Episode 168 - Team Homeschool Mom!

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Episode 168 - Team Homeschool Mom!

FromThe Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

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Nov 3, 2021

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This week's show was a bit shorter than normal due to a birthday celebration for Ben's wife, so Todd brings some solo encouragement on this episode! We hope you enjoy it!

Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler! They are a math curriculum that helps homeschoolers smile.

Have a great week and keep smiling!

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Nov 3, 2021

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Episode 168 - Team Homeschool Mom!

Episode 168 - Team Homeschool Mom!

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