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Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Are you a parent or an teacher? Spoiler alert! You’re both! Too many homeschooling parents don’t think of themselves as an educator, but Holly and Melody do, and they’ve got tips for growing as a home educator. We’ll discuss the importance of seeing oneself as a teacher, educational philosophies, and strategies for improving yourself all year long!
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Identifying YOUR Educational Philosophy
From The Big Question: How To Reduce Pencil Pressure In Students
Holly’s Recommended Reading List:
The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise
Teach Your Own by John Holt & Patrick Farenga
The Original Home Schooling Series by Charlotte M. Mason (a six volume series)
A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola
Charlotte Mason Education, and More Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison
Charlotte Mason Study Guide by Penny Gardner
The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Melody Gillum, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway and our music is by The Great Pangolin.
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Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how to end the school year right. Melody and Holly will share their best tips from their decades of homeschooling experience to make sure you don’t miss a beat. And in the second half, we’ll discuss the hows and whys of keeping our kids learning even in the summer months.
If you have homeschooling questions or comments, please email us: happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com
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Storynory – Free Audio Stories For Kids
Scholastic Reading Program
The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Melody Gillum, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway 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.
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Every parent has heard it before: “No!” “I don’t want to!” “Why?” Whether it’s during chores or during school, no parent likes an obstinate child. But why don’t children listen? And what can we do to make all our lives go easier? Holly and Melody discuss communication, parenting styles, parenting goals, and things to look out for. Listen in and learn why your kid won’t listen!
If you have homeschooling questions or comments, please email us: happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com
SHOW NOTES:
Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial!
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Melody Gillum, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway 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.
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.