EP. 87 Shining A Light On Simple Living + Gentle Parenting with guest Rachel Rainbolt from Sage Family

In a world where frustrated and exhausted parents are the norm, amazing women like Rachel Rainbolt are paving the way in the opposite direction. Rachel shares all about how she shines a light on an alternate path where parents and children are allies and families are free to love life together. She answers all of your questions about homeschooling, gentle parenting, and all of the fears and transitions involved along the way. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI + RACHEL CHAT ABOUT: Why her family chose to homeschool School at home vs. homeschooling What exactly “gentle parenting” means + how to put it into practice How to break the habit of just “screaming” at your kids The mindset behind getting curious and collaborating with your kids How to deal with aggression between siblings Tips for independent play How to “discipline” while gentle parenting Encouraging words for getting your partner on board with gentle parenting Tips for helping your kids learn to live within simplified boundaries Thoughts behind making sure homeschool teachings are at the same or above level of public education Advice on what to say to homeschool critics Tips for nurturing yourself while your kids are home all-day RESOURCES MENTIONED: Rachel’s Books, Classes + Coaching Opportunities [Sage Family Podcast] Ep. 32: Debt Freedom with Sami Womack [Fun Free Downloads] Grab yourself this FREE set of 8 Happy Spring Phone Backgrounds Download DOSH — the easiest cashback app >> Sami’s Digital Budgeting System Worksheets Podcast Home Page Leave a Podcast Review MEET OUR GUEST Rachel Rainbolt from Sage Family is a coach, writer, podcaster, and advocate for gentle parenting, natural homeschooling, and simple living, with an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, and decades of experience guiding families to peace and joy. Rachel works from the Pacific Northwest, where she lives wild and free in connection with her 3 wildlings and the papa bear in their mid-century modern fixer-upper on the beach. Instagram | Website | Podcast I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU... Reviews are everything on iTunes! Would you take a minute and click here to leave a review? If you have a question or comment about this episode connect with me over on Facebook or Instagram.  HEY I'M SAMI WOMACK I'm the wife to my high school sweetheart, Daniel, + homeschooling momma to our 3 girls. I'm the Budgeting Coach + Motivational Speaker behind  A Sunny Side Up Life. My family used to be in $490k of debt + living paycheck-to-paycheck, but after we hit rock bottom everything changed for us! Now that my family has become debt free + gained financial freedom, I want to help your family do the same! My passion is inspiring women to live abundant lives through budgeting, intentional living, and positive thinking. I offer a jump start into budgeting with my free 8-day Declutter Your Budget Challenge + full budgeting experience with my course, Your Sunny Money Method.