Joining us on today’s episode is Chris, Stephany’s husband. Listen to his perspective on homeschooling, why he was against it at first, and how he feels about it now. He also shares his experience growing up in the public school system and how it was not a learning environment that worked for him.

Show Notes:

• Intro to homeschooling perspectives

• Overcoming socialization fears in homeschooling

• Curriculum concerns and learning flexibility

• Impact of homeschooling on family dynamics

• Nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit in children

• Personal experience with education as a child

• Importance of life skills over traditional education

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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~Steph

Want to homeschool and still expand your family? Or maybe you are expecting and not sure how you are going to juggle school with a newborn. You can do this momma! 

Show Notes:

• Strategies for homeschooling with babies and toddlers

• Adjusting your curriculum during the newborn phase

• The importance of self care for moms

• Embracing the seasons of parenting

• Creating balance in homeschooling 

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

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Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

@stephriosblog

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~Steph

My first guest, a dear friend and fellow homeschooling mom, Becca. We discuss how mothers are divinely called to nurture and teach their children. This episode is for strength and encouragement for all moms! 

Show Notes:

• How Becca and I met

• Becca’s experience with homeschooling

• Teaching younger siblings and sibling relationship

• Homeschooling as a lifestyle choice

• Creating a homeschooling schedule

• Socialization and sports

• Mother’s capabilities and confidence in homeschooling

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

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Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

@stephriosblog

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~Steph

Today I’m answering one of the most frequently asked questions I get. What is our schedule like and some of the curriculum we use. 

Show Notes:

• What our school year looks like

• Why we typically follow the public school calendar 

• 3 weeks on, 1 week off schedule that we follow

• Curriculum choices & changing curriculum

• Incorporating life skills into homeschool

• Goals for this year

Links mentioned in show + a few more we use:

• Curriculum

• www.thegoodandthebeautiful.com

• Typing  www.typingclub.com

• Reading app for younger kids: Duo ABC https://abc.duolingo.com/

• Reading app: Read Along (google app) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.seekh&hl=en_US&pli=1

• Music app: Simply Piano https://images.app.goo.gl/fyZEVMMMBsqxLg3E7d

• Foreign Language: Duo Lingo https://www.duolingo.com/

• *All are free except Simply Piano, there is an in app purchase after the demo lessons. It is a yearly subscription.

My 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

So you are thinking about homeschooling and that you don’t have what it takes? In this episode I discuss why I know you are the most qualified person for the job.

Show Notes:

• Fostering love and learning for curiosity

• Being intentional in learning

• Utilizing resources for homeschooling

• The time commitment for homeschooling

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

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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

Show Notes:

• My “why” for starting the podcast

• My history and background with homeschool

• My opinion on public school

• Why I didn’t send my daughter to preschool & what preschool looked like for her

• What I’m hoping to provide for you through this podcast

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