Ep. 39 - Dealing with Family Criticism in Homeschooling // Marni Love & Denise Vibbert

Christy-Faith discusses the challenges and judgments faced by homeschooling families, especially during family gatherings. Joined by Thrive Mentors Marni Love and Denise Vibbert, they explore strategies for preparing for potentially uncomfortable interactions with family members, addressing skepticism about homeschooling, and setting boundaries with toxic relatives. The conversation emphasizes the importance of confidence in homeschooling choices, understanding socialization, and equipping moms and children with the tools to navigate social situations effectively. Become a Thrive member to gain access to homeschool training, support, and community:https://christy-faith.com/thrive  Takeaways: Parents feel judged, especially homeschool families.Preparation and boundary setting are key for holiday gatherings.Learn how to enjoy family gatherings and understand the difference between curiosity and distrust.About today’s guest: Marni Love and Denise Vibbert are veteran homeschoolers who love to encourage other homeschool moms with the wisdom and experience gained from their own journeys.Christy’s prior episode with Marni: https://youtu.be/C1DfSq7bdH0?si=FcSJG0CjEBtO5Qaa Marni’s website: https://www.marnilove.com/Jake’s Tie Dye (Denise’s son):https://jakestiedye.com/ ******************************************* SHOW SPONSORSBJU Press HomeschoolAll in one or specific coursesBiblical worldviewCritical thinkingHands-on learningThe perfect balance of structure and flexibility. Visit https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/CTC MathGet 50% off my favorite online math curriculumhttps://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF ******************************************* LINKS & RESOURCES Connect with Christy-Faith in Thrive Homeschool Community, and build a homeschool that does right by your kids: https://christy-faith.com/thriveChristy-Faith’s ListThe first place you look to find homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges: https://christy-faiths-list.comPick up your copy of Christy-Faith’s latest book!Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School Systemhttps://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-risingFREE:01-FREE- How to Homeschool Guidehttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-how-to-homeschool-guide 02-FREE- My Curriculum Recommendationshttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations  03-FREE QUIZ- 5 Minute Homeschool Style Finderhttps://christy-faith.com/5-minute-homeschool-style-finder 04-FREE- Homeschool Wellness Checkhttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-homeschool-wellness-check 05-FREE- Curriculum Comparison Charthttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-comparison-chart 06-FREE- 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventurehttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-20-questions-to-kickstart-your-deschooling-adventure 07-FREE- Get my Weekly GIFT email (my newsletter)https://christy-faith.com/sign-up-newsletter-gift-emails  Work with Christy-Faith:https://christy-faith.com/contact*******************************************CHAPTERS00:00 Navigating Homeschooling Judgments05:52 Preparing for Family Gatherings10:16 Understanding Socialization in Homeschooling19:02 Dealing with Skepticism and Criticism23:11 Setting Boundaries with Toxic Family Members28:01 Recognizing Manipulative Behaviors34:01 Empowering Kids with Confidence37:04 Embracing the Weirdness in Homeschooling39:41 Equipping Kids for Social Interactions45:08 Building Confidence in Homeschooling48:37 Navigating Questions and Challenges50:53 Understanding Curiosity vs. Distrust56:52 Setting Boundaries with Toxic Individuals01:01:00 The Importance of Inner Circles01:10:25 Preparing for Family Gatherings*******************************************FIND CHRISTY-FAITH HEREWebsite: https://christy-faith.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christy_faithInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christy_faith_homeschoolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christy-faithPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ChristyFaithHomeschoolingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyFaithHomeschoolThreads: