The Accidental Homeschool Mama

This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast 🎧 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Eryn Lynum of @erynlynumauthor to hear all about her new book about the Nature of REST.

🌼 Boy was this episode a breath of fresh air to hear how God intended REST to be a vital part of our lives.

🌼 Eryn shares so many gems, ending with something that brought me chills, Psalm 23, the Lord is my Shepherd. I share with her how this verse has such personal meaning to my family over the last year

🌼 Lastly, Eryn invites YOU to join her Launch Team for FREE to help her get this message of REST to your communities while she launches her book!! COMMENT 🌻🌻 below if you'd like the link to sign up to join the team and get your free book!!

Meet Eryn: Eryn Lynum is a certified Master Naturalist, educator, and national speaker. Eryn hosts the popular podcast for kids, Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. She is author of Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living, and 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband, Grayson, and their four children whom they homeschool. Eryn has been featured on broadcasts including Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, Christian Parenting, and Raising Christian Kids. Every opportunity she gets, she is out exploring God's creation with her family and sharing the adventures at ErynLynum.com. Connect with Eryn: Website | Instagram | Facebook RESOURCES:

More from Eryn:

• Preorder Now: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living
• Host of the podcast for kids: Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible
• Illustrated Children's Chapter Book Coming in the fall of 2026 (New Growth Press)
• Author of "Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation" (Kregel, 2023)
• Author of "936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting" (Bethany House, 2018)

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This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast 🎧 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cheryl of @thehomeschoolhowtopodcast!

🌼 As a new homeschooling family three years ago, I read a few books and chatted with a mom at dance while I second guessed everything through trial and error that first year. Why didn't I think to find a podcast to listen to? INSERT CHERYL. Cheryl didn't just read a few books, she decided to start a podcast to interview other homeschooling mamas and glean wisdom from each. BRILLIANT.

🌼 We begin this episode pretty raw. Discussing why we connected—our former lives being pro vax mamas, until tragedy.

🌼 We realize while recording that we live in the same state and just 90 minutes from one another 😂 Upstate NY meetup anyone?

This episode is packed with goodness, Cheryl will give you a great kick and boost your confidence in the homeschool department. You're not going to want to miss it, especially if you want to hear from a mama who is dreaming again. Tune in where all podcasts are played!

Meet Cheryl:

Hi, I'm Cheryl—your fellow conspiracy-loving mama who firmly believes the government has no place in raising my kids.

Here's the kicker: I had zero experience with homeschooling when I realized I wanted to keep my kids out of the school system. I thought homeschoolers were weird and spent their days sewing and whittling. Could I blend our world with homeschooling? Would my kids resent me for missing out on traditional experiences like the prom and football games?

I didn't know, so I set out on a mission to learn from the experts.

I began my podcast interviewing homeschooling families so I could explore all the ways people are homeschooling, breaking free from the confines of cubicles and classrooms to embrace a life of freedom and curiosity. This journey has been life changing and led me to leave my 16-year government career to fully embrace the homeschooling lifestyle.. and I want to help you do the same!

Connect with Cheryl: Website | Instagram

RESOURCES:

Read-Aloud Revival Read-Aloud Revival will help you focus on what matters most and connect with your kids through books.

https://readaloudrevival.com/

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This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast 🎧 had the pleasure of sitting down with Kelly of @The90-MinuteSchoolDay to hear how to build a relationship-centered homeschool.

🌼 Kelly shares her 6-part framework for deschooling your kiddos to build learning through connection, not just an education.

🌼 We chat about seasons of motherhood and dreaming. Because Kelly built a strong framework for learning in the early years, she is now able to run several businesses and dream alongside her family.

🌼 Lastly, Kelly discusses about how to triage your time and the importance of conducting time audits if you want to DREAM AGAIN.

This episode is so relatable you don't want to miss it! Tune in where all podcasts are played!

Meet Kelly:

Kelly Edwards is a trauma-informed homeschool parent coach and the founder of The 90-Minute School Day™, a relationship-centered approach to learning that prioritizes flow, play, and nervous system safety.

Through her Guide Training™ program and Day in the Life community, Kelly helps parents deschool their mindset, build sustainable rhythms, and grow alongside their children. She also hosts The 90-Minute School Day™ podcast, exploring home learning alongside neurodivergence, nervous system regulation, and personal growth. Kelly and her husband have 3 neurodivergent daughters and live in the Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia.

Connect with Kelly: Website | Instagram

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This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast 🎧 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Leigh of @littlebylittlehomeschool to gain her wisdom of graduating two, and almost her third child.

🌼 I can't tell you how pumped I was for this conversation. If you have littles and are in the thick of it, Leigh is a breath of fresh air to show you what's possible in the later years.

🌼 In this episode we discuss the benefits discovering entrepreneurship as a family. Leigh shares her ventures along the years and the importance of stewarding your child's gifts to see where that will take them.

🌼 If you want an uplifting episode to instill HOPE that you can do this for the long run, make sure you tune in.

Connect with Leigh: Website | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast

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Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

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This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast 🎧 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Evgeniia of @at.nourished.motherhood who specializes in holistic fitness and nutrition for tired mamas.

🌼If you're anything like me and know you should be focusing on your health more, than this episode is for YOU🙋🏻‍♀️

🌼 Evgeniia shares her wisdom on how to integrate movement and healthy eating into a busy lifestyle. She shares some simple ways to get started to build your metabolism.

🌼We discuss how since we've become friends, each morning I hear her in my ear as I reach for my coffee before my breakfast 😂 and what I finally started doing after months of hesitation.

This episode is packed with goodness, you're not going to want to miss this, especially if you're feeling tired. Tune in where all podcasts are played!

Connect with Evgeniia: Website | Instagram

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Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

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This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast 🎧 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr Kelly of @Drkellycagle who specializes in ADHD and helping families find more CALM amidst the chaos.

🌼I was so inspired hearing how Dr Kelly makes working, schooling, and travel soccer possible! She inspired me to re think my schedule.

🌼 Kelly shares her story of going after her dreams to get her PhD after having kiddos and being able to use her degree to start her own business and work alongside homeschool.

🌼We discussed the INVISIBLE load a mother carries and will share a relatable reel she created to help validate the work that YOU do mama👊🏼

This episode is so relatable you don't want to miss it! Tune in where all podcasts are played!

Connect with Kelly: Instagram | Website

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Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

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This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast 🎧 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Christina of @rooted_homelife to hear her story of how she went from school teacher to a traveling mama of five running multiple businesses!

🌼We discuss how Christina went from teacher to "accidental homeschool mama" after the pandemic.

🌼 Christina shares how her travel and digital marketing businesses were born organically during a season of tiny babies and desiring to spend more time together as a family. We discuss the importance of MULTIPLE streams of income as a business owner.

🌼Lastly, Christina shares the range of homeschooling ages with her five children between the ages of 5-17!

This episode is so relatable you don't want to miss it! Tune in where all podcasts are played!

Connect with Christina: Instagram | YouTube | Podcast | Etsy | Newsletter | More…

Homeschool Refresh Virtual Homeschool Conference: https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2148008078/8vhJ7Ddz

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Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

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This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast we continue our eight-part series diving into my book, THINKING LIKE A BOSS discussing the eight top lies us mamas tell ourselves and how they relate to HOMESCHOOL📚This series was inspired by a conversation with the amazing Ginny Yurich on episode 282 of @1000hoursoutside podcast. Make sure you don't miss this series and share with a friend!

🌻 Lie #8 "I am a Homeschool Mom". 😂🤦🏻‍♀️Listen mamas, this week we are talking all things IDENTITY!

🌻This is our LAST episode of the series where we will be discussing the importance of knowing your identity in Christ rather than equating it to WHAT you accomplish❤️

🌻In this episode we talk about how many can relate to this at some point in life, whether it be in career, relationships, or now even in your child's success. We discuss the importance of creating a personal vision (vision board planning!) and using this to find fulfillment.

Have you ever struggled with this lie before !? If so, what was something that you did that helped?⬇️

RESOURCES:

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Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

I'd love to support you in learning how to better care for yourself, feel more connected in your faith, and also to those in your life. In doing so, the little (or big) things in life will feel more manageable. I am accepting new clients for virtual sessions. I look forward to connecting with you!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kate-crocco-beacon-ny/206329

30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

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Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco

This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast we continue our eight-part series diving into my book, THINKING LIKE A BOSS discussing the eight top lies us mamas tell ourselves and how they relate to HOMESCHOOL📚This series was inspired by a conversation with the amazing Ginny Yurich on episode 282 of @1000hoursoutside podcast. Make sure you don't miss this series and share with a friend!

🌻 Lie #7 "I need my friends my family's approval to succeed". I know of you have felt this way early in your homeschool journey and some of you seasoned homeschoolers may even still!

🌻This is our shortest episode yet as it's pretty straightforward how to combat this lie!👊🏼

🌻In this episode we talk about how it is, but also is not in our hands to make sure those around us are onboard. Bottom line… YOU do what's best for your family!

Have you ever struggled with this lie before !? If so, what was something that you did that helped?⬇️

RESOURCES:

You can take the quiz here https://www.katecrocco.com/quiz

Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

I'd love to support you in learning how to better care for yourself, feel more connected in your faith, and also to those in your life. In doing so, the little (or big) things in life will feel more manageable. I am accepting new clients for virtual sessions. I look forward to connecting with you!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kate-crocco-beacon-ny/206329

30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

http://katecrocco.com/devotional

Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco

This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast we continue our eight-part series diving into my book, THINKING LIKE A BOSS discussing the eight top lies us mamas tell ourselves and how they relate to HOMESCHOOL📚This series was inspired by a conversation with the amazing Ginny Yurich on episode 282 of @1000hoursoutside podcast. Make sure you don't miss this series and share with a friend!

🌻 Lie #5 "I'm not qualified". Raise your hand if this lie has seeped into your homeschool more times than you wish to admit🤦🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️Yep. That's me.

🌻In this episode we'll talk about the TRUTH that because none of us are fully qualified without God's strength, we are more than qualified to pursue what He's called us to do, home educate!

🌻You will walk away from this episode with 5 specific ways you can shift your mindset around the lie of not feeling qualified to home educate ❤️

I'd love to hear one TRUTH you can share with another mama who is struggling with the lie of not feeling qualified !?⬇️

RESOURCES:

You can take the quiz here https://www.katecrocco.com/quiz

Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

I'd love to support you in learning how to better care for yourself, feel more connected in your faith, and also to those in your life. In doing so, the little (or big) things in life will feel more manageable. I am accepting new clients for virtual sessions. I look forward to connecting with you!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kate-crocco-beacon-ny/206329

30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

http://katecrocco.com/devotional

Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco