We’re back after summer break, and school is officially underway! In this episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re catching up on the start of our homeschool year: what we planned, what actually happened, what’s working well, and what we’re already changing.

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In this special episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we're sharing a recording from a Parent Professional Development session we were invited to present for Venture Upward. During this interactive Ask Us Anything session, we answered questions from parents on a wide range of topics.

We loved the opportunity to connect with families, share our experiences, and have honest conversations about the realities of homeschooling and motherhood. Whether you're looking for practical tips, encouragement, or simply enjoy hearing real-life homeschool stories, this episode is packed with insights from a fun and engaging Q&A.

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In this episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re talking all about summer plans, from summer learning and fun activities to the schedules that help keep everything running smoothly. We’re sharing how we approach the summer months, what we prioritize, and how we balance structure with the freedom that summer brings.

Whether you like to keep learning going, fill your days with activities, or just find a rhythm that works for your family, this episode is full of real-life conversations and honest ideas from our homeschool homes to yours. If you’ve been wondering how to make summer meaningful without making it overwhelming, this one’s for you.

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In this week's episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we're talking about the subjects that don't always make it into the core curriculum lineup but add so much richness to our homeschool days. From poetry and Shakespeare to logic, nature study, foreign language, and more, we're sharing the "extras" we teach, why we make time for them, and how they help create a well-rounded education. Whether you're looking to add something new to your homeschool or simply curious about what we do, this episode is full of ideas and inspiration.

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In this week’s episode of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re sharing the history and social studies curricula we’ve used, loved, and keep coming back to in our homeschool. From literature-rich programs to hands-on learning and family-style history, we’re talking about what has worked for our different ages and stages, why we chose them, and how we bring history to life in our homes. If you’re searching for a history curriculum or just love hearing what other homeschool families use, this episode is full of ideas and encouragement.

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In the next part of our homeschool curriculum series, Court and Jess are diving into Science, the programs we’ve used, the ones we loved, and the ones that definitely did not work for our families. From hands-on fun to total frustration, we’re sharing our honest experience with science curriculum over the years.

If you’ve been looking for real-life feedback on what made a science program engaging, what felt like too much, and what actually stuck, this episode is for you. We share our tried-and-true opinions, talk through the hits and misses, and help you sort through the options with honest homeschool insight.

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Next week on Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we continue our four-part curriculum series with one of the biggest subjects of all: Math. We’re breaking down the math programs we’ve used over the years, sharing which ones were a great fit, which ones missed the mark, and what we learned through all the trial and error.

If math curriculum has ever left you overwhelmed, second-guessing, or wondering whether it’s your child or the program, you’re not alone. We’re talking honestly about what made certain curricula successful, why some were total flops, and how different learning styles can make all the difference.

This is real feedback, real experience, and real opinions from the homeschool trenches.

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We’re kicking off a special four-part series on Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, all about the curriculum we’ve used, tested, loved, and yes, sometimes totally regretted over the years. In this first episode, we’re diving into Language Arts and giving our honest take on the programs that worked for our families and those that just didn't.

From reading and writing to grammar and spelling, we’re sharing tried-and-true opinions, real homeschool experience, and the kinds of insights we wish we had before investing time and money. If you’ve ever wondered which Language Arts curriculum is worth it, which ones fell flat, and how to tell what might be a good fit for your child, this episode is for you.

No fluff, no sugarcoating, just honest homeschool talk from two moms who have tried a lot.

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In this special edition of Homeschooling and Life Unfiltered with Court and Jess, we’re revisiting a 2023 Venture Upward training led by Court: Home School Year in Review. This class reflects on the homeschool journey with honesty, encouragement, and practical insight for families navigating the real-life highs and lows of learning at home.

Court shares lessons from the year, what worked well, what needed adjusting, and why reflection matters so much in building a homeschool life that fits your family. From celebrating growth to learning from challenges, this episode offers a grounded look at how to close out the school year with intention and step into the next one with clarity and confidence.

Whether you’re wrapping up your first year or you’ve been homeschooling for a while, this episode is a reminder that progress does not have to look perfect to be meaningful.

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The school year isn’t even over, and somehow it already feels like planning season. In this episode, we’re talking about how to think ahead without spiraling into stress, comparison, or panic-buying curriculum at midnight. We’re sharing practical thoughts on what to consider before planning next year, how to keep it simple, and why your family’s real needs matter more than what everyone else is doing.

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