The Life Without School Podcast

• The Only Home Ed Resolutions You Need This Year

  In this episode, I'm digging deep into what could be the most important commitments we make as home educators this year. I explore:How to confidently reject any and all expectations that don't serve your familyBuilding genuine confidence as your child's primary educatorBreaking free from the pressure to make learning look "educational"Setting goals that actually matter to your familyProtecting your own energy to create a sustainable journeyWhether you're feeling the weight of expectations at the start of this year, or you're ready to build a clearer, more intentional path forward - this one's for you. 🎯For regular encouragement and support just like this, including weekly mini-episodes covering all sorts of helpful things, sign up to the full Life Without School Collection right here: https://www.starkravingdadblog.com/support-my-work-while-i-support-you/

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• Finding Balance With Screens

  In this episode, I’m digging deep into one of the biggest challenges facing homeschooling families today: finding balance with tech and screen time.I explore:What the latest research really says about the impact of screens on our kids (it's not as simple as 'good or bad').How to create screen-free boundaries that actually stick.How my family found our own balance with technology, and what you might want to borrow for your own.If you’re struggling to make screens a positive part of your life without them taking over, or want some help dialing your balance, this one's for you! 👏🏼For regular encouragement and support just like this, including weekly mini-episodes covering all sorts of helpful things, sign up to the full Life Without School Collection right here: https://www.starkravingdadblog.com/support-my-work-while-i-support-you/

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• Don't Believe These Unschooling Myths

  In this episode, I spend some time examining three common perceptions that are unique to unschooling:That unschooling is 'unparenting'That unschooling will create lazy childrenAnd that unschooling means you have no rules or structure whatsoeverIt’s a super interesting discussion that leads us through areas like life rhythms, autonomy and motivation, and regardless of whether you’re unschooling or not I think you’ll find this episode really useful!For regular encouragement and support just like this, including weekly mini-episodes covering all sorts of helpful things, sign up to the full Life Without School Collection right here: https://www.starkravingdadblog.com/support-my-work-while-i-support-you/

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• You Are Enough

  In this episode, I'm sharing six ways you can overcome any feelings you have about not being 'enough' as a home educating parent. Not smart enough, organised enough, social enough, qualified enough...I wrote a post recently that started scratching at the surface of this. Today, we're digging deep.For regular encouragement and support just like this, including weekly mini-episodes covering all sorts of helpful things, sign up to the full Life Without School Collection right here: https://www.starkravingdadblog.com/support-my-work-while-i-support-you/

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• Your Child Is Falling Behind

  In this episode I'm talking more about something this podcast was literally born from: the idea of children falling behind where they should be.First, I talk about how the world generally views progress in childhood, and why it’s so problematic and broken. And then second, I present a different view of that. A different idea of measurement and benchmarking and progress for our children.Wherever you are in your journey right now, I hope this way of looking at things brings you and your children some comfort, some reassurance, and some *confidence*.For regular encouragement and support just like this, including weekly mini-episodes covering all sorts of helpful things, sign up to the full Life Without School Collection right here: https://www.starkravingdadblog.com/support-my-work-while-i-support-you/

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