In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest questions home educating families face: how do I know this whole thing is actually working?I explore:Why the “gaps” in your child’s learning might be their greatest strength.How traditional benchmarks can (no, will) hold your child back.What real signs of growth and progress look like, and how to spot them.If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing your approach, or wondering if your child is learning enough without all the usual school structures, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and a completely new way of making sure you're on track.You'll find all my weekly episodes right here: https://www.starkravingdadblog.com/tag/mini-episodes/And the episode I mention on genuinely preparing your kids for adulthood, here: https://www.starkravingdadblog.com/what-really-prepares-your-child-for-adulthood-because-academics-wont/
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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/🎧 Get weekly episodes just like this one, delivered privately and ad-free. Join The Life Without School Collection → 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/🎧 Get weekly episodes just like this one, delivered privately and ad-free. Join The Life Without School Collection → 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/
The Life Without School Podcast is your grounded, research-backed companion for homeschooling, unschooling, and raising your kids outside the system.Hosted by Issy (aka Stark Raving Dad), a home educating dad of four, each episode offers clear, honest guidance to help you build a life that works - for your child, and for you.
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