She was told she wasn’t qualified to teach her own child.

In this fiery and deeply encouraging episode, Christy-Faith calls out one of the most harmful lies parents of special needs children hear: “Leave it to the professionals.” After years of reading IEPs, working with families, and watching the system fail kids again and again, she delivers a bold message that parents are the real experts on their children.

And she’s not backing down.

From pediatricians who dismiss moms to school meetings where specialists don’t even show up, Christy-Faith shines a light on the broken promises of a system that too often leaves children overlooked. More importantly, she shows why homeschooling kids with special needs is not only possible but powerful. It can restore their love of learning, honor their unique strengths, and give them back their sparkle.

If you’ve ever been told you’re not capable, this episode is here to remind you: you already are.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 79

🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES

 Free Homeschooling Resources
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Thrive Homeschool Community
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Christy-Faith’s List
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Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
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👀 REFERENCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE

My Pediatrician Video

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_wfiVWu67c/

Ep. 51: Do You Meet The Qualifications For Homeschooling?

🔗 https://youtu.be/DRZi-wKLh4E?si=nn0yhdn330t6WnI_

Ep. 70: What I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool Curriculum

🔗 https://youtu.be/cCKDz0IYT4Y?si=u_Dfx5FeeM3DMKGa

🎧 SHOW RECAP

Too many parents of special needs children have been told they’re not enough. This episode flips the script and shows why that’s not true.

✅ Why professionals often underestimate parents and why that’s a mistake
✅ The hidden failures of IEP meetings and school “support” systems
✅ How homeschooling special needs kids provides true individualized education
✅ Why parents are more qualified than they think to guide their child’s future
✅ How to reclaim your child’s sparkle when the system has dimmed it
✅ The mindset shift every parent needs to break free from doubt and fear

If you’ve ever left a school meeting feeling dismissed, defeated, or doubting yourself, this episode will remind you of the truth: no one loves your child like you do, and that makes you the most qualified teacher in the room.

📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a parent who needs this encouragement.

💬 Have you ever been told you weren’t qualified to homeschool your child? Share your story in the comments.