will almost certainly look to you for your support and wisdom.

To read more, go to:
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]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2020 10:07:13 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 700 With the foundation for communication and relationship in place, there are also some specific strategies for guiding a child in his friendships. This can begin at a young age. [Week 17 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] With the foundation for communication and relationship in place, there are also some specific strategies for guiding a child in his friendships. This can begin at a young age. [Week 17 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No A Guide to Fashion for Parents Who Want to Impress Their Children 24 24 A Guide to Fashion for Parents Who Want to Impress Their Children full b84a316b-259f-4e5e-b9a6-0e5ef08f62c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4f23457 When I first wrote this post, my two youngest daughters (who are 33 and 36 years younger than me) were in college and they would borrow my clothes - frequently. They don't borrow them so much any more because they live in their own homes now.

But they often wear the clothes that I have purchased or sewn for them as gifts and receive lots of compliments. Now, it’s not that I am a fashion pro, by any means. However, I am not afraid to be creative or take fashion risks. I have learned that appearing confident is at least half the battle. And I have tried to pass this on to my children.

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]]> When I first wrote this post, my two youngest daughters (who are 33 and 36 years younger than me) were in college and they would borrow my clothes - frequently. They don't borrow them so much any more because they live in their own homes now.

But they often wear the clothes that I have purchased or sewn for them as gifts and receive lots of compliments. Now, it’s not that I am a fashion pro, by any means. However, I am not afraid to be creative or take fashion risks. I have learned that appearing confident is at least half the battle. And I have tried to pass this on to my children.

To read more, go to: 
A Guide to Fashion for Parents Who Want to Impress Their Children

]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2020 13:21:16 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 680 I have examined the culture of clothing and worked on finding a balance between not totally shocking people, but not trying to fit in a mold that doesn’t fit me and is always changing. Passing on this same perspective to my children has resulted in less conflict between us about how they chose to dress. [Week 16 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] I have examined the culture of clothing and worked on finding a balance between not totally shocking people, but not trying to fit in a mold that doesn’t fit me and is always changing. Passing on this same perspective to my children has resulted in less c homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No Interview: Developing Priorities and Avoiding Misconceptions of Genius 23 23 Interview: Developing Priorities and Avoiding Misconceptions of Genius full 47e84c5f-b363-4451-8dfa-ad6006ba3b6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea18c849 (transcript pending at thehappyhomeschool.com on the post of the same title. Interview: Developing Priorities and Misconceptions of Genius)

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]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2020 21:13:04 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 3200 In the very first interview on The Happy Homeschool Podcast I interview my oldest daughter and her husband. In the very first interview on The Happy Homeschool Podcast I interview my oldest daughter and her husband. homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No How to Make Education a Positive Part of Your Relationship With Your Child 22 22 How to Make Education a Positive Part of Your Relationship With Your Child full b00a8d64-816f-4828-8588-f9214bc3d7f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/613684f8 Where do you get your ideas of education from? Have you given much thought to the government dictates and cultural expectations? You need to consider just how much these ideas and approaches impact not only your relationship with your child, but also your child’s ability to think for himself.

Here are the basics you need to be thinking about:

  • What is education?
  • Who should control education?
  • What motivates in education?
  • What are the goals of education?
  • How are relationships involved in education?

If you haven’t really examined these basics, then you are flying blind or letting someone else fly while you don’t even watch.

To read more, go to: How to Make Education a Positive Part of Your Relationship With Your Child

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Here are the basics you need to be thinking about:

  • What is education?
  • Who should control education?
  • What motivates in education?
  • What are the goals of education?
  • How are relationships involved in education?

If you haven’t really examined these basics, then you are flying blind or letting someone else fly while you don’t even watch.

To read more, go to: How to Make Education a Positive Part of Your Relationship With Your Child

]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2020 16:30:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 993 (Week 15 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child) You need to consider just how much these ideas and approaches impact not only your relationship with your child, but also your child’s ability to think for himself. (Week 15 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child) You need to consider just how much these ideas and approaches impact not only your relationship with your child, but also your child’s ability to think for himself. homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No Teaching Your Children to Respect Your Need for Sleep 21 21 Teaching Your Children to Respect Your Need for Sleep full 32699cb0-dfed-46fb-9c36-8a894eefe8f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9876aa4b This title is kind of tongue-in-cheek, but kind of not. We can make choices that affect our children’s sleeping habits. We can also, after a certain age, expect them to begin to respect limits. But it is a well known fact that young children are associated with parental sleep deprivation.

How sleep is handled can have a big impact on parent-child relationship due to a few things.

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]]> This title is kind of tongue-in-cheek, but kind of not. We can make choices that affect our children’s sleeping habits. We can also, after a certain age, expect them to begin to respect limits. But it is a well known fact that young children are associated with parental sleep deprivation.

How sleep is handled can have a big impact on parent-child relationship due to a few things.

To read more, go to: Teaching Your Children to Respect Your Need for Sleep

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 923 (Week 14 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child) The goal is to have bedtime be a combination of good memory making and relationship building. You want to look forward to these times with your kids. You want them to feel sleeping is the next and natural step in the process. You want them to be convinced that you like spending time with them. You want them to feel secure in falling asleep. (Week 14 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child) The goal is to have bedtime be a combination of good memory making and relationship building. You want to look forward to these times with your kids. You want them to feel sleeping is the nex homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No Guidelines for Children’s Property Rights in the Home 20 20 Guidelines for Children’s Property Rights in the Home full 4fd0d973-82f4-449e-8012-b77b3ef36b30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/decf1673 Can you explain why your body is yours?

Almost everyone agrees we all own our own bodies. At least everyone thinks they own their own body, whether or not they want to argue about someone else’s bodily rights. No one else can use their brain to tell your mouth to speak or your legs to walk. They may coerce you, but they do not have ultimate control. It is a nicely built in feature that makes self-ownership as obvious as the nose on your face.

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]]> Can you explain why your body is yours?

Almost everyone agrees we all own our own bodies. At least everyone thinks they own their own body, whether or not they want to argue about someone else’s bodily rights. No one else can use their brain to tell your mouth to speak or your legs to walk. They may coerce you, but they do not have ultimate control. It is a nicely built in feature that makes self-ownership as obvious as the nose on your face.

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Guidelines for Children’s Property Rights in the Home

]]> Sat, 30 May 2020 10:00:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 816 (Week 13 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship with Your Child) If you want to discuss children’s property rights, you need to understand two basic things: What property rights are How children are different from adults How you engage with your children regarding their property rights in the home will have a big impact on your relationship with them. (Week 13 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship with Your Child) If you want to discuss children’s property rights, you need to understand two basic things: What property rights are How children are different from adults How you engage with homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No Helping Your Child Understand Death 19 19 Helping Your Child Understand Death full d68a1b4b-7473-4f64-82bb-f132931e24e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdde65d6 [Week 12 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child]

Do we need to teach children about death?

At what point should we teach our children about death? And how should we go about it? These are questions that cannot be avoided. From the time a child is old enough to squish a bug or hug a grandparent, death is destined to be part of their lives. It is not really a matter of IF we should talk to them about it, but what we will say.

Obviously, it is going to be hard to talk about death honestly if we have not grappled with the subject personally. If we try to pretend that death is not an unavoidable part of life, we will not be prepared to realistically talk to our children about it on any level. And our children need us to be able to offer insight. If we don’t, they will look for answers in other places.

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Helping Your Child Understand Death

]]> [Week 12 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child]

Do we need to teach children about death?

At what point should we teach our children about death? And how should we go about it? These are questions that cannot be avoided. From the time a child is old enough to squish a bug or hug a grandparent, death is destined to be part of their lives. It is not really a matter of IF we should talk to them about it, but what we will say.

Obviously, it is going to be hard to talk about death honestly if we have not grappled with the subject personally. If we try to pretend that death is not an unavoidable part of life, we will not be prepared to realistically talk to our children about it on any level. And our children need us to be able to offer insight. If we don’t, they will look for answers in other places.

To read more, go to:

Helping Your Child Understand Death

]]> Fri, 29 May 2020 21:30:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 681 (Week 12 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child) From the time a child is old enough to squish a bug or hug a grandparent, death is destined to be part of their lives. It is not really a matter of IF we should talk to them about it, but what we will say. (Week 12 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child) From the time a child is old enough to squish a bug or hug a grandparent, death is destined to be part of their lives. It is not really a matter of IF we should talk to them about it, but wha homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No How to Think About Subjects for Homeschooling 18 18 How to Think About Subjects for Homeschooling full ac126101-10bf-4289-9ca4-48c5051e0eda https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd3a38c9 Let’s begin by asking “how important is the idea of categories or subjects for any learning?” Your answer to this question will partly be affected by how you see the concept of subjects. Is it a springboard for learning, or is it a dungeon, a master to be obeyed? 

I think it can be helpful to distinguish between different types of subjects and even though I am going to do this, I think there is some overlap. Some types of subjects will fit in the different categories or types depending on how they are approached. 


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How to Think About Subjects for Homeschooling

]]> Let’s begin by asking “how important is the idea of categories or subjects for any learning?” Your answer to this question will partly be affected by how you see the concept of subjects. Is it a springboard for learning, or is it a dungeon, a master to be obeyed? 

I think it can be helpful to distinguish between different types of subjects and even though I am going to do this, I think there is some overlap. Some types of subjects will fit in the different categories or types depending on how they are approached. 


To read the transcript, go to: 

How to Think About Subjects for Homeschooling

]]> Tue, 19 May 2020 20:00:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 854 Thinking about subjects can be a useful tool without taking over your homeschool schedule Thinking about subjects can be a useful tool without taking over your homeschool schedule homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No 8 Ways Your Child is Watching You Deal with Money 17 17 8 Ways Your Child is Watching You Deal with Money full b3bec743-bedb-474a-a97f-6d2cd3521f22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/295b451c Your children are subconsciously observing your attitude toward money from a young age. They see:

  1. how you talk about it
  2. how you spend it on the household
  3. how you spend it on fun
  4. how you spend it on them
  5. how you cooperate with the other parent about it
  6. how you save it
  7. how you share it
  8. how you guide them in using it

Soon enough, they are trying to figure out how they can access money, because it is an important step to independence. 

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8 Ways Your Child is Watching You Deal with Money

]]> Your children are subconsciously observing your attitude toward money from a young age. They see:

  1. how you talk about it
  2. how you spend it on the household
  3. how you spend it on fun
  4. how you spend it on them
  5. how you cooperate with the other parent about it
  6. how you save it
  7. how you share it
  8. how you guide them in using it

Soon enough, they are trying to figure out how they can access money, because it is an important step to independence. 

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8 Ways Your Child is Watching You Deal with Money

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:25:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 1000 [Week 11 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] What amount of money is perfect for raising children? If you had all the money you wanted, would it make your relationship with your child better or worse? That is, of course, a trick question. It is not how much money you have that makes a difference, but how you handle your financial affairs that matters. [Week 11 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] What amount of money is perfect for raising children? If you had all the money you wanted, would it make your relationship with your child better or worse? That is, of course, a trick ques homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No How Your Attitude Toward Maturity Affects Your Child 16 16 How Your Attitude Toward Maturity Affects Your Child full 853e8a8f-7bcd-462a-83d8-f6ecb5859c2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd142107 Maturity is often claimed as a measure for independence, or when a person can be recognized as an adult. Yet everyone knows adults they would describe as immature. Maybe the concept of maturity is not well understood or used consistently.

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How Your Attitude Toward Maturity Affects Your Child

]]> Maturity is often claimed as a measure for independence, or when a person can be recognized as an adult. Yet everyone knows adults they would describe as immature. Maybe the concept of maturity is not well understood or used consistently.

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How Your Attitude Toward Maturity Affects Your Child

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:45:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 599 [Week 10 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] When is a person mature? Is it when he or she reaches a certain age? Is it when a driver’s test can be passed? Perhaps it is when a person can refrain from fruitless argument? [Week 10 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] When is a person mature? Is it when he or she reaches a certain age? Is it when a driver’s test can be passed? Perhaps it is when a person can refrain from fruitless argument? homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No How Your Attitude Toward Morality Affects Your Child 15 15 How Your Attitude Toward Morality Affects Your Child full fbc22ad8-7e04-4ab2-a503-a8d35953eed6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92aba33b Why is morality a “dirty” word?

I think I know why “morality” is a dirty word to some people. Two main reasons:

  1. It is confused with cultural preference
  2. It is applied conveniently

Cultural preference can cover anything from dressing according to religious code to using vocabulary acceptable to political groups. Convenient application usually involves making excuses for what was going to be done anyway.

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]]> Why is morality a “dirty” word?

I think I know why “morality” is a dirty word to some people. Two main reasons:

  1. It is confused with cultural preference
  2. It is applied conveniently

Cultural preference can cover anything from dressing according to religious code to using vocabulary acceptable to political groups. Convenient application usually involves making excuses for what was going to be done anyway.

To read more, go to: How Your Attitude Toward Morality Affects Your Child

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:20:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 479 [Week 9 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Everyone is born with a conscience. Everyone has a strong sense of right and wrong. This can be proven by the fact that everyone gets mad or depressed about wrong treatment. [Week 9 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Everyone is born with a conscience. Everyone has a strong sense of right and wrong. This can be proven by the fact that everyone gets mad or depressed about wrong treatment. homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No How Your Attitude Toward Faith Affects Your Child 14 14 How Your Attitude Toward Faith Affects Your Child full 423ec9f3-615a-417c-a692-58295b9d8769 https://share.transistor.fm/s/00ab5c97 Faith versus superstition

What do you have faith in? Before you can answer that, you have to have an idea of what is meant by faith. True, words can mean different things to different people. However, a concept is a concept by any other name, to misquote Shakespeare.

The crux of the problem with agreeing about what faith is is that some people equate it with superstition while others say it is believing in something based on evidence. I am in the latter camp, so that is how I will use it in this discussion.

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]]> Faith versus superstition

What do you have faith in? Before you can answer that, you have to have an idea of what is meant by faith. True, words can mean different things to different people. However, a concept is a concept by any other name, to misquote Shakespeare.

The crux of the problem with agreeing about what faith is is that some people equate it with superstition while others say it is believing in something based on evidence. I am in the latter camp, so that is how I will use it in this discussion.

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]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:45:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 428 Faith versus superstition. What do you have faith in? Before you can answer that, you have to have an idea of what is meant by faith. True, words can mean different things to different people. However, a concept is a concept by any other name, to misquote Shakespeare. [Week 8 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Faith versus superstition. What do you have faith in? Before you can answer that, you have to have an idea of what is meant by faith. True, words can mean different things to different people. However, a concept is a concept by any other name, to misquote teaching your children about faith, helping children understand faith, No How Your Attitude Toward Religion Affects Your Child 13 13 How Your Attitude Toward Religion Affects Your Child full a016722e-8339-4ed0-8111-ff318168c507 https://share.transistor.fm/s/635d66e2 Any religion is a system of behaviors that are considered necessary to both prove and act out a person’s real or supposed convictions about the meaning of life. At best, religion is evidence of internalized truths. At worst, religion is a way to manipulate people’s fears.

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]]> Any religion is a system of behaviors that are considered necessary to both prove and act out a person’s real or supposed convictions about the meaning of life. At best, religion is evidence of internalized truths. At worst, religion is a way to manipulate people’s fears.

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]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:10:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 576 Can you distinguish between these three things: Religion, Morality, and Faith? Sure, to some extent they overlap, but the differences are important. For this article, I want to talk about religion. [Week 7 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Can you distinguish between these three things: Religion, Morality, and Faith? Sure, to some extent they overlap, but the differences are important. For this article, I want to talk about religion. [Week 7 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Ch teaching children about religion, the difference between religion and morality, teaching children about faith, teaching children about God No How Your Use of Humor Affects Your Relationship With Your Child 12 12 How Your Use of Humor Affects Your Relationship With Your Child full 5033eb49-72a0-4b14-a05e-65216eb37e0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/da712daf People love to laugh. The proverb “a merry heart is good like a medicine” has been understood for thousands of years. Laughter makes people feel better. Yet, human nature too often has a way of twisting what is good and using it in destructive ways. This is also true of humor.

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How Your Use of Humor Affects Your Relationship With Your Child



]]> People love to laugh. The proverb “a merry heart is good like a medicine” has been understood for thousands of years. Laughter makes people feel better. Yet, human nature too often has a way of twisting what is good and using it in destructive ways. This is also true of humor.

To read more, go to 

How Your Use of Humor Affects Your Relationship With Your Child



]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:35:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 475 [Week 6 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] It is the job of parents is to make their family both a place of merriment and a safe place. [Week 6 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] It is the job of parents is to make their family both a place of merriment and a safe place. family humor, friendly humor, humor without harm No The Most Important Thing When Teaching Your Toddler or Young Child 11 11 The Most Important Thing When Teaching Your Toddler or Young Child full 7d21f21e-03cc-4ebc-93a4-a67cf862c9d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7bbc4a4 To read more, go to thehappyhomeschool.com

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]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 666 There is one thing that lays the foundation for teaching a young child. There is one thing that lays the foundation for teaching a young child. homeschool toddler, how to homeschool a toddler, preschool at home, how to teach young children at home No Secrets to Understanding Child Development and How This Affects Your Relationship With Your Child 10 10 Secrets to Understanding Child Development and How This Affects Your Relationship With Your Child full 4c50838c-4bf1-4c51-b14b-05cfdd516935 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f32dbe43 Would you be curious if I suggested to you that scientific studies on child development do more harm than good? I do suggest this, and for two main reasons: ...

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]]> Would you be curious if I suggested to you that scientific studies on child development do more harm than good? I do suggest this, and for two main reasons: ...

To read more, go to Secrets to Understanding Child Development and How This Affects Your Relationship With Your Child

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:05:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 851 [Week 5 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Parents who want happy, healthy relationships with their children will want to avoid getting hung up on the latest findings or cultural expectations. [Week 5 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Parents who want happy, healthy relationships with their children will want to avoid getting hung up on the latest findings or cultural expectations. child development, how important are child development charts, how fast should your child develop, at what age should a child be able to read, when can a child learn No How Your Work is Key to Gaining Your Child's Respect 9 9 How Your Work is Key to Gaining Your Child's Respect full 7e8e4f49-9135-4f32-b6f0-718eb809e874 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb90f1fd Respect is something that has to be earned. It cannot be demanded. The deepest levels of respect are based on spending time observing a person’s choices and attitudes. The potential for respect is greatest with those who see us regularly face the demands of life. Many of such demands fall in the category of work.

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]]> Respect is something that has to be earned. It cannot be demanded. The deepest levels of respect are based on spending time observing a person’s choices and attitudes. The potential for respect is greatest with those who see us regularly face the demands of life. Many of such demands fall in the category of work.

To read more, go to thehappyhomeschool.com How Your Work is Key to Gaining Your Child's Respect

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:15:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 529 [Week 4 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Children do not have to be very old to observe that much work is required in life. They subconsciously begin taking notes on how adults in their lives act about work [Week 4 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] Children do not have to be very old to observe that much work is required in life. They subconsciously begin taking notes on how adults in their lives act about work teaching your children about work, should children work, how to include your children in work, homeschooling and chores, teaching children good attitudes about work No What is the Goal of Education? 8 8 What is the Goal of Education? full 2269bba9-865f-4756-b061-4f7d22474dbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/be5d7b75 (transcript pending)
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]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:20:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 612 Having a clear idea of what the goal of education should be is very important to eliminating unnecessary frustration and motivating the student. Having a clear idea of what the goal of education should be is very important to eliminating unnecessary frustration and motivating the student. homeschool, education, goal, motivation, problem solving No How to Use Rules as Good Tools With Your Child 7 7 How to Use Rules as Good Tools With Your Child full 98078fd8-8e74-408b-8800-ba32a1046b04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad6cd641 To read more, please go to How to Use Rules as Good Tools With Your Child at thehappyhomeschool.com

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]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:45:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 792 [Week 3 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] What is it about rules that many children dislike? Are children naturally rebellious and need to be put in their places? Do they just need things explained to them? While there may be some element of those and other things involved to different degrees in different situations, I think that children really like rules. [Week 3 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] What is it about rules that many children dislike? Are children naturally rebellious and need to be put in their places? Do they just need things explained to them? While there may be some ele making rules for children, do children need rules, how to make fair rules, family rules No How the Family Schedule Affects Your Child 6 6 How the Family Schedule Affects Your Child full d1f9a0b8-1a07-49eb-a7d7-749c1257a580 https://share.transistor.fm/s/640d6a73 To read more, go to How the Family Schedule Affects Your Child at thehappyhomeschool.com

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]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:05:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 591 [Week 2 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] From a child’s perspective, the family schedule has three main categories. 1. parent’s schedule 2. child’s schedule 3. other family members and household schedule All of these converge on a child’s life. The way schedules are handled has the potential to foster relationship or squeeze the life right out of it. The choice is basically in the hands of the parent. [Week 2 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] From a child’s perspective, the family schedule has three main categories. 1. parent’s schedule 2. child’s schedule 3. other family members and household schedule All of these converg family schedule, homeschooling, teaching your own children, building a relationship with your child, No How Your Attitude Toward Other People Affects Your Child 5 5 How Your Attitude Toward Other People Affects Your Child full 776e3885-5553-457e-937a-cac7c4c979df https://share.transistor.fm/s/88254990 To read the transcript, or to sign up for my Best 25 Homeschool Tips, go to:

How Your Attitude Toward Other People Affects Your Child on thehappyhomeschool.com

]]> To read the transcript, or to sign up for my Best 25 Homeschool Tips, go to:

How Your Attitude Toward Other People Affects Your Child on thehappyhomeschool.com

]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 498 [Week 1 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] When a child sees a parent treat others with consideration flowing from a good attitude, there will be a foundation for respect that no amount of discipline can replace. [Week 1 of 52 Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Child] When a child sees a parent treat others with consideration flowing from a good attitude, there will be a foundation for respect that no amount of discipline can replace. a better relationship with your child, how you affect your child, building a foundation of respect with your child No Understanding How Relationship Affects Learning 4 4 Understanding How Relationship Affects Learning full 641066d5-ab5d-4f92-ab67-be69451f4c88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b513c16 A good parent-child relationship is something that needs to be built early and regularly. When the relationship is good, stress is more manageable, problem-solving is more rewarding, and progress is sweeter. To read more about homeschooling, visit thehappyhomeschool.com

]]> A good parent-child relationship is something that needs to be built early and regularly. When the relationship is good, stress is more manageable, problem-solving is more rewarding, and progress is sweeter. To read more about homeschooling, visit thehappyhomeschool.com

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:25:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 597 The relationship between the parent and the child is key to learning. The relationship between the parent and the child is key to learning. the key to homeschooling your children, how to motivate your child to learn, how to homeschool, No Protecting Your Child vs. Teaching Interpersonal Skills 3 3 Protecting Your Child vs. Teaching Interpersonal Skills full df7ba177-c632-4729-9dd8-6292820276de https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1e4bf84 Read more about homeschooling at thehappyhomeschool.com

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]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2020 12:30:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 529 Is it brave for a child to step out into various social environments without the security of parental guidance and protection? Is it brave for a child to step out into various social environments without the security of parental guidance and protection? what is good parental supervision, how to make my child feel secure, when should a child be independent No Deciding Whether or Not to Homeschool 2 2 Deciding Whether or Not to Homeschool full 295341df-077a-457d-a8cc-07af87f8f3dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/f169c15e To read more from The Happy Homeschool, go to thehappyhomeschool.com

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]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 814 Are you thinking about teaching your own children, commonly called homeschooling? Or are you teaching them at home already and need some reinforcement for your own perspective or to feel more confident when asked questions? Either way, this discussion is for you. Are you thinking about teaching your own children, commonly called homeschooling? Or are you teaching them at home already and need some reinforcement for your own perspective or to feel more confident when asked questions? Either way, this discussion is homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No Who is The Happy Homeschool 1 1 Who is The Happy Homeschool full 2a428955-b642-40b2-93b7-4a55a19c443b https://share.transistor.fm/s/68081a57 Sat, 01 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 601 Do you want a happy homeschool and great relationships with your children? In this first episode, I give the basics of how that can be done and what will be discussed in the future to encourage and inspire you to achieve this for your own family. Do you want a happy homeschool and great relationships with your children? In this first episode, I give the basics of how that can be done and what will be discussed in the future to encourage and inspire you to achieve this for your own family. homeschool, education, children, freedom, training No