Homeschool Better Together with Pam Barnhill

By: Pam Barnhill
  • Summary

  • Are you ready for homeschooling to feel joyful again? Do you need support as you learn alongside your kids? Welcome to Homeschool Better Together. Hosted by Pam Barnhill, this podcast shares how to stop questioning if you are doing enough and create a homeschool experience that fits your family. Each Tuesday, we break down the big ideas into manageable chunks to give you the confidence and resources you need to finally step out of the overwhelm and into the wonder. Homeschool stories and practical tips are delivered straight to your earbuds full of inspiration and encouragement. They are perfect to listen to while running errands or folding a load of laundry. No matter what homeschool method you use, you’ll learn how to remove the overwhelm from your homeschool so you can focus on building relationships. To stay connected and learn even more about the Homeschooling Better Together resources, join the free community: https://pambarnhill.com/homeschool-better-together-podcast/
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  • Turning Lunch Into Learning: Tips From a Busy Homeschool Mom
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, I’m joined by my friend Sunni Dallas, a mom of seven, who shares how she uses the Wonder World Podcast to enrich her homeschool days—especially when life is busy with babies, toddlers, and teens. Sunni talks about how lunchtime has become the perfect anchor for learning, where we provide the content, and she simply hits play. From history to fables, Wonder World is her go-to resource for a mini morning time with her kids.

    We also chat about other resources Sunni uses to simplify homeschooling and keep her big family engaged without overloading herself with planning. If you’ve ever struggled to keep up with morning time or need a fresh way to make learning work with multiple ages, Sunni’s approach will give you ideas and inspiration.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Using Wonder World at lunch for a “mini morning time” when life gets busy.
    • Tips for balancing homeschooling with kids of all ages.
    • Practical resources and routines that keep homeschool simple and fun.
    • How using pre-prepared resources frees up time and keeps kids engaged.

    Resources and Links:

    • Wonder World Podcast
    • Wonder World Kids Club
    • The World from A to Z
    • Catholic-based content from Ascension Presents
    • Brains On
    • Classical Conversations
    • The Boxcar Children

    For full show notes and a transcript of today’s episode, head to pambarnhill.com/hsbt26

    To join our free homeschool community, you can create an account right here.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Free Gift for Your Christmas Homeschool

    Let us help you bring delight to your December with a gift of Christmas plans for your homeschool. We are giving away our Christmas Carol Explorations for free this November. Dive into a timeless story. story of a Christmas Carol with engaging lessons that bring the novel to life. Grab your free gift by heading to pambarnhill.com/christmas

    Christmas Carol

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    31 mins
  • Five Reasons You Shouldn’t Teach 'A Christmas Carol' This Year (Or Should You?)
    Nov 5 2024

    In this episode of the Homeschool Better Together podcast, I’m joined by Dawn Garrett to chat about our special gift for homeschoolers this year—A Christmas Carol explorations! We’re offering a free resource full of fun activities, discussions, and enrichment to bring some holiday cheer into your homeschool. Dawn and I go over the history behind this yearly gift, why we’re excited about A Christmas Carol as this year's theme, and a few reasons you might not want to skip this one.

    I share my journey of rediscovering the story’s true meaning and why it’s a perfect classic to enjoy as a family. We also talk about the Camp Christmas upgrade, packed with even more holiday fun, crafts, and planning resources to keep your homeschool cozy and memorable this season.

    Key Points:

    • A Christmas Carol explorations as a free holiday gift.
    • Why this story offers valuable lessons in a family-friendly way.
    • Optional Camp Christmas upgrade for extra activities, crafts, and planning tools.
    • Fun community challenges and a chance to win prizes.

    Resources and Links

    • A Free Christmas Carol Explorations
    • Dr. Anthony Esolen's Video on "A Christmas Carol"
    • Skolay Sisters Podcast (Episode 46, "Don't Be the White Witch")
    • Advent Morning Time Plans
    • Christmas Celebration Morning Time Plans
    • Homeschool Better Together Community
    • "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
    • "10 Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child" by Anthony Esolen
    • "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson
    • "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (Movie)
    • Tim Curry's Narration of "A Christmas Carol" (Audiobook)
    • Merry Beggars’ "A Christmas Carol" Radio Show
    • Patrick Stewart performing "A Christmas Carol" (both as a single-person play and audiobook)

    For full show notes and a transcript of today’s episode, head to pambarnhill.com/hsbt(25)

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Free Gift for Your Christmas Homeschool

    Let us help you bring delight to your December with a gift of Christmas plans for your homeschool. We are giving away our Christmas Carol Explorations for free this November. Dive into a timeless story. story of a Christmas Carol with engaging...

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    28 mins
  • What Seven Years of Boot Camp Taught Us About Homeschooling
    Oct 22 2024

    In this episode of the Homeschool Better Together podcast, I sit down with Dawn Garrett, our customer service guru, to reflect on the lessons we’ve learned over seven years of running the Homeschool Consistency Boot Camp. We talk about how consistency—not perfection—can transform your homeschool and why sticking with even a “minimum viable day” can make all the difference.

    Dawn and I share some of the challenges homeschool moms face and how the Boot Camp provides tools and mindset shifts to help you stay the course. We also chat about the power of accountability and how taking charge—though exhausting—yields big results.

    If you’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this episode will inspire you to take small steps toward consistency and show how even imperfect days can lead to long-term success.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Consistency matters more than curriculum or homeschool method.
    • The "minimum viable day" helps keep you on track, even on tough days.
    • Taking charge can be tiring, but it leads to the best results.
    • Accountability plays a huge role in building consistent habits.
    • There’s never a perfect time to start—just jump in and begin today.

    Resources and Links:

    • Homeschool Consistency Boot Camp
    • Morning Time Plans
    • Put Your Year on Autopilot
    • Elevate All Access Program
    • Free Homeschool Better Together Community

    For full show notes and a transcript of today’s episode, head to pambarnhill.com/hsbt24

    To join our free homeschool community, you can create an account right here.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Free Gift for Your Christmas Homeschool

    Let us help you bring delight to your December with a gift of Christmas plans for your homeschool. We are giving away our Christmas Carol Explorations for free this November. Dive into a timeless story. story of a Christmas Carol with engaging lessons that bring the novel to life. Grab your free gift by heading to pambarnhill.com/christmas

    Christmas Carol

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    25 mins

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Awesome podcast for homeschoolers

Pam Barnhill is a queen among homeschool gurus. Her advice centers on the very practical and real-life aspects of homeschool, but also gives generous scope for ideals -- and how to achieve them.

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Total game changer!!

Awesome listening!!! I have been starting my day listening and it really has put me in such a great mindset! The last 3 weeks of homeschooling have been pure joy! ❤️ As a Mom who just pulled her 9 year old out of the public school system a year ago, I needed this podcast desperately! Thank you ❤️👏🏼

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