The Brave & Balanced Homeschool with Mary Berghammer
The Brave and Balanced Homeschool with Mary Berghammer
Equipping homeschool moms with practical tools, homeschool curriculum reviews, and biblical encouragement.
The Brave and Balanced Homeschool is the go-to podcast for Christian homeschool moms who want practical guidance, biblical encouragement, and simple strategies for creating a peaceful, purposeful homeschool. Each episode equips you with actionable homeschool tips, curriculum insights, honest homeschool curriculum reviews, organization ideas, and faith-building encouragement so you can homeschool with confidence and lead your home with clarity.
Whether you're choosing the right homeschool curriculum, planning your school year, navigating challenges, or seeking a more Christ-centered approach to learning, you’ll find the support and direction you need here. With over two decades of homeschooling experience, I share real-life wisdom, proven systems, and Scripture-based inspiration to help you stay organized, balanced, and rooted in God’s Word.
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If you’re ready to simplify your homeschool, strengthen your faith, and build a joyful, confident, Christ-focused learning environment—this podcast will walk with you, one brave step at a time.
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Episodes
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Are you homeschooling and suspect your child has dyslexia? How can you homeschool a child with dyslexia? I did it, and here's what worked for my child. Go to christianbook.com to find all the curricula mentioned in this episode including: Why Johnny Can't Read, Alpha-Phonics, Spell to Write and Read, and Sequential Spelling. The Barton Reading and Spelling program can be found here: Bartonreading.com
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Are you wondering how you can homeschool all your children at the same time?
In this episode, I share a few simple tips on how to make this work.
Mentioned in this episode: Mystery of History curriculum https://themysteryofhistory.com/
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
There are so many benefits to reading whole books in your homeschool. If you are not sure how to add this into your day with all the other things you are already doing, listen in for a few minutes. I have some helpful ideas.
Mentioned in this episode: learning-adventures.org Librivox www.sonlight.com www.amblesideonline.org
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
There are many different ways to keep track of everything you have to do each day in your homeschool. Here are a few suggestions to get you started scheduling all of those things.
Mentioned in this episode: Homeschool Tracker- www.Homeschooltracker.com
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
We can't see our children's future, but there is One who holds the future in His hands. Listen in for a few moments and be encouraged to put your faith into practice as you homeschool your children, and trust God for the outcome.
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
In this episode I interview a homeschool graduate. This graduate just happens to be my oldest daughter, Kassandra.
She answers 5 questions about homeschooling from the perspective of the child or student. Did she miss out on anything, because she was homeschooled? Did she like being homeschooled? Listen in to find out the answers to these questions and more!
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Are you worried about teaching everything to your child? Maybe you didn't do so well in school when you were a child, and you're not sure if you can teach your children all they need to know. Here are 4 Reminders to help you overcome those fears and doubts.
Curricula mentioned in this episode: www.teachingtextbooks.com www.Abeka.com
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
There are so many great reasons to homeschool your children.
To keep this episode short, I mention just 3 advantages of homeschooling, but they are good ones.
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Have you started homeschooling, or are you still thinking about homeschooling?
Here are 2 things I recommend for those of you new to homeschooling.
Homeschool Legal Defense Association www.hslda.org
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
How did I start homeschooling my children when I had never even heard of homeschooling?
Here's the beginning of the story.
Hey, there!
I'm Mary, the one in the middle. These are the 4 people I spent lots of time with teaching them to read, write, and do arithmetic. I also potty trained them, taught them how to tie their shoes, and ate lunch with them almost every day. I wouldn't trade the time I got spend with them for anything in the world.
I hope you will look back on your homeschool days with fondness and wonderful memories too. I wish that for your children as well.