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Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
In this episode, we share our experiences attending the Texas Homeschool Expo in San Antonio! From exciting new curriculum finds to inspiring conversations with fellow homeschoolers, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at what made the event so special. Whether you were there or not, you’ll come away with fresh ideas, encouragement, and a few laughs as we reflect on our time at one of Texas’s biggest homeschool gatherings.
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Texas Homeschool Expo
SEA Homeschoolers: Secular, Eclectic, Academic
Khanmigo, The Tutor AI From Khan Academy
Outschool
Nicole The Math Lady
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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Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Starting your first year of homeschooling can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help! In this episode, we cover everything a new homeschooler needs to know to begin with confidence. From choosing curriculum and setting a schedule to handling doubts and building a support system, we break it all down into manageable steps. Whether you're pulling your child out of school or starting fresh, this is the episode we wish we'd had in our first year!
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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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Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
In this episode, we discuss The Joy of Slow by Leslie M. Martino, a book that encourages families to embrace a slower, more intentional pace of life. We explore how its themes apply to homeschooling, parenting, and everyday living — from resisting the pressure to overschedule, to finding meaning in the quiet moments. Whether you’ve read the book or are just curious about the slow living philosophy, this conversation offers inspiration and practical takeaways for creating a more peaceful homeschool rhythm.
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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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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 (center) 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 (right) and her husband Jon embraced a learning lifestyle back in the early days of the modern home school movement. Teaching and training seven children in all of life, from birth to graduation, was a grand adventure! While the learning lifestyle continues as their family heritage, 34 years of home schooling drew to a close in 2018. Melody seems unable to stop teaching, and currently supports her local community as the elementary director for a wonderful homeschool hybrid program. She is delighted to be a part of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast team!