Welcome back to Homeschool with Steph. I'm so glad you're here today. On this episode, we talk about all the ways we as moms can step into confidence, not just in homeschooling, but in life and motherhood too. Today I have a very special guest, Christine. Christine is a former elementary school teacher who spent 13 years connecting with kids through stories. She has now taken her love for books and animals, especially elephants, and written her own children's story. I love how her journey reminds us that the passions and dreams we carry, even from childhood, can come to life at any stage. In this conversation, we'll talk about the power of storytelling, finding confidence in your own voice, and what elephants can actually teach us about motherhood. I think you will walk away feeling encouraged, inspired, and maybe even ready to dust off a dream of your own.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Intro

• 03:15 The Journey to Authorship

• 04:08 Finding Support in Writing Communities

• 09:16 Balancing Motherhood and Personal Dreams

• 14:38 The Story Behind the Book

• 18:56 Connecting Through Reading

• 23:18 The Importance of Family Reading Time

• 25:55 Bringing Learning to Life

• 28:57 Lessons from Elephants for Moms

• 30:17 The Joy of Elephants

• 32:16 Writing for Healing: Addressing Grief in Children

• 37:39 Empowering Moms: Finding Confidence and Support

• 44:58 Embracing Childhood Passions in Adulthood

• 45:28 Encouragement and Support for Mothers

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