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57 min
Getting ready for a new school year is so much smoother when you have a plan, and Holly and Jennifer have put together the top 10 things to do before starting your school year! From organizing your space and gathering your materials to setting goals and getting yourself in the right mindset, this episode walks you through everything you need to check off your list before the first day of school. Think of it as your back-to-school checklist for homeschoolers!
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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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Jul 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026
52 min
Life after homeschooling is closer than ever for Holly and Jennifer, and in this episode they're reflecting on what comes next! With both hosts in the home stretch of their homeschooling journeys, this conversation is a heartfelt and practical look at what homeschooling parents can expect when the last child graduates. From rediscovering your identity outside of homeschooling to finding new purpose and community, this episode is for every parent who has ever wondered what life on the other side looks like!
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!
Jul 24, 2026
Jul 24, 2026
43 min
Why should you try new homeschooling styles this summer? Because summer is the perfect low-stakes season to experiment, explore, and find what works best for your family! Holly and Jennifer dig into why the slower pace of summer makes it an ideal time to step outside your usual homeschooling routine and test drive some new approaches. From relaxed unschooling experiments to project-based learning and everything in between, this episode is full of inspiration for making the most of your summer homeschool season!
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.