In this episode I interview Kristen Stehli, a homeschooling mom of five children. Three of her children went through the public school system while two are homeschooling, making her situation interesting as she compares public school and homeschooling. Kristen talks about why she decided to homeschool her two youngest children. She also created the Orlando Homeschool Network Community group on Facebook with almost 4K members! Get ready to learn a lot about homeschooling from Kristin!

 Join me as we dive into the dynamic world of homeschooling, an alternative to traditional schooling that has gained significant traction in recent years.  Discover how homeschooling empowers parents to actively engage in their children's learning journey, fostering stronger family bonds, and facilitating holistic development. We also dive into the freedom and flexibility that homeschooling provides, enabling children to pursue their passions, engage in real-world experiences, and develop essential life skills.

Timestamps

[02:46] Why Kristen decided to homeschool the last two children despite the other two going through the public school system

[07:03] What Kristen didn’t like about the public school system

[09:43] How the old child with learning challenges is doing now after homeschooling

[11:23] Kristen’s first biggest struggle when she started homeschooling

[14:46] How to tackle socialization in homeschooling

[18:13] How Kristen incorporates good values into her children

[22:14] Advice to mothers with children struggling in public schools but are afraid to start homeschooling

[24:16] The meaning of deschooling and why moms would want to do it

[27:36] What the teachers are saying about the public school system

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