The Homeschool Sanity Show

Your prescription for happier, healthier homeschooling. Christian psychologist, author, and homeschool mom of six Dr. Melanie Wilson shares research-backed, doable strategies for the things that steal your sanity — stress and burnout, time management, organization, motivation, and curriculum decisions — with plenty of encouragement along the way. For homeschooling parents who want calmer, more joyful days. Follow the show and homeschool with more sanity and grace.

The Homeschool Sanity Show is a education podcast hosted by Melanie Wilson, PhD, with 200 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Melanie Wilson, PhD hosts The Homeschool Sanity Show, a education show with 200 episodes published.

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  Strong-Willed Homeschooler? How To Make A Deal With Them

  Aug 25, 202612 min

  Does homeschooling your strong-willed child sometimes feel like negotiating with a used-car salesman? You have a plan, but your child definitely has ideas of their own! In this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show, Dr. Melanie Wilson shares what she learned about parenting strong-willed kids while watching her son negotiate the purchase of his first […] The post Strong-Willed Homeschooler? How To Make A Deal With Them appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

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  Special Replay: Teaching Kids Confidence with Homeschool Theater

  Jun 2, 202640 minS0

  <p ></p> <p>If you have a child whose creativity and confidence you’d love to encourage, this episode is for you! I chat with Bethany Baldwin of MAD Society Inc. about her ingenious approach to homeschool theater:</p> <p > The surprising benefits of theater—even if your child isn’t a “theater kid”</p> <p> How to start a homeschool drama club with zero experience</p> <p> Why student-led performances can spark confidence and creativity in every child</p> <p >Ready to be inspired? Watch or listen now! </p> Watch on YouTube Read the Transcript <p> </p> <p > Melanie Wilson</p>...

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  Special Replay: Mom Friendships

  May 19, 202645 minS0

  <p > Hey, homeschoolers! Last week my guest and I talked about finding a homeschool community. Often our biggest concern is helping our kids make friends. But what about us? We need friends too. I might not have made it without the homeschool mom friendships I had.</p> <p >If you’re interested in developing new friendships, you’ll love my chat with Kristen Strong. Kristen, whose authored books include Girl Meets Change and When Change Finds You, also compiled the 90-day devotional, Praying Through Loneliness. Her new book is titled Desperate Woman Seeks Friends. Kristen writes as a friend walking alon...

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  Homeschooling High School Isn’t As Hard As You Think

  May 12, 2026—S0

  <p >Does the thought of homeschooling high school make you feel panicked?</p> <p >Maybe you’re wondering:</p> Will my teen be prepared for college? What about transcripts? What if I’m not qualified enough? Will my teen miss out socially? <p >You are not alone.</p> <p >In this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show, I’m talking with Rachel Kovac, homeschooling mom of six and author of Their Future is Shining Bright, about the fears parents have about homeschooling high school—and why many of those fears simply aren’t true.</p> <p >Rachel shares practical encouragement for parent...

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  Special Replay: How To Help Your Anxious Child

  May 5, 202631 minS0

  <p >Hey, homeschoolers! Few things are as distressing as having an anxious child. I’m revisiting the topic today.</p> Watch on YouTube <p >Sponsor</p> <h2 >Summary</h2> <p >In this conversation, Melanie Wilson discusses anxiety in homeschoolers and provides a three-part framework for managing anxiety. The first part of the framework is prevention, which includes ensuring regular sleep and wake times, engaging in exercise, and limiting caffeine intake. The second part is recognizing the symptoms of anxiety, such as muscle tension, headaches, stomach aches, and insomnia. The third part is substitution, which involves teaching children to calm themselves do...

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