Welcome to the HomeSchool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast, hosted by homeschooling consultant, certified life coach, and longtime homeschool mom Jackie Wiebe. Each week, you'll get practical homeschooling advice, thoughtful parenting tips, and the inspiration you need to create a homeschool experience that truly works for your family. HomeSchoolThinkTank.com
Are you familiar with the three main learning styles: visual, kinesthetic, and auditory?
In this episode, we explore each style and give you practical insights to help teach your child more effective…
Mary Gallagher is a reading specialist and literacy coach, homeschooling and school choice advocate, and author of "Teach a Child to Read with Children's Books."
Her specialty is helping children fal…
What if you could break the habit of yelling and create a more peaceful homeschool environment?
As parents, we know that yelling isn't good for our kids.
Additionally, constant yelling can damage you…
In this episode, I explore a unique perspective on homeschooling that often goes unspoken.
While it's natural for homeschooling parents to focus on what their kids consume - whether it’s books, lesso…
In a world where children are picking up cell phones before pencils, the skill of handwriting is no longer deemed necessary by many people.
Listen to this episode to learn why teaching your kids prin…
Feeling overwhelmed by homeschooling and life?
In this episode, I share how Essentialism by Greg McKeown helped me simplify my life and focus on what truly matters. Learn practical tips to set bounda…
Have you ever considered what the real purpose of homeschooling curriculum is?
In this episode, I explain what curriculum is and how to best use it to effectively help your children learn.
Whether yo…
Do you want to raise children who genuinely appreciate what they have?
Are you looking to cultivate a habit of gratitude in your own life?
In this episode, we'll explore practical ways to develop dai…
Have you been looking for an easy-to-use, good science curriculum for your kids?
Do you want to teach science more effectively?
In this episode, wildlife biologist and Montessori teacher Jackie Grund…
Do you want to improve yourself?
To grow, you must challenge yourself and do hard things.
Whether you are helping yourself or your kids improve, the key to success lies in rising to the challenges t…
In this episode, Jackie shares her family's homeschool story and the fascinating birth of HomeSchool ThinkTank.
Discover the inspiration behind this educational venture, and gain insight into the dri…
Having enthusiasm is important.
Feeling excited about life is something that the soul yearns for.
But...how do you create enthusiasm when you're feeling blah?
That's what we're talking about in this …
I recorded this interview with former therapist Linda Wiebe, in the fall of 2019.
Today, I am replaying this interview in her memory. While the audio in this episode isn't great, the informatio…
In this episode, Jackie shares how she helps homeschooling parents through life-coaching and homeschool consulting services.
Sign up for a free consultation and learn more about individual coaching…
In this episode, we'll introduce you to fun educational quizzes that homeschoolers will love.
In the article that goes with this episode, you'll find a variety of quizzes, including geography, math,…
Are you a homeschooling parent who feels burned out?
If you want to succeed at homeschooling your kids, you must take care of yourself.
This episode is full of ideas that will inspire you to give you…
Have you wondered what homeschooling is like for other families?
In this episode, you'll meet homeschooling mom and author Carrie Strong. She talks about her book, becoming an author, and what home…
If you've ever wondered how some people consistently achieve their goals while others falter, this episode is your key to understanding the unparalleled power of persistence.
Learn more about my cons…
In this episode, Jackie shares what she learned as her family prepared to become a roadschooling family.
The lessons she learned can benefit nearly any family, even those who don't plan to roadscho…
If you have goals you're trying to achieve, you will certainly have overwhelming and frustrating moments.
Get inspired to overcome frustration so you can achieve the success you are looking for.