The Homeschool Sisters Podcast

Homeschool science can be boring and rote, or dynamic and engaging. In this episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast, Cait explores a favorite and innovative approach to homeschooling human biology. Dr. Robin Dickinson, MD is a board-certified family physician with a decade in private practice. She homeschooled her two children from the beginning and conceived of Dr. Robin's School because of the lack of good-quality science options. Learn more in this episode's show notes. Dr. Robin has graciously extended a 40% off coupon to Homeschool Sisters! Use code SISTERS40 for 40% off anything and everything with Dr. Robin's School.

Cait's self-named "Lazy Unit Study" approach to homeschooling has long been a discussion topic on the podcast. In this episode, she shares what Lazy Unit Studies have become in her home now that her children are older, and the reality of interest-led learning for tweens and teens. Looking for more support homeschooling your teens and tweens? Cait's The Lazy Homeschooler's Guide To Unit Studies includes fun and practical tips for creating unit studies in your homeschool.

It's poolside professional development time! If you're looking to refill your homeschool bucket, gain inspiration, feel less alone, and learn from others, this special bonus episode is for you!

Cait is solo in today's episode, sharing what she would tell her younger homeschool self. After nine years of homeschooling, this is as real (and encouraging!) as it gets. This episode is sponsored by Never Board Learning. Show notes for this episode are available HERE.

Get a behind the scenes look (listen) at a monthly day in the life discussion from Never Board Learning. Cait is joined by Donessa to discuss the day to day dynamics of homeschooling a child with learning differences. This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save!

Homeschooling happens in the realities of our lives. This means that many of us find ourselves in difficult seasons of life, all while trying to help our children learn. Today's episode is an up close look at homeschooling through really hard things. This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save!

Our long days homeschooling eventually turn into months, seasons, and ultimately years. Today's episode is all about the seasons of transition in our homeschools, what we learn about ourselves in them, and the bittersweetness of seeing our children embrace their passions and independence. This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save!

Cait welcomes longtime podcast listener Rachel Baker. Together they took a real life look at homeschooling from the persepctive of a mom of four (ages 15, 13, 12, and 9). This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save!

Cait is joined by Camille Kirksey, a homeschool expert and mindset coach who encourages, empowers, and educates parents (whom she calls 'homeschool facilitators') to bring out the best in their children and themselves. This epside of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save!

Catch up with Kara and Cait in this brand new episode all about the twists and turns that homeschool life can bring (plus, a sneak peek at what's in store for 2023!). This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way.

This is the final Between the Sisters episode of the season! Between the Sisters is just for fun - Cait and Kara share a behind the scenes peek at what happens when they are catching up. Hear about: - "Later Cheese" - Why it's time to take Kara's phone away - Are orthodontists' offices the happiest place on Earth? (or a complete scam? ;) ) - "Can you take a picture of my feet?" - Running with an angry crayfish

In this episode, the sisters are breaking down the cost of homeschooling, and how to homeschool affordably. Both Cait and Kara have experience homeschooling on a budget, so they're sharing their best tips for making homeschooling work without breaking the bank.

This is a new episode for sisters superfriends where Cait + Kara share a behind the scenes peek at what happens when they push record. Listen in as they chat:

You don't need a flag, a chalkboard or any of the super fancy stuff you see on Instagram to homeschool well. In this episode, Cait + Kara are breaking down what you actually need to homeschool. It's probably much less than you think! Listen in as the sisters share what has served them well in their own homes, and what you need to instill a love of learning in your kids.

This sisters are chatting deets this episode - sharing how they document in their homeschool and how to find out what you need to keep track of. Cait + Kara also break down planning (and NOT planning - don't worry - it works!) and how that looks for each of them, and they wrap up by talking about how long homeschooling should actually take each day. Spoiler alert: Probably less time than you think!

Hey sisters! This is a special bonus for subscribers who want some behind the scenes with the sisters between episodes. In this first Between the Sisters, Cait + Kara chat: The sisters will be back with a regular episode next week!

It can be tricky to know what counts when you're homeschooling, and how to count it. In this episode, the sisters break down how to figure out what counts, and what you actually need to be doing each year. Cait and Kara also share resources for making sure your kiddos are staying on track if you think they may return to traditional school, and how it differs if you plan to homeschool long-term.

The sisters are back with Season 10! And in this brand new episode, they're breaking down plans for the new podcast season and sharing how they're starting this new homeschool year. Hear about what's working for the sisters in their homeschools, what changes they've made and how it's all going. They're sharing tons of new recommendations too. Are you a Cait or a Kara? Try this sisters quiz: https://thehomeschoolsisters.com And be sure to check out our sponsor, The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save in the shop.

Hi Sisters! As many of you know, Kara has been undergoing some health issues, so we appreciate your patience as we reshare some favorite episodes from the past. In this episode, Cait and Kara talk about creating a simple summer routine to keep everyone on track. This is the last episode of season 9, but the sisters are hard at work planning for Season 10 in the Fall. Have a great summer and LYLAS, Cait + Kara

There is plenty that the sisters don't do. (Especially right now!) Because none of us can do it all. So in this episode, Cait and Kara are sharing some things they've let go of. And they want to hear from you too. Head over to the show notes at thehomeschoolsisters.com to share what you don’t do in this season of life!