Canada Homeschools

In this episode, Timmy Eaton of This Golden Hour podcast interviews Rowan about her book, Enough Already! Real Help for Homeschool Burnout, Freak Out and Zone Out and also her homeschool journey. This Golden Hour is about the golden opportunity we have as parents to pour into our children- but as Rowan has learned it can also be a golden opportunity for burnout.

Rowan discusses some of her challenges teaching French in her homeschool, and interviews Catia from Kaleeka Press who has a Canadian French program perfect for homeschool realities.

Rowan and Odelia talk about Odelia's obsession with parkour in her teens and how an accident led to her writing a book called Obstacles.

On this podcast we continue our conversation with homeschooled young adult Odelia Chan. Odelia opens up about the challenges to her faith and family dynamics in her thoughtful and respectful way. From this, homeschool parents can glean both wisdom and encouragement.

Enjoy this delightful conversation with Odelia Chan, a homeschooled young adult who is both a writer and an entrepreneur. In this episode, Odelia (who is the second-oldest of eight children) shares how her mom custom made their education and curriculum to the interests and talents of each child, while challenging them in areas that needed work. Odelia shares what she loved most about being homeschooled and begins to share what she found challenging, including grappling with doubts.

Rowan talks with Rod Cumberland of HENB, Home Educators of New Brunswick, about home schooling in that province and about an upcoming conference. They also discuss parental rights and the government’s role in education, and Rod has some good advice for home school fathers and for new homeschoolers.

We discuss the history of the one-room schoolhouse and how it was an extension of the family. Scott gives his tips for new homeschoolers and shares his child-directed approach as well as a new opportunity for post secondary home schooled students

Rowan shares the basics of home education in Nova Scotia, including several resources such as the Home School Journey in Nova Scotia conference May 24

Scott Campbell, a homeschooling father, shares his family's journey to home education. He and his wife are involved with the Brocksden Country School Museum, a great field trip opportunity for students of all ages. Scott shares the history of the schoolhouse, and the programs and events for you to enjoy.

Rowan shares an experience with an overwhelmed homeschool mom at a conference and how she responded to her dilemma. Rowan gives tips for what to do when overwhelmed by all the choices, and discusses upcoming conferences and interviews.

Once you've planned your overall calendar year, Rowan shows you how to break down your curriculum to plan the details. She shares one important tip that will ensure a more manageable school year and emphasize learning over busywork.

Learn to plan your homeschool year in view of your vision and values and the rhythms of your calendar year

Home is the hearth of your family-but are you prepared for emergencies? Rowan shares practical ways to get prepared for 72 hours and beyond.

Rowan shares 5 tips for a meaningful advent season and the holidays in general, then chats with author Anne Kennedy about her childhood traditions and how she makes the season meaningful.

Author Laurie Vandenhurk shares what inspired her to move to Tanzania and how that impacted her family as she served the people there while homeschooling her children.

Kimberly shares the story of her character-building resources for parents and children called Speak Life badges. We also talk about marriage, parenting, homeschooling and how our thoughts inform our words and actions.

Learn about home education in Alberta and some of the resources offered by AHEA . Includes a discussion of parental rights and roles in the education of children.

We have a delightful and sometimes challenging conversation about the practical realities of parenting in an unschooling context.

Rowan and Christine talk about how Christine runs her Lego business while homeschooling a large family. Christine also gives tips for managing a large family-she and her husband have ten children.

Rowan explores the concepts of testing and assessment in the context of homeschooling. Should we test our children?

Stephanie, a coach and mentor, talks about her homeschooling journey and the importance of connection in education.

Rowan discusses 4 ways to gain admission to post-secondary programs as a homeschooled student.

Rowan shares a valuable resource for homeschoolers in Canada, the online conference. Learn what topics will be covered by your favourite speakers and how to get connected.

Lincoln Stoller is an unschooling father with a therapy practice in British Columbia. His educational journey was unique and included mentorship and mountaineering.

5 tips to help you organize your homeschool. How you do it will depend on your organizing style and your educational philosophy. Rowan shares how she organized her homeschool.

Ideas for simplifying the holidays and an interview with Anne Kennedy, author of the children's picture book, "The Bestest Gift"

Rowan discusses the humanities, what they are and why they are important. We learn about why STEM is the current focus of education and what chances humanities students have for employment in a STEM world.

In honour of our national day of Truth and Reconciliation, we have included some indigenous history from Headphone History. Get free printables for your children as well.

History and stories from Headphone History. Get the free printable worksheets for your kids!

Rowan shares podcast and Canadian-A updates, and welcomes fall with some field trip ideas, essential oil recipes and more.

Rowan and Chris discuss parenting, teaching values, financial literacy, the tween years, parenting styles and transitioning from responsible parent to mentor and coach.

The continuation of the conversation with Rowan's Mom, who homeschooled in the 80's and 90's about her favourite part of the homeschool day- read aloud time.

Rowan, a second-generation homeschooler, chats with her mom about homeschooling in the 80's and 90's and running a home daycare

Rowan talks about the guilt list we all have and how to determine what should and shouldn't make it on the list by differentiating between real and false guilt.

Find out what surprised homeschool mom and author Janet LoSole the most about their journey through Central America and we learn about World Schooling and 4 tips for if you're planning to do so.

Rowan talks with Janet LoSole, author of Adventure by Chicken Bus: An Unschooling Odyssey through Central America.

Rowan discusses the pros and cons of a gap year and some experiences students have had with their gap year.

Rowan and Bonnie discuss Bonnie's business ventures and how she homeschools and works from home. Part of our working homeschooling parents series.

Learn how Lisa Marie Fletcher of The Canadian Homeschooler runs her business while homeschooling.

Rowan lays out some important foundations for working and homeschooling and collaborating with your partner on responsibilities.

Meet Deanna, the founder and Principal at a medical research company who is also a homeschool mom of three. She and Rowan discuss her business journey and her homeschooling and how she makes it all work.

Jen Mackinnon serves thousands of working homeschool moms with her blog. Rowan interviews her on this episode for moms working and homeschooling.

This episode introduces the working homeschool parent series and gives 3 tips for working and homeschooling

The three learning styles are described along with strategies for homeschooling your child according to the style they learn best with.

Cori describes what the Charlotte Mason model of education is and how we can use living books, nature study and narration to apply her philosophies to homeschooling.

A conference put on by OCHEC for homeschooling parents of exceptional learners April 2021

Hester Van Braeden teaches the Classical Education model of education with its emphasis on the humanities as it applies to homeschooling.

Part two of applying educational professional development concepts to home educators.

Home educators need to hone their craft and continue to learn and develop educational methods and practices within the home environment. Using a five-part paradigm on development for educators, Rowan explores the ideas as they apply to homeschooling.

Many homeschool mamas get asked if they are qualified to teach their own children? Rowan discusses the concepts of qualification and certification in this episode.

Sara and Rowan talk about Sara and Chris' experience having a stillborn baby and the impact of having a child in heaven and children on earth. Sara is the author of Kacie's Pass, the story of their experiences.

Learn how The Canadian Schoolhouse can help you in your Canadian home school as a useful resource.

Rowan talks about this idea of patience and homeschooling. I don't have the patience is a reason parents often give for not home educating their children. There are ways to reduce stress which will help and also some mindset work.

Rowan helps you prepare for your student's guidance appointment both practically and in terms of what may be going on in your head as you and your teen make the transition to high school.

Rowan and Annette talk about the life lessons our homeschooled children can learn while raising animals, tips for homeschooling an only child, and caring for others in a pandemic.

Teresa interviews our host, Rowan, about her homeschool experience and about self care.

Rowan and Teresa talk about our separate identity as a human apart from our kids, and also the launch of Teresa's new book.

How to homeschool preschool, types of activities, ideas for routine, helpful products and apps and encouragement too.

Rowan breaks down what the conference has to offer new and experienced homeschoolers and their kids, and chats with Lisa Marie about how to participate and the fun perks of signing up.

Rowan and Bonnie continue their conversation with Bonnie's best and worst moments, socialization and math curriculum.

Bonnie and Rowan discuss attachment parenting, homeschooling and the value of motherhood.

Tips and thoughts on homeschooling with toddlers by veteran homeschooler Rowan Atkinson.

Ana Willis shares of theycallmeblessed.org shares her story of utter burnout and she and Rowan discuss the expectations that we put on ourselves, our children, and that others put on us. Anna then describes her new approach to homeschooling.

Veteran homeschooler and author Rowan Atkinson shares how our holiday traditions can serve us or make us stressed on the holidays.

Rowan interviews The Canadian Homeschooler herself, who shares her journey and insights. Lisa Marie Fletcher has created an amazing community for home schoolers across the country.

Rowan and Christy talk about how Christy teaches on platforms such as Outschool and Christy's interesting course offerings.

Rowan interviews Christy Knockleby about her homeschool experiences and her work as an author.

Rowan muses on the fact that homeschooling is like parenting 10X, and how we often think homeschooling is the challenge when really it's parenting. It's hard to know where one ends and the other begins. Sneak peek on upcoming episode content.

Cori Dean shares her summer offerings for home educators plus her worst homeschool moment

With years of experience homeschooling while including her kids in her family business endeavors, the host has learned a lot and shares some things to think about when including your kids in the family business.

The host, Rowan Atkinson, discusses the creative process of our sponsor's flagship endeavor, Headphone History

Rowan shares some thoughts on the hard-won freedom to educate our children at home and gives suggestions and picture book ideas for commemorating Remembrance Day

Homeschooling children with learning disabilities or special needs can be challenging, but you are not alone. Louise has been there, and shares her experiences. As a homeschool curriculum supplier, she recommends helpful resources as well.

Long time home educator and curriculum supplier Louise House shares her homeschool journey, favourite curriculum, and wisdom with listeners.

The host shares the hopes of starting a new homeschool year with tips to prevent disillusionment and have your best year yet.

A discussion of the pros and cons of year-round homeschooling or taking the summer off

Reality is often far from the ideal and it can be discouraging for homeschool moms. Know you're not alone.

The host interviews Clara Campedelli, who is a certified tutor and who has been homeschooling for a decade. Enjoy a wise and sincere conversation between two veteran homeschool moms.

Rowan interviews Bonnie Landry on her signature topic, homeschooling with joy. Bonnie is the mother of seven children, a popular speaker, blogger and curriculum creator.

Rowan interviews Laurel from the Canadian Centre for Home Education about what the CCHE has to offer, and what the trends and research are in home education in Canada

Homeschooling in Canada has been the subject of research. This is an encouraging episode for those considering home education, concerned about it, or already doing it.

Rowan shares a distilled version of all the overwhelming information about homeschooling and advice for getting started. This is a great episode designed for new homeschoolers that you can share with your friends.

Homeschooling conventions can be so overwhelming to a new home schooler. There are so many curriculum options and workshops to attend. This episode will help you to navigate all the information and make a plan for a successful and satisfying experience.

The Blackwoods have created an amazing math program which can be used as homeschool curriculum or to help a struggling math student. We talk about math anxiety and other issues with math.

Rowan and Michelle discuss the importance of having local homeschool support and Michelle gives good tips on running a group. As usual, there are tips for new homeschoolers and authentic sharing of best and worst moments.

The host of Canada Homeschools talks about home schooling through difficult times and shares some tips for getting through it.

Hester shares great ideas for scheduling her homeschool day and her business. She also talks about the Classical philosophy of education.

Teresa discusses home education in British Columbia and is a representative of BCHEA, an advocacy group for home schoolers. Great conversation even if you don't live in British Columbia about parenting, puppies, educational styles and more!

Join a conversation with experienced homeschool mother of six about homeschooling while bringing home some bacon. Sheila has a Young Living business and lives with her family in Alberta.

Homeschooling and marriage. Join the host and her husband for a candid conversation about marriage in general and homeschooling and marriage, specifically. Learn about love languages, roles and expectations in the homeschool home.

Canadian podcast interview with Shannon, about home schooling with toddlers. Preschoolers make home schooling an adventure!

How to use provincial requirements to create a plan for home school high school courses. What is a credit? How to keep records of courses taken.

What to expect in upcoming episodes for Canadian Homeschoolers, get to know the host, Homeschooling and Bacon features

The author shares a skit about a typical busy day of homeschooling with many children, multiple subjects, and a family business too.

The host shares her struggles but also some benefits of the juggle of working while educating the children at home.