We asked homeschool moms what they would do differently and what advice they'd give their younger selves about teaching at home. They didn't say they would work through more curriculum, drive their kids harder and faster, and be super homeschooler. In fact, their answers may give you the permission you've been needing to relax the pace and the reduce the intensity of your homeschool. Use this food for thought as guideposts for your own homeschool experience.

12:12 Nugget of wisdom #2: "You don't have to have it all figured out. You're going to change things anyway, right?"

16:09 Nugget of wisdom #3: "Don't be afraid to outsource. You don't have to teach every subject to your kids every day."

21:25 Nugget of wisdom #4: "There are many things I would've done differently. I would've used the curriculum I'm using now and not let cost stop me. I would've done less book work and more practical application." 

22:04 Nugget of wisdom #5: "Don't push. Learning will happen if you let it."

22:51 Nugget of wisdom #6: "Stop spending so much time lesson planning; there's a better way."

25:03 Nugget of wisdom #7: "Relax, it's really not worth the stress and anxiety."

27:18 Ximena shares her do-over: not to be so caught up in finishing the curriculum.

28:05 DeeDee would take more of an unschooling (not classical) approach.

29:46 Janna would be more goal-focused when making homeschool decisions.

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