In this episode we start to unpack some questions sent to us by you!

We have a big and beautiful question (asked more than once) around the fear that a homeschooling child may have less opportunities to 'join in' and celebrate milestones that are seen in traditional school settings. 

We are here to put your worries at ease. We both discuss our experiences of being in and out of mainstream schooling and why forced participation isn't always a good thing.

Gemma reminds us to look deeper into what may be driving resistance around changing how we view participating and being included. Is it being driven by our own experiences and expectations? We take a moment to reflect on leading your homeschooling journey your own way, that suits your child's needs the best!

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Today we are share a little bit about what has been going on in Holly's home after adopting a kitten into their family and how it accidentally became the best learning experience as they planned and prepared for his arrival. Gemma shares how a Dachshund charity sparked the inspiration her homeschooler needed to create, plan and launch a creative project to raise funds for a worthy cause.

We also have the most exciting news to share, that our very own Gemma has published her very first book! And, yes it's focused around homeschooling in Australia with co-author Dr Rebecca English!! Gemma shares an insight into the inspiration around Canaries in the Coalmine, unexpected moments and how she found the writing process.

Here is a little about the book:

Canaries in the Coalmine draws from interviews with early childhood, primary, and high school educators who homeschool, authors Dr Rebecca English and Gemma Troughton explore the ways their experience influences their understanding of themselves as both teachers and parents. Canaries in the Coalmine delves into the reasoning behind following an alternative education path, the approaches taken by home educators, and how they navigate the differences from mainstream education. This book also invites readers to consider the wider implications of this movement: what does this choice mean for schools, the community, and the teacher shortage?

Details to purchase this book are listed below. It is also available for download in eBook format.

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To purchase a copy of Canaries in the Coalmine, head to the link below

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Today we chat about the wild weather of South-East Queensland and how sometimes there are learning opportunities to be found in the unexpected moments of life!

We chat about the most amazing time we had (adults too) at the Hello Kitty Cafe in Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. If you have and anime loving homeschooler, it is an experience to pop on your to do list!

Gemma talks cooking up a high tea with her daughter and how tit turned into a beautiful afternoon of learning through life. Gaining confidence and joy through cooking has to be one of our favourite ways to share our homeschooling days. 

Don't forget our official Sisters Who Homeschool Journal Kits are available for purchase this week! Our kits go on sale Monday 3rd November 2025. Please head over to our website to find out more.

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Did you catch our exciting announcement last week? We are so excited to bringing to life all beautiful dreams we have for Sisters Who Homeschool.

This episode we look at navigating the unexpected changes that pop up through life, and what it looks like moving through these times as a homeschool family. Gemma and I share our experiences of unplanned moments that have shaped our homeschool rhythms. 

Whether it be a group change, family change or a house move, there are benefits that can emerge in moving through unexpected challenges together. Adapting, learning and growing from these moments offers an unexpected opportunity to create valuable learning experiences.

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We have been dreaming up this episode for a very long time and are so excited it is finally here!

We begin with post-market chats and how it has become one of our favourite ways to celebrate homeschooling in all its uniqueness. 

Gemma dives into how journalling has been a tool that has brought so many beautiful benefits to her life. We have both fallen in love with the process of writing out our inner most thoughts and the emotional shift that comes with it. We further dicuss how it has supported our experience as homeschooling parents and navigating this unique role.

Keep listening as we share our big plans and create another beautiful branch to the Sisters Who Homeschool Podcast. We hope this will be hugely impactful to the homeschooling community and we cannot wait for you all to join us on this new journey.

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It is our favourite time of year...the homeschool market! 

Today we unpack just how much learning is happening under those little marquees and why we think they are one of the must do activities for homeschoolers of any age.

Gemma has some tips and tricks she has learnt along the way as a seasoned marketgoer and Holly shares why her Term Four is already off to a rocky start - a lesson in going with the flow of life! 

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We are back from the holidays rested and ready with big plans as we head into Term Four and the end of 2025 (it feels too soon to be saying this, but we are here!!). It is starting to heat up here in Queensland which means our schooling is going to shift into early-morning group meets and pool swims, followed by arty afternoons under the air con.

Holly chats about her plans to follow in Gemma's footsteps as her family dives into mythology and all the crafty vibes she plans to bring in to slowly finish up the year. Gem gives us a dose of nostalgia with a current interest in music videos in her house right now! She also chats to us about new plans for her term she has coined the 'monster mash-up'. And of course, there is a bit of library love nestled in amongst it all. 

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Hello there. 

This week we chat to Tam co-founder of the The In Mag. What inspired her and Ryan to create a kids magazine, how they got there and how they are involved with the home school community. 

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This is our last episode for 2 weeks so see you back here on October 6.

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Welcome back! 

This week's title gives you a hint of the type of week one of us has had. Can you guess which one before we say?

We chat thankfulness, math, Term 4 and Gemma shares another unexpected way she uses the Brisbane library app. 

If you are looking for the books used in mythology this term - check out socials (see below). 

Have a wonderful week!

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Welcome back! 

Happy Spring for those in Australia. 

This week we continue our chats on our learnings that are taking place through this term and then we answer a listener question around PLAY! 

spoiler - we love play. 

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