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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 10 MIN

033: Can I Really Homeschool my Children?

from The Intentional Homeschooler · host Erika Sagert

     Every homeschool journey starts with a single, honest question: “Can I really do this?” In this heartfelt episode, Erika shares her personal story of being told she wasn’t capable of attending college because of her learning disability — and how pushing through that planted the seeds of determination that still fuel her homeschooling today.     If you're doubting yourself, this episode offers both encouragement and practical action steps to help you move forward with confidence, even if you don’t feel perfectly equipped.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:- Erika’s personal story of overcoming discouragement - Why self-doubt actually signals that you care deeply - The truth about what your children need most from you - Practical action steps to confidently start homeschooling - Encouragement for when others don’t support your decisionAction Steps You Can Take Today- Start simple and don’t overcomplicate your first steps - Pray often — ask God to guide your homeschool journey - Give yourself grace as you figure things out - Put in the hours: research, study, learn, and prepare - Be willing to dig deep, work hard, and adjust along the way - Trust that daily faithfulness will bear fruit over timeErika’s Encouragement"You don’t need to be perfect to homeschool — you just need to be present. You can do this, and you don’t have to do it alone."Sign up for my FREE info session where I'll answer the top three homeschooling questions: 1) How do I fit homeschooling into my life? 2) Will I mess my kids up?  3) What about socialization? And, I'll have a Q&A session!  I can't wait to see you there!                                          >>>>>>>>>>>>>>https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/info-session<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Book a FREE 15-minute 1:1 planning session with me!                            >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/schedule-appointment<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<To carry on the conversation, join my Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571585061484For daily insights and inspirations, follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_intentional_homeschooler/Or even more, subscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@theintentionalhomeschooler

Every homeschool journey starts with a single, honest question: “Can I really do this?” In this heartfelt episode, Erika shares her personal story of being told she wasn’t capable of attending college because of her learning disability — and how pushing through that planted the seeds of determination that still fuel her homeschooling today.     If you're doubting yourself, this episode offers both encouragement and practical action steps to help you move forward with confidence, even if you don’t feel perfectly equipped.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:- Erika’s personal story of overcoming discouragement - Why self-doubt actually signals that you care deeply - The truth about what your children need most from you - Practical action steps to confidently start homeschooling - Encouragement for when others don’t support your decisionAction Steps You Can Take Today- Start simple and don’t overcomplicate your first steps - Pray often — ask God to guide your homeschool journey - Give yourself grace as you figure things out - Put in the hours: research, study, learn, and prepare - Be willing to dig deep, work hard, and adjust along the way - Trust that daily faithfulness will bear fruit over timeErika’s Encouragement"You don’t need to be perfect to homeschool — you just need to be present. You can do this, and you don’t have to do it alone."Sign up for my FREE info session where I'll answer the top three homeschooling questions: 1) How do I fit homeschooling into my life? 2) Will I mess my kids up?  3) What about socialization? And, I'll have a Q&A session!  I can't wait to see you there!                                          >>>>>>>>>>>>>>https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/info-session<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Book a FREE 15-minute 1:1 planning session with me!                            >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>https://theintentionalhomeschooler.com/schedule-appointment<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<To carry on the conversation, join my Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571585061484For daily insights and inspirations, follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_intentional_homeschooler/Or even more, subscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@theintentionalhomeschooler

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