RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_290d3ec4-c887-42e5-94f3-8f22b296c469 -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:04:31 +0000 Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen https://redcircle.com/shows/best-laid-plans-of-mice-and-jen en Copyright Jennifer Villasenor A podcast covering all the plans a homeschooling mom makes and how they end up somewhat successful. From homeschooling to motherhood to just surviving and thriving in life, join me as I take a humorous look at ordinary situations to find the serious... Jennifer Villasenor A podcast covering all the plans a homeschooling mom makes and how they end up somewhat successful. From homeschooling to motherhood to just surviving and thriving in life, join me as I take a humorous look at ordinary situations to find the serious business of living a satisfying and fulfilling life. 290d3ec4-c887-42e5-94f3-8f22b296c469 episodic no Jennifer Villasenor bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/290d3ec4-c887-42e5-94f3-8f22b296c469 no full S2:E1 -- Am I Doing Right by My Kids? S2:E1 -- Am I Doing Right by My Kids? 1 2 Jennifer Villasenor Join me as I process my existential crisis!

]]> <p>Join me as I process my existential crisis!</p> 1fff80bc-6dbd-41b9-9627-c8338bc9da9e https://www.spreaker.com/show/best-laind-plans-of-mice-and-jen Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:06:33 +0000 370 no full Episode 4: Homeschooling with Learning Issues Episode 4: Homeschooling with Learning Issues 4 1 Jennifer Villasenor Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen

Episode: Homeschooling with Learning Issues

Guest: Grace Favatella


Welcome back to this episode of Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen.  Today we are discussing Homeschooling with learning issues with Grace Favatella. She is a fellow teacher at our Friday School Co-Op and a fellow mom of struggling learners. Grace has 4 wonderful children and she is also part of Bithiah’s Family Services which serves foster families, as well as families in general, especially neuro-diverse families. Bithiah’s Family Services offers training and support groups. Make sure to check out the show notes to find the link as well as other resources mentioned in the episode. 

This is another long episode, so pop open a soda can or two, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea, or gear yourself up to wash those dishes or fold the laundry… I hope you enjoy the conversation. 


Resources mentioned in this episode:


https://bithiahsfamilyservices.org/

@bithiahsfamilyservices on Instagram



http://www.pinareadingacademy.net/

@pinareadingacademy on Instagram



Could It Be Dyslexia?

https://coulditbedyslexia.com/



Excellence in Education

https://excellenceineducationhomeschooling.com/



]]> <p><strong>Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen</strong></p><p><span>Episode: </span><em>Homeschooling with Learning Issues</em></p><p><span>Guest: Grace Favatella</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Welcome back to this episode of Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen.  Today we are discussing Homeschooling with learning issues with Grace Favatella. She is a fellow teacher at our Friday School Co-Op and a fellow mom of struggling learners. Grace has 4 wonderful children and she is also part of Bithiah’s Family Services which serves foster families, as well as families in general, especially neuro-diverse families. Bithiah’s Family Services offers training and support groups. Make sure to check out the show notes to find the link as well as other resources mentioned in the episode. </span></p><p><span>This is another long episode, so pop open a soda can or two, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea, or gear yourself up to wash those dishes or fold the laundry… I hope you enjoy the conversation. </span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://bithiahsfamilyservices.org/" rel="nofollow">https://bithiahsfamilyservices.org/</a></p><p><span>@bithiahsfamilyservices on Instagram</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.pinareadingacademy.net/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinareadingacademy.net/</a></p><p><span>@pinareadingacademy on Instagram</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Could It Be Dyslexia?</span></p><p><a href="https://coulditbedyslexia.com/" rel="nofollow">https://coulditbedyslexia.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Excellence in Education</span></p><p><a href="https://excellenceineducationhomeschooling.com/" rel="nofollow">https://excellenceineducationhomeschooling.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 8e7ef213-0ec1-4056-82e0-c37074b7c653 https://www.spreaker.com/show/best-laind-plans-of-mice-and-jen Mon, 03 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 4933 no full Episode 3: The Importance of Community in Homeschooling Episode 3: The Importance of Community in Homeschooling 3 1 Jennifer Villasenor ‘Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen Episode: 3 The Importance of Community in Homeschooling This episode features the administration of Firm Foundation Christian Academy PSP where we discuss the importance of community in homeschooling. All resources mentioned in this episode are linked below. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Episode Introduction 4:14 What has been the most and least challenging in your homeschool? 11:15 What led you to homeschool in the first place? 18:11 What made you stay with Firm Foundation Christian Academy? 32:01 FIRM FOUNDATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 32:53 What would your homeschool have been like without a co-op? 42:40 What was one of your coping mechanisms to get you through a tough day? 50:17 What inspires you now as you continue to homeschool? 58:08 Final Thoughts 1:03:25 Outro Resources Mentioned in Episode Homeschool Mom Prayer Free download. http://simplylivingforhim.com/free/ Firm Foundation Christian Academy www.firmfoundationchristianacademy.com Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen

Episode: 3 The Importance of Community in Homeschooling


This episode features the administration of Firm Foundation Christian Academy PSP where we discuss the importance of community in homeschooling. All resources mentioned in this episode are linked below.


0:00 Intro

0:30 Episode Introduction

4:14 What has been the most and least challenging in your homeschool?

11:15 What led you to homeschool in the first place?

18:11 What made you stay with Firm Foundation Christian Academy?

32:01 FIRM FOUNDATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

32:53 What would your homeschool have been like without a co-op?

42:40 What was one of your coping mechanisms to get you through a tough day?

50:17 What inspires you now as you continue to homeschool?

58:08 Final Thoughts

1:03:25 Outro



Resources Mentioned in Episode

Homeschool Mom Prayer Free download.

http://simplylivingforhim.com/free/

Firm Foundation Christian Academy

www.firmfoundationchristianacademy.com


Follow Me on Instagram: @BestLaidPlansofMiceandJen

If you have a question or ideas for future episodes, email me: bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com

]]> <p>Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen</p><p>Episode: 3 The Importance of Community in Homeschooling</p><p><br></p><p>This episode features the administration of Firm Foundation Christian Academy PSP where we discuss the importance of community in homeschooling. All resources mentioned in this episode are linked below.</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>0:30 Episode Introduction</p><p>4:14 What has been the most and least challenging in your homeschool?</p><p>11:15 What led you to homeschool in the first place?</p><p>18:11 What made you stay with Firm Foundation Christian Academy?</p><p>32:01 FIRM FOUNDATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY</p><p>32:53 What would your homeschool have been like without a co-op?</p><p>42:40 What was one of your coping mechanisms to get you through a tough day?</p><p>50:17 What inspires you now as you continue to homeschool?</p><p>58:08 Final Thoughts</p><p>1:03:25 Outro</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><u>Resources Mentioned in Episode</u></p><p>Homeschool Mom Prayer Free download.</p><p><a href="http://simplylivingforhim.com/free/" rel="nofollow">http://simplylivingforhim.com/free/</a></p><p>Firm Foundation Christian Academy</p><p><a href="http://www.firmfoundationchristianacademy.com" rel="nofollow">www.firmfoundationchristianacademy.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Me on Instagram: @BestLaidPlansofMiceandJen</p><p>If you have a question or ideas for future episodes, email me: bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com</p> df3f77d0-2249-430f-a6b5-cba64c2cc509 https://www.spreaker.com/show/best-laind-plans-of-mice-and-jen Fri, 24 Dec 2021 01:10:00 +0000 3846 no full Episode 2: Is Homeschooling Even Legal? Episode 2: Is Homeschooling Even Legal? Jennifer Villasenor Episode 2: Is Homeschooling Even Legal? Three Ways to Homeschool Legally in CA 0:45 Introduction 2:00 Private School Affidavit 5:50 PSP 9:55 Charter Schools 16:50 Co-Op 20:38 Wrap-Up Links mentioned in this episode: California Department of... Episode 2: Is Homeschooling Even Legal?<br />Three Ways to Homeschool Legally in CA<br />0:45 Introduction<br />2:00 Private School Affidavit <br />5:50 PSP<br />9:55 Charter Schools<br />16:50 Co-Op<br />20:38 Wrap-Up <br /><br />Links mentioned in this episode:<br /><br />California Department of Education<br />Schooling at Home<br /><a href="https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/homeschool.asp" rel="noopener">https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/homeschool.asp</a><br /><br />Homeschooling Legal Defense Association <br />Laws by State<br /><a href="https://hslda.org/legal" rel="noopener">https://hslda.org/legal</a><br /><br />Send your questions to <a href="mailto:bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com">bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com</a> Three Ways to Homeschool Legally in CA
0:45 Introduction
2:00 Private School Affidavit
5:50 PSP
9:55 Charter Schools
16:50 Co-Op
20:38 Wrap-Up

Links mentioned in this episode:

California Department of Education
Schooling at Home
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/homeschool.asp

Homeschooling Legal Defense Association
Laws by State
https://hslda.org/legal

Send your questions to bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com]]> Episode 2: Is Homeschooling Even Legal?<br/>Three Ways to Homeschool Legally in CA<br/>0:45 Introduction<br/>2:00 Private School Affidavit <br/>5:50 PSP<br/>9:55 Charter Schools<br/>16:50 Co-Op<br/>20:38 Wrap-Up <br/><br/>Links mentioned in this episode:<br/><br/>California Department of Education<br/>Schooling at Home<br/><a href="https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/homeschool.asp" rel="nofollow">https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/homeschool.asp</a><br/><br/>Homeschooling Legal Defense Association <br/>Laws by State<br/><a href="https://hslda.org/legal" rel="nofollow">https://hslda.org/legal</a><br/><br/>Send your questions to <a href="mailto:bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com</a> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47550863 https://www.spreaker.com/user/15505171/episode-2-take-2-final-cut Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:24:59 +0000 1299 no full Episode 1 The Introduction Episode 1 The Introduction Jennifer Villasenor The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen - a podcast for homeschoolers Episode 1: The Introduction Learn why the podcast title mentions a rodent (thank you HR) What made me homeschool What has kept me on track over the years Follow me on Instagram... The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen - a podcast for homeschoolers<br />Episode 1: The Introduction<br />Learn why the podcast title mentions a rodent (thank you HR)<br />What made me homeschool<br />What has kept me on track over the years<br /><br />Follow me on Instagram @bestlaidplansofmiceandjen <br />Send me your questions or ideas for future podcasts:<br /><a href="mailto:bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com">bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com</a> Episode 1: The Introduction
Learn why the podcast title mentions a rodent (thank you HR)
What made me homeschool
What has kept me on track over the years

Follow me on Instagram @bestlaidplansofmiceandjen
Send me your questions or ideas for future podcasts:
bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com]]> The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen - a podcast for homeschoolers<br/>Episode 1: The Introduction<br/>Learn why the podcast title mentions a rodent (thank you HR)<br/>What made me homeschool<br/>What has kept me on track over the years<br/><br/>Follow me on Instagram @bestlaidplansofmiceandjen <br/>Send me your questions or ideas for future podcasts:<br/><a href="mailto:bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com</a> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47269405 https://www.spreaker.com/user/15505171/blpomaj-episode-1 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:32:47 +0000 535 no full Podcast Promo Podcast Promo Jennifer Villasenor An introduction to The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen - a podcast for homeschoolers. Check back soon for our first episode coming soon! An introduction to The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen - a podcast for homeschoolers. Check back soon for our first episode coming soon! An introduction to The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen - a podcast for homeschoolers. Check back soon for our first episode coming soon! https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47267852 https://www.spreaker.com/user/15505171/podcast-promo-1 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:51:07 +0000 31 no