You've researched the curriculum, built the schedule, and made the plan — so why do you still lie awake wondering if you're doing enough? In this rare, behind-the-scenes episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with the mentors of Thrive Homeschool Community to talk about why even devoted homeschool moms keep second-guessing their decisions — and how to finally trust that you're the right one to make the call for your kids.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 Free Download

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The three questions that keep homeschool moms up at night: "Am I doing enough? Am I doing too much? Are these the right things?"
• Why more information hasn't made homeschooling easier — and how too many "experts" fuel the second-guessing
• Where real homeschool confidence actually comes from (hint: it's not a perfect curriculum)
• What the Accelerator group is and how it walks new members through Christy-Faith's core frameworks
• Why "Finding Your Why" becomes the North Star for every curriculum and scheduling decision
• How office hours, DMs, and mentor support give you an objective second set of eyes — not more forum noise
• Why competence breeds confidence — and why every family's homeschool plan should look different
• What makes a values-aligned support community different from a free Facebook group

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial · Get 50% Off for Homeschool Families

LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

• Thrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's training and support community for homeschool moms: christy-faith.com/thrive
• The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:

• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
• TikTok: @christy_faith
• Website: christy-faith.com
• Book: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

• (00:00) - Introduction: A Rare Look Inside Thrive

Should you still be reading aloud to your kids after they can read on their own? It turns out this is one of the most settled questions in all of education — and the answer has been sitting in a government report since 1985. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith walks through what the research actually says about reading aloud to kids, why it never expires, and why the book on your couch may outrank half of what's on your lesson plan.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 Free Download

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why reading aloud to kids is called the single most important activity for building a reader
• What the million word gap study found about read-alouds before kindergarten
• Why the rare words in books almost never show up in everyday conversation
• What MRI scans revealed about a child's brain during a read-aloud
• How animated screens do the imagining that a book leaves to your child
• Why reading aloud to older kids does NOT make them lazy readers
• The difference between constrained and unconstrained reading skills
• What kids themselves say they want most from being read to

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial — or purchase with the homeschool discount

LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
✔ Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

• Free Quote of the Week Notecard — the Emilie Buchwald quote from this episode, ready to print
• My Curriculum Recommendations — the free list, by subject
• All of Christy-Faith's free homeschool resources
• The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers
• Thrive Homeschool Community
• Homeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book

Related episodes:

• Ep. 107 — How to Reduce Screen Time for Kids
• Ep. 61 — Are Schools Killing a Love of Learning?
• Ep. 92 — Behind the Screen (Part 1/6) — the start of Christy-Faith's vulnerability series

⭐ New to Homeschooling? Start with Episode 101 — the New Homeschooler Series is the best place to begin.

Connect with Christy-Faith:

• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
• TikTok: @christy_faith
• Website: christy-faith.com
• Book: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

• (00:00) - Should You Be Reading Aloud to Your Kids?

You've said "sit down, please" about twenty thousand times this week — and it's starting to feel personal. It isn't. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith unpacks what's actually happening in your child's brain, why the wiggling may be how the learning gets in, and the small shifts that make the morning stop being a fight.

🎁 Free Resource: 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure
Twenty honest questions that help you spot the school-shaped rules you're still carrying — so you can put them down, one at a time.
👉 Free Download

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The attention-span rule of thumb every homeschool mom should know — a few minutes per year of age on a grown-up-chosen task
• Why a 45-minute lesson is quietly asking your six-year-old to hold on three times longer than they can
• The three expectations strangling your homeschool mornings — and permission to put all three down
• What 54 studies and nearly 30,000 kids revealed about movement and learning
• How to shorten and split lessons without falling behind
• Why doing the hard subjects first changes the whole back half of your day
• How to rescue your read-alouds — a still body was never the point
• Loop scheduling and trimming your list so a lighter day actually gets finished
• How to build the focus muscle one minute at a time
• How to tell the difference between a kid being a kid and something worth investigating

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ My favorite online math program — a real teacher walks them through every lesson
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Get 50% Off for Homeschool Families

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

• 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure — Spot the school-shaped rules you're still carrying
• Sample Homeschool Schedules — Real, doable rhythms you can borrow, including loop schedules
• Quote of the Week Notecard — A free printable of this episode's quote
• Homeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book, including the chapter on deschooling
• The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com
• Thrive Homeschool Community: Get on the waitlist
• All of Christy-Faith's free resources

Related episodes:

• Ep. 82 — How Long Should a Homeschool Day Really Be?
• Ep. 64 — Overwhelmed by Homeschooling? How to Make It Manageable

⭐ New to Homeschooling? Start with Episode 101 — the New Homeschooler Series is the best place to begin.

Connect with Christy-Faith:

• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
• TikTok: @christy_faith
• Website: christy-faith.com
• Book: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

• (00:00) - The "Sit Down, Please" Morning

Homeschooling can feel wonderful and lonely at the very same time — especially when there's no co-op nearby, or the ones around you just don't fit. Here's the good news: real community is absolutely possible without one. In this Throwback Thursday favorite, homeschool expert Christy-Faith busts the socialization myth and shares 8 natural ways to find your people, whether you're an extrovert or a shy park-bench introvert.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why homeschooling without a co-op does NOT mean your kids are missing out
• The truth about homeschool socialization — and why school-style socializing was never the gold standard
• 8 natural ways to build real community: faith groups, volunteering, playgroups, libraries, museums, neighbors, and more
• How everyday errands and conversations grow your child's emotional intelligence and confidence
• Simple scripts to break the ice with new homeschool families — even if you're shy
• Why the depth of your friendships matters far more than the number
• 3 doable action steps to start finding your people this week

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial  •  Get 50% Off for Homeschool Families

LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real, long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment (use code HOME50)

True North Homeschool Academy
✔ Cognia-accredited live online and self-paced courses for grades 6–12
✔ Dual degree track or tech & trades diploma
✔ Small classes, college-ready rigor, faith-friendly environment
👉 Explore Courses & Get Started

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

• Homeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book; see Chapter 7 for the healthy-socialization checklist
• How to Find the Best Homeschool Co-Op (And When to Walk Away)
• The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com
• Thrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

Connect with Christy-Faith:

• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
• TikTok: @christy_faith
• Website: christy-faith.com
• Book: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

• (00:00) - Introduction

If you're raising boys, you already know they don't always learn the way school expects them to — and that can leave you wondering if something is wrong. In this throwback episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with the beloved Durenda Wilson to talk about how boys actually learn and how to raise them into capable, confident men. We're revisiting this conversation in loving memory of Durenda.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 Free Download

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why boys often learn differently than girls — and what the brain research actually shows
• How to let go of rigid scope-and-sequence without feeling like you're falling behind
• Why movement, energy, and hands-on learning matter so much for boys
• How to raise self-directed sons who take ownership of their own learning
• The relationship-first approach that keeps boys from burning out on school
• How to protect connection while still teaching resilience and hard things
• Why sibling conflict is actually training ground for real life
• How to homeschool with the long game in mind — raising capable, confident men

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial  |  👉 Get 50% Off

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

• Durenda Wilson — her books and podcast: durendawilson.com
• The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com
• Thrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

About our guest:

Durenda Wilson was a homeschooling author, speaker, and podcaster with more than 30 years of home education experience. A mom of eight — seven graduated — and grandmother of ten, she was a trusted voice at homeschooling conventions and the host of The Durenda Wilson Podcast. Her books include The Four Hour School Day, The Unhurried Homeschooler, and Unhurried Grace for a Mom's Heart. Durenda passed away recently, and this throwback is shared in loving memory of her.
👉 durendawilson.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:

• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
• TikTok: @christy_faith
• Website: christy-faith.com
• Book: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

• (00:00) - Introduction & Remembering Durenda Wilson

Is unschooling going too far — or is it exactly right? In this live Q&A from the Summer Homeschool Help Desk series, homeschool expert Christy-Faith pulls no punches on unschooling's real risks, curriculum overload, whether it's too late to start in high school, and what it actually takes to raise a well-educated child at home.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why Christy-Faith believes pure unschooling carries real risks — and what she calls educational neglect
• The difference between unschooling, deschooling, and interest-led learning
• How to use BJU Press without doing every single thing in the curriculum
• Whether it's too late to start homeschooling in middle or high school (spoiler: it's not)
• How working moms and single moms can realistically homeschool
• What to do when your child can't spell and it's affecting their confidence
• How to source curriculum so it doesn't require you sitting next to your kid every second
• Real questions from real homeschool moms in the Summer Homeschool Help Desk

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial | Get 50% Off

LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

• How to Homeschool Guide — free 23-page ebook for anyone considering or just starting homeschool
• 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder — free quiz to discover your homeschool style in under 5 minutes
• Free Curriculum Recommendations — Christy-Faith's curated list by subject, no paid placements
• Thrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool moms
• The Christy-Faith List — free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses and providers

Connect with Christy-Faith:

• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
• TikTok: @christy_faith
• Website: christy-faith.com
• Book: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

• (00:00) - Welcome to the Summer Homeschool Help Desk

You've been up at midnight Googling curriculum, schedule templates, and whether you're doing enough. That stops here. In this Summer Homeschool Help Desk Live Q&A, homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising and a homeschooling mom of four who also works full time — answers real questions from real moms on curriculum choices, daily structure, living books, reading gaps, toddlers underfoot, and how to stop doing it all yourself.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How working moms make homeschooling work — and why "sourcing" is the real secret
• How to choose curriculum strategically so you're not teaching every subject yourself
• Why kids need structure (backed by 70 years of child psychology research) and what it actually looks like
• How to handle naysayers and skeptics who question your homeschool decision
• How to teach history in a way kids love — spines, living books, and picture books explained
• What to do if your child is behind in reading or has a suspected learning disability
• How to manage homeschooling when you have toddlers in the house
• Why the Christy-Faith List is the homeschool resource you didn't know you needed

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial | Purchase (50% off)

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

• 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder — Free quiz to discover your homeschool style or pedagogy
• How to Homeschool Guide — Free 26-page ebook: 6 steps to get started and launch
• Free Sample Homeschool Schedules — Preschool through high school
• Free Curriculum Comparison Chart
• Free Curriculum Recommendations Download — Christy-Faith's fail-proof subject-by-subject list
• The Christy-Faith List — Free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses, doctors, and providers
• Thrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool moms

Connect with Christy-Faith:

• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
• TikTok: @christy_faith
• Website: christy-faith.com
• Book: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

• (00:00) - Introduction & Summer Help Desk Series

You've heard the question — maybe from a relative, a neighbor, or a stranger at a party: aren't you sheltering your kids? In this archived Summer Homeschool Help Desk live Q&A, homeschool expert Christy-Faith answers real questions from real homeschool moms and unpacks the difference between sheltering your kids and "greenhousing" them — protecting them while they grow strong. Because a strong homeschool was never about the perfect curriculum. It's about a secure, confident mom who knows her why.

🎁 Free Resource: The 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder
There are 9 homeschool styles — and when you know yours, the curriculum, the schedule, and your whole approach finally click. Take the free quiz and find your fit.
👉 Take the Free Quiz

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The difference between sheltering your kids and "greenhousing" them
• Why a strong homeschool isn't built on the perfect curriculum
• How to become a secure, confident homeschool leader who knows her "why"
• How to handle the pressure to prove your kids are keeping up
• Why trauma doesn't build resilient adults — but healthy challenge does
• How to find your homeschool style (and why it matters before you buy curriculum)
• When reading struggles mean it's time to get an evaluation
• Real questions from real homeschool moms in the Summer Homeschool Help Desk

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Get 50% Off for Homeschool Families

LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50

True North Homeschool Academy
✔ Cognia-accredited live online and self-paced courses for grades 6–12
✔ Dual degree track or tech & trades diploma
✔ Small classes, college-ready rigor, faith-friendly environment
👉 Explore Courses & Get Started

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

• 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder: find your homeschool style
• Thrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive
• Homeschool Rising (Christy-Faith's book): Homeschool Rising
• The Christy-Faith List — find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com

Connect with Christy-Faith:

• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
• TikTok: @christy_faith
• Website: christy-faith.com
• Book: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

• (00:00) - Welcome to the Summer Homeschool Help Desk

Is it ever too late to start homeschooling? What curriculum should you actually trust? In this episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith opens the floor and answers the hardest questions real homeschool moms brought to her live Q&A — from homeschooling a gifted kindergartner to choosing curriculum, deschooling, and whether to school straight through the summer.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 Free Download

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Whether it's ever too late to start homeschooling — even with an eleventh grader
• How to choose homeschool curriculum you can actually trust (and why Christy won't just hand you a list)
• What to do when you're homeschooling a gifted child — especially with a new baby in the house
• How to find your homeschool style so curriculum decisions get easier
• What deschooling is and why most new homeschoolers need it first
• How to keep US curriculum going when your family moves overseas
• The real case for and against homeschooling year-round vs. taking summers off
• When it makes sense to outsource the subjects that aren't your strong suit

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

• Free Curriculum Recommendations — Christy's by-subject list of curriculum she trusts: Free Curriculum Recommendations
• 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder — Discover your homeschooling style in five minutes: Homeschool Style Finder
• How to Homeschool Guide — Christy's free getting-started guide: How to Homeschool Guide
• The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com
• Thrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

⭐ New to homeschooling? Start with Episode 101 — the New Homeschooler Series is the best place to begin.

Connect with Christy-Faith:

• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
• TikTok: @christy_faith
• Website: christy-faith.com
• Book: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

• (00:00) - Introduction: Is It Ever Too Late to Start?

Before you spend another $500 on summer camp, ask one question: is boredom actually bad for your kids — or is it exactly what their growing brains need? In this episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith makes the research-backed case that slow, unstructured, "boring" summers are one of the most powerful gifts you can give your kids. She breaks down what the science says, why their "I'm bored" makes us panic, and five simple moves for a slower, richer summer.

🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations
I spill the tea! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).
👉 Free Download

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why boredom is good for kids — and the brain science that proves it
• What the CDC found about kids, screen time, and rising anxiety and depression
• How the brain's "default mode network" fuels creativity, memory, and identity
• Why unstructured play and white space matter more than another summer camp
• The real reason your kid's "I'm bored" makes YOU feel so uncomfortable
• How sitting with boredom builds frustration tolerance and emotional regulation
• 5 practical moves for a slower, richer summer — including the "fridge list"
• The one-afternoon challenge that shows you what your kids can do on their own

Sponsors:

BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in
✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level
👉 View Samples

CTC Math
✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!
👉 Free Trial
👉 Purchase

LearningRx
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia
✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math
👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50

Summit Healthshare
✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance
✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips
✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans
👉 View Health Plans & Savings

Resources mentioned:

• The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com
• Thrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

Connect with Christy-Faith:

• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
• TikTok: @christy_faith
• Website: christy-faith.com
• Book: Homeschool Rising

🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!

• (00:00) - Introduction