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The Homeschool How To
Cheryl - Host
160 episodes
4 days ago
What happens when a homeschooled kid grows up, skips the “missing out” narrative, and builds a real community of motivated teens who want to create, lead, and launch? In this episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, I’m joined by Malcolm—a homeschooled graduate who spent years in Classical Conversations (CC) and is now the founder of Teen Mastermind, a fast-growing entrepreneurship community for teens that’s already reaching beyond the U.S. We talk about what homeschooling was actually like ...
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What happens when a homeschooled kid grows up, skips the “missing out” narrative, and builds a real community of motivated teens who want to create, lead, and launch? In this episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, I’m joined by Malcolm—a homeschooled graduate who spent years in Classical Conversations (CC) and is now the founder of Teen Mastermind, a fast-growing entrepreneurship community for teens that’s already reaching beyond the U.S. We talk about what homeschooling was actually like ...
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Kids & Family,
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The Homeschool How To
#153: Prom, Friends, and Real-World Skills: A Homeschooled Grad Tells the Truth
What happens when a homeschooled kid grows up, skips the “missing out” narrative, and builds a real community of motivated teens who want to create, lead, and launch? In this episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, I’m joined by Malcolm—a homeschooled graduate who spent years in Classical Conversations (CC) and is now the founder of Teen Mastermind, a fast-growing entrepreneurship community for teens that’s already reaching beyond the U.S. We talk about what homeschooling was actually like ...
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4 days ago
37 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#152: You Know Your Child Better Than Any School Ever Could
You know your child better than any teacher, curriculum, or system ever could — but trusting that instinct can feel scary. In this episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, I’m joined by Leanne, a former classroom teacher, homeschool mom of two grown kids, and Unfold History co-creator, to talk honestly about what homeschooling really looks like over the long haul. We dive into: How to know when a curriculum isn’t working — and when to switchWhy learning should be engaging, exciting, and some...
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1 week ago
44 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#151: Breaking Big Food: How Homeschooling Helps Families Take Back Kids’ Health with Film Producers, Patrick & Ashley
What if one of the biggest homeschooling wins isn’t curriculum… but protecting your kids from modern pressures and modern “food”? In this episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, Cheryl sits down with Patrick & Ashley—homeschool-connected entrepreneurs and the team behind Jigsaw Health—to talk about: Patrick’s experience being homeschooled in 7th–9th grade (and why it mattered)The myth of “socialization” vs. what homeschool kids actually gainWhy food choices have become a parenting issue...
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2 weeks ago
49 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#150: Indoctrination Wars: Taking Back Control of What Your Kids Actually Learn with Mises Institute Economist, Dr. Newman
Homeschooling isn’t just about math lessons and reading charts—it’s about who gets to shape how your kids see the world. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jonathan Newman from the Mises Institute, a homeschooling dad, economist, and libertarian who breaks down why he and his wife chose to keep their kids out of government schools, how they approach reading and “adulting” skills at home, and why there’s really no such thing as a “neutral” education. We talk about: Teaching kids to read with T...
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3 weeks ago
42 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#149: Homeschool OT Explains Reflex Integration, Picky Eaters & Kids Who Won’t Sit Still
What happens when vaccine mandates, school regulations, and a mama’s intuition collide? In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany, a homeschool mom of almost-seven-year-old twin boys in West Virginia and an occupational therapist who now serves the homeschool community. Tiffany shares how COVID, vaccine requirements, and a strong Christian conviction opened the door to homeschooling—not just for her twin boys, but for her stepkids too. We talk about co-ops, jujitsu, piano lessons, state requir...
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1 month ago
44 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#148 Homeschooling Special Needs Kids: Sensory Struggles, School Refusal & Finding Freedom
In this episode, I’m joined by Jem from Australia, a homeschooling mom of four navigating autism, ADHD, sensory needs, school refusal, and neurodivergent learning—and doing it all with honesty, humor, and so much heart. Jem shares why her family left the traditional school system, how her kids went from daily meltdowns and sensory overwhelm to peaceful mornings and learning at their own pace, and why unschooling naturally became the approach that finally worked. We talk about: • What ho...
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1 month ago
38 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#147: She Took Her Son Out of School for Two Years… Here’s What Actually Happened
In this powerful episode, Cheryl sits down with Anya, a seasoned mom who made the courageous choice to pull her son out of school during a season of deep grief — and discovered that unschooling was the unexpected key to his healing, growth, and confidence. Anya shares how losing her son’s father, navigating the chaos of COVID schooling, and tuning into her child’s emotional needs led her to take full ownership of her family’s educational path. What followed included incredible personal growth...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#146: We Pulled Our Kid From School After 2 Weeks - Here's Why We'll Never Go Back
Discover how one family's challenging school experience became a powerful homeschooling journey. What starts as a two-week trial becomes a wake-up call that changes everything. This raw, honest conversation reveals why traditional school wasn't working and how unschooling created the freedom their family desperately needed. In this episode, we explore: The wake-up call that changed everything about their education approachBreaking free from "compliance culture" and therapy pressureBuilding co...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#145: Functional Medicine Doesn’t Have to Be Confusing—Here’s What It Really Means | Dr. Dusty Hess
Is your child struggling with ADHD, allergies, or chronic illness? Wondering why childhood health is declining despite modern medicine? In this episode, functional medicine doctor Dr. Dusty Hess explains the root causes behind rising rates of ADHD, autism, and infertility—and shares practical solutions every family can implement today. What You'll Learn: ✅ Functional medicine vs. conventional healthcare (firefighters vs. builders) ✅ How plastics, seed oils, and processed foods disrupt hormone...
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#144: Teacher Exposes School System 'Meat Grinder' | Homeschools 5 Kids on Sailboat Instead
What happens when you ditch the American Dream, move onto a boat with five kids, and homeschool while traveling the Caribbean? In this inspiring episode, former public school teacher Tanya shares her family's extraordinary journey of "boat schooling" for nearly a decade. From their catamaran "Take Two" in Florida's 10,000 Islands, Tanya opens up about: Why They Left Conventional Life Behind The "meat grinder" feeling of the traditional education systemMoving from Atlanta suburbia to life on t...
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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#143: "I Was Homeschooled, Tried Public School, Then Homeschooled My 5 Kids - Here's What I Learned"
Nicole Goff was homeschooled by "hippie" parents, tried public school for two years (8th-9th grade), excelled academically but faced bullying, and chose to return home. Now she's homeschooled five kids for 20+ years and runs Four Corners Community School—a 32-family cooperative in Florida. What we cover: Florida's PEP scholarship: $8,000 per homeschool child for tutoring, curriculum, sports, music lessons, and moreWaldorf education philosophy: waiting until age 7 to teach reading and prioriti...
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2 months ago
49 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#142: She Quit Teaching After 24 Years to Build THIS School | Barefoot Unschooling Success Story
Discover how former UK teacher Kate transformed 24 years of mainstream education experience into "The Hive Adventure" - a revolutionary barefoot unschool in the Dominican Republic. In this inspiring episode, Kate shares her journey from French grammar teacher to creating a human-centered learning environment where students grow their own food, tackle global sustainability challenges, and learn emotional regulation from the inside out. What You'll Learn: How to create child-led, project-based ...
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2 months ago
33 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#141: Homeschooling High Schoolers: A 12-Year Journey from Kindergarten to Senior Year
Ready to see what homeschooling looks like from kindergarten through 12th grade? In this episode, Cheryl interviews CJ, a veteran homeschool mom who's been teaching her three kids at home for over 12 years and is now preparing for her first graduation! In this episode, you'll discover: How to transition from elementary to high school homeschooling with confidenceCreating transcripts and meeting college requirements without state mandatesThe truth about high school workload and time management...
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2 months ago
51 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#140: From School to Farm: One Family's Homeschool Journey with Animals, Freedom & Real-Life Learning
Discover how one mom transformed her family's life by leaving traditional school behind for homeschooling on a 30-acre farm. In this inspiring episode, Brooke shares her journey from suburban Long Island to rural farm life, and why she chose to pull all five of her kids from conventional school. What You'll Learn: How COVID sparked a complete lifestyle change and homeschool journeyWhy common core curriculum pushed one family toward homeschoolingReal strategies for teaching reading, math, and ...
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3 months ago
53 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#139: Homeschooling an Only Child: Breaking Myths and Building Success with Jessica Waldock
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jessica Waldock, Florida homeschooling mom and founder of The Waldock Way, as she shares her 8-year journey homeschooling her only child. In this episode, we explore: How to successfully homeschool an only child without feeling isolatedOvercoming the "socialization" question and finding communityCreating flexible daily routines that work for one childInterest-led learning and unit studies approachNavigating teenage years while maintaining strong fami...
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3 months ago
40 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#138: Mama Bears vs. Overreaching Legislation
In this critical episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, host Cheryl interviews Mariama, a homeschooling mother from New Jersey who's been tracking dangerous legislation threatening homeschool freedom. With homeschooling rates skyrocketing from less than 1% to 3.7% post-pandemic in New Jersey, lawmakers are pushing unprecedented restrictions that could spread nationwide. What You'll Learn: The Four Bills Threatening New Jersey Homeschoolers: Assembly Bill 5825 & Senate Bill 1796: Mandat...
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3 months ago
53 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#137: From 'Homeschooled' Movie to Real Life: This Is Kristi's Story
What happens when you throw out rigid timelines and arbitrary benchmarks, allowing children to learn at their own pace in ways that honor their unique personalities? Kristi's 11-year homeschooling journey with her three daughters reveals the transformative power of personalized education. When her introverted third-grader with learning difficulties asked to homeschool, Kristi—despite having no prior knowledge of homeschooling—took the leap. Within two years, she brought all three daughters h...
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3 months ago
47 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#136: “I Loved Teaching, But Schools Are Failing Our Kids": Toni’s Homeschool Journey
What happens when a seasoned teacher with 20 years in the classroom decides traditional education isn’t right for her own children? In this inspiring episode, Toni, mother of five shares her journey from dedicated educator to passionate homeschool advocate. Toni noticed troubling patterns in conventional schooling that she “couldn’t unsee,” realizing that schools often fail to prepare children for the real world while neglecting natural learning rhythms—especially for active learners who stru...
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4 months ago
52 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#135: Unschooling Success: How One Mom Built a Profitable Business While Homeschooling 4 Kids | Real Family Routines & Screen Time Rules
Join host Cheryl as she interviews Raven Kramer, a homeschool mom of four and successful online marketing entrepreneur, who shares her unschooling journey and family-first lifestyle. Living in a 1,000-square-foot house in Florida with no debt except their mortgage, Raven and her husband have built a life centered around their children's education and their family business. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What unschooling really looks like: Daily routines that balance core subjects with passion...
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4 months ago
52 minutes

The Homeschool How To
#134: Unschooling in Australia: A Radical Approach to Child-Led Learning
Join host Cheryl as she explores the fascinating world of unschooling with Debbie, an Australian homeschooling mom who's raising three children (ages 4, 11, and 13) using radical unschooling principles. This eye-opening conversation reveals how questioning medical authority led to questioning educational systems, and why some families are choosing to let their children learn naturally through play and exploration. What You'll Discover: 🎓 Unschooling Fundamentals: What unschooling really looks...
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4 months ago
51 minutes

The Homeschool How To
What happens when a homeschooled kid grows up, skips the “missing out” narrative, and builds a real community of motivated teens who want to create, lead, and launch? In this episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, I’m joined by Malcolm—a homeschooled graduate who spent years in Classical Conversations (CC) and is now the founder of Teen Mastermind, a fast-growing entrepreneurship community for teens that’s already reaching beyond the U.S. We talk about what homeschooling was actually like ...