The Schoolhouse Life

We HOPE to be!

Join Courtney + I as we discuss the freedoms of the school-at-homer, and the benefit we get to focus on the things that bring the most joy and growth to each child. And--that changes year to year! For the parents too! 

If you liked this episode leave us a review!! Not sure where to start with homeschooling? Try the The Homeschool Open House https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Connect with Courtney and purchase her book:

To purchase The Rumble Hunters, my website is www.courtneybdunlap.com. 

The Rumble Hunters’ Guide to Adventure Mini Activity Pack http://eepurl.com/g-pyBX

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/courtney_b_dunlap/

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/AbletoTeach

I have yet to meet a homebirther who isn’t PASSIONATE about supporting pregnant women. Shayla is just that--eager to encourage women + help them have an empowering birthing experience. I wish the resources she offers had been available for our births. Being empowered by the process of childbirth can be tricky this day and age--the more supports you can find the better! Listen to our conversation about the beauty of childbirth and the ways we can do better at supporting moms through it all.

Connect with Shayla on Instagram and visit her website: 

https://www.instagram.com/malawishouse/

https://wearemalawishouse.com/

What curriculum is a good fit for your family? 

With SO MANY options it can be completely overwhelming finding the right fit. Where do you even start? 

Serena + I have a great conversation about this issue, about some of the key things to look for, and about how to navigate the world of being the ‘new homeschool mom’. 

If you liked this episode leave us a review!! Not sure where to start with homeschooling? Try the The Homeschool Open House https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Connect with Serena and grab her resources in the comments below:

Free choosing curriculum guide https://www.theconfidenthomeschooler.com/choosing-curriculum-guide

Join the society https://www.theconfidenthomeschooler.com/society

Instagram @theconfidenthomeschooler

Hannah has what most farmers would call a small scale farm at around 2 acres but her and her partner and making a huge impact with that acreage. Their land actually has a negative carbon footprint while at the same time producing some of the best food you could have. Take a listen as she goes into detail on what and how they do what they do.

Did you see we are hosting a screening of Kiss the Ground? Come out to our farm if you're local and join us for a fun night on the farm. You can buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/kissthegroundTSL

Connect with Hannah and Table Bluff Farms:

https://www.tableblufffarm.com/

https://www.instagram.com/table_bluff_farm/

Are you stuck in old ways? Afraid of starting in the wrong place? Not sure how to make sure your kids are getting the foundation for learning they need? 

Elle Cole is an amazing speaker and chatting with her is both energizing and informative. She has the greatest sense of curiosity and knows exactly what to say to remind us how to tap into that in ourselves.

If you liked this episode leave us a review!! Not sure where to start with homeschooling? Try The Homeschool Open House https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Check out Elle's podcast at Cleverly Changing and follow Elle on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/cleverlychanging/

Homeschooling? 7 Ways to Take A Break
https://cleverlychanging.com/2015/12/7-ways-to-get-a-break/

Homeschooling as a Family - Lesson 13

https://cleverlychanging.com/2019/09/homeschooling-as-a-family-episode-13/

What do you know about your child’s psychology? Or Consciousness? 

Do you know the milestones of brain development? Or how to find a curriculum that best supports that? 

My conversation with Annie has me feeling much more equipped to make good choices for where my child is in their own personal development, and that keeping some of these key ideas in mind will keep our family feeling more nurtured and excited about learning than ever before.

If you liked this episode leave us a review!! Not sure where to start with homeschooling? Try the The Homeschool Open House https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Visit Annie's website for all things Waldorf https://www.thechildisthecurriculum.com/

Connect with Annie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thechildisthecurriculum/

Nicki Truesdell was homeschooled as a child AND has homeschooled her 5 kids for over 20 years! Her experience through hard single life, illness, and more--has left her (and through our conversation it should you as well) that ANYONE CAN HOMESCHOOL!! 

Talking to Nicki--a homeschool success story--I feel WAY less worried about making the perfect choices. Turns out, the curriculum and programs she took place in as a homeschooler had minimal impact compared to the other benefits of homeschooling. 

Listen and learn, and be reminded of how you are the perfect person to do this with your kids!!cki

Looking for more homeschooling tips from families like Nicki's? https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Connect with Nicki and grab her new book:

Her book: https://nickitruesdell.com/anyone-can-homeschool-by-nicki-truesdell/

Check out her blog at https://nickitruesdell.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickitruesdell/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickitruesdellblog

Rob and I sat down and chatted about what homeschooling as dad looks like. With a lot of dads staying home or looking at being home more there are a lot of questions out there. Rob and I chat about what works for him and where he has found himself in the homeschool world.

You can check out more from Rob at https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Connect with Rob on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecircusdad/

Does the thought of starting to homeschool sound daunting? Maybe you're stuck not able to pick a curriculum?

Almost everyone homeschool family I know has struggled with feeling like they weren't doing enough from time to time, but the truth is we just have to get back to basics.

Join Vanessa and I as we discuss how we can pool resources with others, find a good rhythm in our home and find more confidence and joy in the privilege of teaching our kids how to learn (which, spoiler, you're doing no matter what).

Connect with Vanessa https://www.instagram.com/vanessasholisticliving/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZH_Vge6QEC0Vg45iY_FmQ

Get Vanessa's A Year In Nature homeschool co-op guide here https://www.etsy.com/shop/EARTHandKAI

Join Vanessa and other homeschoolers as they share all the tips and tricks for homeschooling https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

#thehomeschoolopenhouse #homeschoolpodcast #theschoolhouselife #homeschoolnewbie

Long covid?! Finding tools when there don’t seem to be any from someone who’s recovered.

The fear of Covid is real, fear of getting it and fear of not recovering. 

That fear can be debilitating! For those who have suffered from things like Chronic Fatigue or Fibromyalgia it can be even scarier--what if I relapse? What if I'm wiped out by this?

In my chat with Lorrie a lot of those fears are alleviated because there ARE tools that help and ways to support your body to recover. Having found a path out of 8 years of chronic fatigue and other diagnosed issues--Lorrie found tools that worked and has been able to use those powerful options and has created a way to help others do the same. 

Connect with Lorrie https://www.livingfrominspiration.com/

Check out Lorrie's helpful tools here:

FREE:  5 Day Wellness and Covid Recovery Support Plan (also applicable to ME/CFS/FM)

FREE:  Live Zoom Call with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD. Dr. Teitelbaum is an expert in Long Covid and ME/CFS/FM.

FREE:  YouTube Covid Recovery Support Kit. Videos with yoga, meditation, Wim Hof Instructor, acupressure, how to approach exercise, and more.  New videos added each week.

FREE:  Positive Focus Covid Recovery Support Group (also applicable to ME/CFS/FM)