HOMESCHOOL DO-OVERS: WHAT YOU'D DO DIFFERENTLY

<p>We asked homeschool moms what they would do differently and what advice they'd give their younger selves about teaching at home. They <em><strong>didn't</strong></em> say they would work through <em><strong>more </strong></em>curriculum, drive their kids <strong>harder and faster</strong>, and be super homeschooler. In fact, their answers may give you the permission you've been needing to <strong>relax the pace</strong> and the <strong>reduce the intensity</strong> of your homeschool. Use this food for thought as guideposts for your <em>own </em>homeschool experience.<br> <br> LISTENER COUPON CODE<br> ★<a href="https://www.bookshark.com/podcast-5">Request your coupon code</a> to use on any purchase at bookshark.com.<br> <br> TIMESTAMPS<br> 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."</p> <p>12:12 Nugget of wisdom #2: "You don't have to have it all figured out. You're going to change things anyway, right?"</p> <p>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."</p> <p>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."&nbsp;</p> <p>22:04 Nugget of wisdom #5: "Don't push. Learning will happen if you let it."</p> <p>22:51 Nugget of wisdom #6: "Stop spending so much time lesson planning; there's a better way."</p> <p>25:03 Nugget of wisdom #7: "Relax, it's really not worth the stress and anxiety."</p> <p>27:18 Ximena shares her do-over: not to be so caught up in finishing the curriculum.</p> <p>28:05 DeeDee would take more of an unschooling (not classical) approach.</p> <p>29:46 Janna would be more goal-focused when making homeschool decisions.</p> <p>★Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. <a href="https://www.bookshark.com/request-a-catalog/">Request a homeschool curriculum ca