Welcome to The Feast Life, where we empower modern homeschool moms to create a life and homeschool they love, founded on faith, family, freedom, and fun. In this heartwarming episode, host Julie Ross, creator of the award-winning homeschool curriculum A Gentle Feast, invites Dana, Sarah Ruth, and April Ann to share their unique homeschooling journeys. Discover how these incredible moms embraced the Charlotte Mason philosophy, transforming their homeschool experience and family dynamics. Tune in to hear about: Dana’s shift from public school teacher to homeschool mom, and her journey of adopting and raising four children. Sarah Ruth’s early introduction to Charlotte Mason and the realities of implementing this philosophy with three active boys. April Ann’s experience homeschooling seven children, finding flexibility, and joy in using A Gentle Feast. Join us for inspiring stories, practical advice, and heartfelt encouragement to help you create a rich, life-giving homeschool experience. Key Takeaways: -Adapting to Family Needs: Dana shares how transitioning from a traditional public school background to a Charlotte Mason approach helped her focus on family bonds and individual learning needs. -Flexibility in Homeschooling: Sarah Ruth emphasizes the importance of flexibility, noting how A Gentle Feast allows her to adapt schedules and book choices to fit her family’s dynamic lifestyle. -Building Family Connections: April Ann discusses the value of using a living books curriculum to foster meaningful connections among family members of different ages, creating a cohesive and supportive learning environment. -Trusting the Process: The guests highlight the significance of trusting the educational journey, recognizing that progress may not always be linear, but consistent effort yields long-term benefits. -Self-Education for Parents: Julie and the guests stress the importance of continual self-education for parents, encouraging them to read and internalize Charlotte Mason's principles to better guide and inspire their children's learning. Resources Mentioned: Check out thefeastlife.me/blog/37 for more information and resources. Just Getting Started? Get our FREE Charlotte Mason and You Workshop to see if this powerful approach can transform your homeschool. https://www.thefeastlife.me/opt-in Subscribe & Review: “ I love Julie and the Feast Life.” If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. This helps more people- just like you- find out about the show. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM to leave a five star reviews. Also, please subscribe so you never miss an episode. FOLLOW NOW Connect with Us: Website: A Gentle Feast Facebook: A Gentle Feast Community Instagram: @agentlefeast Prefer video or closed captions? Watch all our episodes on YouTube. http://youtube.com/@TheFeastLife Today’s episode is sponsored by the award winning Charlotte Mason curriculum A Gentle Feast. Get started with smooth and easy days at https://www.agentlefeast.com.