I invited my dear friend and grown unschooler, Liana Francisco, to sit down with our DITL community to discuss what it means to raise a confident learner. Answering this question is crucial in developing healthy boundaries and answering questions about your family’s choice to homeschool.
Grab your earbuds and tune into this timely discussion, we dive deep into the essential topic of boundaries and how they can transform your homeschooling experience.
We explore why boundaries matter, how they protect your energy, and their vital role in raising confident, self-directed learners.
Liana shares practical strategies for managing fears around homeschooling, setting clear expectations with extended family—especially during the holidays—and finding clarity amidst the overwhelm.
This episode is packed with insights to help you approach homeschooling and unschooling with confidence, calm, and leadership.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Hear from Liana what it was like growing up unschooled
- How things are different now that she’s unschooling her kids
- Why boundaries are essential for homeschooling parents
- What is involved to raise a confident learner and how to define success
- Tips for navigating family dynamics and setting boundaries during the holiday season
Liana Francisco
Liana is a grown unschooler, raising and unschooling two neurodivergent children (including a PDAer) in the Pacific Northwest. She also runs a vegan food business, consults for other businesses, and coaches homeschooling parents to nurture confident learners.
You can follow Liana on Instagram @liana_francisco or subscribe to her YouTube channel.
Resources and Support
- Boundary Scripts for the Holidays
- Learn more about Liana Francisco and her work on Instagram
- Join the Day in the Life Community
- Learn about Guide Training™, a live group learning environment, to begin or deepen your deschooling, offered twice a year.
- One-on-one coaching with Kelly
- Self-paced course on the 90-Minute School Day method.
- Listen to or invite Kelly to speak about the 90-Minute School Day™.
At the end of the day, trust your instincts and explore alternatives to what isn’t working!
I’d love to connect personally, find me on Instagram.
You’re doing a great job, let’s make it easier!
Kelly
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The 90-Minute School Day™ podcast aims to support all homeschooling families with a focus on neurodiverse families, with learning differences and unique learning styles. Be featured on the podcast by sharing your story, struggle or asking your question here. Or leave your recording by clicking the mic below.
