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A Beautiful Homeschool Community | The official podcast of the Wild + Free community, hosted by Ainsley Arment.

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Episode 80: Leaning Into Wh...

04.18.2022

This week, we’re talking with our friend Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside about embracing the benefits of outdoor play, leaning into what our children love, and being okay with “better late than early.” Plus, we’ll share how you can ...

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04.18.2022 Episode 80: Leaning Into What Our Children Love This week, we’re talking with our friend Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside about embracing the benefits of outdoor play, leaning into what our children love, and being okay with “better late than early.” Plus, we’ll share how you can ...
04.04.2022 Episode 79: Simplify Your Homeschool Space This week, we’re talking with Wild + Free contributor Rachel Alsbury about how to simplify your homeschool space. Plus, we’ll share about our new content bundle for the month of April called HEAL. So grab a cup of coffee and ...
03.20.2022 Episode 78: A Place to Belong This week, we’re talking with Amber O'Neal Johnston about her new book A Place to Belong and how we can build greater connection with our children, with our own pasts, and with each other. Plus, we’ll share about some exciting ...
03.14.2022 Episode 77: Greta Eskridge and 100 Days of Adventure This week, we’re talking with Greta Eskridge about her new book 100 Days of Adventure and how we can foster curiosity, exploration, and wonder in our own homes. Plus, we’ll share about some exciting events happening at the Wild + ...
01.31.2022 Episode 76: Raising Critical Thinkers This week, we’re talking with Julie Bogart, author of The Brave Learner and the new book Raising Critical Thinkers. Plus, we talk about our upcoming Dallas, TX conference and how you can get a free Wild + Free content bundle! ...
05.17.2021 Episode 75: Growing in the Grace of Homeschooling This week, we’re talking with mama-of-five, Jane Manka, of @thesaltytribeco about homeschooling multiple ages and giving our children permission to make mistakes as they are growing and learning. Plus, we talk about our Nature Journal course, and our new book ...
05.03.2021 Episode 74: The Beautiful Promise of Family This week, we’re talking with our beloved friend Sally Clarkson about finding friends in a new place, working through conflict within a family, and giving our children a safe space to express their big emotions without fear of being unloved. ...
04.26.2021 Episode 73: Overcoming the Fears of Homeschooling This week, we’re talking with Leslie Martino about overcoming the fears of homeschooling. Plus, we'll tell you how you can get a free content bundle from Wild + Free. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the ...
04.19.2021 Episode 72: Upholding Ideals in the Midst of a Messy Life This week, we’re talking with the author of Mere Motherhood, Cindy Rollins, about upholding the ideals of Charlotte Mason homeschooling in the “messy midst” of everyday life. Plus, we’ve released a new print collection called NATURE that’s available wherever books ...
04.12.2021 Episode 71: A Childhood in the Earth This week, this week, we’re talking with our friend Amber Johnston of Heritage Mom about creating healthy, life-giving rhythms and the importance of mothers planning time to play. Plus, Toni Weber shares some heart-warming letters she received from her children ...
12.29.2020 Episode 70: Tribute to Emily of @the.hidden.way Last week, our community grieved the loss of a beautiful mother. Emily Mitchell of @the.hidden.way was a radiant light to her family, friends, and so many of us in this Wild + Free community. Just last Wednesday, she was unexpectedly ...
11.09.2020 Episode 69: Raising Responsible Kids This week, this week, we’re talking with Melissa Amy Simmons about helping our children become self-reliant and raising responsible kids. Plus, we'll share about the new Christmas Giving Catalog to benefit the Wild + Free Farm Village. So grab a ...
11.03.2020 Episode 68: Developing Daily Rhythms This week, Jennifer Pepito talks with Johnna Holmgren of @foxmeetsbear about developing daily rhythms in our homeschools. Johnna likens her rhythm to the blooming of a morning glory, which opens and closes all throughout the day, and shares how we ...
10.27.2020 Episode 67: Slowing Down and Savoring the Season This week, we’re talking with author Tsh Oxenreider about hybrid homeschooling, teaching high school students, and her new book Shadow and Light. We’ll also share about a special offer for the Wild + Free content bundles. So grab a cup ...
10.20.2020 Episode 66: Awaking Wonder This week, we’re talking with homeschool pioneer Sally Clarkson about her new book Awaking Wonder, what she believes is the most important but overlooked aspect of homeschooling, and how she raised world-changing children. We’ll also share about the Wild + ...
07.13.2020 Episode 65: Adventuring Together This week, Greta Eskridge, author of the new book Adventuring Together, talks about creating memorable adventures with our children. Plus, we’ll share a few exciting things coming up in the Wild + Free community. So grab a cup of coffee ...
07.06.2020 Episode 64: Interest-Led Learning This week, Robyn Robertson, the host of Honey, I'm Homeschooling the Kids, talks about her homeschool journey and what unschooling is all about. Plus, we’ll share what's inside our new SOIL bundle, available now. So grab a cup of coffee ...
05.04.2020 Episode 63: The Meaning of Motherhood This week, Cindy Rollins, the author Mere Motherhood, talks about the meaning of motherhood (from a recent Wild + Free conference). Plus, we’ll share what's inside our new Homebound Activity Kit. So grab a cup of coffee and join us ...
04.20.2020 Episode 62: Fighting for Joy This week, Greta Eskridge talks about fighting for joy in the everyday struggles of life and motherhood. Plus, we’re putting the finishing touches on our upcoming content bundle called CURIOUS for the month of May. We’ll give you a sneak ...
04.06.2020 Episode 61: The Gardener This week, Katrien Van Deuren shares a “day-in-the-life” of mountain-schooling on her farm in Italy. Plus, our new content bundle called PLANT is available for the month of April. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee ...
03.29.2020 Episode 60: Special Edition Join us for a special edition of the Wild + Free podcast as we navigate these uncertain times amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Homebound Kit: bewildandfree.org/homebound Ainsley Arment: ...
03.15.2020 Episode 59: Managing Motherhood During Difficult Times This week, Elsie Iudicello shares three ways we can manage motherhood on the hard days of homeschooling. Plus, there are two opportunities for you to experience the beauty and joy of the Wild + Free Farm Village, and we’ll share ...
03.02.2020 Episode 58: The Courage to Homeschool This week, Jennifer Pepito talks with Elle Celaya of Woven Childhood about having the courage to homeschool after a career as an elementary schoolteacher. Plus, we just announced our new content bundle for the month of March called MIGHTY. We’ll ...
02.24.2020 Episode 57: Simplicity Parenting This week, Amy Hughes and Jennifer Pepito talk about the principles from Kim John Payne’s book “Simplicity Parenting” and how they apply to homeschooling. Plus, this is the last week to get our February content bundle LEAVEN before the new ...
02.17.2020 Episode 56: The Intentional Homeschool Life This week, Erin Loechner, the author of Chasing Slow, shares how her principles for intentional living can apply to homeschooling. We talk about the importance of understanding the personalities of our children. And we announce two new events at the ...
02.10.2020 Episode 55: Keeping our Children Safe Online This week, Greta Eskridge talks with us about homeschooling middle schoolers and protecting our children from the dangers online. Plus, we'll tell you about a special gathering we're hosting for Wild + Free group leaders. So grab a cup of ...
02.03.2020 Episode 54: Homeschool the Life-Giving Way This week, Kristen Mittler, @oldjoy on Instagram, shares her story and honest advice about homeschooling to warm our hearts on these cold winter days. Plus, our new LEAVEN bundle is available now. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a ...
01.27.2020 Episode 53: When Mother Reads Rea Berg, founder of Beautiful Feet Books, talks about fueling our children’s reading habits and cultivating storytellers at home. Also, Leah Boden shares a beautiful spoken-word piece called "When Mother Reads.” So grab a cup of coffee and join us ...
01.19.2020 Episode 52: Raising up Young Adults Who Thrive This week, Toni Weber talks about raising up young adults who thrive. (She just completed 33 years of homeschooling her children.) Plus, we’re giving you a sneak peek at the new "Music of Mozart" course by Rachel Kovac. So grab ...
01.13.2020 Episode 51: Take the Pressure off Yourself, Mama This week Cindy Rollins, the author of Mere Motherhood, helps us take the perfectionist-pressure off ourselves and encourages us to lean into literature. Plus, we're excited to announce a new family experience at the Farm Village. So grab a cup ...
01.05.2020 Episode 50: Homeschooling in the Waiting Room This week our friend Elsie Iudicello shares about “homeschooling in the waiting room," making the most of the “in-between” times throughout the day. Plus, we have a few big announcements to share about the upcoming year. So grab a cup ...
07.29.2019 Episode 49: Learning Through Literature This week, the founder of Beautiful Feet Books, Rea Berg, talks about helping reluctant readers, finding a literary connection with our spouses, and how books make everything better. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front ...
07.16.2019 Episode 48: Trusting the Process of Homeschooling This week, Cindy Rollins – the author of Mere Motherhood – shares about filling our own mama souls and trusting the process of our homeschooling efforts. We’ll also provide an update on our “Grow the Village” campaign to buy a ...
07.10.2019 Episode 47: The Little Known Brilliance of Charlotte Mason This week, this week, we’ll join our friend Richele Baburina for a fascinating conversation about Charlotte Mason and her little-known brilliance. Plus, today, we’re launching an exciting campaign for the Wild + Free Farm Village that’s loaded with all sorts ...
07.03.2019 Episode 46: Helping Our Children Thrive This week, Elsie Iudicello shares some eye-opening thoughts on raising boys. Julie Bogart talks about fashioning an education around our children’s interests... not the other way around. And we'll share an exciting update about the Wild + Free Farm Village. ...
06.26.2019 Episode 45: Homeschooling Through Hard Times This week, we’re sharing some exciting things happening in the Wild + Free community this fall. You’ll hear an inspiring idea to beat the summertime heat and still spend time in nature. And we’ll join a conversation about “homeschooling through ...
12.31.2018 Episode 44: Setting Intentions and Savoring Our Children This week, we’re finishing our conversation with six Wild + Free mamas who spent a few days together talking about homeschooling, life, and motherhood. We’re talking about New Year’s resolutions and some words of wisdom for 2019. So grab a ...
12.23.2018 Episode 43: The Christmas Edition For our Christmas edition, you'll hear a conversation between some Wild + Free mamas who spent a few days in Chicago to talk about homeschooling, life, and motherhood. We talk about overcoming failure in our homeschools and rediscovering wonder in ...
11.12.2018 Episode 42: What it Means to Be Wild + Free This week, we’ll hear a conversation between some Wild + Free mamas who spent a few days together in a cozy Bed & Breakfast to talk about homeschooling, life, and motherhood. You’ll also hear a heart-to-heart conversation with Jennifer Naraki ...
11.05.2018 Episode 41: Tiny Seeds Grow Mighty Trees This week, we’ll hear an inspiring story from the annals of homeschool history. Our friend Elsie Iudicello shares her heart-felt reflections about Wild + Free conferences. And Sandy Hunt, the mother and music teacher of the band The Hunts, reflects ...
10.28.2018 Episode 40: Handling the Loss of Community This week, we’ll talk with Jodi Mockabee about the changing seasons of homeschooling and how to handle the loss of community. Toni Weber will share her “homeschool story” with us. And we’ll re-visit a fun moment that happened at the ...
10.21.2018 Episode 39: Bringing Humor into Homeschooling This week, we’ll talk with Leah Boden about the concept of loop scheduling; we’ll catch up with Betsy Jenkins, the creator of the hilarious Homeschooling with the Classics Instagram feed; and we’ll share a fun moment at the recent Wild ...
10.15.2018 Episode 38: Making Much of Little This week, we’ll hear from Modern Miss Mason herself, Leah Boden, as well as our dear friend Cindy Rollins, the author of Mere Motherhood, plus, a few special announcements. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the ...
05.14.2018 Episode 37: Homeschooling Through the Summer? This week, you'll hear from the refreshingly-honest, veteran homeschooling mama, Terri Woods. We're talking about our summer plans - whether to keep homeschooling until fall - or take the season off. So grab a cup of coffee and join us ...
05.06.2018 Episode 36: Making Homeschool Count This week, you'll hear hear an inspiring conversation with first-year homeschooler Rachael Alsbury about interest-led learning, STEM projects, and making learning natural. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch! LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer ...
04.29.2018 Episode 35: Finding Community This week, you'll hear an encouraging interview with Greta Eskridge about what it takes to find meaningful community as a homeschooling mama. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch! LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer ...
04.15.2018 Episode 34: A Suprise Moment & Making Math Easy This week, we'll hear a special moment that happened at our recent Wild + Free conference in Portland, Oregon… as well as a delightful interview with a mama who's making math easy for the rest of us - Holly Doden. ...
04.08.2018 Episode 33: Practical Tips for Natural Learning This week, we'll hear an inspiring story called "Mornings Without Measure" by Elsie Iudicello and an interview with the founder of Brave Writer, Julie Bogart. Here are some practical tips for natural learning. So grab a cup of coffee and ...
04.01.2018 Episode 32: Making Meaningful Connections with our Kids We're back from a brief hiatus with a special edition of the Wild + Free podcast. You'll hear an interview with Readaloud Revival's Sarah Mackenzie about her new book, an impassioned word about connection from Leah Boden, and an overview ...
12.12.2017 Episode 31: Homeschooling and Marriage This week, Jennifer Pepito and Kristin Rogers talk about the challenges of building a thriving marriage while homeschooling. Ainsley shares a big announcement about the Farm Village and invites everyone to a special Webcast Event this New Year's Eve. \| ...

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WILD + FREE episodes:

Episode 80: Leaning Into What Our Children Love

Episode 79: Simplify Your Homeschool Space

Episode 78: A Place to Belong

Episode 77: Greta Eskridge and 100 Days of Adventure

Episode 76: Raising Critical Thinkers

Episode 75: Growing in the Grace of Homeschooling

Episode 74: The Beautiful Promise of Family

Episode 73: Overcoming the Fears of Homeschooling

Episode 72: Upholding Ideals in the Midst of a Messy Life

Episode 71: A Childhood in the Earth

Episode 70: Tribute to Emily of @the.hidden.way

Episode 69: Raising Responsible Kids

Episode 68: Developing Daily Rhythms

Episode 67: Slowing Down and Savoring the Season

Episode 66: Awaking Wonder

Episode 65: Adventuring Together

Episode 64: Interest-Led Learning

Episode 63: The Meaning of Motherhood

Episode 62: Fighting for Joy

Episode 61: The Gardener

Episode 60: Special Edition

Episode 59: Managing Motherhood During Difficult Times

Episode 58: The Courage to Homeschool

Episode 57: Simplicity Parenting

Episode 56: The Intentional Homeschool Life

Episode 55: Keeping our Children Safe Online

Episode 54: Homeschool the Life-Giving Way

Episode 53: When Mother Reads

Episode 52: Raising up Young Adults Who Thrive

Episode 51: Take the Pressure off Yourself, Mama

Episode 50: Homeschooling in the Waiting Room

Episode 49: Learning Through Literature

Episode 48: Trusting the Process of Homeschooling

Episode 47: The Little Known Brilliance of Charlotte Mason

Episode 46: Helping Our Children Thrive

Episode 45: Homeschooling Through Hard Times

Episode 44: Setting Intentions and Savoring Our Children

Episode 43: The Christmas Edition

Episode 42: What it Means to Be Wild + Free

Episode 41: Tiny Seeds Grow Mighty Trees

Episode 40: Handling the Loss of Community

Episode 39: Bringing Humor into Homeschooling

Episode 38: Making Much of Little

Episode 37: Homeschooling Through the Summer?

Episode 36: Making Homeschool Count

Episode 35: Finding Community

Episode 34: A Suprise Moment & Making Math Easy

Episode 33: Practical Tips for Natural Learning

Episode 32: Making Meaningful Connections with our Kids

Episode 31: Homeschooling and Marriage

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