Called To Homeschool

When should you start homeschooling a toddler?One of the biggest misconceptions about homeschooling is that it starts with curriculum.It doesn't.At 18 months old, your child doesn't need worksheets or a structured school day. They need you.Read together. Go on nature walks. Let them help you cook, clean, and do life alongside you. Build good habits. Foster curiosity. Fill their days with books, meaningful work, and play.Your goal isn't to create an early reader.Your goal is to raise a child who loves learning.Listen to Episode #372: Homeschooling a Toddler? Start Here.

Is your homeschool room overflowing with books, curriculum, and supplies? In this episode, I answer a listener's question about how to declutter your homeschool curriculum without regret. We'll talk about what to keep, what to let go of, and why the goal isn't to collect curriculum—it's to educate your children. If your homeschool space is feeling overwhelming, this episode will help you create a calmer, more functional environment that supports your family.

A mom wrote in asking whether she should send her 4-year-old to preschool during a difficult season of life, even though she wants to homeschool.
As we unpack her question, we discover that the real issue isn't preschool—it's fear.
Fear of making the wrong decision.
Fear of difficult seasons.
Fear of what might happen in the future.
In this episode, I share why fear is terrible at making decisions, how to stop borrowing trouble from the future, and why you don't need to have your entire homeschooling journey figured out today.
If you've ever wondered whether you're capable of homeschooling, felt pressure from family members, or struggled to trust yourself as a parent, this episode is for you.
Remember: the mother who has a why to homeschool can bear almost any how.

Let's talk about a relationship that often gets overlooked during the homeschool years—your marriage.
In this episode, I'm sharing lessons from The Empowered Wife by Laura Doyle and discussing self-care, respect, gratitude, vulnerability, and why you only need one person to start creating positive change in a relationship.
Because homeschooling is temporary. Your marriage is forever.

Do you ever feel motivated one week and completely off track the next?
In this episode, I answer a question from a homeschool mom of three (with baby #4 on the way!) who wants to create more consistency in her homeschool. We talk about time management, routines, motivation, building sustainable habits, and how to create a homeschool that works even during busy seasons of life.
If you've ever wondered how to stay consistent when you don't feel motivated, this episode is for you.