454. How to Choose Curriculum For The Next Homeschool Year

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Little by Little Homeschool →

With Leigh Nguyen

Do you feel overwhelmed or find yourself constantly second-guessing your homeschool decisions? The Little by Little Homeschool podcast offers practical, realistic encouragement for Christian homeschool moms, helping them move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace. I'm Leigh, a homeschool mom who spent years trying to hold it all together, chasing expectations and striving for the "right" way to homeschool. Over time, I learned that building a homeschool rooted in faith, peace, and intention changes everything. Each episode explores homeschool hot topics, simple mindset shifts, and practical adjustments to help you create a homeschool where both you and your children can flourish – little by little.

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Apr 20 • 20:17

457. Don't Flake Out: Finish This Homeschool Year Strong! →

As the homeschool year winds down, you are probably starting to run out of steam. You didn't need much to keep you going at the beginning of the school year, but right now, it feels like an uphill battle.

You want to look back and confidently say that you gave this homeschool year your all, but your emotions want to flake out and call it good enough.

When you began the year, you were determined to finish it out well. This is when that goal...and the rubber...meets the road. What does finishing strong look like in the light of all you've done in the past 8-9 months?

Today's episode aims to help you gain clarity on that, along with giving you practical tips and the motivation to finish strong.Let's link arms and cross the finish line together!

Leigh

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Apr 16 • 20:59

456. Top Things Homeschool Families Do That Leads To Healthy Children →

I've been spending more time lately looking back and looking around. I am no longer overwhelmed with homeschooling young children and wondering if what I was doing would help my husband and I to reach our vision and goals. Plus, I have the privilege of seeing so many other homeschool graduates successfully take their place in the world.

So many years of worry and meeting the needs of children can keep a homeschool mom overwhelmed. But what if there were just a few things that when done, could help relieve that burden you feel?

Because at the end of the day, it's not the math curriculum that will lead to a healthy well-rounded young adult. It really is the seemingly little shifts of our focus that has the biggest impact.

Leigh

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Apr 13 • 18:02

455. Are You Doing Enough? What I Think Should Be The Priority In Your Homeschool →

Hands down, this is the number one concern among homeschool moms. And it's a valid one at that.

But what if the things you fear have you so focused that you miss out on what is more important during the homeschool years?

After seeing the success of countless homeschool families and having first-hand experience of seeing what post-homeschool can look like, I feel very confident in my list of what I think should be the priority in your homeschool.

Leigh

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Apr 9 • 21:27

454. How to Choose Curriculum For The Next Homeschool Year →

This school year is not quite over, but I know that all the shiny new curriculum is catching your eye. And I can see why. There are so many amazing options out there.

Before you start researching and have 150 tabs open at once, give this episode a listen.

We're going to talk about the essential foundation that will make choosing curriculum so much easier, whether this is your first or fifteenth year of homeschooling.

So, put all of those browser tabs on hold, hit play on this, and then, I promise that you can get back to the fun curriculum shopping. But this time, with a renewed perspective and peace.

Leigh

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Apr 6 • 23:57

453. Eliminate Distraction For More Peaceful Homeschool Days →

The struggle is all too real and familiar for homeschool moms...

Distraction.

Whether it's from outside you or from your own mind, there are various ways you are being pulled away physically and mentally from your homeschool. And it's frustrating to have goals and purpose for the home education of your children, only to find that those are not being met.

First, you are not alone. This happens to all of us more often than we'd like to admit.

But!!!

That does not mean we should stay stuck in it.

Today's episode is going to help you identify your main distraction cues, followed by some tips to help resolve those so that you can stick to the good things you know that you need to do and bring more peace to your homeschool days.

Leigh

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About the Host

Leigh Nguyen

Leigh Nguyen is the founder and voice behind Little By Little Homeschool, a ministry and resource hub dedicated to encouraging and equipping homeschool families to embrace a meaningful and confident homeschool lifestyle. With over a decade of homeschooling experience and a passion for helping others thrive in their season of home education, Leigh has become a trusted mentor to thousands of homeschool moms.

Originally, Leigh never planned to homeschool. But after feeling a tug on her heart and following God’s leading, she and her husband, James, made the life-changing decision to educate their three children at home. That choice transformed their family and ignited her passion for empowering other moms to step into their calling with clarity and peace.

Leigh is a kingdom-minded wife and mother with two homeschool graduates and one high schooler, bringing both seasoned perspective and real-world insight to her work. Through her Little By Little Homeschool podcast—which ranks among the top homeschool shows—she offers practical, encouragement-filled guidance on homeschooling, motherhood, homemaking, and living with intention.

She also leads workshops, mentorship programs, and speaks at events designed to strengthen the hearts and confidence of homeschool families. Leigh’s message centers on simple faith, joyful learning, and the belief that every family who wants to homeschool can do it well, little by little.

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