The Accidental Homeschool Mama

The Accidental Homeschool Mama

By Kate CroccoKids & Family
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The Accidental Homeschool Mama episodes

  • Dream Again with Jennifer Pepito, founder of the Peaceful Press

    This week on @theaccidentalhomeschoolmamapodcast I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jennifer Pepito, founder of the Peaceful Press homeschool curriculum, host of the Restoration Home podcast, and author of Mothering by the book, as well as her latest, Habits for a Sacred Home. In this episode Jennifer shares what called her to homeschool her seven children, how that's evolved over the last 27 years, and what home education looks like with her youngest children today. We talk about the inspiration behind creating the Peaceful Press curriculum, writing books, running a podcast, hosting retreats, and all the fun projects in between. We also discuss the challenges that can arise when you are trying to steward it all well. Lastly, Jennifer shares the importance of taking the time to look your children in the eyes, even in the busiest of seasons while ensuring your home is a steady ground for your children. Make sure you tune in, you don't want to miss this episode!

    Connect with Jennifer: IG | Website

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    36 min
  • Dream Again with Jamie Erickson

    This week on @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jamie Erickson, author of Homeschool Bravely and Holy Hygee.

    🌼 In this episode we discuss how Jamie's first book, Homeschool Bravely was born from her desire to help mamas navigate the fears around home education. Jamie shares how very early on in her journey a blog {written in the breadcrumbs of her day} became the flourishing online community she has today.

    🌼 We talk about the importance of identifying, supporting, and nurturing your child's dreams from a very young age. Jamie shares how two older kids career paths were born very early on.

    Make sure you tune in, you don't want to miss this episode!

    Connect with Jamie: IG | Website | Facebook | Bible-files

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    https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

    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

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    33 min
  • Dream Again with Jenese Dudley of Idlewild & Company

    This week on @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast I had the pleasure of chatting with Jenese of Idlewild science and nature curriculum.

    🌼 In this episode Jenese shares how she turned her DREAM of writing into a reality and began her company, Idlewild in the crevices of motherhood and homeschool.

    🌼 We talk about the beauty of using your science curriculum as a way to reinforce Gods love and purpose for your little one's life!

    🌼Lastly we discuss how The Word Studies (nature based Bible study) can be done alongside The Organic Studies science curriculum (secular) to enhance and breathe life through scripture to show us Gods purpose through His creation.

    You don't want to miss this episode!

    Connect with Jenese: IG | Website - Use the code IDLEWILD to get 10% off your purchase!

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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

    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

    30 min
  • Dream Again with Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside

    This week on @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast podcast I had the pleasure of sitting down with I had the pleasure of sitting down with THE Ginny Yurich of the 1000 Hours Outside Movement!

    🌼 This episode is a GEM! Ginny provides so many resources and book recommendations for anyone considering homeschooling their family. We talk about Ginny's experience of working in education and the eye opening revelations she encountered.

    🌼Ginny shares how life before homeschool was BORING and if you follow her at @1000hoursoutside and her top rated podcast, you will see her life today is nothing close to boring!

    🌼Lastly, Ginny shares about including her kids in her business adventures and how special it is when we can harness this lifestyle as a family.

    You don't want to miss this episode! Go and download it today and grab Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On: How a return to play brightens our present and prepares kids for an uncertain future where all books are sold.

    Connect with Ginny: IG | Website

    RESOURCES:

    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

    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

    40 min
  • Dream Again with Roxanne Lubbers

    This week on @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast podcast I had the pleasure of sitting down with local mama Roxanne Lubbers of Explore More Photography and nature classes.

    This is an extra special episode as Roxanne is a dear friend to me and one of those mamas who personally took me under her wing as a new homeschool mom.

    We talk about the importance of community and finding your people in order to make homeschool sustainable for us moms.

    You don't want to miss this episode!

    Connect with Roxanne: IG | Photography

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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

    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

    43 min
  • Dream Again with Laura James

    This week on The Accidental Homeschool Mama podcast I had the pleasure of sitting down with Laura James! Laura is one of those dreamers and doers who showed me early in my journey that it IS possible {in certain seasons} to nurture kiddos AND business.

    Laura shares her story of becoming a homeschool mama in her early twenties, the chaos and messiness of it, to eventually finding her groove and launching several businesses.

    Laura shares a tool she created that personally helped me in staying organized my first year of reporting in our homeschool, her Quarterly planning tracker.

    Make sure you tune in so you don't miss this goodness!

    Connect with Laura: IG | Quarterly Planning Tracker

    RESOURCES:

    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

    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

    22 min
  • Dream Again with Sarah of Blooming Buds Enrichment

    This week on the podcast I had the pleasure of sitting down with local mama Sarah Renny of Blooming Buds homeschool enrichment program to hear her story of how she went from a commuting NYC hospital nurse to stay at home homeschool mama to five children. We discuss going from full time working mama status to homeschooling while building a business in the crevices. We talk the challenge of not having sitters to the beauty of including your kiddos in all the things, including this podcast recording. This episode is so relatable you don't want to miss it!

    Connect with Sarah: IG | Website | Blooming Buds IG

    RESOURCES:

    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

    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

    35 min
  • Welcome to The Accidental Homeschool Mama Podcast

    Welcome to our intro episode! In this episode I am going to share the premise and vision of this podcast/movement to help mamas start dreaming again amidst the chaos of homeschool. There will be weeks kiddos and babies will be present in our episodes. We want you to know that dreaming CAN happen with kiddos in tow. Now hit play to get the rest of the deets!

    RESOURCES:

    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

    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

    19 min
  • Dream Again with Nicole of Tiny Greens Farm

    This week we have a very special guest and dear friend of mine, Nicole Harris of Tiny Greens Farm. In this episode Nicole shares her story of working in the entertainment industry to transitioning to farming and homeschooling her two sweet boys! We talk about the juggle of pursuing our dreams WHILE being home and educating our kiddos. We talk natural healing and her role in helping change the trajectory for our family.

    Connect with Nicole: IG | Website | Shop Microgreens | Shop Standard Process | Microgreen Study

    FDA Disclaimer:

    The information contained in this presentation have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information. Those seeking treatment for a specific disease should consult a qualified integrative physician.

    RESOURCES:

    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

    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

    29 min

About The Accidental Homeschool Mama

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This is a podcast to encourage mamas who feel they can't dream in the midst of the chaos. Maybe you don't have a sitter or ever have alone time (like many of us!). Personally I walked through a season…