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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!

Cait shares her family's journey through homeschooling and what lead to two of her three kids enrolling in public school this year.  This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way. 

One of my dearest homeschool buddies and a true homeschool sister joins me today. Jessica Waldock and I discuss the reality of homeschooling one on one with an only child.  This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way. 

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. 

For many of us, homeschooling doesn't always look like kids arriving to the table at 7:30 a.m. with huge smiles on their faces, and resistance is actually pretty common. So in this week's episode, the sisters are chatting about what to do when your kids are resistant, and some of the most common things that cause resistance. Cait + Kara have both experienced this in their homes, and so they share openly about their struggles and what has worked to keep everyone going.   

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: s'mores the Olestra craze in the 90s Big Mac kidnappings powerful genetics turtle kidnappings? "Hide. They're coming for you." rest in peace and get well soon, Beaver  

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: Braces French fries Things they should have bleeped Chipotle/Guacamole grievances Poop rocks Pranks Kara's very special anniversary card 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!

The sisters dive into strewing in this episode - what it is, how to do it, where to do it and of course, why. Cait and Kara also break down what to do if your kids don't respond well to what you strew and how to start simply. This episode is brought to you by Kara's new ebook, Strewing 101: An Invitation to Play, Learn and Grow, available at her site at karaasanderson.com/shop.

This week the sisters are chatting gameschooling because - surprise! Cait has a brand new 7 Day Gameschool Kickstart Challenge and brand new gameschooling course. Cait and Kara will break homeschooling down by subject and show you how to add games to your homeschool every day. Plus, the Kindred Homeschool Collective has a special event happening right now. Head over to kindredhomeschool.com to learn more. Sale ends 2/17/21.  

Cait and Kara are back with Season 10, and back in the swing of things ... ish. They're talking current curriculum picks, deep dives into birds and cake baking, and how to keep going, whether you are a long-timer or an "emergency schooler." Listen in as the sisters share a few recent wins, and even more ways to cope through this crazy time.