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Episode 8: When They Won’t Listen – How to Gain Attention

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Frustrated and discouraged because your child won’t listen? Tune in for practical tips that you can use right now to help your child have open ears to hear and an open heart to obey. Be encouraged by Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com and The Canadian Schoolhouse, the host of today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “When They Won’t Listen – How to Gain Attention.

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Connect with God’s Word

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9 ESV)

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“Keep it simple. We have to be clear. We have to give short instructions. Sometimes we have to break down the task.” - Christine Weller Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show background photograph of child holding adult hand

Connect with The Canadian Schoolhouse 

Today’s host, Christine Weller, is on staff at SchoolhouseTeachers.com as well as The Canadian Schoolhouse. Have you visited The Canadian Schoolhouse site yet? Stop by for encouraging articles like these:   

Having fun with your kids is an excellent way to strengthen your relationship, and mixing in a little learning is a win-win situation! Have fun reading this article: “Using Games For Learning and Connection.”

Prayer, creativity, research, and a support team may all help you carry on your calling to homeschool. One mom shared “Reasons to Persevere Through the Homeschooling Journey.”

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“Give them your full attention. This helps them feel valued and listened to.” - Christine Weller HomeschoolShow.com Photograph of woman, man holding a child pointing

Connect with SchoolhouseTeachers.com 

Did you know that SchoolhouseTeachers.com is the curriculum site of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine? We currently offer curriculum for preschool through high school, as well as resources and several courses for parents, like this one:

Homeschooling That’s Relational is course made up of a series of articles designed to help moms refresh and reflect on what is important: loving family, loving learning, and loving God. 

Connect with Upcoming Episodes

New episodes of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at HomeschoolShow.com. Here’s what you can look forward to next: 

  • 3/27/23: Episode 9—“Attending Homeschool Conventions: Is it Necessary?” hosted by Gena Suarez of The Old Schoolhouse®
  • 4/3/23: Episode 10—“What to do When Mom Is Exhausted” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
  • 4/10/23: Episode 11—“The Socialization Myth Debunked” hosted by Stephanie Morrison of The Canadian Schoolhouse

Questions or comments on the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast? We would love to hear from you at HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com.

Recent Show Notes

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Episode 59: Teen Rebels and Grown Prodigals: Pain and Prayer
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