"I could never homeschool. I’m just not patient enough."

Sound familiar? It’s the line homeschool moms hear on repeat and it’s not the compliment people think it is. Because here’s the truth: no one starts homeschooling with angelic levels of patience. If anything, homeschooling is the fast track to realizing just how impatient you really are.

In this episode, Christy-Faith pulls back the curtain on the “patience myth.” She shares why patience isn’t a prerequisite for homeschooling; it’s a byproduct. You don’t need perfection to show up for your kids; you just need willingness. Willingness to grow, to pivot, to try again when yesterday was a disaster.

From messy mornings to glitter-covered chaos, this is a reminder that homeschooling is less about temperament and more about commitment. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not patient enough,” this episode will flip that script and show you why you’re already more equipped than you think.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 80

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Real talk that will reassure you in your homeschooling journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
 ✔ Flexible structure, biblical worldview
 ✔ Critical thinking + hands-on learning
 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 curriculum
✔ 50% off + free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia & more
✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com
or call 866-272-4601

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🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Thrive Homeschool Community - Member Episode

👉 https://youtu.be/-BKUMq4y7zo?si=jwdBboAxLE9vfpox

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Why “I’m not patient enough” misses the point entirely
✅ The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset
✅ How patience grows in the fire of homeschooling
✅ Why willingness matters more than personality
✅ What marriage, parenting, and homeschooling all have in common
✅ Real-life encouragement for imperfect moms

Patience won’t make you homeschool-ready. But showing up anyway—that’s what makes you the mom your kids need.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with a friend who’s ever wondered if they’re “patient enough” to homeschool.

💬 What has homeschooling taught you about patience? Share in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram to join the conversation.

She was told she wasn’t qualified to teach her own child.

In this fiery and deeply encouraging episode, Christy-Faith calls out one of the most harmful lies parents of special needs children hear: “Leave it to the professionals.” After years of reading IEPs, working with families, and watching the system fail kids again and again, she delivers a bold message that parents are the real experts on their children.

And she’s not backing down.

From pediatricians who dismiss moms to school meetings where specialists don’t even show up, Christy-Faith shines a light on the broken promises of a system that too often leaves children overlooked. More importantly, she shows why homeschooling kids with special needs is not only possible but powerful. It can restore their love of learning, honor their unique strengths, and give them back their sparkle.

If you’ve ever been told you’re not capable, this episode is here to remind you: you already are.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 79

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

 Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Encouragement and strategy for starting strong or starting over:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure with a biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off plus a free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and more
✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com
or call 866-272-4601

Lovevery – The Reading Skill Set
✔ Game-based, science-backed reading program
✔ 98% of kids improved in just 6 weeks
💰 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith
(code CHRISTY10)

👀 REFERENCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE

My Pediatrician Video

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_wfiVWu67c/

Ep. 51: Do You Meet The Qualifications For Homeschooling?

🔗 https://youtu.be/DRZi-wKLh4E?si=nn0yhdn330t6WnI_

Ep. 70: What I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool Curriculum

🔗 https://youtu.be/cCKDz0IYT4Y?si=u_Dfx5FeeM3DMKGa

🎧 SHOW RECAP

Too many parents of special needs children have been told they’re not enough. This episode flips the script and shows why that’s not true.

✅ Why professionals often underestimate parents and why that’s a mistake
✅ The hidden failures of IEP meetings and school “support” systems
✅ How homeschooling special needs kids provides true individualized education
✅ Why parents are more qualified than they think to guide their child’s future
✅ How to reclaim your child’s sparkle when the system has dimmed it
✅ The mindset shift every parent needs to break free from doubt and fear

If you’ve ever left a school meeting feeling dismissed, defeated, or doubting yourself, this episode will remind you of the truth: no one loves your child like you do, and that makes you the most qualified teacher in the room.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a parent who needs this encouragement.

💬 Have you ever been told you weren’t qualified to homeschool your child? Share your story in the comments.

She wanted the perfect first day of homeschool. But she burnt out before Labor Day.

In this practical and encouraging episode, Christy-Faith shares her three-step “survival guide” for starting the homeschool year with confidence, connection, and calm. If you’ve ever sprinted into the school year with high expectations and ended up exhausted, overwhelmed, and second-guessing yourself, this is your reset.

From setting realistic expectations, to slowly layering in subjects, to making the first week memorable (and yes, fun!), Christy offers simple strategies to help you build a year that’s sustainable and joyful for you and your kids.

Because your homeschool shouldn’t fizzle out by October. It should last and thrive all year long.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 78

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Encouragement and strategy for starting strong or starting over:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

References Mentioned in Episode
🔗 Thrive Member’s Episode
🔗 Five Books Will Change Your Parenting and Homeschool Game Episode
🔗 Self Driven Child
🔗 Article: Effect of emotions on learning, memory, and disorders associated with the changes in expression levels: A narrative review

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure with a biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off plus a free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

Lovevery – The Reading Skill Set
✔ Game-based, science-backed reading program
✔ 98% of kids improved in just 6 weeks
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True North Academy

✔ Flexible Learning Options for Grades 6-12: Live, online classes or self-paced courses

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🎧 SHOW RECAP

The start of a new homeschool year is full of possibility—but without the right approach, it can also lead straight to burnout. In this episode, Christy-Faith unpacks three powerful steps to help you start strong and stay the course:

✅ How to set “limbo-low” expectations that prevent frustration and foster success
✅ Why scaffolding your subjects leads to a stronger, more sustainable rhythm
✅ Ways to make the first week special so your kids (and you!) start the year with joy
✅ How fun and connection actually boost learning and memory retention
✅ Why pacing yourself now means still loving homeschool in week six and beyond

If you want your homeschool to feel less like a sprint and more like a joyful, steady marathon, this episode is your guide.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a homeschool friend who’s gearing up for the new year.

💬 What’s your favorite first-day-of-homeschool tradition? Share it in the comments—we’d love to hear your ideas.

She just wanted to do what was best for her child and nearly went to jail for it.

In this unforgettable conversation, Christy-Faith sits down with Zan Tyler, one of the earliest and most courageous voices in the homeschool movement. Back in 1984, Zan’s decision to homeschool wasn’t just unconventional. It was illegal. She faced rejection, loneliness, social exile, and even threats of jail time, all because she chose what she believed was right for her son.

But that’s not where the story ends.

Zan’s quiet yes turned into a movement. Her courage paved the way for the homeschool freedoms that so many families now enjoy. If you’ve ever wondered what it took to make homeschooling legal, or how to stay strong when your decisions feel misunderstood, this episode will both encourage and challenge you.

The battles we face today may look different, but they still matter.

And if you’ve ever felt alone in your convictions, this one is for you.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 77

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Encouragement and strategy for starting strong or starting over:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

About our Guest: Zan Tyler

Zan Tyler speaks to the heart of Christian parents like few others. Zan’s own homeschool journey began in 1984 when she was threatened with jail. She has spent more than three decades advocating for homeschool freedom, publishing curriculum and resources, and joyfully equipping parents to thrive in their homeschool journey. She is an uplifting speaker, author, and the host of the Zan Tyler Podcast, an encouraging and practical weekly podcast.

Free digital download: When Homeschooling Is Hard

👉 https://zantyler.com/resources

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure with a biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off plus a free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and more
✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com or call 866-272-4601

Lovevery – The Reading Skill Set
✔ Game-based, science-backed reading program
✔ 98% of kids improved in just 6 weeks
💰 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith (code CHRISTY10)

🎧 SHOW RECAP

Long before homeschooling became a household term, it was not just rare. In many states, it was illegal. In this episode, Christy-Faith and Zan Tyler uncover the history of homeschool legislation and what it truly cost to push for change.

✅ Why a simple request to hold her son back led to legal threats
✅ How Zan responded when the state superintendent threatened jail time
✅ What early homeschool families risked in order to protect their kids
✅ How far we’ve come—and why the fight for homeschool rights is not over
✅ Why the homeschool movement is rooted in conviction and courage
✅ What you can do today to protect your family’s educational freedom

If you’ve ever questioned whether your decision to homeschool really matters, this episode is a powerful reminder that it absolutely does. You are not just educating at home. You are helping carry a legacy forward.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a homeschool friend who could use a dose of encouragement and perspective.

💬 Have you ever faced pressure or skepticism about homeschooling? Share your story in the comments.

They say teens pulling away is just normal. But… what if it’s not?

In this powerful episode, Christy-Faith unpacks a cultural shift that’s quietly unraveling the parent-child bond: peer orientation.

Drawing from the parenting classic Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld, she explains how teens today are being emotionally pulled away from their parents and reattached to… other teens. The result? Disconnection, confusion, and a generation struggling to find real belonging.

This episode isn’t about blaming your kid. It’s about understanding what’s happening—and what you can do to restore the relationship.

Because your teen isn’t rebellious. They’re lost.

 And yes—you can bring them back.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 76

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Encouragement + strategy for starting strong or starting over:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

References Mentioned in Episode 🔗

• CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey

• University of Virginia Study
   
• Hold Onto Your Kids Book
   
• Dealing with Family Criticism Episode

• Parenting Fails Episode

• The Relation of Attachment Security to Adolescents’ Paternal and Peer Relationships, Depression, and Externalizing Behavior
   

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure, biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off + free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia & more
✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com or call 866-272-4601

🎧 SHOW RECAP

Teen disconnection isn’t just a phase. It’s a symptom.

Christy-Faith breaks down the concept of peer orientation and reveals how today’s school culture fosters disconnection—and how homeschooling creates space for healing and reconnection.

✅ What “peer orientation” is and why it’s so dangerous
✅ Why your teen isn’t defiant—they’re emotionally displaced
✅ How culture redefines detachment as “independence” (and why that’s a lie)
✅ How homeschooling reorders social attachment and strengthens the parent-child bond
✅ Why homeschooled teens often thrive emotionally and relationally
✅ Practical encouragement if you’re just starting to ask, Could homeschooling help us?

Whether you’re feeling disconnected from your teen or trying to prevent that heartbreak before it begins, this episode offers a lifeline—and a reminder: you are the anchor your child still needs.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with a parent who’s struggling to connect with their teen.

💬 Have you seen peer orientation in your own child’s life? Let’s talk about it in the comments.

You meant well. So did I.

But somewhere between the meltdowns, the math lessons, and the late-night guilt spirals, she started to realize that some of the most common parenting phrases—like “just do your best” or “how dare you talk to me like that”—were quietly doing more harm than good.

In this raw, relatable episode, Christy-Faith opens up about the language she’s let go of in her parenting—and why. From the neuroscience of kids' emotional development to the unintentional messages we send with our words, this is a confessional and a wake-up call for every parent who's trying to raise strong, emotionally secure kids without breaking connection along the way.

Spoiler: you don’t need a script or a sticker chart. You need awareness, compassion, and the courage to grow right alongside your kids.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 75

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Includes a chapter on school culture and emotional safety at home:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure, biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off + free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia & more
✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com or call 866-272-4601

Azure Standard
Homeschool-family-owned company dedicated to affordable, organic, natural, and non-GMO groceries, health, home, and garden products
✔ All vetted to be free of: Harmful preservatives, food colorings, chemicals, pesticides
👉 Visit https://AzureStandard.com and use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off your first order

🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett 

👉 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4445832/

Dr. Michele Borba, author of Thrivers

👉 https://amzn.to/46kO7xv

Harvard Center on the Developing Child - Co-Regulation Article

👉 https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/co-regulation-helping-children-and-teens-navigate-big-emotions-202404033030?

The Whole Brain Child

👉 https://amzn.to/4m7G1wC

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ The well-meaning parenting phrases that often backfire
✅ Why kids internalize our words more than we think
✅ What neuroscience says about language, memory, and emotional safety
✅ How to shift from shame-based language to connection-based correction
✅ The parenting myth of “just do your best”—and what to say instead
✅ Real-life examples of how changing our words changes everything

If you’ve ever said something and immediately regretted it… you’re not alone.

 And this episode is your invitation to grow, gently—but honestly—alongside your kids.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with a fellow parent who’s navigating the messy, meaningful work of raising emotionally healthy kids.

💬 What parenting phrase have YOU retired? Share your reflections in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram to join the conversation.

What if the system everyone tells you to trust… just stopped making sense?

In this episode, Christy-Faith unpacks one of the most baffling education headlines yet: a public school district considering 21% a passing grade—and calling it “equity.”

She breaks down what’s really going on behind these grading changes, how they affect families across the country (not just in San Francisco), and why more and more parents are rethinking what a real education should look like.

This isn’t fear-mongering. It’s pattern recognition.

And if you’ve felt a nudge to step off the school system rollercoaster, this might be the moment to trust your gut.

Because sometimes the boldest move you can make… is walking away.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 74

Public Schools Are Lowering the Bar—Is Homeschooling the Answer?

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Encouragement + strategy for starting strong or starting over:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

References Mentioned in Episode

🔗 https://www.foxnews.com/us/san-francisco-school-district-ditches-proposed-grading-equity-program-after-backlash-from-community

🔗 https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/05/31/equity-or-excuse-san-franciscos-misguided-plan-to-pass-failing-students/#:~:text=San%20Francisco's%20board%20of%20education,%E2%80%9CGrading%20for%20Equity%E2%80%9D%20method.

🔗 https://www.foxnews.com/media/chicago-principal-warns-lenient-school-grading-wont-match-real-world-expectations

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure, biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off + free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia & more
✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com or call 866-272-4601

Lovevery – The Reading Skill Set
✔ Game-based, science-backed reading program
✔ 98% of kids improved in just 6 weeks!
💰 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith (code CHRISTY10)

🎧 SHOW RECAP

Public schools say it’s about equity. But is it really just lowering expectations? Christy-Faith walks through the controversial new grading standards and explains what they reveal about the state of traditional education—and how homeschooling can offer something far better.

✅ What “grading for equity” actually means—and why it’s not what it sounds like
✅ Why these policies aren’t just limited to San Francisco
✅ How lowered standards affect every student, even yours
✅ The real-world mismatch between school reform and life after graduation
✅ Why homeschooling might not be a radical choice—but a rational one
✅ How to reclaim education, confidence, and peace for your family

Whether you're just starting to question the system or already knee-deep in homeschooling, this episode will equip you with insight, encouragement, and a clear-eyed view of what’s at stake.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with a parent who’s wondering if it’s time to make a change.

💬 Have you seen grading changes in your local school district? Let’s talk about it in the comments.

You’ve felt it—maybe while staring at a stack of biology worksheets, maybe during your fifth attempt at explaining the periodic table, maybe when your teen asked you about mitosis and you blinked. Am I really supposed to teach all of this?

In this reassuring and practical episode, Christy-Faith takes on one of the most misunderstood stages in homeschooling: the upper years. If the idea of homeschooling middle and high schoolers feels overwhelming, confusing, or just flat-out impossible—you are not alone.

Spoiler: you don’t have to do it all. And you were never supposed to.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 73

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Learn how to homeschool with confidence—especially when it feels hard:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

Links Mentioned in Episode

⊚ The Year-By-Year Primary and Secondary Education Histories of Homeschooled Individuals and the Implications for Empirical Homeschooling Research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15582159.2024.2422243

⊚ Fast facts on homeschooling: https://nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure, biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off + free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

Lovevery – The Reading Skill Set
✔ Game-based, science-backed reading program
✔ 98% of kids improved in just 6 weeks!
💰 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith (code CHRISTY10)

🎧 SHOW RECAP

Homeschooling the middle and high school years doesn’t have to be overwhelming—or lonely. It also doesn’t mean doing it all yourself.

✅ Why the upper grades feel so overwhelming (and why it’s not your fault)
✅ The most common pivot successful homeschoolers make—and why it works
✅ How outsourcing and mentors can transform your homeschool
✅ Why following your teen’s passions is more powerful than a perfect curriculum
✅ What it means to model lifelong learning—and why that’s the true win
✅ Practical tools, real-life stories, and permission to stop trying to do it all

Whether you’re deep in middle school or just bracing for high school, this episode is your reminder: the teen years aren’t a trap door—they’re the sweet spot of homeschooling.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with a homeschool parent who’s stressing about algebra, transcripts, or Shakespeare.

💬 What’s helped you homeschool confidently through the teen years? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

You’ve said it—maybe under your breath, maybe in the kitchen, maybe five times before 9 a.m.: “Why can’t they just do it on their own?”

In this empowering episode, Christy-Faith dives into one of the most common struggles in homeschool life—kids who won’t work independently. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only thing standing between your child and productivity, this one’s for you.

Spoiler: independence isn’t selfish—it’s a gift. And it can change everything.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 72

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
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Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Includes practical strategies for confidence-building and character growth:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

Books Mentioned in Episode

📖 Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://amzn.to/4kJQo9Q

📖 Punished By Rewards: https://amzn.to/3FFTKvo

📖 Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3FNufs3

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📖 The Five Love Languages of Children: https://amzn.to/4e1wPHD

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🎧 SHOW RECAP

Teaching your child to work independently isn’t just about giving yourself a break (though yes, please)—it’s about equipping your child with confidence, resilience, and real-world readiness.

✅ Why doing less for your kids is actually doing more
✅ How to create routines that support independence
✅ When to step back—and how not to micromanage
✅ Tips for time management, goal setting, and real-life responsibility
✅ Why intrinsic motivation beats sticker charts every time
✅ The role of failure, struggle, and grace in building confidence

Whether your child is five or fifteen, this episode is packed with tools to help you shift from overwhelm to empowerment.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with the homeschool parent who’s tired of being the human to-do list.

💬 What’s helped your kids become more independent in your homeschool? Share your wins and workarounds in the comments!

You’ve heard it before—maybe from a relative, a neighbor, or that stranger in the grocery store: Aren’t you sheltering your kids too much?

In this eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith takes a brave look at the myth that homeschooling is an overprotective, fear-based choice. From rising mental health risks to school culture realities, she lays out the truth most people are too afraid to say out loud—and why choosing to homeschool might actually be the most courageous, world-preparing decision a parent can make.

Spoiler: protecting your child isn’t the same as bubble-wrapping them. It’s building a foundation they don’t have to recover from.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 71

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

Christy-Faith’s List
A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com

Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
📖 Includes an entire chapter on the history of compulsory schooling—and why that matters today:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible structure, biblical worldview
✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

CTC Math
✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum
✔ 50% off + free trial for Christy-Faith listeners
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia & more
✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com or call 866-272-4601

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🎧 SHOW RECAP

Think homeschooling is about avoiding the real world? Think again.

✅ Why “normal school” might not be preparing kids for real life
✅ The silent toll of modern school culture on kids' mental health
✅ What real safety means—beyond buzzers and backpack checks
✅ Why homeschooling isn’t about fear—it’s about discernment
✅ How to know when your gut is right (even if no one else agrees)
✅ A permission slip for every parent who knows deep down: It doesn’t have to be this way

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing the right thing—or felt dismissed for wanting something better—this episode is for you.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this with the homeschool parent who needs reassurance that they’re not crazy… they’re just paying attention.

💬 What’s something your gut told you about your child’s school experience? Let’s talk in the comments.