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1 hr 10 min
Homeschooling and AI might seem like an unlikely pair, but Holly and Jennifer are here to show you how artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly useful tool in the home educator’s toolkit! In this episode, they explore practical ways homeschooling families can use AI to support and enrich their curriculum, while also diving into the important conversation around teaching students to use AI responsibly and thoughtfully.
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The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our logo is by Norah Williams and our music is by The Great Pangolin.
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Oct 9, 2026
Oct 9, 2026
45 min
What homeschooling looks like today might surprise you! Holly and Jennifer take a look at the modern homeschooling landscape, exploring how resources, technology, and attitudes toward home education have transformed the experience for today’s families. Drawing on their own journeys as veteran homeschoolers, they reflect on how much has changed since they started and what makes this such an exciting time to be part of the homeschooling community. If you’re curious about where homeschooling stands in 2026, this is the episode for you!SHOW NOTES:
Visit our website!
If you have any questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com
Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial!
Like our page and join our group on Facebook!
Follow us on Instagram!
The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our logo is by Norah Williams and our music is by The Great Pangolin.
If you liked this episode, and you’d like to help us grow, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
Sep 25, 2026
Sep 25, 2026
56 min
When family disapproves of your homeschooling, it can be one of the most discouraging and emotionally draining parts of the journey. Holly and Jennifer tackle this sensitive but important topic head on, sharing practical strategies for navigating pushback from skeptical or critical family members. From setting boundaries and finding common ground to knowing when to simply let your results speak for themselves, this episode is a reassuring reminder that you don't need everyone's approval to make the right choice for your child!
SHOW NOTES:
Visit our website!
If you have any questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com
Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial!
Like our page and join our group on Facebook!
Follow us on Instagram!
The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our logo is by Norah Williams and our music is by The Great Pangolin.
If you liked this episode, and you’d like to help us grow, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
About Our Hosts
Jennifer Jones (left) is a dedicated homeschool advocate and community leader with over two decades of experience homeschooling her eight children in Marble Falls, Texas. After joining The Happy Homeschooler Podcast as a guest, Jennifer was thrilled to join the podcast as a co-host in 2022. She hopes that by sharing her own experiences on the podcast she is able to make homeschooling more approachable for new families. She believes homeschooling is truly a lifestyle, not just an educational choice, and encourages listeners to embrace it as an adventure for the entire family.
Holly Williams Urbach (right) is a dedicated homeschooling mother of six wonderful people (five of whom are now adults). She began homeschooling in Texas in 1993 when homeschooling was not yet fully legal. She is passionate about the benefits of the homeschooling lifestyle and shares her passion by mentoring new homeschoolers in person, through the local Facebook group she moderates with other seasoned homeschoolers in her community, and by being a co-host of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast.
Melody Gillum (not pictured) was a founding host of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast. In 2025, she retired from the show to spend more time with her husband Jon, with whom she homeschooled her seven children.