Homeschool Yourself

What if we've been approaching education all wrong? What if the race to cover more material, check more boxes, and meet arbitrary benchmarks is actually preventing our children from experiencing the deep, transformative learning they deserve? Leslie Martino joins us to discuss her groundbreaking book "The Joy of Slow: Restoring Balance and Wonder to Homeschool Learning." With warmth and wisdom, she challenges our culture's obsession with educational productivity and offers a refreshing alter...

Stepping into homeschooling is a big leap—especially for families of color navigating spaces that often weren’t built with them in mind. In this episode, Elan Page, founder of Homeschool Our Way, shares how she helps Black families and other families of color create affirming, flexible, and culturally grounded homeschool experiences. We talk about: Finding community when you feel aloneChoosing curriculum that represents your childLetting go of the “school-at-home” mindsetHomeschooling with tw...

Remember when college applications meant taking the SAT and waiting for brochures to arrive in your mailbox? That world is long gone. Today's college admissions landscape has transformed into something barely recognizable to those of us who went through it decades ago. Shaquita Basileo, a seasoned college admissions coach and proud graduate of Florida A&M University and Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, pulls back the curtain on what's really happening in college admissi...

What if the answer to digital parenting concerns isn't about screen time limits or monitoring apps, but about understanding human development itself? In this eye-opening conversation, Diana Graber, author of "Raising Humans in a Digital World" and creator of the Cyber Civics curriculum, reveals why developmental psychology holds the key to healthy technology relationships. Graber's perspective is refreshingly different. Rather than focusing solely on devices, she examines what makes us human...

How can we guide our children to understand and appreciate the diverse world around them through literature? Join us as we explore this compelling question with Amber, diving into the transformative power of stories. From picture books introducing toddlers to diverse characters to historical narratives for elementary learners, we discuss how literature serves as both a window and a mirror, allowing young minds to see themselves and understand others. By fostering an inclusive literary environ...