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Called To Homeschool

by Meg Thomas
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  • #388 How to Handle a Strong-Willed Child Without Power Struggles

    October 28, 2026 · 17 min

    Does your child argue, refuse to listen, stomp their feet, or seem determined to turn everything into a battle? In this episode of Called to Homeschool, I'm answering a listener's question about her strong-willed four-year-old who has…

  • #387 If Your Kids Only Listen When You Yell, Listen to This

    October 21, 2026 · 20 min

    If your kids only seem to listen once you start yelling, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why yelling can accidentally become part of the instruction—and how to change that with Connect → Direct → Expect. I’ll also share how…

  • #386 What If We Want to Travel During the Homeschool Year?

    October 14, 2026 · 15 min

    What if you want to homeschool—but you also want the freedom to travel? In this episode, I’m answering a listener’s question about homeschooling while living part of the year in California and part of the year in the Midwest. We’ll talk…

  • #385 Did My Homeschooled Daughter Ever Wish She Went to Public School?

    October 7, 2026 · 15 min

    Did my homeschooled daughter ever wish she went to public school? In this episode, my adult daughter, Bella, is back to answer that question and share what it was really like growing up homeschooled in a family with seven kids. We talk…

  • #384 When Homeschooling Your Teen Becomes a Battle

    September 30, 2026 · 21 min

    What do you do when the homeschool routine that worked for years suddenly turns into a daily battle? In this episode, I’m answering a mom’s question about her 12-year-old son who has lost motivation, pushes back on school, and seems to…

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  • #383 How Much School, Chores, and Play For Little Kids?

    September 23, 2026 · 18 min

    When you’re homeschooling little kids, how much of the day should actually be spent doing school? How much should they be helping around the house? And if they would happily play outside all day long… should you let them? In this episode…

  • #382 Does Your Child Give Up When Things Get Hard?

    September 16, 2026 · 22 min

    Does your child give up as soon as something feels hard? In this episode, I’m answering a homeschool mom’s question about helping her 6-year-old build perseverance without turning learning into a constant battle. We’ll talk about when to…

  • #381 Homeschooling With Little Kids: What I’d Actually Do

    September 9, 2026 · 12 min

    How do you homeschool a kindergartener when you also have a preschooler, toddler, and baby who all need you? In this episode, I’m answering a listener’s question about what a typical homeschool day can look like when you have a house full…

  • #380 I Asked My Adult Daughter: What Actually Helps Kids Become Independent?

    September 2, 2026 · 16 min

    In this episode, I’m joined by my 22-year-old daughter to talk about something I think every parent wants: raising kids who grow into capable, independent adults. My daughter earned her Associate degree at 16 and has since lived all over…

  • #379 Is My Homeschooler “On Grade Level”?

    August 26, 2026 · 11 min

    Wondering if your homeschooler is “on grade level”? In this episode, I answer a listener who recently pulled her 10-year-old twins out of public school and is wondering where in the world to start. Do you give placement tests? Look for…

  • #378 Am I Teaching Enough? The question almost every homeschool parent asks.

    August 19, 2026 · 12 min

    Am I teaching enough? It's one of the most common questions homeschool parents ask—and one that can quickly lead to second-guessing, overwhelm, and comparison. In this episode, I answer a listener's question about whether she's covering…

  • #377 What Are Living Books? (And Why I Love Them)

    August 12, 2026 · 18 min

    Have you ever wondered what homeschoolers mean when they talk about "living books"? In this episode, I'll explain what living books are, why Charlotte Mason believed they were so important, and how they've completely changed the way I…

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About the show

Are you feeling the call to homeschool and you're not sure what to do? Or maybe you are already homeschooling and it doesn't look like what you hoped it would. My name is MegThomas and I'm a certified Life Coach, a mother of seven and a homeschool pro with more than a decade of experience. I can show anyone how to create success in their homeschool, and I'd love to show you how. Are you ready? Learn more at www.coachmegthomas.com.