3 Insights into Homeschooling from a Homeschool Mom and Podcast Host

This past week, I sat down with Cheryl, a homeschool mom and the podcast host of the successful Homeschool How To show. She transitioned from traditional government work to becoming a homeschool mom. At first, she started her podcast to research and study the world of homeschooling. Then, as she learned more about homeschooling, she decided to homeschool her two children. 

During our interview, she discussed the public school system and the benefits of homeschooling. Her wisdom and insights will greatly impact families. 

• Read the writing on the wall and put in the research. 
• Live an alternative lifestyle.
• Enjoy the flexibility of homeschooling.

Real Talk about Homeschooling

Firstly, if you’re still public schooling your child, read the writing on the wall. Cheryl and I discussed the trend of teachers leaving the school system. We also talked about literacy rates and our nation’s learning deficit. Clearly, these two major problems show issues within the school system. Also, Cheryl recommended several important resources for families to study when reviewing the public school system. Put in the time to research and learn more about the public school system’s roots. Listen to the Nxt Era podcast and Cheryl’s podcast to continue learning.

Next, live an alternative lifestyle. Embrace slow mornings, more sleep, and healthier traits. Homeschooling gives us more time to enjoy these habits. You can set aside busy schedules and chronic stress. In addition, homeschooling also allows parents to outsource as needed. You can also find social events, such as homeschool proms, co-ops, and clubs. As the parent, you can learn alongside your homeschooler, and you don’t have to be an expert teacher. 

Lastly, enjoy the flexibility of homeschooling. Focus on your child’s interests. Cheryl and her children take a unit-studies approach, integrating all subjects around an area of interest. Homeschooling provides a tailored educational experience for our children! You can certainly embrace this method!

Conclusion

In conclusion, during our chat, Cheryl provided data and heart, which showed the importance of homeschooling. Her insights and research from her podcast revealed thought-provoking trends in the public school system. From her personal experience, she explained why homeschooling benefits the whole family!

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Resources from Cheryl: 

Documentary: The Death of Recess by Spencer Taylor.13

Books: Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto,

Free to Learn by Dr. Peter Gray

The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart

View the links below for Cheryl’s resources. 

- NxtEra

Written by Bethany (@thebookwormgirl_bethany)

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