Hello! Join me today as Sara and I chat about homeschooling. As a mom to 4 she was feeling the pull to homeschool. After fighting the feeling for a couple of years, she decided to take action. Hear what she did to make the big decision to pull her kids from public school & how it's going now.

Show Notes:

• Let's meet Sara

• She shares her reservations and fears about homeschooling 

• What made her feel brave enough to take the plunge to homeschool 

• The highs and lows they've experienced as a family

• Finding a new rhythm in their day

• Advice and thoughts to moms who think they might want to homeschool 

Links: 

• Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

www.ivianaandco.com

• Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

www.stephriosblog.com

Let’s connect!

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~Steph

*I do make a small commission from amazon links as an amazon affiliate. No legal advice is being given in regards to homeschooling. Make sure to check your state laws and remain compliant with homeschool laws in your state. 

I know that the new year always brings some fresh motivation to do better an overhaul life. In today’s episode I am breaking down a few key areas that I am focused on. And going against the grain (of what we commonly see on social media), I did not actually set any new goals. Take a listen to hear why. I am also sharing what homeschool is looking like this year and some personal struggles I have. 

Show Notes:

• New year: reflection and goals

• School Routine and learning opportunities

• Personal growth and self care challenges

• How I’m overcoming two of my biggest flaws

Links: 

• Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

www.ivianaandco.com

• Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

www.stephriosblog.com

Let’s connect!

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Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

@stephriosblog

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Did this podcast episode resonate with you? If you found it helpful and meaningful, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also screenshot the episode and share it to your social network! I appreciate your support so much. Thank you!

~Steph

*I do make a small commission from amazon links as an amazon affiliate. No legal advice is being given in regards to homeschooling. Make sure to check your state laws and remain compliant with homeschool laws in your state. 

I want to take a minute to say thank you for showing me so much love and support as I’ve started this podcast this year! It is never something that I thought I would do and it means the world to me that you take the time to listen.

Today I wanted to share with you a bit of my childhood story. I know that we grow our connections by getting to know each other. Our choices are shaped by where we’ve come from & how we grew up. I hope you enjoy going down memory lane with me. 

Show Notes:

• Gratitude and reflection on 2024

• Childhood memories and family dynamics

• Navigating adolescence and early adulthood

• Facing challenges and responsibilities 

• The importance of family relationships

Links: 

• Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

www.ivianaandco.com

• Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

www.stephriosblog.com

Let’s connect!

Join me on Facebook: Iviana & Co

Steph Rios Blog

Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

@stephriosblog

Leave a review! 

Did this podcast episode resonate with you? If you found it helpful and meaningful, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also screenshot the episode and share it to your social network! I appreciate your support so much. Thank you!

~Steph

*I do make a small commission from amazon links as an amazon affiliate. No legal advice is being given in regards to homeschooling. Make sure to check your state laws and remain compliant with homeschool laws in your state. 

Today I am sharing some of the routines I have implemented in our household that help reduce the overwhelm. Whether it’s through the holidays, or just a regular day, I hope that sharing these routines will help!

Show Notes:

• Introduction to overwhelm

• An effective chore system for our family

• Screen time management for the kids

• Finding balance and flexibility in education

• Celebrating wins in homeschool life

Links: 

• Chore Charts 

• Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

www.ivianaandco.com

• Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

www.stephriosblog.com

Let’s connect!

Join me on Facebook: Iviana & Co

Steph Rios Blog

Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

@stephriosblog

Leave a review! 

Did this podcast episode resonate with you? If you found it helpful and meaningful, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also screenshot the episode and share it to your social network! I appreciate your support so much. Thank you!

~Steph

*I do make a small commission from amazon links as an amazon affiliate. No legal advice is being given in regards to homeschooling. Make sure to check your state laws and remain compliant with homeschool laws in your state. 

Let’s debunk the myth that homeschool kids are not high school graduates. They are! Did you know that a parent produced transcript and diploma are just as valid as one issued by a public school? Lets talk about this!

Show Notes:

• Intro to a major homeschooling concern

• The high school graduation experience

• Are transcripts and diplomas legit

• Navigating high school transcripts and credits

• Final thoughts

Links: 

• Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

www.ivianaandco.com

• Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

www.stephriosblog.com

Let’s connect!

Join me on Facebook: Iviana & Co

Steph Rios Blog

Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

@stephriosblog

Leave a review! 

Did this podcast episode resonate with you? If you found it helpful and meaningful, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also screenshot the episode and share it to your social network! I appreciate your support so much. Thank you!

~Steph

*I do make a small commission from amazon links as an amazon affiliate. No legal advice is being given in regards to homeschooling. Make sure to check your state laws and remain compliant with homeschool laws in your state.

Angela joins us on today’s episode! Angela is a mom to 3 kiddos and a year and a half ago they decided to make the shift to homeschooling. She shares her journey, how she and her husband decided why that was the best for their family, and how the change improved their lives for the better. Angela also runs a small business, Zehr engraving. 

Show Notes:

• Introduction

• Why Angela & her husband made the decision to homeschool

• Curriculum they used & Learning styles

• The pruning season and seeing results

• Socialization and community in homeschool

• The power of mindset 

• Reflections on the homeschooling experience

• The joys and challenges of homeschooling

• Angela’s advice for moms who want to start homeschooling or a business

Links: 

• Follow Angela on IG @zehrcustomengraving

• Visit her shop www.zehrcustomengraving.etsy.com 

• Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

www.ivianaandco.com

• Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

www.stephriosblog.com

Let’s connect!

Join me on Facebook: Iviana & Co

Steph Rios Blog

Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

@stephriosblog

Leave a review! 

Did this podcast episode resonate with you? If you found it helpful and meaningful, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also screenshot the episode and share it to your social network! I appreciate your support so much. Thank you!

~Steph

This one I get vulnerable. I share one of the experiences I had as a new homeschooling mother, the shame I felt, and how I’ve moved past it. I want to encourage you to continue to show up for your kids, repair if needed and know that you have what it takes to homeschool your children. I also share tips and advice on how to help a struggling reader, particularly one with dyslexia. 

Show Notes:

• What I didn’t know, my personal experience with a struggling reader

• Understanding reading development and challenges

• Signs of dyslexia

• Tools and strategies for supporting reading

• Finding grace in your homeschooling journey

Links: 

• Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

www.ivianaandco.com

• Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

www.stephriosblog.com

• Colored overlays

• Guided Reading Strips

• Signs of Dyslexia

Let’s connect!

Join me on Facebook: Iviana & Co

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Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

@stephriosblog

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Did this podcast episode resonate with you? If you found it helpful and meaningful, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also screenshot the episode and share it to your social network! I appreciate your support so much. Thank you!

~Steph

Hey! Thanks for joining me again. Today we are going to talk about what I think about tests. Do I make my kids take them? And what about state standardized tests? Here’s my thoughts and also facts about the standardized testing world. 

Show Notes:

• A little recap on our Charm & Charcuterie event. Find a way to treat yourself!

• Our personal experience with testing

• The challenges of standardized testing

• Understanding state standardized testing

• Flaws of standardized testing

• The impact of testing on self-esteem and learning

• Conclusion and personal opinion on testing

Links: 

• Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

www.ivianaandco.com

• Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

www.stephriosblog.com

Let’s connect!

Join me on Facebook: Iviana & Co

Steph Rios Blog

Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

@stephriosblog

Leave a review! 

Did this podcast episode resonate with you? If you found it helpful and meaningful, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also screenshot the episode and share it to your social network! I appreciate your support so much. Thank you!

~Steph

*I do make a small commission from amazon links as an amazon affiliate. No legal advice is being given in regards to homeschooling. Make sure to check your state laws and remain compliant with homeschool laws in your state.

Today I get real and raw about the struggles that I have with homeschooling. I also discuss how being a working, stay at home mom also plays into these struggles. Join me today as I open up and share how I navigate them. 

Show Notes:

• Intro to my struggles with homeschool

• Personal growth through homeschooling

• Balancing business and family life

• The importance of self-care

• Navigating judgment and expectations

• Overcoming self doubt and fear

• Finding joy in the journey

• Encouragement to others on a similar path

Links: 

• Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

www.ivianaandco.com

• Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

www.stephriosblog.com

Let’s connect!

Join me on Facebook: Iviana & Co

Steph Rios Blog

Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

@stephriosblog

Leave a review! 

Did this podcast episode resonate with you? If you found it helpful and meaningful, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also screenshot the episode and share it to your social network! I appreciate your support so much. Thank you!

~Steph

Here’s 5 things I do that always set us up for a better homeschool day. Also, an update on which math curriculum I chose for my older kids. 

Show Notes:

• What math curriculum I chose and why

• How I start my day 

• Having a start time for school

• Establishing routines and boundaries

• Activities for the toddler while I teach

• When to quit for the day

Links: 

• Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

www.ivianaandco.com

• Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

www.stephriosblog.com

• Math curriculum: www.ixl.com

• Language Arts: www.thegoodandthebeautiful.com

Let’s connect!

Join me on Facebook: Iviana & Co

Steph Rios Blog

Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

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Leave a review! 

Did this podcast episode resonate with you? If you found it helpful and meaningful, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also screenshot the episode and share it to your social network! I appreciate your support so much. Thank you!

~Steph