Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast by Teresa Wiedrick

October 03, 2023 The Homeschooling Option: How to Decide When It’s Right

This book, The Homeschooling Option: How to Decide When It’s Right for your Family, by Lisa Rivero, is the reason our family chose homeschooling.

I hadn’t even expected to purchase a book about homeschooling that day. We were on vacation at a nearby resort town (Canmore, Alberta, to be specific) with our three little girls. My husband released me from my mothering responsibilities as I wandered downtown with a coffee in one hand and nothing to do on my schedule.

Which naturally took me to the local bookshop. I love me a local bookshop. All those carefully chosen titles. A bookseller with heart. (Whoever owns a bookshop is an automatic kindred spirit).

A book on the homeschooling option? I didn’t have any intentions other than to peruse that day. To drag my fingers along the dusty shelves of differently-sized spines. To just look.

Then this book jumped out at me. Why did it jump out at me? All I can recall is that recently I had a conversation with another mom who was planning to homeschool. That seemed like a venture into insanity, not freedom if you had asked me then.

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“I am beginning to suspect all elaborate and special systems of education. They seem to me to be built upon the supposition that every child is a kind of idiot who must be taught to think. Whereas if the child is left unto himself, he will think more and better, if less “showily”. Let him come and go freely, let him touch real things and combine his impressions for himself. Teaching fills the mind with artificial associations that must go rid of before the child can develop independent ideas out of actual experiences.”

Anne Sullivan, teacher of Helen Keller

You have a homeschooling option. Thank goodness, because there are limitations to the schooled experience:

A child’s intellectual capacity is not limited:

Children cannot think for themselves and need to be taught how to think. This assumption is limiting as it underestimates a child’s curiosity and capacity for independent thought.

Einstein, the theoretical physicist, was quoted saying: “The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education” and “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.”

For a kid who didn’t like school or appreciate it, here are a few concepts, theories, and ideas developed or advanced by Einstein during his lifetime:

Theory of Relativity: Einstein’s 1905 paper on special relativity introduced the idea that the laws of physics are the same for all non-accelerating observers and led to the famous equation E=mc², which relates energy (E) to mass (m) and the speed of light (c).

Theory of General Relativity: In 1915, Einstein formulated the theory of general relativity, which describes the gravitational force as the curvature of spacetime due to mass and energy. This theory provided a new understanding of gravity.

Photoelectric Effect: Einstein’s work on the photoelectric effect in 1905 helped establish the concept of quantized energy in the form of photons, earning him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.

Brownian Motion: Einstein’s 1905 paper on Brownian motion explained the random motion of particles suspended in a fluid, providing evidence for the existence of atoms and molecules.

Einstein Field Equations: These are the set of equations formulated by Einstein to describe the behavior of spacetime in the presence of matter and energy in the context of general relativity.

Cosmological Constant: Einstein introduced the cosmological constant into his equations as a way to maintain a static universe, later referring to it as his “greatest blunder.” The concept has since played a role in modern cosmology.

Einstein’s Mass-Energy Equivalence: E=mc² represents the equivalence of mass and energy, showing that mass can be converted into energy and vice versa.

Theory of Critical Opalescence: Einstein developed a theory explaining why certain substances become cloudy near their critical points.

Einstein-Rosen Bridge (Wormhole): In collaboration with physicist Nathan Rosen, Einstein proposed the concept of a bridge-like structure in spacetime, often referred to as a wormhole, which could theoretically connect distant points in the universe.

Now you should know that I couldn’t explain what any of these concepts were if it were not for the internet, because none of these are my interests.

Quantum Theory of Light: Einstein contributed to the understanding of the quantum nature of light and introduced the concept of photons as discrete packets of energy.

Theory of Specific Heat: Einstein developed a theory of specific heat in solids, which helped explain the temperature dependence of heat capacity.

Theory of Brownian Ratchets: Einstein proposed a theoretical model for a “Brownian ratchet” device that could extract energy from random thermal motion, which has relevance in the field of nanotechnology.

Unified Field Theory (Unsuccessful): Einstein dedicated much of his later life to the pursuit of a unified field theory, an attempt to unify the fundamental forces of nature. However, he was not able to complete this theory.

Einstein’s Refrigerator (Patent): Although not widely known, Einstein and his former student Leo Szilard patented a refrigerator design in 1930 that used a non-toxic, nonflammable, and efficient cooling method.

Influence on Modern Physics: Einstein’s work had a profound and lasting impact on the field of theoretical physics, including the development of quantum mechanics, and he played a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the universe.

The restrictive nature of traditional education:

Traditional education can be restrictive and overly structured, where kids tend to be confined within a fixed curriculum and teaching methods that may not align with a child’s learning style or interests. For example, when my daughter attended grade 1, she had a friend who was already reading Level 1 Readers.

Real-world experiences:

Experiential learning is where it’s at. Children learn best when they have the freedom to explore and interact with the real world, allowing them to form their impressions and conclusions through hands-on experiences.

Artificial associations:

Formal teaching creates “artificial associations” in a child’s mind. This can be interpreted as referring to the idea that traditional schooling may focus too much on rote memorization and abstract concepts rather than encouraging students to draw connections from their own lived experiences. Aka Goat Barn & Pythagorean theorem.

Independent Thinking: Actual experiences can be more effective in nurturing their intellectual development. It implies that children can develop their own ideas and problem-solving skills. For example, how my 14-year-old plays Bananagrams.

Is conventional wisdom that formal schooling is the best or only path to educating a child effectively? I shall answer with a question: Sure, your child can survive on fish sticks and goldfish crackers for his childhood, but does he have to?

“Being together all day, every day, forced us all to learn new and better ways to communicate and cooperate–valuable skills, but not always easy skills…Homeschool parents and children see each other at their best and their worst.”

Lisa Rivero, The Homeschooling Option

Choose the homeschooling option and you’ll quickly see why it’s necessary to embrace a growth mindset, so let go of perfectionism, and accept your moments of failure along the homeschool journey.

1. You’ll need to learn to communicate and cooperate.

There’s nothing easy about this one. In fact, there’s a whole lot of trial and error. Especially for you. And of course, for your kids, they’re new to the planet.

2. These are valuable skills, but they are not easy.

3. Accept imperfection & failure.

Embracing a growth mindset involves understanding that mistakes and setbacks are a natural part of the learning process. Perfectionism can hinder this process by setting unrealistic expectations. ps You won’t get to perfect, but the energy expended to try to be perfect is enormous.

4. Building a supportive learning environment.

Imagine what the detached learning environment might be like in school. Do you remember what that felt like when your teacher mistreated you? You didn’t have a chance to repair that wound with that teacher clarify what he or she meant or reconnect emotionally with that teacher. You weren’t close enough to your teacher to even let them know.

Our kids are that close to their parents. They have a chance for repair if possible. If you make that possible.

By embracing a growth mindset and accepting moments of failure, homeschooling can become a more supportive and nurturing learning environment. Children learn not to fear making mistakes and to approach challenges with curiosity and a willingness to learn.

We can even make learning about relating normal in our homeschool lives.

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“One seldom discussed aspect and benefit of homeschooling is that it teaches parents a lot about themselves.”

Lisa Rivero, The Homeschooling Option

Oh, yeah, girlfriend. How do I love this homeschooling option? And how has it encouraged me in my personal growth? Let me count the ways.

You taught me that my voice can be too loud for my children to hear.

You taught me I need to assert my boundaries. In how I want to be spoken to. And how I want to speak to others.

That I can be misunderstood. Differently–by each of my kids.

You’ve taught me that I’m not naturally patient (but I might have known this one before I homeschooled).

You’ve taught me how to show up on time.

And you’ve taught me how to create margins in my day.

You’ve taught me that listening doesn’t mean parroting back what my kids say, but rather giving them eyeball-to-eyeball time, making their whole bodies feel heard.

You’ve taught me that all of my big emotions will be activated. And I need to know how to nurture them.

And you’ve taught me that I am more than a homeschool mom. I’m a person outside the homeschool mom role.

You’ve taught me that time is finite. I can’t do everything I want to do with my kids or by myself. And to accept my finiteness.

You’ve taught me that I will fail. Even repeatedly. But I can get back up again. Nurture my wounds. Learn something new. Ask for forgiveness. Clarify misunderstandings. Request that my feelings and needs be acknowledged. And honor and acknowledge the feelings and needs of others.

Oh, and you’ve taught me that homeschooling is more than just reading, writing, and arithmetic. It’s more than resources & extracurriculars. Or clever Instagram REELS.

Homeschooling is a lifestyle and environment where kids and parents can be nurtured. To grow up. And live their lives on purpose.

“I began to pay attention to the homeschooled teens we knew. They seemed unusually at ease in their own skins, confident about their abilities, and candid in their opinions. They had real conversations with their parents and with other adults. Their older siblings were going on to college after having homeschooled and reported no trouble with a transition to classroom education.”

Lisa Rivero, The Homeschooling Option

Every child is different; therefore, every child’s transition from homeschool to regular school is different.

Long before I considered homeschooling. I knew a family that had teens. Homeschooled teens.

The younger daughter worked or volunteered at the library, during her school days. She seemed quiet. But polite. Warm and engageable. I could have regular conversations with her. She was living in the real world.

I saw their family of four bicycling with their parents on a Saturday afternoon. I remember thinking how odd that was. Do teens hang out with their parents? I certainly didn’t when I was a teen.

Fast forward a whole bunch of years to my four teens. Some of my teens went on to public school in high school. One of them did not.

There is a very small number of homeschoolers in our area who homeschool high school. Almost everyone went to school in grade 10. And by the time my kids were in their high school years, their closest friends definitely went to the local high school.

Now, because I really like homeschooling (and 100% advocate for it for high school too), it was very difficult for me to release my oldest daughter to public high school. (It was less difficult with my third, and then fourth child, but I came to accept it). And I also came to understand that there was an element of consent or autonomy that I needed to honour in my teen’s individuating years.

But with the encouragement from a couple homeschool moms with older kids who did transition into public high school, and another mom who homeschooled then transitioned into regular high school, I was told this one thing: once a homeschooled kid, always a homeschool kid.

What I’ve noticed as my homeschool kids turned teenagers is that all of them, whether they were homeschooled in high school or public school was this:

They were accustomed to being heard. They were accustomed to having their needs acknowledged. Whether that be their physical needs in the middle of the day. They were accustomed to being seen as a separate person. A unique person. That had value and worth.

They weren’t accustomed to being a name on a student list. For a random adult to discover.

And they were accustomed to having regular conversations with humans across the age spectrum.

They were accustomed to socializing across the age spectrum.

And they assume they will be listened to by adults. When they knew they needed to graduate with a particular class that the school wasn’t making available to everyone, they stood outside the classroom.

Until the teacher finally allowed them. To join the class.

When they were introduced to multiple-choice tests. lThey had to have a quick overview of how to trust their gut, to read the question carefully. And not to second guess their answer. (Because multiple choice questions weren’t part of my homeschool.)

So when they transitioned to public high school, they discovered kids weren’t kind. And that the socialization thing that everyone had asked them about for so many years wouldn’t be all that useful to learn from.

Yet, whether public schooled or homeschooled in high school, they each, with their unique personalities, were more at ease in their own skins. More confident about their abilities. And candid in their opinions. Just as Lisa Rivero shared.

“The idea of teaching one’s children doesn’t really capture how homeschooling works, because it implies a formal tutoring relationship rather than a family experience. In essence, homeschooling is no different from teaching our children to wash the dishes, write thank-you notes, or drive a car. Parents are already their children’s teachers, and homeschooling parents continue in that role, just on a larger scale. Home education doesn’t require a radically different set of skills or knowledge base. Knowing how to teach a room of twenty-five students is very different from working with one’s own child, which we’d been doing all along. Also, as we will discuss in more detail in chapter six, homeschoolers teach themselves much of the time, and our job as parents is to facilitate, encourage, and support.”

Lisa Rivero, The Homeschooling Option

“The idea of teaching one’s children doesn’t really capture how homeschooling works. Because it implies a formal tutoring relationship rather than a family experience.”

In our early homeschool years, or before we begin homeschooling, we assume we need to learn how to teach our children.

We also assume that our children need a teacher to learn from.

We quickly discover that our children naturally learn because that is what they are hardwired to do.

They each have unique interests and they don’t follow the same rabbit trails. They may be interested in some of your rabbit trails and they may not.

One thing this homeschooling option is not is school at home.

“In essence, homeschooling is no different from teaching our children to wash the dishes, write thank you notes, or drive a car. Parents are already there. Children’s teachers and homeschooling parents continue in that role just on a larger scale.”

Because we live in a society that assumes there are places where someone might learn, like elementary schools, kindergartens, private schools, and post-secondary schools.

We therefore assume that learning can only happen through a delivery system that is structured. That has been overseen by administrators and by teachers.

What we forget as parents is that before our kids’ first preschool, kindergarten, or grade one class, we were already teaching them.

They were learning before someone taught them. Some of them taught themselves to read, add, and subtract. Also, some of them taught themselves to hop, skip & climb trees. Some of them learned to draw pretty pictures or dance like a ballerina.

Some of them asked why why why. About so many things. They were learning.

We showed them how to tie their shoes. Why are they especially challenged by this fine motor activity? Is it too early to show them how to do this? Is it too early, even when they’re asking for you to show them how?

Who is teaching your child to potty train? Who is teaching your child to sound out their first letters? Or print their name? Learn their colors? Or understand why the sky is blue? Or ask why the ants are all crawling in a line. It’s you, parent, that are teaching them.

You are teaching them before they enter the walls of the education system.

That teaching simply continues as you believe yourself to now have become homeschoolers. But really, you were teaching all along.

It’s the parent’s role to facilitate, encourage, and support. And the parent doesn’t have to homeschool 25 students (unless she’s also birthed them, adopted them, or fostered them).

And when you educate your specific child or five, remember that each of those children is uniquely and intricately known. By you.

Homeschooling is simply a continuation of learning.

“While a child in school has an occasional field trip outside the classroom, homeschooled children are in their communities nearly every day as they learn what is necessary to grow into the adult world. Homeschooled children learn from their parents, other family members, mentors in their neighborhoods, libraries, museums, the Internet, community classes, and each other, much as children have learned throughout the centuries.”

Lisa Rivero, The Homeschooling Option

Can children only learn in a classroom with a teacher? Grades. Tests and textbooks.

As parents overseeing our kids’ education we learn that they learn everywhere they go. They learn in the backyard as they’re building mud patties that they shape with twigs and branches in hopes that the birds will use them for their nests.

They learn when they climb up a tree at a playground.

And they learn about international news because they listen to a radio news show through their Alexa.

Learning takes place in the goat coral when they are trying to build a functional goat barn, and the Pythagorean theorem would help them make a functional goat barn.

In the dance studio, toning their core, by doing regular AB workouts, will make it easier to make smooth ballet turns.

When they go to college in a city that is bilingual, they learn how to speak French, and quickly, because they will have to write final college exams in French.

They learn everywhere they go. And they learn because that’s what kids do. They learn.

When we bring them along to our activities, whether that’s heading to the post office or grocery store again. Or a trip to rural Africa where they’re assisting dad on male surgical rounds or pediatric rounds at the pediatric malarial unit. Children learn.

They don’t need the four walls of an institution to learn.

Also, they don’t need an institutional prescription to learn. They don’t need your permission to learn.

Homeschool kids definitely learn from the adult world because they live alongside adults living in the real world: this is the homeschooling option.

“John Holt wrote in How Children Learn, “All I am saying in this book can be summed up in two words: Trust Children. Nothing could be more simple, or more difficult.” Trust in the child’s ability to learn is the bedrock of Holt’s views on homeschooling, and he introduced the term “unschooling” to describe this kind of natural learning that happens outside schools. Holt argued that all of us have an innate desire and need to learn, not just as children, but for our entire lives. Schools tend to interfere with this innate drive with artificial expectations, evaluations, and a template of what education should be for everyone at a certain age. Families who follow Holt’s ideas don’t worry much about learning specific subjects at specific ages or covering all aspects of math or science. Instead, they trust that when a child discovers the need to learn, he or she will find a way to learn, or will ask for guidance from a parent or other adult.”

Lisa Rivero, The Homeschooling Option

Perhaps it’s because formal educational systems exist and perhaps because prescription parenting books exist, that parents assume that if they follow the system and the advice, parents will produce the perfect product of a child.

Society doesn’t assume we can go to our children, to learn from them, and learn how they need to learn.

We are told children are blank slates before they enter this world. Therefore, we need to upload content to their blank slates.

We are told and we believe that children need to be taught how to learn. That they don’t have an innate desire.

I’m with John Holt in this quote for two reasons.

One, I’ve come to understand that for a child to genuinely engage in their life fully, they need to want to.

Secondly, it’s really hard as a parent to let go and lean into trusting your child’s ability to learn. To allow for natural learning.

I believe our culture assumes that a teenager is bored because he is disinterested in life and more engaged with their devices than they should be.

However, I believe that teenagers have had systematic stamping out of internal motivation.

If we were to interfere less with how they need to learn, or what they need to learn, or in what way they need to learn, or how their learning was evaluated, in the contrived manner that we presently are doing, we would have much more engaged humans as they entered the independent adult stage of their lives.

Our entire culture would benefit because we would have energized creative humans. Eager to create. They’d be curious. And would engage their world when they were 12, 22, 42, or 72.

The world would be a tapestry of interesting things.

Each person would be uniquely recognized. Their unique value and offering to the world would have a much deeper meaning to them; therefore, each person would have a deeper sense of purpose in why they’re here.

They’d be living their lives on purpose.

I hardly think that I or any others who see the world as I do are going to easily reform our approach to children’s learning. I personally don’t have the heart to attempt a conventional school reformation.

However, I do want to bolster you and your passion and your confidence in recognizing that your children learn, because they are children. Therefore, you can trust your children.

You can follow their curiosities, aptitudes, and interests and help them develop into the humans they were meant to be on planet Earth. And you can do this for yourself too.

Whether you understand that homeschooling is a whole lot more than doing school at home, if you identify with many of the things I’ve shared in this episode, I wish for you to feel free to enable their innate drive to learn, with or without evaluations, or a standardized education, with or without diplomas and degrees, so they can (& you) can live their lives on purpose.

As much as you’re able, work at getting out of their way. Trust them. So they can learn.

If you’re a new family contemplating the homeschooling option, “The Homeschooling Option: How to Decide When It’s Right for your Family” by Lisa Rivero provides invaluable insights into the world of homeschooling.

As you’ve seen, homeschooling isn’t just about replicating traditional schooling at home; it’s a journey of discovery, growth, and empowerment for both parents and children.

For seasoned homeschooling families, this book offers a chance to reaffirm your commitment to this remarkable path. Lisa Rivero’s words remind us that homeschooling isn’t just an alternative to conventional education; it’s a lifestyle that fosters independent thinking, encourages real-world experiences, and allows children to learn at their own pace.

Homeschooling isn’t always easy, but it’s an incredible opportunity to build strong family bonds, nurture curiosity, and create a customized educational experience for your children. So, whether you’re new to homeschooling or have been on this journey for years, “The Homeschooling Option” encourages you to trust in your children’s innate desire to learn and continue living your lives on purpose.

Take the homeschooling option, and embark on a unique educational adventure that empowers both you and your children to thrive in a world full of possibilities.

The New Homeschooler’s Quick Guide: 9 Mistakes to Avoid for a Stress-Free First Year

“The New Homeschooler’s Quick Guide: 9 Mistakes to Avoid for a Stress-Free First Year” will help you confidently begin your homeschooling journey! This Quick Guide, crafted by an experienced homeschool parent, is your roadmap to a successful start.

Inside, you’ll discover:

– Strategies to navigate legal requirements and curriculum choices

– Tips for balancing family life with homeschooling

– Insights on creating personalized learning routines

– Advice on managing family dynamics

– Confident responses to common homeschool questions

Perfect for new homeschoolers or those in their early years, this guide addresses real concerns like socialization, patience, and unrealistic expectations. Learn to trust your instincts, embrace flexibility, and celebrate progress.

Don’t let doubt hold you back. With practical advice and encouraging wisdom, you’ll build a strong foundation for a fulfilling homeschool experience. Welcome to the rewarding world of homeschooling—you’ve got this, girlfriend!

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Own Your Learning, Own Your Life with Stephanie Sewell

May 21, 2024

Customized Homeschool Help for Parents that Can Transform your Life

May 14, 2024

Get Started Homeschooling in 2024: A Guide for a Successful & Satisfying Journey!

May 7, 2024

Unraveling the Art of Learning with Andrew Pudewa

April 30, 2024

Counseling 101: a Homeschool Parent’s Most Important Skill

April 22, 2024

How Can You Live a Charged Homeschool Mom Life?

April 15, 2024

how to become more you as a homeschool mama

April 9, 2024

An Energizing Homeschool Mom Retreat for your Heart

April 2, 2024

Becoming Authentically You with Britt Acciavatti

March 26, 2024

how to deal with homeschool mama guilt (in no easy steps)

March 18, 2024

16 Practical Self-Compassion Tools to Help for Homeschool Moms

March 12, 2024

How to homeschool without losing your mind in 11 Steps

March 4, 2024

10 Declutter Tips for Homeschool Moms with Simple by Emmy

February 27, 2024

Self-Care & Deschooling: Is there a Helpful Connection?

February 21, 2024

Crack the Loneliness Code: How to Find Homeschool Community

February 12, 2024

how to deschool 101: Embrace Freedom and Individualization

February 5, 2024

Breaking Free: How Deschooling Helps You Live a Purposeful Life

January 30, 2024

The Readaloud Revival Podcast: A Homeschool Mom’s Vision That Sparked a Literary Movement

January 23, 2024

How to Develop Boundaries in your Homeschool Life

January 16, 2024

Find a Vision for your Homeschool Family in the 2024 New Year

January 9, 2024

Join the 2024 Homeschool Challenge for Clarity, Confidence & Vision

December 21, 2023

Tis the Season: 10 Steps to Simplify Homeschool Christmas

December 12, 2023

Encouragement for Homeschool Moms in the 1st Year

December 4, 2023

50 ways I nurture myself as a homeschool mama

November 28, 2023

A Homeschool Mom Podcast for Boundary Breakthrough

November 21, 2023

Healing the Mother Wound for Homeschool Moms

November 14, 2023

A Candid Conversation with Unschooler at Virtual Kitchen Table

November 7, 2023

13 Ways Taylor Swift can Inspire your Homeschool Life

October 24, 2023

Grow Yourself Up: A Guide for Homeschool Mom Personal Growth

October 16, 2023

Nurture Resilience & Big Emotions with Lindsey Casselman of Schoolio Learning

October 10, 2023

The Homeschooling Option: How to Decide When It’s Right

October 3, 2023

6 Hidden Challenges of the Homeschool: Support for Parents

September 26, 2023

Unshackle Homeschool Mom Frustration: Unleash for Growth in 5 Ways

September 19, 2023

5 Creative Ways to Design a Homeschool Mom Personal Vision

September 11, 2023

6 Game-Changing Ways to Streamline your Homeschool Routines

September 5, 2023

Child-Led Learning Benefits Your Kids (& You) Will Love

August 28, 2023

Crafting a Simple Homeschool Vision Statement with Your Family Values

August 24, 2023

How to Plan for Your Homeschool if You Don’t Want to Continue

August 14, 2023

Unique Homeschool Help to Reimagine your Homeschool

August 8, 2023

6 Fresh Ideas on How to Homeschool Plan

August 1, 2023

How to Plan Homeschool: What I Want My Kids To Know

July 25, 2023

Why you Might Want to Incorporate a Project-Based Homeschool

July 18, 2023

What It’s Like: Homeschool to High School Transition

July 11, 2023

How to Do Kindergarten in Your Homeschool: A Fun & Effective Guide

June 27, 2023

Navigate the 2nd-5th Homeschool Years: Challenges and Insights

June 22, 2023

Can I Homeschool My Child? 9 Simple Steps to Confidently Start the Journey

June 20, 2023

How to Reimagine Your Homeschool Support: 7 Essential Lessons

June 12, 2023

Teach Your Own: Homeschool Confidently Without Being a Certified Teacher

June 6, 2023

Raising Wildflower Kids: Embrace an Authentic & Customized Homeschool

June 2, 2023

Homeschool with Purpose: Honouring our Values & Priorities

May 25, 2023

Planning for Your Upcoming Homeschool in 11 Important Steps

May 23, 2023

What should success look like in our homeschools?

May 18, 2023

Reimagine Homeschool: Nine Simple Steps to Plan for Confidence & Clarity

May 16, 2023

6 ways to live your homeschool life on purpose

April 23, 2023

7 Ways to Live your Best Life: Self-Care for Homeschool Moms

April 17, 2023

A 2023 High School Graduate’s Thoughts on her Homeschool Life

April 11, 2023

How to Use Internal Family Systems for Homeschool Moms

April 3, 2023

How to Help your Kids Read with Confidence

March 22, 2023

How to Show Up for You (& your Kids) as you are a Working Homeschool Mom with Charlotte Jones

March 13, 2023

How to Celebrate Diversity & Kinship with Amber O’Neal Johnston

March 6, 2023

How to Encourage Happiness in Our Homeschools?

March 3, 2023

How Marie Forleo Informs my Homeschool (& makes it figureoutable)

February 20, 2023

John Taylor Gatto Informs your Homeschool in 7 Freedom-Loving Ways

February 13, 2023

How Rachel Gathercole Clarifies Concerns on the Homeschool Socialization Question

February 6, 2023

A Journey of Self-Nurturing for the Homeschool Mama’s Heart

January 30, 2023

How Elizabeth Gilbert infuses our Homeschools with Big Magic

January 24, 2023

5 Ways We Can Include Self-Compassion for Homeschool Moms

January 17, 2023

How Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart Influences our Homeschools

January 10, 2023

Homeschool Help Podcast for Your (Real) Homeschool Mom Life

January 3, 2023

Tackling Homeschool Mom Overwhelm in the Homeschool Mom Podcast

December 12, 2022

How Charlotte Mason Can Help you Change & Grow with Modern Miss Mason

November 28, 2022

how to build and create community as a homeschool mom

November 16, 2022

Journaling for the Homeschool Mom to Overcome Overwhelm

November 7, 2022

Intuitively Grow your Fearless Homeschool Flow with Vanessa Wright

October 31, 2022

The Art of Talking with our Homeschool Children

October 17, 2022

More than Enough: How Kara S. Anderson Informs my Homeschool

October 11, 2022

Making our Homeschool A Little More Beautiful with Sarah Mackenzie Readaloud Revival Podcast

October 5, 2022

Understanding the Enneagram for Homeschoolers

September 19, 2022

Are you homeschooling good enough?

September 14, 2022

Unleash Homeschool Potential: Embrace Flexibility & Growth with Aimee Otto

September 5, 2022

Time Audit to Address Unrealistic Expectations in your Homeschool

August 31, 2022

How to manage unrealistic expectations in our homeschool

August 19, 2022

Growth Mindset for Homeschoolers with Jenny Mouse

August 12, 2022

How to Handle Homeschool Overwhelm

August 2, 2022

Supporting the Overwhelmed Homeschool Mama on the Podcast

July 25, 2022

when you buy new homeschool curriculum: 5 clever suggestions

July 5, 2022

why kids don’t need school socialization & why they need you instead

June 28, 2022

why homeschool your child? 8 reasons my family homeschools

June 20, 2022

How to Facilitate Child-Led Learning in your Homeschool

June 14, 2022

curiosity and education: how to facilitate it

June 8, 2022

What about gaps in my child’s home education?

June 2, 2022

the surprising transition from school to homeschool

May 24, 2022

A Beginner’s Guide to Your First Year of Homeschool

May 17, 2022

A Homeschool Mama Will Benefit from Coaching for Homeschool (& Life)

April 20, 2022

How to Deal with our Stuff so We Can Help our Kids with Jenn Dean

April 11, 2022

Homeschool Mama Big Emotions Toolbox Part 3

April 5, 2022

Confidently Homeschool Differently-Wired Kids with Colleen Kessler

March 28, 2022

Deal with Your Homeschool Mom’s Big Emotions: Taming Thoughts

March 23, 2022

Overcoming Frustrations with Jennifer Bryant, Practical Family Podcast

March 14, 2022

Homeschool Mama’s Big Emotions & How to Address Them

March 8, 2022

Bust Confusing Homeschool Myths with Alison Morrow

February 28, 2022

How Listening to our Trauma Stories can Enable our Homeschool Families with Norm Quantz

February 14, 2022

How to Love Myself as a Homeschool Mama

February 8, 2022

Why Homeschool High School is Better with Mary Hanna Wilson

January 31, 2022

Homeschooling in a Pandemic: 14 Approaches to Address Overwhelm

January 27, 2022

How Gordon Neufeld Informs my Homeschool

January 19, 2022

How to Deschool with Kelly Edwards from 90-Minute Day

January 18, 2022

A Meaningful Step-by-Step Guide to Plan your Homeschool Year

January 4, 2022

how to naturally care while homeschooling special needs with Julie Polanco

December 7, 2021

Manage Impatience in your Homeschool: 14 Strategies to Freedom

December 1, 2021

4 ways essential oils contribute to homeschools with Kristin Mercer

November 24, 2021

A Parent’s Guide to Raising Critical Thinkers with Julie Bogart

November 9, 2021

the truth behind homeschool socialization: 10 secrets that surprise

November 3, 2021

Freedoms of Self-Directed Education with Robyn Robertson

October 26, 2021

Should you be a homeschool mom: how do you know you’ve got what it takes?

October 12, 2021

How to Address Your Big Emotions with Christine Dixon

October 12, 2021

How to Keep Sane as a Homeschool Mom: 5 Simple Principles

October 5, 2021

How to Address Worry & Overthinking for the Homeschool Mama

September 28, 2021

how to live your simple homeschool life on purpose

September 22, 2021

How to Maintain Authenticity in our Homeschool with Betsy Jenkins

September 14, 2021

a Letter to My Homeschool High School Daughter

September 8, 2021

3 Things You Need to Know Before You Homeschool

August 24, 2021

How to Plan for your Upcoming Homeschool

August 18, 2021

The Not So Big Life with Sarah Susanka

June 29, 2021

Homeschool Teens Perspective: How to Homeschool High School

June 23, 2021

a Perspective Shift on the Art and Science of an Education

June 21, 2021

A Homeschool Dad’s Thoughts on How to Homeschool

June 14, 2021

How Homeschooling Requires us to Face our Shortcomings

June 11, 2021

How to Be Conscious in Your Homeschool with Erica Kesilman

June 8, 2021

How to Marie Kondo your Homeschool

June 7, 2021

Grow your Confidence & Banish Burnout with Kara S. Anderson

June 1, 2021

How to Journal to Process Stress, Anxiety & Trauma with Nicolle Nattrass

May 25, 2021

How to Use Nonviolent Communication in our Homeschools

May 18, 2021

How to Survive the Pandemic when you Homeschool

May 3, 2021

How to Deal with our Traumas as Homeschool Parents

April 28, 2021

How to Tackle Unhealthy Habits for the Homeschool Mom

April 20, 2021

A Love of Learning, Despite Challenges with Diane Geerlinks

April 13, 2021

How to Care for Mama’s Six Selves with the Homeschool Genius

April 7, 2021

How to Influence Your Homeschool with Self-Awareness

March 31, 2021

How to Be a Stay-At-Home Mom & Stay Inspired with the Kids

March 22, 2021

How to Create a Simple Homeschool Routine with Kelly Briggs

March 15, 2021

Incorporate your Interests in your Homeschool with Kimberly Charron

February 9, 2021

Let’s Chat with Vicki Tillman of Homeschool High School Podcast

February 2, 2021

Thriving, not just Surviving Homeschooling after Pregnancy

January 26, 2021

How to Incorporate Ten Self-Care Tips for Homeschool Moms

January 18, 2021

How to Create a Fresh Start to Unhappy Homeschool Days

January 12, 2021

A Proactive Guide for Planning Your Homeschool in the New Year

December 29, 2020

Introducing the 12 Day Self-Care Strategies for Homeschool Moms

December 8, 2020

7 Effective Tools to Build Boundaries (& Why You Require Them)

December 3, 2020

How to successfully balance working while homeschooling

December 1, 2020

Building Boundaries and Requiring Time Outs with Stacy Wilson

November 25, 2020

How to Address Doubt in your Homeschool Choice with Confidence

November 17, 2020

How to Develop Self-Confidence as a Homeschool Mom with Sarah Gorner

November 11, 2020

Encouraging Words for Homeschool Mom

October 28, 2020

Building Connection with Tamara Strijack of the Neufeld Institute

October 14, 2020

How to Homeschool & Find Your Thing with Julie Bogart

October 7, 2020

How to Help Homeschool Mom when she’s Frustrated

September 30, 2020

How to Deal with Anger in Your Homeschool with Judy Arnall

September 23, 2020

How to Get Quiet Time as a Homeschool Mom with Rachel Le

September 16, 2020

How to Homeschool During a Crisis with Lynda Puleio

September 9, 2020

How to Work from home While Homeschooling with Meaghan Jackson

September 2, 2020

Debunking the Myth of Balance with the Canadian Homeschooler

August 26, 2020

7 Things to Structure a Grade 1 Homeschool Curriculum

August 19, 2020

Self-Care from 30 Years of Homeschooling with Bonnie Landry

August 12, 2020

Creating Learning Opportunities, not Recreating School Subjects

August 5, 2020

How to Do Unschooling with Robyn Robertson

July 29, 2020

If You’re Planning for your Homeschool Year: 10 Lessons in 10 Years

July 22, 2020

How to Homeschool as a Single Mom with with Sarah Wall

July 15, 2020

A Day in the Life of Homeschooling: 18 Years with my Kids

July 6, 2020

Unveil Education Insights: Your Guide to Homeschooling Success

July 2, 2020

What about homeschool socialization?

June 22, 2020

Exploring Your Identity with Pat Fenner

June 18, 2020

Homeschool Mama, Are you Living a Life Worth Living?

April 14, 2020

How Changing your Perspective Shifts your Homeschool with Sarah Scott

April 6, 2020

Homeschooling Little Kids & Taking Care of Yourself with Isis Loran

March 4, 2020

Welcome to the Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast (& Why I Homeschool)

February 19, 2020

The Mistake of Multitasking in our Homeschools: 5 Tips to Be More Present

September 16, 2013

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