Can you really homeschool with four little ones—and no support system?

In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Garcia, a mom of four who started homeschooling her oldest at four years old after feeling called to keep her kids home. Melissa shares her honest, faith-filled journey of overcoming fear, finding confidence, and creating peace in the middle of motherhood chaos.

You’ll hear:

* Why a long commute and a tragic school shooting confirmed her decision to homeschool

* How she built confidence through community, books, and just doing it

* Her practical approach to “learning through life” using cooking, cleaning, and play

* What support looks like when your spouse works long hours and family disagrees

* How she stays organized teaching multiple little ones with flexibility and grace

✨ A reminder that homeschooling doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be purposeful.

About Melissa:

I’m a Christian wife and stay at home mom of 4 (ages 6, 2, 1, and 3 months). I’ve been homeschooling my oldest for 2 years and plan to homeschool all of my children through high school.

⏱ Chapters

00:00 – Meet Melissa: wife, mom of 4, and new homeschooler

03:00 – Why she left preschool behind (chaotic mornings + school safety fears)

06:00 – Building confidence through “just doing it” + finding online community

11:00 – Making learning happen in everyday life – cooking, cleaning, play, errands

20:00 – Support from her husband vs. family pushback + socialization myths

34:00 – Finding co-ops + mom community through Facebook + library events

45:00 – Organization systems – planners, phone calendars, and flexibility

54:00 – Melissa’s favorite homeschool tools + curriculum resources

1:01:00 – Her biggest “failure” and what patience taught her

1:05:00 – Final encouragement + where to connect with Melissa

🔗 Resources & Links

* Melissa’s Amazon Storefront: @melissasahmlifestyle

* Book Mentioned: The Saren Practical Guide to Start Homeschooling by Judy Saren

* Curriculum: The Good and the Beautiful (Language Arts + Math)

* Free Curriculum: Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool

* Printable Resources: Teachers Pay Teachers + Etsy (holiday unit studies under $5)

* Shows Her Kids Love: Wild Kratts, Magic School Bus, Number Blocks, Blippi, Sid the Science Kid

* Follow Melissa on TikTok: @lifewithmelissagarcia

* Follow me on Instagram: @theorganizedhomeschool

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