Are you overwhelmed by the vast choices and noise around homeschooling resources? In this episode, Candace Crompton shares practical strategies for discerning what truly works for your family, helping you build a homeschool that aligns with your child's needs and your values.

• The importance of discernment in choosing curricula and resources
• How to filter options through your "why" and core values
• Practical tips for evaluating curriculum quality and fit
• The dangers of fear-based marketing and panic buying
• How to incorporate literature and your child's interests effectively
• The power of asking your child what they want to learn
• Tips for avoiding overwhelm at homeschool conferences and sales
• The significance of trusting yourself and trusting God in your homeschool journey

00:00 - Embrace unplugging: How Brick helps reclaim your time from phone distractions
00:28 - The importance of discernment in homeschooling choices
01:02 - Are you homeschooling with intention or reaction?
01:28 - How prayer guides our homeschooling decisions
01:58 - Filtering decisions through faith and personal values
02:26 - Starting with prayer when pivoting in homeschooling
02:56 - Addressing fears around public school comparison
03:26 - Developing your "why" and core values for homeschool planning
03:55 - Using a mission statement to guide decisions
04:24 - Creating decision filters: budget, curriculum length, curiosity, screen time
05:08 - The value of literature over curricula
05:37 - Trusting your intuition and God's guidance
06:05 - Do your homework: preview and research before buying
06:35 - How to evaluate publisher values and messaging
07:05 - Asking for honest reviews and testing resources firsthand
07:34 - Recognizing red flags in marketing and curricula
08:11 - The importance of transparency and making informed choices
08:41 - Avoiding costly or fear-based curriculum bundles
09:11 - Recognizing that each child's needs are unique
09:39 - Practical tips for avoiding impulse buying and flash sales
10:09 - The benefit of borrowing or previewing curricula
10:39 - Less is more: focus on quality literature and real engagement
11:09 - Trust yourself and lean on the Lord for guidance
11:38 - Involving your child in decision-making to boost engagement
12:07 - Customizing your homeschool to fit your child's current needs
12:37 - The benefits of asking your child what they want to learn
13:06 - Exploring how literature can serve as a curriculum foundation
13:36 - Avoiding fear-based marketing tactics and hype
14:06 - The importance of doing your own homework and previews
14:36 - Red flags: over-rigidity and exaggerated success claims
15:05 - The value of transparency in curriculum providers
15:35 - Embracing flexibility and changing course when needed

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