
Ep. 62 – Mothering Ourselves in the Homeschooling Years with Missy Willis
What did you begin noticing in yourself after years of being needed constantly? Let’s discover our way back to ourselves after years of putting our own needs aside.

What did you begin noticing in yourself after years of being needed constantly? Let’s discover our way back to ourselves after years of putting our own needs aside.

What if the years your child and teen spent playing, exploring, and following curiosity weren’t wasted time — but exactly the preparation they needed?
Can unschooling really lead to university? Child development expert Judy Arnall shares the research, the roadmap, and what parents need to know.

What happens when traditional school isn’t a fit?
In this episode, we dive into unschooling students with disabilities with Dr. Gina Riley. We explore why families leave school, how intrinsic motivation supports learning, and what research reveals about neurodivergent learners thriving in low-demand, self-directed environments.

How many friends does a child need? An attachment-based look at peer orientation, homeschool socialization, and healthy development. Influenced by the work of Gordon Neufeld, Gabor Maté, and Peter Gray, this is a paradigm-shifting look at friendship that challenges cultural norms around socialization.

“I’m not reading, but everyone else is.” This episode explores dyslexia, late readers, and homeschooling beyond school benchmarks—how kids learn to read without pressure, why timelines differ, and how parents can support literacy without fear.

Brave writers learn naturally—through relationship, conversation, play, perspective, and partnership. Julie Bogart shows parents how to grow fearless, confident writers.

What if math was never the problem—just the way we’ve been taught to see it? Join Kelly Edwards and Sue Patterson to discover how reframing math can dissolve anxiety, rebuild trust in natural learning, and change the way your family learns forever.

Is your child really ready to learn? Before curriculum comes readiness. Discover how primitive reflexes + regulation shape your child’s ability to focus, read, and thrive. Explore the hidden reflexes shaping your child’s learning with OT Sarah Collins.

School pressure says go faster, pack in more, maximize your child’s schedule. The Joy of Slow says stop. Discover why slowing down is where learning, growth and wisdom really happen.