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Breaking Free: One Mom's Journey to Homeschooling (Encore)

Breaking Free: One Mom's Journey to Homeschooling (Encore)

Update: 2025-11-25
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What drives a parent to make such a significant change? For Danita, a mother who made the bold decision to withdraw her eight-year-old daughter from a public charter school in favor of homeschooling, it wasn't one dramatic incident but a pattern of concerning observations. The charter school's focus on behavioral compliance seemed to overshadow actual learning.

The homeschool journey hasn't been without challenges. Three weeks into their homeschooling adventure, Danita candidly shares her daughter's need redirection and motivation strategies at home. This required creative solutions: dedicated learning spaces, visual to-do lists, reward systems, and working ahead to prevent falling behind.

Yet amidst these adjustments, beautiful transformations are emerging. "Emotionally, she is more herself," Danita observes, noting how her daughter's spirit and love of learning are rekindling after being dimmed in the traditional setting. Perhaps most refreshing is Danita's honesty about the future. "I don't know that we will continue homeschool," she admits. Her approach reminds us that educational choices needn't be permanent—they can evolve as we learn what works best for our unique children.

Listen as we explore the challenges, unexpected benefits, and practical considerations of stepping outside the traditional educational system to prioritize a child's individual needs. 

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Breaking Free: One Mom's Journey to Homeschooling (Encore)

Breaking Free: One Mom's Journey to Homeschooling (Encore)

Dr. Tiffany