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#146: We Pulled Our Kid From School After 2 Weeks - Here's Why We'll Never Go Back
Manage episode 519564861 series 3448000
Discover how one family's challenging school experience became a powerful homeschooling journey. What starts as a two-week trial becomes a wake-up call that changes everything. This raw, honest conversation reveals why traditional school wasn't working and how unschooling created the freedom their family desperately needed.
In this episode, we explore:
- The wake-up call that changed everything about their education approach
- Breaking free from "compliance culture" and therapy pressure
- Building community through homeschool co-ops
- France vs. U.S. schooling: eye-opening cultural differences
- What unschooling really looks like in daily practice
- Interest-led learning, morning baskets, and unit studies that work
- Teaching kids how to think, not what to think
- Handling hard days with regulation and nature resets
- Self-care strategies for homeschool parents
- Creating a freedom mindset around time, travel, and family values
Whether you're considering homeschooling, already on the journey, or simply curious about alternative education, Sarah's story offers practical insights and encouragement for raising independent thinkers.
Perfect for: homeschool parents, unschooling families, parents questioning traditional education, those interested in child-led learning
Get Sarah's Emotional Regulation FREE Toolkit here!
A Connected Christmas Unit Study! Start making Christmas memories today!!
📘 The Homeschool How To Complete Starter Guide
Thinking about homeschooling but don’t know where to start? Cheryl created this comprehensive guide, compiling insights from interviews with over 120 homeschooling families across the country. From navigating state laws to balancing work and home life — this eBook covers it all. Stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling confident on your homeschooling journey.
Instagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast
Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast
Chapters
1. #146: We Pulled Our Kid From School After 2 Weeks - Here's Why We'll Never Go Back (00:00:00)
2. Meet Sarah And Her Homeschool Story (00:00:05)
3. The Two-Week Preschool Wake-Up Call (00:01:02)
4. From Brooklyn To Florida Culture Shock (00:04:10)
5. Discovering Co-ops And Community (00:05:24)
6. French Schools Vs American Schools (00:07:15)
7. Unschooling Mindset And Food Rituals (00:08:25)
8. Interest-Led Learning In Practice (00:10:36)
9. Managing Multiple Kids And Baskets (00:12:15)
10. Unit Studies Without The Overwhelm (00:15:05)
11. Retention Over Memorization (00:18:15)
12. Hard Days, Regulation, And Resets (00:21:02)
13. Mom Care: Breathwork And Boundaries (00:24:10)
14. Mindset Shifts About Freedom (00:28:06)
15. Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, Confidence (00:31:01)
16. Closing Notes And Resources (00:33:05)
153 episodes
Manage episode 519564861 series 3448000
Discover how one family's challenging school experience became a powerful homeschooling journey. What starts as a two-week trial becomes a wake-up call that changes everything. This raw, honest conversation reveals why traditional school wasn't working and how unschooling created the freedom their family desperately needed.
In this episode, we explore:
- The wake-up call that changed everything about their education approach
- Breaking free from "compliance culture" and therapy pressure
- Building community through homeschool co-ops
- France vs. U.S. schooling: eye-opening cultural differences
- What unschooling really looks like in daily practice
- Interest-led learning, morning baskets, and unit studies that work
- Teaching kids how to think, not what to think
- Handling hard days with regulation and nature resets
- Self-care strategies for homeschool parents
- Creating a freedom mindset around time, travel, and family values
Whether you're considering homeschooling, already on the journey, or simply curious about alternative education, Sarah's story offers practical insights and encouragement for raising independent thinkers.
Perfect for: homeschool parents, unschooling families, parents questioning traditional education, those interested in child-led learning
Get Sarah's Emotional Regulation FREE Toolkit here!
A Connected Christmas Unit Study! Start making Christmas memories today!!
📘 The Homeschool How To Complete Starter Guide
Thinking about homeschooling but don’t know where to start? Cheryl created this comprehensive guide, compiling insights from interviews with over 120 homeschooling families across the country. From navigating state laws to balancing work and home life — this eBook covers it all. Stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling confident on your homeschooling journey.
Instagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast
Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast
Chapters
1. #146: We Pulled Our Kid From School After 2 Weeks - Here's Why We'll Never Go Back (00:00:00)
2. Meet Sarah And Her Homeschool Story (00:00:05)
3. The Two-Week Preschool Wake-Up Call (00:01:02)
4. From Brooklyn To Florida Culture Shock (00:04:10)
5. Discovering Co-ops And Community (00:05:24)
6. French Schools Vs American Schools (00:07:15)
7. Unschooling Mindset And Food Rituals (00:08:25)
8. Interest-Led Learning In Practice (00:10:36)
9. Managing Multiple Kids And Baskets (00:12:15)
10. Unit Studies Without The Overwhelm (00:15:05)
11. Retention Over Memorization (00:18:15)
12. Hard Days, Regulation, And Resets (00:21:02)
13. Mom Care: Breathwork And Boundaries (00:24:10)
14. Mindset Shifts About Freedom (00:28:06)
15. Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, Confidence (00:31:01)
16. Closing Notes And Resources (00:33:05)
153 episodes
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