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Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
The Holidays are nearly over, taking 2020 with them! That means school will be starting back up soon, but how do you prepare for the new semester? And how do you avoid friction from your kids about starting back up? Melody and Holly have decades of homeschooling experience and they’ve seen it all, so listen in as they discuss the ins and outs of getting back after a break.
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Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Winter break is in full swing and the year is winding down, you deserve to take it easy! In that spirit, we’ve compiled all the big questions we’ve answered this year into one easy place. Check the show notes for timecodes to each question.
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00:48 What Do I Do If I Fall Behind?
03:31 How Do I Choose Curriculum?
06:30 What Do I Do If My Curriculum Isn’t Working For My Child?
10:05 Am I Teaching Too Much?
14:20 My Family Is Questioning My Decision To Homeschool My Child
19:40 How Do Learning Styles Effect Curriculum Choice?
25:02 How Do I Balance Teaching And Parenting?
30:40 Virtual School Is Too Long!
32:39 Should My Kids Take Standardized Tests?
35:14 Do I Need A Homeschooling Room?
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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 Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
In just a few days, it’ll be Thanksgiving! While celebrations this year may be different, being thankful never goes out of style. Join Melody and Holly as they discuss what they’re thankful for this year.
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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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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.