School Days, They are back

Today we're checking in to see how the new school year is going. The beginning of the school year can be difficult no matter which way you choose to go with your kids. We are at totally different places in our schooling years. And you, our listeners, may be in a place completely different than we are. Our reason for doing this episode is no matter what way your family chooses to educate your kids, it is hard. It is hard to send them to school. It is hard to keep them home. And when you're done and they grow up, that's hard too. The take away is to enjoy the ride and give yourself grace!Could you do us a big favor before you go? Share our show with a friend. We want to be an encouragement to women. We can only do that through the help of our listeners. Please also consider dropping a review of our show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen. It helps the algorithm boost our podcast.Have you heard our episode about The Attack on Traditional Families. Listen to that HERERecapThere are different approaches to schooling, including public school, private school, and homeschooling.Homeschooling allows for self-directed learning and fosters independence.Flexibility is key to tailored to the needs of the individual child.Homeschooling requires time management and organization skills.Opportunities provided by homeschooling for hands-on learning and individualized instruction.Homeschooling allows for tailored education and self-directed learningPrivate schools often have smaller class sizes and a sense of communityPublic schools may have larger class sizes and less communication between teachers and parentsFinding the right fit for each family is importantChapters00:00 Introduction and Summer Break03:03 Starting School and Activities06:14 Kindergarten and Senior Year09:03 Challenges of Homeschooling11:34 Mashed Kohlrabi and Cooking Experiments14:30 Exploring Different Schooling Methods19:15 Benefits of Homeschooling22:25 Fostering Self-Directed Learning22:54 Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Homeschooling24:06 The Sense of Community in Private Schools25:30 Class Sizes and Communication in Public Schools32:23 The Contrast Between Public and Private Schools40:23 Finding the Right Fit for Your FamilyMusic is by Oliver Massa. It is called Weekend Chores