#143: "I Was Homeschooled, Tried Public School, Then Homeschooled My 5 Kids - Here's What I Learned"

Nicole Goff was homeschooled by "hippie" parents, tried public school for two years (8th-9th grade), excelled academically but faced bullying, and chose to return home. Now she's homeschooled five kids for 20+ years and runs Four Corners Community School—a 32-family cooperative in Florida.What we cover:Florida's PEP scholarship: $8,000 per homeschool child for tutoring, curriculum, sports, music lessons, and moreWaldorf education philosophy: waiting until age 7 to teach reading and prioritizing imaginationStarting and sustaining a homeschool co-op from 2 families to 32 (including during COVID)Screen time reality: why tech CEOs ban social media for their own kids and how to protect yoursSocio-emotional learning done right vs the concerning agenda in some public schoolsTeaching special needs and dyslexic kids at homeThe mistake of bringing "school" into your home (curriculum burnout and constant battles)Parent emotional regulation: Nicole's #1 strategy for the hardest homeschool daysPerfect for: Parents considering homeschooling, veteran homeschoolers needing encouragement, anyone wanting to start a homeschool co-op, moms struggling with burnout, families exploring Waldorf/unschooling/experiential learning methods.Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nicoledesireegoff/Coaching Website: https://www.nicolegoffspeaks.com/Ecstatic Life Podcast: https://nicolegoffspeaks.podbean.com/Homeschool Co-op: https://4cornerscommunityschool.org/Nicole Goff guides women in bringing the joy back into their lives at Ecstatic Life Coaching. The Homeschool How To Complete Starter Guide - Thinking about homeschooling but don't know where to start? Purchase Here!Let's Talk, Emergencies! The most important lessons we can teach our kids aren't reading, writing, and math - they're how to keep themselves and others safe. Available on Amazon Support the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast