Jamie Martin is co-founder and editor of simplehomeschool.net and author of "Give Your Child the World: Raising Globally Minded Kids One Book at a Time."

In this episode, Jamie, David, and Rebecca use the Martin & Sylvia story "A Map of the Year" to talk about planning, choosing curriculum and finding balance when homeschooling your children.

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