http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com Balancing Life as a work-at-home, homeschooling mom Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:57:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Copyright © Living Life at Home 2010 shannon@living-life-at-home.com (Living Life at Home) shannon@living-life-at-home.com (Living Life at Home) posts 1440 Balancing Life as a work-at-home, homeschooling mom Living Life at Home Living Life at Home shannon@living-life-at-home.com No no http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com 144 144 http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/08/raising-boys-kids-with-special-needs/ http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/08/raising-boys-kids-with-special-needs/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:56:07 +0000 Shannon http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/?p=841 http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/08/raising-boys-kids-with-special-needs/feed/ 0 1:03 Raising boys and raising kids with special needs have been the most challenging parts of my parenting journey. Don't get me wrong.nbsp;I love parenting, and ... Raising boys and raising kids with special needs have been the most challenging parts of my parenting journey. Don't get me wrong.nbsp;I love parenting, and I love my boys. But I'm not male, and never will be, and quite frankly boys think differently than girls do. At least mine do.nbsp; And then add in the special needsnbsp;thatnbsp;both my sons and oldest daughter have, and well, let's just say I spend a great deal of time and energy trying to find the best way to help my kids succeed in who they are and in the world around them.nbsp; And I love it, but it also helps to talk with others who have already been down the road. Well, in this episode of the Living Life at Home podcast, I got to pick the brain of another mom who hasnbsp;been down this road of parenting boys and boys with special needs and emerged the other side - successfully! And she isnbsp;generous enough to share her lessons learned with those of us who are still on the journey. Kayla Fay is thenbsp;mom of 4 boys,nbsp;three of whom have ADHD Inattentive, and one with a learning disability and the mom behind the wonderful parenting site about raising kids with ADHD Inattentive, GoAskMom.com. nbsp;Kayla has also written several parenting books including Focus Pocus: 100 Ways to Help Your Child Pay Attentionnbsp;and nbsp;Waking Up from the Homework Nightmare. Listen in as Kayla and I discuss what it's like to parent boys to adulthood, and how to help our children who have special needs succeed through their school years and into adulthood.nbsp;nbsp;Some of the topics we covered included: How we can help our children focus, whether they have ADHD or not Tips for working with teachers and other extracurricular activity leaders The importance of routines and transitions, but also the importance of teaching our kids to be flexible, especially when they aren't inclined to be How to get to school activities, church, and sports activities with as few battles as possible How the food our children eat affects their focus and self-control. How time outdoors impacts our children's ability to focus and succeed in school. What battles are worth fighting and which are not. Memorization tips for students who have difficulty with spelling, bible verses, and other facts Might want to grab a pad of paper and pencil though, Kayla's got some great tips and insights. Several of which I implemented rightnbsp; after our call - with results. :) To listen in, simply click the play button below. To download the recording to your computer, right click on download link below and choose lsquo;Save Target Asrsquo;. Enjoy! ...Shannon P.S.nbsp; For those of you with children who are traditionally schooled or who take outside classes, be sure to check out the Planner for Kids that Kayla developed and used with her boys and see if it might work for you too.nbsp; P.S.S. Prefer to read? Be sure to subscribe to our email list and I'll be sure to let you know when the transcript for this episode is available. You may also like: 7 Tips for a Successful Science Projectnbsp;Guest Post by Kayla Fay The Non-Scientific Parentrsquo;s Guide to a Science Projectnbsp;a free guide by Kayla Fay On,Parenting,,Podcast shannon@living-life-at-home.com no No http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/08/organization-and-planning-tips-for-busy-at-home-moms/ http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/08/organization-and-planning-tips-for-busy-at-home-moms/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:16:20 +0000 Shannon http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/?p=834 http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/08/organization-and-planning-tips-for-busy-at-home-moms/feed/ 2 1:11:50 Balancing life as a busy at-home mom is an interesting juggling act. Between managing a household, planning meals, getting the kids to where they need ... Balancing life as a busy at-home mom is an interesting juggling act. Between managing a household, planning meals, getting the kids to where they need to be, and being a wife, there's not a lot of time left over. Add in working from home, and possibly even homeschooling, you've probably got more on your plate than time to do it all in.nbsp; I know I do. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Jennifer Tankersley from ListPlanIt.com with her family"][/caption] In this week's podcast episode, I had a fun chat with Jennifer Tankersley, a busy work at home mom to three kids, ages 5, 7, and 9, on how we can be better organized as busy at-home moms.nbsp; Jennifer is not only a busy mom and wife, but she is also running an online business from home. Jennifer'snbsp;website, ListPlanIt.com, shares planning and organizational tips for professional organizers and moms a like, and she has over 500 lists and worksheets for her members to use to be better organized in all areas of their lives. In our interview, Jennifer and I talked about: How she turned her natural talents as a planner into an onlinenbsp;business Ideas on how to plan yournbsp;time and manage multiple schedules and priorities How you can to save time and energy with menu planning and shopping lists An idea for budgetting on a 26 week schedule Overcoming the guilt and anxiety of not having a perfectly "clean" house Goal setting and defining success as an work-at-home mom Ideas on how to manage your plans and lists, and keep it all organized Jennifer gave us a great glimpse into how she manages life as a busy work-at-home mom with three kids in school, and I shared a few tips on how I manage life, business, and the household as a work-at-home, homeschooling mom.nbsp; I hope that you enjoy meeting Jennifer and learning from her as much as I did chatting with her. To listen in, simply click the play button below. To download the recording to your computer, right click on download link below and choose lsquo;Save Target Asrsquo;. Enjoy! ...Shannon P.S. Be sure to check out Jennifer's site for more orgnaization and planning tips. Her blog has some great information. P.S.S. Prefer to read the transcript? Please be sure to subscribe to our email list and I'll let you know as soon as the transcript is available. Thx! On,Balancing,Life,,Podcast shannon@living-life-at-home.com no No http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/07/insights-on-how-to-make-money-working-from-home-while-homeschooling-your-kids-podcast/ http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/07/insights-on-how-to-make-money-working-from-home-while-homeschooling-your-kids-podcast/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:37:15 +0000 Shannon http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/?p=816 http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/07/insights-on-how-to-make-money-working-from-home-while-homeschooling-your-kids-podcast/feed/ 1 1:01:50 Is it really possible tonbsp;make money working from home and homeschool at the same time?nbsp; Absolutely! I've done it for over 11 years, and so have ... Is it really possible tonbsp;make money working from home and homeschool at the same time?nbsp; Absolutely! I've done it for over 11 years, and so have many other homeschooling parents.nbsp; In this episode of the Living Life at Home podcast, Teisha Shelby-Houston (aka LadyT) and I share our insights into working from home while homeschooling. Teisha isnbsp; The Business Coach for Moms and the author of Get Your Home-Based Business Up and Running in 30 Days, Even with a Baby On Your Hip.nbsp; Teishanbsp;is a work-at-home, homeschooling mom to 5 kids,nbsp;four boys and one girl, ages 17 to 3.nbsp;nbsp;And she is passionate aboutnbsp;helping moms, like you andnbsp;I,nbsp;stay at home with their kids.nbsp;nbsp; In today's podcast, Teisha shares hernbsp;heart and experience on how it is possible tonbsp;earn money working from home while homeschooling your kids. Some of the topics we talked about included: What the first thing is you need to do if you want to make money from home nbsp; How your interests, passions, and God's plan for you factor into how successful you will be nbsp; The question you should ask your friends and family that will help you find identify which options are best for you nbsp; What prayer can do for your work-family balance nbsp; What homeschooling looks like in her household nbsp; What it means to set our kids up for success nbsp; How to balance kid activities with family needs and work nbsp; What your children learn from your example Teisha and I had such a fun converstion, I wish we had more time than the hour to talk 'cuz Teisha is really generous with her experience and expertise and so passionate about helping moms like you and I succeed in both our personal and professional endeavors. I hope you enjoy listening in as much as I did recording it for you. To listen in, simply click the play button below.nbsp;To download the recording to your computer, rightnbsp;click on download link below and choose lsquo;Save Target Asrsquo;. ...Shannon P.S. Don't forget to download Teisha's free ebook Get Your Home-Based Business Up and Running in 30 Days, Even with a Baby On Your Hip. Even if you are an experienced work at home homeschooling moms like myself, you'll find useful tips and insights. Enjoy! P.S.S. Want a free transcript of this episode? Be sure to subscribe to our email list and I'll let you know as soon as the transcript is available. Thanks! :) On,Working,at,Home,,Podcast shannon@living-life-at-home.com no No http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/06/intentional-parenting-creating-memories-podcast/ http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/06/intentional-parenting-creating-memories-podcast/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:29:23 +0000 Shannon http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/?p=807 http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/06/intentional-parenting-creating-memories-podcast/feed/ 1 1:05:00 [caption id="attachment_808" align="alignleft" width="144" caption="Tom Rector with 4 of his grandchildren"][/caption] In honor of Father's Day I have another special dad to share with you on ... [caption id="attachment_808" align="alignleft" width="144" caption="Tom Rector with 4 of his grandchildren"][/caption] In honor of Father's Day I have another special dad to share with you on the Living Life at Home podcast.nbsp; Today our guest is a businessman, a parenting educator,nbsp;and the creator of the BioSocial Cognition Model, Thomas C. Rector. He and his wife Shelly are the parents of 5 children, ages 38 to 14, and have six grandchildren. After nearly 39 years of parenting, they have developednbsp;a unique view pointnbsp;onnbsp;raising children, education, and what it means to be a parent. Formally opposed to homeschooling, they came to realize its advantages (and disadvantages) and on two separate occasions have opted to homeschool their children.nbsp;nbsp;Both times, working while homeschooling. What makes this podcast really special to menbsp;is that Tom also happens to be my dad. So I invite you to meet Tom and nbsp;listen innbsp;while we discuss: How his perspective on parenting has changed over the last 38 years Why he believes parenting is the most important responsibility we have His take on intentional parenting and why creating memories is so important, and Where homeschooling fits (or doesn't fit) into the education of our children [caption id="attachment_811" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Intentionally creating memories with the grandkids"][/caption] Asnbsp;a parent, a formernbsp;foster parent, an adoptive parent,nbsp;a Court-Appointed Child Advocate, and an employer,nbsp;Tom Rectornbsp;has developed a new methodology for interpreting human behavior and developing human potential - the BioSocial Cognition Model.nbsp; So he also shares with us, what that is, and what it means for us as parents. We got into stories I have never heard before, and discussed topics thatnbsp;he and I had never discussed before. I invite you to listen in to meetnbsp;the most influential parenting mentor of my life, and gain another point of view on this journey we call parenting. To listen in, simply click the play button below.nbsp;To download the recording to your computer, rightnbsp;click on download link below and choose lsquo;Save Target Asrsquo;. Enjoy! ...Shannon P.S. To requestnbsp;more information about BioSocial Cognition, visit BioSocialCognition.com. On,Parenting,,Podcast shannon@living-life-at-home.com no No http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/06/a-fathers-viewpoint-on-homeschooling-parenting-and-the-power-of-a-supportive-wife/ http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/06/a-fathers-viewpoint-on-homeschooling-parenting-and-the-power-of-a-supportive-wife/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:32:35 +0000 Shannon http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/?p=795 http://workathomehomeschoolingmom.com/2010/06/a-fathers-viewpoint-on-homeschooling-parenting-and-the-power-of-a-supportive-wife/feed/ 1