The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

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This is the best podcast for homeschooling moms who need encouragement! Our goal is to help you smile more! Whether you are a new homeschooler or a veteran, we are positive you will feel encouraged!

Recent Episodes
  • Episode 348 - Part 2 of the Lies Homeschooled Kids Believe
    Apr 16, 2025 – 28:42
  • Episode 347 - The Lies Homeschooled Kids Believe
    Apr 9, 2025 – 29:45
  • Podcast Episode 346 - Common Homeschool Challenges (And How to Handle Them!)
    Apr 2, 2025 – 32:07
  • Episode 345 - Homeschooling Through Spring: When to Push, Pause, or Pivot
    Mar 26, 2025 – 24:59
  • Episode 344 - How to Keep Smiling When Homeschooling Gets Tough
    Mar 19, 2025 – 30:08
  • Episode 343 - Beating the Winter Doldrum Burnout - With Debbie Wilson
    Mar 12, 2025 – 30:06
  • Episode 342 - Overcoming Distractions to Focus on What Matters
    Mar 5, 2025 – 31:52
  • Episode 341 - Not By the Book - With Suzanne Nunn
    Feb 26, 2025 – 28:28
  • Episode 340 - The Silent Struggle of Homeschooling Moms - With Debbie Wilson
    Feb 19, 2025 – 32:37
  • Episode 339 - Every Child is Smart: Helping Them Shine in Their Strengths
    Feb 12, 2025 – 35:07
  • Episode 338 - Top 10 Reasons You Won't Want to Miss Attending a Homeschooling Convention
    Feb 5, 2025 – 27:37
  • Episode 337 - Equipping Homeschoolers to Dream Big
    Jan 29, 2025 – 41:29
  • Episode 336 - When God Calls Moms to Stay Home - With Jan Smith
    Jan 22, 2025 – 35:28
  • Episode 335 - Answering the Most Commonly Asked Homeschooling Questions
    Jan 15, 2025 – 33:07
  • Episode 334 - The Impact of ChatGPT and Ai on Homeschooling
    Jan 8, 2025 – 31:51
  • Episode 333 - It's Never to Late to Make a Change!
    Jan 1, 2025 – 25:47
  • Episode 332 - Merry Christmas from the Smiling Homeschooler!
    Dec 24, 2024 – 19:57
  • Episode 331 - Embrace the Break - Homeschooling During the Holidays
    Dec 18, 2024 – 19:47
  • Episode 330 - When it All Seems to Hard...Don't Quit!
    Dec 11, 2024 – 21:37
  • Episode 329 - Raising Problem-Solvers: How to Teach Practical Skills
    Dec 4, 2024 – 31:32
  • Episode 328 - A Heart-to-Heart with Four Homeschooling Moms
    Nov 27, 2024 – 38:14
  • Episode 327 - Can Every Day Be a Good Day of Homeschooling?
    Nov 20, 2024 – 28:54
  • Episode 326 - Who Decides? Navigating Choices from Childhood to Graduation
    Nov 13, 2024 – 36:54
  • Episode 325 - Fighting the Fear of Being Behind
    Nov 6, 2024 – 33:05
  • Episode 324 - Homeschooling Moments that Make Us Laugh
    Oct 30, 2024 – 26:20
  • Episode 323 - Questions and Answers with Todd and Debbie
    Oct 23, 2024 – 42:43
  • Episode 322 - Finding Happiness in Homeschooling - With Charlene Notgrass
    Oct 16, 2024 – 42:11
  • Episode 321 - Encouragement for the Discouraged Homeschool Mom
    Oct 9, 2024 – 35:02
  • Episode 320 - Homeschool Without the Pressure: Trusting Your Own Path
    Oct 2, 2024 – 28:24
  • Episode 319 - Practical Tips to Support Your Child's Dreams
    Sep 24, 2024 – 34:02
  • Episode 318 - When to Make a Change in Your Homeschooling
    Sep 18, 2024 – 33:23
  • Episode 317 - The Value of Community
    Sep 11, 2024 – 27:54
  • Episode 316 - Tips and Encouragement for Starting the School Year With Debbie Wilson
    Sep 4, 2024 – 29:04
  • Episode 315 - Kids Learn Through Stories - With Brinkman Adventures
    Aug 28, 2024 – 30:23
  • Episode 314 - Lies Homeschooling Moms Believe
    Aug 21, 2024 – 30:52
  • Episode 313 - How to Have a Fun School Year!
    Aug 14, 2024 – 25:02
  • Episode 312 - Understanding Your Homeschooling Personality
    Aug 7, 2024 – 40:03
  • Episode 311 - How to Avoid Ruining Your Homeschooling Experience
    Jul 31, 2024 – 34:59
  • Episode 310 - Loving Your Child For Who They Are, Not What They Do
    Jul 24, 2024 – 30:37
  • Episode 309 - Our Memories Help Make us
    Jul 17, 2024 – 30:36
  • Episode 308 - Hanging on to Summer
    Jul 10, 2024 – 19:53
  • Episode 307 - A Healthy Chocolate that Tastes Good! - With Scott Walker
    Jul 3, 2024 – 33:37
  • Episode 306 - Our Family Movie and Activities Suggestions!
    Jun 26, 2024 – 26:05
  • Episode 305 - The Joy of Making Memories with Your Kids
    Jun 19, 2024 – 28:53
  • Episode 304 - Worldview-Centered Homeschooling - With David and Shirley Quine
    Jun 12, 2024 – 29:05
  • Episode 303 - Wrapping Up the School Year - With Debbie Wilson
    Jun 5, 2024 – 24:42
  • Episode 302 - Equipping Your Artistic Child for the Future - With The Animation Course
    May 29, 2024 – 28:11
  • Episode 301 - Homeschooling is Tough, but it is Good! With Zane Tyler
    May 21, 2024 – 32:51
  • Episode 300 - Celebrating 300 Episodes!
    May 15, 2024 – 27:47
  • Episode 299 - Homeschooling is the Best! - With Kelsi Ard
    May 8, 2024 – 25:22
Recent Reviews
  • Sells family homeschool
    Smiling homeschool mom
    I absolutely love this podcast! It is so encouraging and helpful.
  • Wannabe musician 76
    Still smiling!
    Thank you Jesus for this Podcast! Starting my 10th year homeschooling with my first 12th grader! Total of 3 high schoolers and one 7th grader. We started this journey when my oldest began 3rd grade! I give all Glory to GOD!
  • ellen3141
    A lot of banter...
    Not much practical information
  • Dpippen
    ☺️☺️☺️
    Though Todd does keep the focus on joy and fun in homeschooling, the show takes a deep dive into so many complex challenges of homeschooling and offers ways to navigate them. It's messy sometimes, but having this community helps!
  • MegZartman
    Love this Podcast!
    I look forward to listening to each and every podcast. I love the humor and encouragement Todd brings and the perspective that Ben has because of his upbringing. The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast always points me to the main thing...relationship over academics. Thank you for doing what you do! -Megan
  • Tropical_mama
    Really enjoying this!
    This is a great podcast series for homeschooling parents, especially Moms that need that essential dose of Vitamin E- Encouragement! Go back and listen from the first podcast! My only regret is that I wish I had found this sooner! Thanks guys!!
  • Perry31617
    Hosts are great!
    I may be biased as the nephew/cousin of the two hosts, but after a few episodes you might feel like family too! 😂
  • DrJones78
    Love These Podcasts
    Always great information and encouragement from an experienced homeschooling family!
  • Mrs. Lbs
    Real
    I am so thankful for a podcast that keeps things real and helps put everything in perspective. I look forward to it every week. It is a lifeline for me as a homeschool mom. Thank you, Todd!!
  • Vicki556
    Encouraging
    I love their encouraging weekly podcasts reminding me that relationships are the most important thing in my homeschool.
  • jjhackson
    Love this show
    Very encouraging! Feels like I’m having a conversation with some friends.
  • My3KiddosMom
    Weekly dose of encouragement
    So encouraging and helpful! Todd and Ben have changed my outlook on homeschooling and empowered me to see that I’m doing a good job and what we believe is best for our children! Everything has changed; a weight lifted and I’m excited about homeschooling again!! And whenever I have a rough day, I can listen to one of the past podcasts for a pep talk and feel rejuvenated again :) Thank you both, Todd and Ben, for all that you do! It has been life changing for me and our family and is just priceless.
  • scm_one
    5 stars!
    TRUTH!
  • QueenBeeof7
    Long-time homeschooler
    I am a second-generation homeschooling Mom of 7. I love all of Todd’s encouragement for homeschooling moms. Even though I was homeschooled, I still occasionally find myself worrying that I am not ding “enough.” Todd comes in like a breath of fresh air and reminds me that I can trust God with my children and I just need to be faithful in His calling!
  • kimmmmmmer
    A breath of fresh air!
    Todd Wilson is my absolute favorite homeschool speaker. He’s one of the very few “experts” that helps me remember why I chose to homeschool and helps me relax and feel like I’m doing the best thing for my family. I get a lot of anxiety when I listen to other speakers because I usually end up feeling like I need to do more when I feel like I can’t fit in one more thing. I listen to one of Todd’s podcasts everyday regardless of how many times I’ve heard them. I look forward to his new podcasts every week. This homeschooling thing is really hard and often lonely. It’s so great to be given great advice without feeling judged or discouraged. We need more of this!
  • nadia1323
    So encouraging!
    I’m a homeschool mama of four young ones and enjoy this podcast for it’s fun and encouraging content. Keep it up!
  • CayAndrews25
    Great for the whole family
    Funny while still giving solid advice and discussing good topics. Both my husband and I listen to this and it definitely puts a smile on our faces! Thanks for the encouragement and showing us what we have to look forward to as we homeschool (this is our first year).
  • Aarcare
    Awesome
    Fantastic podcast! I am so happy this podcast is now on ITunes. Keep up the great work guys. This one is definitely worth subscribing to, I am sure you’ll love it as much as I do.
  • KatieDowntown
    Much-needed encouragement
    Todd Wilson brings great encouragement in this podcast for homeschooling parents. This podcast is a breath of fresh air and helps us refocus on what really matters.
  • chillepod
    Such a Blessing
    I have listened to every Smiling Homeschooler podcast to date, and plan to continue! What I appreciate most about it is it's realness. I have just graduated two Seniors, and have a 6 and 12 year old as well. After all these years, I still fight the urge to model my school after public school--and in many ways still do-- without even realizing that's what I'm doing. It's amazing how pervasive and persistent that tendency can be in homeschools. The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast has helped me to refocus on what is TRUE. In the short time it has existed it has helped me feel more hopeful and confident. It has reminded me what my priorities should be-- to choose to enjoy my husband and each of my children where they are (and aren't) right now above the daily busyness and tasks. Additionally, as I have listened to this, I have thought specifically of friends I have who will also be blessed by this podcast. I am grateful for the Wilson family and so many other folks that God has given the heart and wisdom to care for other homeschoolers. In all, I couldn't ask for a better community than the homeschool community. A big thank you to you!
  • hsjme1914
    Great Homeschool Encouragement!!
    I always feel encouraged after listening to Todd Wilson! This podcast is my new go-to when I need a good dose of affirmation that homeschooling is worth it!
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