Wondering how to reduce screen time for kids when you homeschool — and whether you're actually winning the battle? Christy-Faith, veteran educator and host of The Christy-Faith Show, says homeschool moms are sitting on the answer — the lifestyle they've already chosen is the strategy everyone else is desperately searching for.

🎁 Free Resource: Free Homeschool Wellness Check
For the mom who wants to look at her homeschool honestly and make sure it's in good shape.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why being home all day doesn't automatically mean less screen time — and why homeschoolers are sometimes more screen-heavy, not less
• What the research actually says about screen time recommendations by age — and why the number of hours may be the wrong thing to track
• The crucial difference between screen time that damages your child's brain and screen time that doesn't
• Why limiting screen time for teenagers starts with understanding one specific type of content — and it's not Netflix
• The "ugly detox" — what really happens when you pull back on screens and why most parents give up before it's over
• What researchers say kids actually need to be protected from the worst of this — and why it sounds exactly like a typical homeschool day
• The Virginia "ignore button" story and what it reveals about screen time restrictions and government enforcement
• A simple 4-question framework for evaluating screen time in your home — without the guilt and without the war

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
👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum

CTCMath
✔ 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!
👉 Visit CTCMath Curriculum

Azure Standard
Homeschool-family-owned company dedicated to providing affordable organic, natural, and non-gmo groceries, health, home, and garden products.

 ✔ All vetted to be free of: Harmful preservatives, food colorings, chemicals, pesticides
 👉 Browse Azure’s Grocery, Health & Home Products
Use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off your first order

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 Homeschool Wellness Check
• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
• The Social Dilemma — documentary on Netflix
• How to Start Homeschooling Part 1/3 (Ep. 101)
• Finding Homeschool Curriculum & Resources (Ep. 102)
• Creating Your Schedule & Finding Socialization (Ep. 103)
• Free New Homeschooler Roadmap
• The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers
• Thrive Homeschool Community

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 homeschool mom gets her son tested for dyslexia — he qualifies — and they refuse to give him the diagnosis because he's homeschooled. They called it "failure to educate." Have you ever been interrogated, profiled, or made to feel like a suspect just because you homeschool?

Homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising, with over 20 years in education — shares three powerful strategies for handling hostile service providers, explains the power differential homeschool families face at appointments, and introduces the Christy-Faith List: a free nationwide directory connecting homeschool families with businesses and providers who support them.

🎁 Free Resource: The Christy-Faith List
Find homeschool-friendly businesses and providers — doctors, therapists, dentists, and more — all in one free, searchable directory.
👉 christy-faiths-list.com
• $20 Gift Card Giveaway — Share the list with 10 families and get $20 at the Christy-Faith shop
• Young Entrepreneur Program (ages 12–17) — Free listing for homeschool kids who run a business

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why homeschool families face a real power differential at doctor's offices and evaluations
• How to pre-screen providers before you're ever in the room
• What to say to flip the script and play offense instead of defense
• How to know what's in a provider's lane — and what isn't
• What the Christy-Faith List is and how to use it (it's free)
• How the Young Entrepreneur program supports homeschool kids ages 12–17
• How to get a $20 gift card just for sharing the Christy-Faith List with 10 families
• Why 4 million homeschool families represent real purchasing power — and how to use it

Resources Mentioned:

The Christy-Faith List — Free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses and providers

$20 Gift Card Giveaway — Share the list with 10 families and get $20 at the Christy-Faith shop

Young Entrepreneur Program (ages 12–17) — Free listing for homeschool kids who run a business

Thrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool moms

Sponsors:

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
👉 Visit summithealthshare.com

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
👉 Visit bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

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!
👉 Visit CTC Math

LearningRx
✔ Proven program to strengthen cognitive skills — attention, memory, reading, and more
✔ Backed by 35 years of research
✔ Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment
👉 Visit learningrx.com

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

🎧 Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a homeschool mom who needs it!

Your child is struggling, and you don't know if it's a content gap, a skill gap, or something deeper. Should you change curriculum? Hire a tutor? Get a diagnosis? In this episode, homeschool expert and 20-year education veteran Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Amy Moore (cognitive psychologist and ADHD mom) and Sandy Zamalis (cognitive skills specialist and former homeschool mom) from LearningRx to give you a clear framework for figuring out what's really going on—and what to do next.

If you've ever said, “I don't understand why you don't remember this—I taught this to you last week,” this episode is for you.

🎁 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler Roadmap
Everything you need to start homeschooling — 8 steps, mapped out, ready to follow.
👉 christy-faith.com/the-new-homeschooler-roadmap

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to tell if your child has a content gap, a skill gap, or a true learning disability
• When to change curriculum vs. when to call in a professional
• Should you get a diagnosis? The real pros, cons, and costs
• Which specialist to see first when your child is struggling (and which ones to skip)
• Sudden behavior change vs. lifelong struggle: how to tell if it's medical (like PANDAS) or developmental
• Why learning styles are a myth—and what working memory, automaticity, and prior knowledge actually predict
• Why “they'll catch up eventually” is bad advice, based on research with 5,000+ struggling readers
• What cognitive skills training is and why neuropsychologists keep recommending it

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
👉 Visit bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

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!
👉 Visit CTC Math

Lovevery Reading Skill Set
✔ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks
✔ Follows the science of reading with fun, game-based learning
👉 Visit lovevery.com/christyfaith — use code CHRISTY10 for 10% 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
👉 Visit summithealthshare.com

Resources mentioned:

• LearningRx — Cognitive skills training centers nationwide: learningrx.com
• The Brainy Moms Podcast (Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis): learningrx.com/brainy-moms-podcast
• The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com
• Thrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

About our guests:

Dr. Amy Moore is a cognitive psychologist, the Director of Psychology and Research for LearningRx, and co-host of the Brainy Moms podcast. She has a master's in early childhood education, a PhD in cognitive psychology, and is an ADHD mom who has ADHD herself.
👉 amymoorephd.com

Sandy Zamalis is a cognitive skills specialist and owner of two LearningRx centers. She is a former homeschool mom who homeschooled from preschool through high school and is part of LearningRx's Homeschool Partnership Program.
👉 thebrainymoms.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!

If there's one thing we know about homeschool moms, it's that we are really good at giving of ourselves. But somewhere along the way, we picked up this belief that a beautiful life is something we give, not something we get to have.

In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with licensed professional counselor, author, and homeschool mom of four, Debra Fileta, to unpack why so many of us are running on empty and what it actually looks like to care for our souls, not just our schedules. 

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources

Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:

Free How to Homeschool Guide

Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder

Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules

👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community

Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!

👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive 

The Christy-Faith List

 A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:

👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com 

Christy-Faith’s Latest Book!

📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System

( Includes an entire chapter on deschooling—the step you can’t skip!)

👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 

🎙️ SHOW 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

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

👉 Visit https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy 

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!

Start your free trial today:

👉 Visit https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=CF

True North Academy

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

✔ Future-Ready Programs: Dual Degree and Tech & Trades Diplomas 

✔ Faith-Friendly Excellence: Small class sizes, real-world skills, and teachers who share your values.

👉 Visit https://truenorthhomeschool.academy to explore courses and enroll today!

LearningRx

✔ Cognitive skills training that helps with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning challenges

✔ 35+ years of proven results and research-backed methods

Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment

👉 https://learningrx.com 

🌟 SPECIAL GUEST

 Debra Fileta

👉 https://debrafileta.com 

📖 Soul Care by Debra Fileta 

📖 People Skills by Debra Fileta (releases February 17) 

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 88: The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don't Care About Anymore

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-liberation-episode-what-homeschool-moms-truly-dont-care-about-anymore/

Episode 98: Homeschool Mom Burnout: What Your Brain Actually Needs to Recover // Dr. Joe O'Tool

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/homeschool-mom-burnout-what-your-brain-actually-needs-to-recover-dr-joe-otool/ 

Episode 100: 100 Episodes! Girls' Night with the Inner Circle

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/100-episodes-girls-night-with-the-inner-circle/ 

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Why burnout isn't a scheduling problem, it's a belief system problem 

✅ The three personality types most prone to self-neglect

✅ How "soul care" goes deeper than self-care: addressing roots, not just symptoms 

✅ The idol of productivity and why homeschool moms struggle to rest 

✅ Concentrate and eliminate: the phrase that can change how you approach your calling, marriage, and homeschool 

This episode is an invitation to stop and remember that Jesus was talking to moms too when He said, "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly."

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend.

💬 Which of the three personality types resonated with you? We'd love to hear from you!

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 104

In the final episode of her How to Start Homeschooling series, Christy-Faith tackles the two questions that keep homeschool moms up at night: what a homeschool day actually looks like and whether your kids are “getting enough” socialization.

This episode isn’t about perfect schedules or filling every hour. It’s about building a rhythm that works for your family, protecting connection, and letting go of the pressure to recreate school at home. You’ll walk away with simple frameworks, realistic expectations, and a mindset shift that makes homeschooling sustainable instead of exhausting.

If you haven't listened to Part 1 of the series yet, go back and start there. These steps build on each other.

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

The Homeschooler Roadmap (FREE)

Mentioned in this episode…

👉 https://christy-faith.com/the-new-homeschooler-roadmap 

More Free Homeschooling Resources

Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:

Free How to Homeschool Guide

Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder

Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules

👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community

Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!

👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive 

The Christy-Faith List

 A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:

👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com 

Christy-Faith’s Latest Book!

📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System

( Includes an entire chapter on deschooling—the step you can’t skip!)

👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 

🎙️ SHOW 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

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

👉 Visit https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy 

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!

Start your free trial today:

👉 Visit https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=CF

Azure Standard

Homeschool-family-owned company dedicated to providing 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://www2.azurestandard.com/-christy-faith and use code CHRISTYFAITH15 for 15% off your first order

Summit Healthshare

Healthcare Plans That Offer More and Cost 40-60% Less Than Traditional Insurance

✔ Keep your doctors

✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic

✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs

👉 https://summithealthshare.com/cf

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 101: How to Start Homeschooling (Part 1/3)

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/how-to-start-homeschooling-part-1/ 

Episode 102: Finding Homeschool Curriculum & Resources // How to Start Homeschooling (Part 2/3)

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/finding-homeschool-curriculum-resources-how-to-start-homeschooling-part-2-3/

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Why homeschool schedules should be built from big picture to daily rhythm

✅ How long a homeschool day really needs to be

✅ Day-of-the-week schedules vs. loop scheduling

✅ Why mindset matters more than the schedule itself

✅ The “Three One Fun” rule that changes everything

✅ How to prioritize learning without burnout

✅ What healthy socialization actually looks like

✅ Why school-based socialization isn’t the gold standard

✅ How to choose community without over-scheduling

✅ Why connection matters more than checking boxes

You don’t need a perfect schedule, and you don’t need to do all the things or prove anything to anyone. You’re allowed to build a homeschool that protects connection, honors your family’s rhythm, and actually lasts without burning you out or stealing the joy from your days. 

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a mom who’s drowning in schedules or worried about socialization.

💬 What part of homeschooling feels hardest right now? Share in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 103

Wondering how to choose homeschool curriculum without blowing the budget or burning out? This is Part 2 of the new homeschooler series, and today we're covering the steps you need to take before you spend a single dollar on curriculum.

If you've been tempted to skip ahead and just start buying, it’s understandable. Curriculum feels like the answer to all the chaos. But here's what Christy-Faith has learned after coaching hundreds of moms: if you skip what we're covering today, you're probably going to regret it.

This episode is about how to choose curriculum wisely without wasting money or burning yourself out. By the end, you'll know exactly what to do before you shop, and you'll feel clear, not overwhelmed.

If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and start there. These steps build on each other.

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

The Homeschooler Roadmap (FREE)

Mentioned in this episode…

👉 https://christy-faith.com/the-new-homeschooler-roadmap 

More Free Homeschooling Resources

Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:

Free How to Homeschool Guide

Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder

Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules

👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community

Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!

👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive 

The Christy-Faith List

 A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:

👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com 

Christy-Faith’s Latest Book!

📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System

( Includes an entire chapter on deschooling—the step you can’t skip!)

👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 

🎙️ SHOW 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

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

👉 Visit https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy 

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!

Start your free trial today:

👉 Visit https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=CF

LearningRx

✔ Cognitive skills training that helps with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning challenges

✔ 35+ years of proven results and research-backed methods

Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment

👉 https://learningrx.com 

Summit Healthshare

Healthcare Plans That Offer More and Cost 40-60% Less Than Traditional Insurance

✔ Keep your doctors

✔ Major Medical & Preventive Care – Including Holistic

✔ $0 Care, $0 Labs, $0 Prescription Programs

👉 https://summithealthshare.com/cf

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 101: How to Start Homeschooling Part 1

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/how-to-start-homeschooling-part-1/ 

Episode 51: Do You Meet The Qualifications for Homeschooling?

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/do-you-meet-the-qualifications-for-homeschooling/ 

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ The critical step most new homeschoolers skip (and why it sets you up to fail) 

✅ A free tool that sets up your new homeschool for success

✅ The simple interview that reveals who your child really is as a learner 

✅ Why buying curriculum first is the most expensive mistake you'll make 

✅ The question to ask before purchasing anything "parent-intensive" 

✅ Why every recommendation on my list is one I'd stake my reputation on

You don't have to get this perfect on day one. The goal isn't to find the perfect curriculum. The goal is to start with a growth mindset, make your best first choice, and know that you can always pivot.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a mom who's about to start homeschooling and needs a clear path forward.

💬 What's the biggest thing holding you back from starting? Drop a comment and let us know!

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 102

• (00:00) - Christy Faith Ep.102

You've been Googling "how to start homeschooling" for hours. Every article says something different, and somehow you're more confused than when you started. In Episode 101, homeschool expert Christy-Faith — with over 20 years in education — gives you three clear steps so you know exactly where to begin.

📥 FREE DOWNLOAD: New Homeschooler's Roadmap
All 8 steps, all the links, episode playlists organized by your biggest fears — in one free guide.
Download the Free Roadmap

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How to find your state's homeschool laws in plain English
• What notification states and letters of intent actually mean
• How to make your exit plan — whether your child is preschool age or currently enrolled
• The 9 homeschool styles and why you must know yours before buying curriculum
• How to find your homeschool style in just 5 minutes

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• State Homeschool Laws Pages
• 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder Quiz
• New Homeschooler's Roadmap
• The Christy-Faith List
• Thrive Homeschool Community
• Homeschool Rising (Book)

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
👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum

CTCMath
✓ 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!
👉 Visit CTCMath Curriculum

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

Lovevery Reading Skill Set
✓ 98% of kids improved their reading scores in 6 weeks
✓ Follows the science of reading with fun, game-based learning
👉 Visit Lovevery Reading Skill Set - use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off

CONNECT WITH CHRISTY-FAITH:

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

• (00:00) - The 2AM Homeschool Spiral

The Christy-Faith Show has reached 100 episodes, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than hanging out with her favorite people. In this special milestone episode, she's joined by Marni, Denise, and longtime friend Jessie for a girls' night style conversation. 

No fancy agenda, just real talk. 

They share powerful mom transformation stories from inside Thrive, turn the tables so the guests interview Christy-Faith, and answer listener questions about everything from her homeschool schedule to how she nurtures her marriage while running a business.

Pull up a chair, grab your coffee (or that load of laundry), and hang out with them. This one's personal and a whole lot of fun.

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
Free How to Homeschool Guide
Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder
Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure
Free Sample Homeschool Schedules
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith's online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family, plus access the masterclass on socialization!
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

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

Christy-Faith's Latest Book!
📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System
(Includes an entire chapter on deschooling, the step you can't skip!)
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW 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 Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy

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! Start your free trial today:
👉 https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=CF

True North Academy
✔ Flexible Learning Options for Grades 6-12: Live, online classes or self-paced courses
✔ Future-Ready Programs: Dual Degree and Tech & Trades Diplomas
✔ Faith-Friendly Excellence: Small class sizes, real-world skills, and teachers who share your values.
👉 https://truenorthhomeschool.academy

LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training that helps with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning challenges
✔ 35+ years of proven results and research-backed methods Use code HOME50 for $50 off your cognitive skills assessment
👉 https://learningrx.com

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 88: The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don't Care About Anymore 

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-liberation-episode-what-homeschool-moms-truly-dont-care-about-anymore/ 

Episode 89: Why People Get Weird When You Say You Homeschool (and How to Handle It Gracefully) 

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/why-people-get-weird-when-you-say-you-homeschool-and-how-to-handle-it-gracefully/ 

Episode 98: Homeschool Mom Burnout: What Your Brain Actually Needs to Recover // Dr. Joe O'Tool

🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/homeschool-mom-burnout-what-your-brain-actually-needs-to-recover-dr-joe-otool/ 

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ Meet the panel: Marnie, Denise (Thrive mentors), and Jesse (Christy's first homeschool friend) 

✅ How to praise kids 

✅ Why Christy schedules her self-care and what fills her cup 

✅ How she and Scott nurture their marriage after 26 years 

✅ Rapid fire fun: coffee orders, guilty pleasure TV, and weird food combos 

✅ Christy's biggest epiphany this year

✅ Plus, "the hill she'll die on"

Whether you've been here since the beginning or you're just discovering this community, this episode is a celebration of YOU—the moms who show up, do the hard work, and keep going.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs to know she's not alone on this homeschool journey.

💬 What's your favorite memory from the last 100 episodes? Drop a comment—we'd love to hear from you!

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 100

If you’ve ever watched your child lose joy in a sport they once loved, this episode will hit close to home.

Christy-Faith and guest Jonathan Carone discuss how youth sports has slowly shifted from play to pressure. What used to be backyard games and simple fun has turned into rankings, money, identity, and adult expectations kids were never meant to carry.

This episode is not about blaming parents or coaches. It's not anti-sports either (We love sports and competition!).  It is about pausing long enough to ask what our kids actually need, and what really lasts after the last game is played.

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
Free How to Homeschool Guide
Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder
Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure
Free Sample Homeschool Schedules
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family.
Plus access the masterclass on socialization.
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive

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

Christy-Faith’s Latest Book
📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System
Includes an entire chapter on deschooling.
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising

🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS

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🌟 SPECIAL GUEST

Jonathan Carone

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OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 64 | Overwhelmed By Homeschooling? How To Make It Manageable
 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/overwhelmed-by-homeschooling-how-to-make-it-manageable/

Episode 80 | Are Homeschool Moms More Patient?
 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/are-homeschool-moms-more-patient/

Episode 88 | The Liberation Episode: What Homeschool Moms Truly Don't Care About Anymore
🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-liberation-episode-what-homeschool-moms-truly-dont-care-about-anymore/

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ How youth sports slowly shifted from play to pressure
✅ Why adult expectations are shaping kids’ identities too early
✅ The real odds behind scholarships and elite teams
✅ How car rides home can shape a child’s love for the game
✅ Why overuse and early specialization lead to burnout
✅ The emotional cost of turning kids into trophies
✅ What kids remember long after the scoreboard fades
✅ How to protect connection without quitting sports
✅ Why fun is not optional for healthy development
✅ What it looks like to say “I loved watching you play” and mean it
✅ How to raise grounded humans, not fragile performers

You are not failing your child if you slow down.

You are not letting them down if you choose connection over status.

You are allowed to protect their joy.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a parent navigating youth sports right now.

💬 What has sports taught your family so far? Share in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 99

72% of parents get insufficient sleep at least three nights a week. And when we finally get the kids to bed, most of us do the same thing — stay up scrolling because it's the only time that feels like ours. But what if the things we think are recharging us are actually making us more exhausted? 

In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Joe O'Toole, a neuroscientist and homeschool success story, to unpack the difference between true rest and just escaping. If you're running on empty no matter how much "rest" you get, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about recharging.

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

Free Homeschooling Resources

Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:

Free How to Homeschool Guide

Free 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder

Free Guide - 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventure

Free Sample Homeschool Schedules

👉 https://christy-faith.com/links

Thrive Homeschool Community

Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family—plus access the masterclass on socialization!

👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive 

Christy-Faith’s List

 A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:

👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com 

Christy-Faith’s Book

📖 Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System

👉 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 

🎙️ SHOW 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

Find the perfect fit for your homeschool:

 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy 

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!

Start your free trial today:

 👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF 

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🌟 SPECIAL GUEST
Dr. Joe O’Toole

Clinic website: www.lifestreamclinic.com 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/LifestreamClinic/ 

The Stinks Book: https://amzn.to/46DwcR5 

OTHER EPISODES FOR YOU 👀

Episode 64 | Overwhelmed By Homeschooling? How To Make It Manageable
 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/overwhelmed-by-homeschooling-how-to-make-it-manageable/

Episode 65 | Homeschooling with Anxiety or Depression: Is It Still Possible? // Stephanie Combs
 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/homeschooling-with-anxiety-or-depression-is-it-still-possible/

Episode 80 | Are Homeschool Moms More Patient?
 🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/are-homeschool-moms-more-patient/

🎧 SHOW RECAP

✅ The brain science behind why scrolling and binge-watching are NOT rest—they're escape and numbing, not recovery

✅ Rest vs. sleep vs. Sabbath rest: why most exhausted moms are confusing all three

✅ Why your brain can't actually multitask (it's called task switching—and it's draining your mental energy)

✅ How to schedule true rest when your to-do list never ends—even in the busiest seasons of motherhood

✅ The #1 modifiable risk factor for dementia and cognitive decline—and why rest isn't optional

If you've been running on empty, convincing yourself that late-night scrolling is "me time," this conversation will change how you think about rest, recovery, and what your brain actually needs to recharge.

📌 If this episode hit home- like, subscribe, and share it with a fellow homeschool mom who's been running on fumes. 

💬 Be honest—what's your go-to "escape" at the end of the day? Scrolling? Netflix? Something else? Drop it in the comments. No judgment here.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 98