“Which curriculum is best?” is the wrong question—and what to ask instead. Learn how to use curriculum as a flexible tool, not a rigid roadmap, and discover a deschooled approach to planning that centers your child’s real needs, interests, and strengths.
Overwhelmed by homeschool laws and afraid you’re not doing enough? This episode breaks down what’s actually required—no fluff, no fear. Learn how to stay compliant while honoring your child’s natural learning and nervous system needs.
What if AI could help you document homeschool learning—without losing the freedom you love? Learn how to track interest-led learning for state requirements (without burning out or selling out).
Forget screen limits. Amanda Diekman breaks down the deeper story of control, trust, and raising kids who self-regulate for life.
Here’s your invite to slow down, tune-in, and reconsider your relationship with technology—especially in the context of homeschooling and neurodivergent learners. From unpacking cultural double standards to exploring how screens can be tools for regulation, creativity, and connection, this episode kicks off a series on screens and learning with nuance, compassion, and curiosity.
Could conventional schooling be creating DYSlexia? Explore the difference between DYSlexia (school-created) and dyslexia (a neurotype), the impact of felt-safety and self-directed learning, and why common interventions may do more harm than good.
What stories are shaping your child’s self-concept? Amber O’Neal Johnston, author of A Place to Belong and Soul School, shares how books, culture, and intentional experiences can help children build a strong sense of identity and belonging.
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen to on Spotify This episode challenges conventional thinking about reading and literacy, inviting you to reimagine what learning to read can look like. If you’ve ever worried about whether your child is “on track” or
Discover what schools simply can’t teach—and how homeschooling unlocks opportunities for lifelong learning.