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

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Episode 49: Learning Throug...

07.29.2019

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 ...

WILD + FREE episodes:

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. \| ...
12.03.2017 Episode 30: Holiday Books and a Christmas Wish This week, Ainsley shares a special announcement about the Wild + Free Farm Village and shares a conversation between Jennifer Pepito and Rea Berg about favorite Christmas books and holiday traditions. \| So grab a cup of coffee and join ...
11.26.2017 Episode 29: Welcoming the Christmas Season This week, Ainsley talks about the stress of Christmas and how we can create new traditions that make the season more peaceful. You'll hear a conversation with Rachel Kovac about making time for handcrafts, learning to love math, and the ...
11.19.2017 Episode 28: Elsie Iudicello & Jennifer Naraki This week, Ainsley welcomes the holiday season with thoughts on creating family traditions. Elsie Iudicello shares about storytelling in the home and how we can endow our children's heritage with unbound stories. You'll also hear a conversation with Jennifer Naraki ...
09.11.2017 Episode 27: Family Camp & Elsie Iudicello This week, Ainsley Arment shares about the Wild + Free Family Camp a few weeks ago in Colorado. Jennifer Pepito interviews Elsie Iudicello about her homeschool day and the concept of "parallel learning spaces." And you'll hear a snippet of ...
08.21.2017 Episode 26: Hannah Mayo This week, Ainsley Arment talks about difficult times and finding grace in the midst of this homeschool life. You'll also hear a conversation between Jennifer Pepito and Hannah Mayo about their daily rhythm and Hannah's booming Wild + Free group ...
08.14.2017 Episode 25: Sarah MacKenzie This week, Ainsley Arment talks about winding down summer (but not too soon!) and planning for homeschool to start in the fall. You'll also hear a conversation between Jennifer Pepito and Sarah MacKenzie about what they're planning to do different ...
08.07.2017 Episode 24: Wild + Free Mamas! This week, join us for some spontaneous interviews with Wild + Free mamas at our past conferences. You'll also hear a casual conversation with Stephanie Beaty about her summer activities, her plans for all, and the National Conference coming this ...
07.31.2017 Episode 23: Special Edition In this special edition, Ainsley Arment makes some BIG Wild + Free announcements! This isn't our typical podcast, but buckle your seatbelt. You're going to get a sneak peek at some of the new offerings for the 2017-2018 year. \| ...
07.24.2017 Episode 22: Sally Clarkson, Part 2 In part two of a conversation, Ainsley Arment talks with homeschooling pioneer and author Sally Clarkson about raising "different" children and helping them thrive with their unique gifts and talents. You'll also hear a short conversation with Jennifer Pepito and ...
07.16.2017 Episode 21: Sally Clarkson This week, Ainsley Arment has a conversation with homeschooling pioneer and author Sally Clarkson about setting aside time to rest and finding rhythms that bring peace and predictability to our days. (Tina Ingold is on a family-trip to Los Angeles. ...
07.10.2017 Episode 20: The Homeschool Day This week, Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold conclude their conversation about "Getting Started in Homeschool." This week's topics include what our homeschool day looks like, some concerns homeschooling mothers have, and avoiding the temptation to replicate the classroom in the ...
07.03.2017 Episode 19: Getting Started: Learning Gaps Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold continue their conversation about "Getting Started in Homeschool." This week's topic addresses the concerns of many parents to fit it all in and avoid any gaps in learning. You'll also hear a sneak peek audio ...
06.26.2017 Episode 18: Getting Started: Socialization Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold continue their conversation about "Getting Started in Homeschool." This week's topic is "socialization." You'll also hear a conversation between Jennifer Pepito and Jennifer Dees about finding community for teenagers and simplifying your homeschool life. \| ...
06.18.2017 Episode 17: Getting Started in Homeschool Join Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold for the first podcast in a series called "Getting Started in Homeschool." They talk about overcoming their fears, the legal requirements, and what their typical homeschool days look like. \| So grab a cup ...
06.12.2017 Episode 16: Joy is in the Journey This week, Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold talk about their love for spontaneous family getaways, along with their personal journeys in homeschooling. \| So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch! LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y ...
06.04.2017 Episode 15: Summer Lovin' Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold talk about their summer reading lists for mamas, the new JOURNEY bundle, and some of the comments in your feedback to this podcast. \| You'll also hear an interview between Jennifer Pepito and Rea Berg ...
05.29.2017 Episode 14: It's Summer! Join in as Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold talk about their summer plans, fun activities for your kids and their summertime read-alouds. \| You'll also hear a conversation between Ainsley and Wild + Free's Groups Coordinator Paula Caggiano about the ...
05.22.2017 Episode 13: Laying the Feast Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold continue their conversation about restoring the wonder in our kids. \| You'll also hear a laugh-out-loud moment from our Wild + Free conference in Texas last fall, along with a powerful talk by Terri Woods ...
05.15.2017 Episode 12: Finding Kindred Spirits Join Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold in a conversation, as they talk about finding kindred spirits on this homeschooling journey, starting a book club, and whether it's ever too late to raise a Wild + Free child. \| You'll also ...
05.07.2017 Episode 11: Community & Comparison Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold continue to talk about the new bundle KINSHIP, finding community, and avoiding the trap of comparison on social media. \| There's an invitation to Family Camp this summer and a chance to provide feedback on ...
05.01.2017 Episode 10: Kinship Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold talk about the new Wild + Free bundle KINSHIP, their summer plans, and becoming a mom who says YES to adventure! \| You'll also hear an interview with Wild + Free group leader Maria Gervase ...
04.23.2017 Episode 9: Getting Your Spouse on the Same Page Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold talk about getting your spouse on the same page with homeschooling. \| You'll also hear a special, musical moment that happened at our Wild + Free Conference in Wimberley, TX this past fall. It's bound ...
04.16.2017 Episode 8: Mother Culture Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold talk about their plans for summer - whether to homeschool or not to homeschool, along with their recent experiences with math curriculum, what's working and not working for their kids. \| You'll also hear a ...
04.10.2017 Episode 7: A Nature Walk Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold talk about some resources to help your kids love and learn about nature, looking after your children's safety, and how to experience nature when you don't like nature! \| You'll also hear a beautifully recorded ...
04.03.2017 Episode 6: Nature Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold talk about the benefits of Nature in home education and this month's new NATURE content bundle. \| You'll also hear a conversation between Jennifer Pepito and Greta Eskridge about nature study as science and forming ...
03.26.2017 Episode 5: For the Love of Learning Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold talk about surprising our kids with learning through play. \| You'll hear a talk from Jodi Mockabee at our Wild + Free Conference in Wimberley, TX in the fall of 2016. She talks about unschooling, ...
03.20.2017 Episode 4: Comfort in the Chaos Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold talk about practical ways to engage your children in playful learning. \| You'll hear a surprising moment that happened at one of our Wild + Free conferences as well as stories from some of the ...
03.12.2017 Episode 3: Learning Through Stories Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold talk about giving our children a playful childhood, playing WITH them, and delighting IN their play. \| You'll also hear a conversation between Jennifer Pepito and Rea Berg, the founder of Beautiful Feet Books, on ...
03.06.2017 Episode 2: Chasing the Spark Ainsley and Tina continue discussing the topic of play in our homeschools and the advantages of homeschooled kids in college \| You'll hear a special story about our Family Camp and a featured interview by Jennifer Pepito with Elsie Iudicello ...
02.25.2017 Episode 1: Playful Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold talk about the subject of Play in our homeschools. \| The legacy of John Holt \| The new Wild + Free content bundle PLAYFUL \| The upcoming Family Camp \| And a featured interview by ...

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WILD + FREE episodes:

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

Episode 30: Holiday Books and a Christmas Wish

Episode 29: Welcoming the Christmas Season

Episode 28: Elsie Iudicello & Jennifer Naraki

Episode 27: Family Camp & Elsie Iudicello

Episode 26: Hannah Mayo

Episode 25: Sarah MacKenzie

Episode 24: Wild + Free Mamas!

Episode 23: Special Edition

Episode 22: Sally Clarkson, Part 2

Episode 21: Sally Clarkson

Episode 20: The Homeschool Day

Episode 19: Getting Started: Learning Gaps

Episode 18: Getting Started: Socialization

Episode 17: Getting Started in Homeschool

Episode 16: Joy is in the Journey

Episode 15: Summer Lovin'

Episode 14: It's Summer!

Episode 13: Laying the Feast

Episode 12: Finding Kindred Spirits

Episode 11: Community & Comparison

Episode 10: Kinship

Episode 9: Getting Your Spouse on the Same Page

Episode 8: Mother Culture

Episode 7: A Nature Walk

Episode 6: Nature

Episode 5: For the Love of Learning

Episode 4: Comfort in the Chaos

Episode 3: Learning Through Stories

Episode 2: Chasing the Spark

Episode 1: Playful

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