Parents often ask themselves if they are doing the right thing by homeschooling their children. For home educators, this is a marathon, not a sprint. It will be a journey for which you cannot see the end result. How do you know you are on the right path? This episode is a generational discussion with a mother and daughter who have created the tradition of home education in the second generation. Learn what practices and habits you can start now to instill a long-term love of learning in your children to influence future generations.🗒️ Show Noteshttps://demmelearning.com/blog/generational-homeschooling-show

As homeschool parents, we can decide whether or not grades are a part of our homeschool experience. What do we grade, WHY do we grade, and when do we start the grading process? Join us as we revisit one of our most popular episodes to weigh the pros and cons, discuss options for your family’s experience, and hear what veteran homeschoolers’ experiences are.Show notes:https://demmelearning.com/blog/grading-show/This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.

Author and coach Patti Reed allows us to talk about some of the difficult conversations we must have with our children as they negotiate their way to adulthood. Raising kids is hard, and raising teenagers is every emotion together. We have an insightful discussion on agreements and expectations, vulnerabilities, commitment, academic gaps, and sorting responsibilities and concerns. Show notes:https://demmelearning.com/blog/smart-conversations-teenager-show

When we begin a homeschool journey, we often have specific expectations. When these expectations don't align with reality, stress occurs. Join us for a panel discussion of setting appropriate expectations for your homeschooling years and a realistic discussion of what this first year might look like for you.Show notes:https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-expectations-show

The days can seem long and patience can be short. How do you keep it all together when the finish line seems so far off? Join us for conversation, encouragement, and suggestions.Show notes:https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-burnout-show/This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.

How do you put the air back in your academic tires after the joy and change of the holidays? Join us for ten practical tips to "begin again" as you start into 2024.Show notes:https://demmelearning.com/blog/relaunch-show

This is a follow-up to our 10/27/23 episode on hiking the Continental Divide Trail. We recommend listening to that episode and reading the show notes first:https://demmelearning.com/blog/hiking-continental-divide-trail-show/

Habits can be so hard to master. Whether you are a student or a parent, habits have the ability to create calm or chaos. In this episode, we explore some concrete actions to implement in your home so that changing and reviewing habits becomes a part of your journey.Show notes:https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-habits-show/This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.

Join us for a recap of this year's best content from The Demme Learning Show. We have lots of things to recap and share and lots of things for you to think about as you step enthusiastically into 2024.Show notes:https://demmelearning.com/blog/2023-perspective-show

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays about to begin, how do you fit in school with all the celebrations you want to have? Join us as we discuss a variety of ways to make school count when you are counting the days toward holiday celebrations.Show notes:https://demmelearning.com/blog/holidays-school-show