#163: The More Self-Sufficient You Are, the Less You Need School

In this episode, we step outside the traditional conversation around education and take a deeper look at something bigger—how we’re raising our kids in today’s world.Cheryl sits down with Doug Evans, founder of The Sprouting Company, to talk about self-sufficiency, food, environment, and why more families are questioning the systems we’ve always relied on—from school to the food we eat.They explore: Why play-based learning may be more powerful than structured classrooms  How environment (indoor vs outdoor living) impacts children’s development  The connection between food, health, and independence  Simple ways families can become more self-sufficient (even if you’re busy)  What it looks like to raise kids outside the traditional system While this conversation isn’t just about homeschooling, it touches on a core idea many parents are starting to realize:We have more control over our children’s lives—and learning—than we’ve been led to believe.If you’ve ever questioned the way things are “supposed” to be done, this episode will give you a lot to think about.Episode Resources:The Sprouting CompanyInstagram- The Sprouting Companyhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSproutingCompanyCheryl’s eBook- The Homeschool How To: Complete Starter GuideSupport the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast