You keep hearing about Homelink and Mid-Columbia Partnership (MCP), but you're still not sure if either is the right fit for your family. You’re drawn to the idea of homeschooling—but it also feels overwhelming.

This week, join host Laura Battles as she shares three key reasons why Homelink or MCP might (or might not) be right for you. Plus, a reminder you may need to hear: Yes, you can homeschool independently. You are capable.#homeschoollife #homeschoolmom #homeschool #homelink #midcolumbiapartnership #podcast #homeschoolingkids 🔔 Subscribe for more homeschool tips, curriculum reviews, and real-life stories from the trenches.//Mentioned in This Video//➡️Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center: ⁠⁠https://www.teachthechildren.net/⁠⁠➡️Homelink: https://threerivershomelink.rsd.edu/

➡️MCP: https://mcp.ksd.org/➡️Hungry for Wisdom Podcast Network: ⁠⁠https://hfw.network/⁠⁠//Affiliate Links//➡️Biblingo: https://biblingo.com/pricing/?ref=teachchildren➡️Notebooking Pages: ⁠⁠https://notebookingpages.com/?ap_id=office@teachthechildren.net⁠⁠➡️All About Learning Press: ⁠⁠https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2889⁠⁠➡️Sonlight: ⁠⁠https://affiliate.sonlight.com/142.html⁠⁠Welcome to the Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center! I'm so glad you found us! We are here to support homeschooling families find essential resources, and empower families through renewal and restoration, and strengthen the foundation of education at home. We are Equipping Families. Empowering Learning. Restoring Homes.Boring Legal Stuff:• This video is not made for kids.• All thoughts or opinions shared are always my own.• I sometimes share affiliate links where I earn a small commission. This doesn't cost you anything, but helps support my channel. Thank you for using my affiliate links!

Have you ever wanted to read the Bible in its original languages—Hebrew and Greek—but didn’t know where to start?Join host Laura Battles as she introduces you to Biblingo, a powerful language-learning tool designed to make biblical Hebrew and Greek accessible, engaging, and effective. Whether you're just beginning or looking to deepen your understanding, Biblingo can help you go beyond translation and truly connect with the Bible in its original form.Discover how learning these ancient languages is more achievable than you think. Let Biblingo guide your journey into the heart of Scripture. And make sure you stay tuned until the end for a special offer from Biblingo and Teach the Children.#homeschoollife #homeschoolmom #biblingo #hebrew #greek #learninganewlanguage #homeschool #homeschoollearning #bibleintheoriginal🔔 Subscribe for more homeschool tips, curriculum reviews, and real-life stories from the trenches.//Mentioned in This Video//➡️Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center: ⁠⁠https://www.teachthechildren.net/⁠⁠➡️Biblingo: https://biblingo.com/pricing/?ref=teachchildren➡️Hungry for Wisdom Podcast Network: ⁠⁠https://hfw.network/⁠⁠//Affiliate Links//➡️Biblingo: https://biblingo.com/pricing/?ref=teachchildren➡️Notebooking Pages: ⁠⁠https://notebookingpages.com/?ap_id=office@teachthechildren.net⁠⁠➡️All About Learning Press: ⁠⁠https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2889⁠⁠➡️Sonlight: ⁠⁠https://affiliate.sonlight.com/142.html⁠⁠Welcome to the Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center! I'm so glad you found us! We are here to support homeschooling families find essential resources, and empower families through renewal and restoration, and strengthen the foundation of education at home. We are Equipping Families. Empowering Learning. Restoring Homes.Boring Legal Stuff:• This video is not made for kids.• All thoughts or opinions shared are always my own.• I sometimes share affiliate links where I earn a small commission. This doesn't cost you anything, but helps support my channel. Thank you for using my affiliate links!

Do you ever feel totally overwhelmed trying to plan your homeschool year? Like, you don’t even know where to start? Yeah, we’ve all been there.

This week on the podcast, your host Laura Battles dives into some super helpful tips on how to start planning, when to do it, and honestly—why it even matters in the first place.

Now, let’s be real—your year probably won’t go exactly as planned (and that’s okay!), but having a general direction? It really does help. So grab a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s chat about how to make your homeschool year feel just a little more doable.

#homeschoollife #homeschoolmom #homeschoolplanning #PlanYourYear#HomeschoolSchedule #homeschoolorganization #teachthechildren #homeschooling 🔔 Subscribe for more homeschool tips, curriculum reviews, and real-life stories from the trenches.//Mentioned in This Video//➡️Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center: ⁠⁠https://www.teachthechildren.net/⁠⁠➡️Sonlight: https://www.sonlight.com/➡️Hungry for Wisdom Podcast Network: ⁠⁠https://hfw.network/⁠⁠//Affiliate Links//➡️Notebooking Pages: ⁠⁠https://notebookingpages.com/?ap_id=office@teachthechildren.net⁠⁠➡️All About Learning Press: ⁠⁠https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2889⁠⁠➡️Sonlight: ⁠⁠https://affiliate.sonlight.com/142.html⁠⁠Welcome to the Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center! I'm so glad you found us! We are here to support homeschooling families find essential resources, and empower families through renewal and restoration, and strengthen the foundation of education at home. We are Equipping Families. Empowering Learning. Restoring Homes.Boring Legal Stuff:• This video is not made for kids.• All thoughts or opinions shared are always my own.• I sometimes share affiliate links where I earn a small commission. This doesn't cost you anything, but helps support my channel. Thank you for using my affiliate links!

Print or cursive? Why not both!

In this episode, host Laura Battles, shares how her family approaches penmanship at home—teaching both styles in a way that’s simple, doable, and fits into everyday homeschooling life. She talks about how to know when your kids are ready, how she introduces each one, and why she believes both are worth the effort.

Laura also opens up about some big changes happening at the Resource Center and how Teach the Children is growing. Whether you’ve been part of the community for a while or are just finding your way, you’ll hear ways to get involved and support the mission to encourage and equip homeschool families like yours.🔔 Subscribe for more homeschool tips, curriculum reviews, and real-life stories from the trenches.#homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife #homeschooltips #bringingfamiliestogether #podcast #learningwithouttears #handwriting #handwritingwithouttears

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Welcome to the Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center! I'm so glad you found us! We are here to support homeschooling families find essential resources, and empower families through renewal and restoration, and strengthen the foundation of education at home. We are Equipping Families. Empowering Learning. Restoring Homes.

Boring Legal Stuff:• This video is not made for kids.• All thoughts or opinions shared are always my own.• I sometimes share affiliate links where I earn a small commission. This doesn't cost you anything, but helps support my channel. Thank you for using my affiliate links!

Are you afraid that making a big decision—especially around homeschooling—might be the wrong one? Do you feel stuck, worried that a shift in direction could turn everything upside down for your family?

You're not alone. In this honest and encouraging episode, host Laura Battles, shares her personal journey of changing course—more than once—on her homeschooling path. She opens up about the doubts, fears, and ultimately, the freedom that came with making bold choices.

Whether you're new to homeschooling or years in, this conversation will remind you that pivoting doesn't mean failing—it might just be the best decision you make.

🎙️Tune in and be encouraged—you can choose differently.🎥 Don’t miss this episode!🔔 Subscribe for more homeschool tips, curriculum reviews, and real-life stories from the trenches.#homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife #homeschooltips #youcandoit #bringingfamiliestogether #changeisgood #couragetochange #podcastepisode //Mentioned in This Video//➡️Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center: ⁠⁠https://www.teachthechildren.net/⁠⁠➡️Hungry for Wisdom Podcast Network: ⁠⁠https://hfw.network/⁠⁠

//Affiliate Links//➡️Notebooking Pages: ⁠⁠https://notebookingpages.com/?ap_id=office@teachthechildren.net⁠⁠➡️All About Learning Press: ⁠⁠https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2889⁠⁠➡️Sonlight: ⁠⁠https://affiliate.sonlight.com/142.html⁠⁠Welcome to the Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center! I'm so glad you found us! We are here to support homeschooling families find essential resources, and empower families through renewal and restoration, and strengthen the foundation of education at home. We are Equipping Families. Empowering Learning. Restoring Homes.Boring Legal Stuff:• This video is not made for kids.• All thoughts or opinions shared are always my own.• I sometimes share affiliate links where I earn a small commission. This doesn't cost you anything, but helps support my channel. Thank you for using my affiliate links!

Looking for the perfect reading and spelling curriculum this fall? 🍁📚Look no further than All About Learning Press—a proven, mastery-based program designed to help your child succeed in just 20 minutes a day! All About Reading and All About Spelling build real confidence with no guesswork, just results.This week, your host Laura Battles shares how she uses this incredible program with her three kids—including what worked, what didn’t, and tips to help you get started. Whether you’re new to homeschooling or a seasoned pro, you’ll walk away with practical insights you can use right away.🎥 Don’t miss this episode!🔔 Subscribe for more homeschool tips, curriculum reviews, and real-life stories from the trenches.#homeschooling #AllAboutReading #AllAboutSpelling #homeschoolcurriculum #MasteryBasedLearning #readingsuccess #SpellingMadeEasy #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife #learntoread #homeschooltips //Mentioned in This Video//➡️All About Learning Press: ⁠https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/⁠➡️Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center: ⁠⁠https://www.teachthechildren.net/⁠⁠➡️Hungry for Wisdom Podcast Network: ⁠⁠https://hfw.network/⁠⁠

//Affiliate Links//➡️Notebooking Pages: ⁠⁠https://notebookingpages.com/?ap_id=office@teachthechildren.net⁠⁠➡️All About Learning Press: ⁠⁠https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2889⁠⁠➡️Sonlight: ⁠⁠https://affiliate.sonlight.com/142.html⁠⁠Welcome to the Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center! I'm so glad you found us! We are here to support homeschooling families find essential resources, and empower families through renewal and restoration, and strengthen the foundation of education at home. We are Equipping Families. Empowering Learning. Restoring Homes.Boring Legal Stuff:• This video is not made for kids.• All thoughts or opinions shared are always my own.• I sometimes share affiliate links where I earn a small commission. This doesn't cost you anything, but helps support my channel. Thank you for using my affiliate links!

Homeschooling is hard. Homeschooling with learning disabilities? Even harder. But there is hope — and there is help.This week, I'm joined in the studio by Tessa Johnstone of Divergent Learning. Tessa brings insight, compassion, and practical strategies to support families navigating the challenges of homeschooling children with learning differences.Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just looking for fresh ideas, you’ll leave this conversation encouraged, equipped, and inspired.Don’t miss it — you are not alone on this journey.//Mentioned in This Video//➡️Divergent Learning: https://www.divergentlearning.org/➡️Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center: https://www.teachthechildren.net/➡️Hungry for Wisdom Podcast Network: https://hfw.network///Affiliate Links//➡️Notebooking Pages: https://notebookingpages.com/?ap_id=office@teachthechildren.net➡️All About Learning Press: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2889➡️Sonlight: https://affiliate.sonlight.com/142.htmlWelcome to the Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center! I'm so glad you found us! We are here to support homeschooling families find essential resources, and empower families through renewal and restoration, and strengthen the foundation of education at home. We are Equipping Families. Empowering Learning. Restoring Homes.Boring Legal Stuff:• This video is not made for kids.• All thoughts or opinions shared are always my own.• I sometimes share affiliate links where I earn a small commission. This doesn't cost you anything, but helps support my channel. Thank you for using my affiliate links!#homeschool #homeschoolingfun #tessajohnstone #homeschoolcurriculum #teachthechildren #podcast #homeschoolpodcast #divergentlearning #dyslexia

Does your heart long for a home filled with God’s peace? Are you feeling weary under the weight of daily tasks and unsure how to simplify your life in a way that honors Him?In this encouraging episode, Teach the Children welcomes Mystie Winckler to share wisdom and biblical insight on creating a Christ-centered home marked by peace and joy. Whether you're navigating homemaking, homeschooling, or both, you'll find grace-filled encouragement and practical steps to help you slow down, refocus, and invite God into the everyday rhythms of your life.Listen in and be refreshed as you're reminded that true peace comes not from doing more—but from walking with the Lord.//Mentioned in This Video//➡️Simply Convivial: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/➡️Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center: https://www.teachthechildren.net/➡️Hungry for Wisdom Podcast Network: https://hfw.network///Affiliate Links//➡️Notebooking Pages: https://notebookingpages.com/?ap_id=office@teachthechildren.net➡️All About Learning Press: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2889➡️Sonlight: https://affiliate.sonlight.com/142.htmlWelcome to the Teach the Children Homeschool Resource Center! I'm so glad you found us! We are here to support homeschooling families find essential resources, and empower families through renewal and restoration, and strengthen the foundation of education at home. We are Equipping Families. Empowering Learning. Restoring Homes.Boring Legal Stuff:• This video is not made for kids.• All thoughts or opinions shared are always my own.• I sometimes share affiliate links where I earn a small commission. This doesn't cost you anything, but helps support my channel. Thank you for using my affiliate links!#homeschool #homeschoolingfun #MystieWinckler #homeschoolcurriculum #teachthechildren #podcast #homeschoolpodcast #simplyconvivial