Join me as I interview Natalie, a homeschooling mom of four. Natalie, who has homeschooled and graduated two of her older children and is currently homeschooling her younger two.  She shares her personal motivations for choosing homeschooling. She dives into practical ways to instill our values in our children every day as homeschooling parents. Additionally, Natalie offers insights on raising critical thinkers and delves into the philosophy of unschooling. Tune in to discover more about these intriguing topics and beyond! 

Are you considering pulling your child out of public school and embarking on the journey of homeschooling? As a parent, the decision to homeschool can be both exciting and daunting. However, with dedication, planning, and a commitment to providing a nurturing learning environment, you can become a great homeschooling mom. This new path allows you to tailor your child's education to their unique needs, values, and interests while fostering a strong parent-child bond.

Timestamps

[02:12] Why Natalie wanted to homeschool her children

[05:03] The experience of pulling her first child out of school

[07:16] Advice to moms wanting to pull their children out of school and start homeschooling

[10:29] Instilling values in your children was her main reason for homeschooling

[14:28] How Natalie is incorporating her values in the children every day

[16:33] Natalie’s inspirational quotes related to being a homeschooling mom

[20:02] What Natalie does to homeschool her children

[21:53] Balancing all the needs of the children as a homeschooling mother

[22:37] The meaning of unschooling

[23:56] What Natalie wants for her kids after graduating high school

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