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Daring to homeschool differently. We are a community of parents rejecting the idea that our kids have to fit in a box. Join us for out of the box discussions on home educating our out of the box kids! In homeschooling, there is no size that fits all- we get to custom build our children’s education and have fun while doing it!
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A few months ago we talked with Monica who told us how her son used CLEP testing to help him get his Bachelor's by 18. That was several years ago and she was worried that some of the info might be dated. Then, I met my friend Amber over the summer. Her son Evan followed a specific homeschool track and finished High School at 14, and then his Bachelor's degree in 18 months. (He technically will be done in May.) It cost them $13,000 and the benefits will blow your mind. This...
Today I sat down with Speaker and Dad, Tanner Clark. He is a TED X speaker, father of 4 and travels the country helping parents and teens disconnect from what's not important and connect with what really matters! You can follow Tanner on instagram: @RealTannerClark Check out his podcast: The Second of Strength Podcast Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170
Catching up with the last two months in today's episode, plus- a special message about "doing the hard". Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170
In today's episode, Lia shares the benefits of reading aloud to our kids and how reading aloud has impacted her family's life. Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170
In today's episode Lia shares her December homeschool plans and how she is making intentional moves during an overcommitted season. Resources Mentioned: Advent Books: Unwrapping the Gifts of Christmas, God With Us Family Devotional Winston Books: How Winston Delivered Christmas Free 2023 Advent Family Guide (printable) Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170
Caution- Today's episode does contain some adult topics! In today's episode, Lia shares why she's been MIA for a month! Exciting episodes to come this Holiday season! We are back! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170
Today's episode is from the road! Join Lia and her friend Andrea is they announce a really special passion project they have been working on. If the library episode shook you up a little bit, you'll want to listen! We would LOVE your support on this endeavor. Any donation will help us build the bus! You can help by clicking here Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170
Back by popular demand! Today Lia's 10 year old son Lincoln sits down to interview her. She didn't know the questions ahead of time and nothing was off limits. They discuss: -Their love of all things Narnia -Why Lia creates a lot of their curriculum -Lia's dislike of Coldplay -Does Lia ever regret homeschooling? -Lincoln's opinion on how they have grieved as a family since the loss of his great grandmother. Nothing was off limits, everything was discussed! You c...
Today I sat down to chat with my new friend Courtney McEwen and she shared her story of pulling her 10 year old son from a great private Christian school and transitioned him to homeschool. She shares in depth how God led them to that decision and what the transition looked like. We also talked about how important community is, and homeschooling an only child. You can find Courtney on her instagram, @awhitespacelife Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215...
WARNING- I do talk about some adult themes in today's episode. Please listen with discretion. In today's episode I share all of my takeaways from The Maven Conference in Frisco, Texas. I have really wrestled this last year with how much is too much when it comes to protecting my kids from ideologies and agendas being pushed towards them! The Maven conference allowed me to walk away confident and empowered! To learn more about Maven, go to https://maventruth.com/ Join our Facebook Communit...
Today we welcome back Danny Green! In this episode Danny shares how they strategized and navigated college scholarships for their two kids- both having full rides to well known universities. We also talk about our thoughts on aliens, Lia's love of Dystopian literature, and our thought on the future for our kids. You can follow Danny on social media (he posts daily inspirational nuggets). You can also reach him there regarding Homeschool Scholarship coaching, communication classes, and so mu...
I have attempted to enroll my family in 4H SIX times. By attempted I mean I have gone to the website and I shut down on the first page! LOL! I was so overwhelmed by all the things! Today Elissa breaks down how 4H works, how it has benefitted her family, and she even taught me some interested goat errrrr....."anatomy"! We were laughing so hard during this episode so I hope you get a kick out of it too! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/62012621528...
In today's episode, I wrap up my conversation with Liz as she finishes telling us about her transition to homeschool and homeschooling a daughter with special abilities. Liz shares how they navigated an apraxia diagnosis with their daughter and how being home with her daughter helped them through the diagnosis. Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170
Part 1 of 2 On today's episode, I sit down with my friend Liz as she shares her homeschool journey. She shares about her teaching career in public education and how that influenced her decision to homeschool her own kids. We cover everything from charter schools, covid schooling to moving states. We covered a lot in this conversation, so I made it into a special 2 part series, the episode will be released next week and you don't want to miss it! Join our Facebook Community! https://ww...
Today I talk to my friend Marissa about how her homeschool journey started. We talked about having a gut feeling, me emotionally eating a hotdog through my first homeschool convention, canning, nap time, Marissa's reasons for homeschooling, and so much more! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170
In this episode, Lia takes you through the last 7 days oh homeschool that were some of the hardest days she's ever experienced. Here's where she messed up, how she had to change her mindset, and how they pivoted and made a new plan. Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170
In today's episode, Lia talked to (another) Lia from the Sparky Life Podcast about the importance of introducing your kids to the trades. They discuss everything from what age to start, how to get scholarships, and what life is like working in a trade as woman. Check out Lia's podcast "The Sparky Life" wherever you listen and for more info about trades, scholarships, and other great things Lia has to share- click this link Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/6201262...
In today's episode, Lia talks to her friend Monica, a veteran homeschooler and former homeschooler herself. She was able to have her 15 year old son Samuel complete his bachelor's degree without stepping foot into a college class, for around $7,000 total and by the time he was 18! She lays it all out including her mindset, thought process, and steps she took . Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170
WARNING: Today's episode contains explicit language. Please use discretion when listening. In today's episode I'm sharing about my 11 month journey in fighting to remove porn and sexualized material targeted towards children from our local library. I'll also share solutions you can strive for to help your city as well as other options that might better fit your family. Find a private library: https://https://www.biblioguides.com/ We use this to preview movie content before we watc...
Today Lia talks to her dear friend, Lillie about her homeschool beginnings. They talk about the challenges as working moms, how they navigated their sons skipping assignments, and how they decide their "best yes". They also touch on Homeschooling with ADHD and ADD. Mentioned in the Podcast: The Best Yes by Lyse Terkuerst Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170
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