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Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network

Melanie Wilson, PhD

Homeschool encouragement and podcast

Episodes

20 of 117 episodes

Why Consequences Aren’t Working

What do you do when consequences just don’t work? You’ve taken away screen time. You’ve removed privileges. You’ve tried increasingly seriou...

5:12Oct 5, 2026

Sweet 13 Bonus: Why You Are Already Behind

The network turns thirteen and every host answers one real question. Melanie takes the one you are probably living right now: it is October...

29:50Oct 1, 2026

Large Family Homeschooling: From Traditional Teacher To Homeschool Mom Of 10

Have you ever wondered how some moms manage to homeschool a large family—when homeschooling just a few children can already feel overwhelmin...

15:57Sep 29, 2026

Overcoming Anxiety As A Christian

Are you battling anxiety as a Christian—whether it’s constant nagging worry or a fear that feels like it’s controlling your life? I can rela...

5:46Sep 22, 2026

How To Teach Your Child Healthy Boundaries

We want our kids to be kind, helpful, and cooperative. But we also want them to be able to say no when someone pressures them to do somethin...

6:03Sep 9, 2026

How To Help Your Child Make Friends This Year

Want your child to make more friends this year—but aren’t sure how to help? Friendships are important for kids’ happiness and well-being, bu...

6:06Sep 1, 2026

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

Does homeschooling your strong-willed child sometimes feel like negotiating with a used-car salesman? You have a plan, but your child defini...

11:48Aug 25, 2026

Late Reader? When To Wait And When Not To

If your child is a late reader, should you relax and give them more time—or could waiting make reading struggles harder to overcome? In this...

26:00Aug 18, 2026

Teaching English Doesn’t Have To Take All Day

Are your students more like the tortoise or the hare when it comes to learning English? Some homeschoolers find that grammar, writing, spell...

9:22Aug 11, 2026

Why Bright Kids Stop Trying (And What To Do About It)

Have a bright child who suddenly refuses to do schoolwork? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share the surprising reasons intellige...

12:24Aug 4, 2026

Hidden Reasons Kids Hate English (And What To Do About It)

If your student isn’t a fan of English, reading, writing, or grammar, you’re not alone. When I homeschooled my six children, one...

10:57Jul 29, 2026

Special Replay: How To Keep Relationships The Focus Of Your Homeschool

🧮 This episode is proudly sponsored by CTCMath — an online math program designed to help homeschool families build confidence...

14:33Jul 21, 2026

Special Replay: Top 10 Tips To Get More Done

📚 Part of our guide: Homeschool Organization Hey, homeschoolers! In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips for getting more don...

39:00Jul 14, 2026

Special Replay: How To Be A Patient Homeschool Mom

Hey, homeschoolers! I intended to publish this episode last week but ended up giving you a chance to practice patience in waiting for it. I...

15:47Jul 7, 2026

7 Habits Of Successful Homeschool Moms

📥 Download your FREE Homeschool Confidence Action Plan: https://funtolearnbooks.activehosted.com/f/68 Every July, homeschool moms tell them...

9:15Jun 30, 2026

A Sane Approach To AI In Your Homeschool

Does using AI in your homeschool mean you’re contributing to the rise of Skynet? Does refusing to use it mean you’re a Luddite l...

27:16Jun 23, 2026

How To Fix Summer Frustrations

Summer is often seen as a break from the structured routine of homeschooling—an opportunity for kids to relax, play outside, and enjoy more...

23:15Jun 9, 2026

Special Replay: Teaching Kids Confidence with Homeschool Theater

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 Soc...

39:36Jun 2, 2026

Special Replay: How To Help Your Anxious Child

Hey, homeschoolers! Few things are as distressing as having an anxious child. I’m revisiting the topic today. Sponsor Summary In this...

31:08May 5, 2026

Why Your Kids Don’t Take Initiative (and What Actually Helps)

Hey homeschoolers! Welcome to the The Homeschool Sanity Show, where it’s all about less frustration and more confidence in your homeschool a...

9:33Apr 28, 2026