HOMESCHOOL DO-OVERS: WHAT YOU'D DO DIFFERENTLY

We asked homeschool moms what they would do differently and what advice they'd give their younger selves about teaching at home. They didn't say they would work through more curriculum, drive their kids harder and faster, and be super homeschooler. In fact, their answers may give you the permission you've been needing to relax the pace and the reduce the intensity of your homeschool. Use this food for thought as guideposts for your own homeschool experience. LISTENER COUPON CODE ★Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. TIMESTAMPS 03:35 Nugget of wisdom #1: "Your homeschool does have to look like everyone else's. Go at your kids' pace, foster independence, it's okay to take your time." 12:12 Nugget of wisdom #2: "You don't have to have it all figured out. You're going to change things anyway, right?" 16:09 Nugget of wisdom #3: "Don't be afraid to outsource. You don't have to teach every subject to your kids every day." 21:25 Nugget of wisdom #4: "There are many things I would've done differently. I would've used the curriculum I'm using now and not let cost stop me. I would've done less book work and more practical application."  22:04 Nugget of wisdom #5: "Don't push. Learning will happen if you let it." 22:51 Nugget of wisdom #6: "Stop spending so much time lesson planning; there's a better way." 25:03 Nugget of wisdom #7: "Relax, it's really not worth the stress and anxiety." 27:18 Ximena shares her do-over: not to be so caught up in finishing the curriculum. 28:05 DeeDee would take more of an unschooling (not classical) approach. 29:46 Janna would be more goal-focused when making homeschool decisions. ★Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. If you'd like to share an aha moment, an inspirational quote, a homeschool hack, a book you're loving, or a suggested podcast topic/guest, leave a comment at bookshark.com/podcast. We'd love to feature your reflection on a future episode.