All in Difficult Times
Enjoy this delightful conversation with Odelia Chan, a homeschooled young adult who is both a writer and an entrepreneur. In this episode, Odelia (who is the second-oldest of eight children) shares how her mom custom made their education and curriculum to the interests and talents of each child, while challenging them in areas that needed work. Odelia shares what she loved most about being homeschooled and begins to share what she found challenging, including grappling with doubts.
Rowan interviews Heather Zwart of OCHEC, an Ontario-wide support network for homeschoolers. Heather shares how this conference came to be- spoiler-OCHEC wanted to make sure parents of exceptional learners were still being supported even when in-person conferences were unable to run during Covid-19. She also lets us know the amazing sessions that are in the lineup.
Sara shares the story of her stillborn baby in this interview and talks about her family and her book, Kacie’s Pass.
One of the most common reasons people give why they don’t homeschool when they find out you do, “I don’t have the patience to homeschool,” is the topic of this podcast episode. Does patience just come naturally to homeschoolers? Listen and find out!
The host discusses how to prepare for a guidance appointment to transition your homeschooled child to high school, expecially “mid-stream”. You have your reasons. This will help you know what to expect, what is required of you, and also help you with the mindset and emotional challenges you will face in the process. Go from overwhelm to a plan.
Rowan interviews Teresa Wiedrick about her new book, Homeschool Mama Self- Care: Nurturing the Nurturer. This book contains helpful tips for self-care including Homeschool Hygge, but also gets into the thoughts and emotions of mamas which need self-care too. A warm and engaging conversation between friends.
Ana Willis shares her story of absolute burnout and the changes she made to not only find rest but to help other home schoolers go from stressed to blessed as well.
Louise House shares her experience home schooling children with learning difficulties and gives helpful advice and resources. This can be a challenge, but you are not alone.
Homeschooling is a beautiful education method but sometimes we have days we question everything that we’re doing . The host, Rowan Atkinson, shares about those doubting days and encourages you with some real talk that you’re not alone. Sometimes that’s better than any theoretical pep talk.
The host shares homeschooling through a difficult time, and ideas for making it through.
