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The Homeschool Sanity Show

Melanie Wilson, PhD
Homeschooling
Parenting
Education
Productivity
Faith
Dyslexia
Child Development
Grammar Galaxy
Perfectionism
Mental Health
Anxiety
Christianity
Social Skills
Time Management
Prayer
Consumerism
Dance
Meal Planning
Decluttering
Parent-Child Book Clubs

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 joy... more

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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 relate. For years, I struggled with an intense fear of home invasion. Even as a clinical psychologist, I had rout... more

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 something that isn’t in their best interest.

That can be especially difficult for conscientious kids—the ones who wan... more

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, but making friends doesn’t always happen automatically, especially for homeschoolers. Simply putting kids aroun... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Melanie Wilson
Christian psychologist who homeschooled six kids
Homeschool Sanity Show
Episode: How To Help Your Child Make Friends This Year
Faye Bankler Casell
Certified Academic Language Therapist and dyslexia specialist
Home Reading Coach (homereadingcoach.com)
Episode: Late Reader? When To Wait And When Not To
Nancy Manos
A graduated homeschool mom of two and host of the AI and Your Homeschool Podcast
AI and Your Homeschool Podcast
Episode: A Sane Approach To AI In Your Homeschool
Bethany Baldwin
Creative homeschool mom and founder of a homeschool drama club
MAD Society
Episode: Special Replay: Teaching Kids Confidence with Homeschool Theater
Kristen Strong
Author of several books including 'Girl Meets Change' and 'Desperate Woman Seeks Friends'.
Writer and Speaker
Episode: Special Replay: Mom Friendships
Rachel Kovac
Author of Their Future is Shining Bright and homeschooling mom of six
Author, Homeschooling advocate
Episode: Homeschooling High School Isn’t As Hard As You Think
Kirby Kelly
Author, speaker, and podcaster
Author of The Fabric of Hope
Episode: Everything Feels Hopeless?
Adrian Edwards
Music educator and creator of Color Me Mozart
Color Me Mozart
Episode: Special Replay: The Importance Of Music In Child Development
Dana K. White
Decluttering expert, author, creator of The Container Concept
The Container Concept / A Slob Comes Clean
Episode: Your Child Wants To Keep Everything: Here’s What to Do

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Dr. Melanie Wilson
Host of The Homeschool Sanity Show; Christian psychologist, homeschool educator, and author

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • We all need sanity

    As a mom considering homeschooling my littles, I’ve been diving into these podcasts lately, and I love how uplifting this one is! It makes me feel like it’s definitely something my family can handle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SydneeRM
    United States4 years ago
  • Inspirational and full of wisdom

    I’ve enjoyed listening to your podcasts as you offer a lot of wisdom. I especially enjoyed listening to How to Combat Loneliness As a Homeschool Mom. You offered a lot of great suggestions as to how to make friends. I especially liked the one about reaching out to retired homeschool moms. This is something I’ve considered doing just recently. Thanks for the suggestions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clara @Simply Teaching Spanish
    United States4 years ago
  • Resource and Inspiration Filled Podcast!

    Dr. Melanie Wilson gives families such encouragement and so many resources for their homeschooling journeys! What a great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    picklesmama
    United States5 years ago
  • Some good but behind the times

    There’s some great episodes on here about time management, anxiety issues, homeschooling challenges, etc.

    But. As a Christian, it is time to live in this century. Young Earth creationism has no place in any modern science curriculum. I cannot believe this needs to be said. This is why people want to make homeschooling illegal; because the homeschooling religious fanatics reject facts and logic and make the rest of us look bad. You’re making it harder for those of us who want to homeschool our c... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    dot07a
    United States5 years ago
  • Always spot on!

    Melanie always has great guests and she has a knack for asking great questions to get AMAZING conversations going! Always informative and encouraging!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    method_money
    Canada5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the uplifting and encouraging style.
Feedback highlights the host's balance of faith and science as a strength.
Many find the episodes practical and resourceful for homeschooling planning.

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How To Help Your Child Make Friends This Year
Q: How can parents balance time for social activities with a busy homeschooling schedule?
Choose locations with multiple nearby opportunities (like community rummage sale weekends) and prioritize settings that offer repeated, meaningful interactions over one-off encounters.
How To Help Your Child Make Friends This Year
Q: What is the first step parents should take to help their child make friends this year?
Start by defining what kind of friendship your child is looking for and then identify environments with lots of social opportunities where those friendships can naturally form.
Late Reader? When To Wait And When Not To
Q: Why is Orton-Gillingham considered a good fit for homeschooling families dealing with dyslexia?
Because it is explicit, sequential, multisensory, and focuses on cumulative review, which helps dyslexic brains form durable reading and spelling connections better than vague, less structured methods.
Homeschooling High School Isn’t As Hard As You Think
Q: What do you think is the biggest fear parents have about homeschooling high school, and how do you reassure them?
The biggest fears are myths about preparation for college or a non-traditional path, socialization, and the perceived difficulty of creating a transcript. The guest reassures that transcripts are straightforward, that there are many pathways beyond a traditional four-year college, and that students can accumulate meaningful experiences through online classes, dual enrollment, and hands-on avenues like internships, all of which can be reflected on the transcript.
Homeschool Mom: You’re Not Alone
Q: What would you say are some early warning signs that a mom is heading toward burnout?
Indicators of burnout include losing joy in homeschooling, feeling constant dread at the start of the day, and experiencing more 'off days' than good ones.

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A practical, faith-informed show that helps homeschooling families reduce stress and build joyful, organized days. Episodes frequently cover reading readiness, dyslexia, motivation, time management, and curriculum decisions, often featuring experts in education, psychology, and homeschooling practice. A standout aspect is the blend of biblical worldview with evidence-based strategies, plus actionable resources like curricula and planning tools. Listeners likely value realistic, doable steps to navigate common homeschooling challenges, from literacy interventions to integrating modern tech while maintaining character and spiritual grounding.

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Which podcasts are similar to The Homeschool Sanity Show?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Homeschool Sanity Show:

1. Homeschool Better Together
2. Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
3. The Christian Homemaking Podcast: Simply Convivial with Mystie Winckler
4. Called To Homeschool
5. The Heidi St. John Podcast

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Recent guests on The Homeschool Sanity Show include:

1. Dr. Melanie Wilson
2. Faye Bankler Casell
3. Nancy Manos
4. Bethany Baldwin
5. Kristen Strong
6. Rachel Kovac
7. Kirby Kelly
8. Adrian Edwards

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