We never expected to homeschool...but here we are! Life is funny that way, ya know? After 4 years in public school, we've made the unexpected leap into homeschooling our 3 kids--while still working full-time! On this podcast, we're documenting the journey in real time: the good, the hard, the hilarious, and everything in between. Whether you're a curious parent, a fellow homeschooler, or just here for the chaos, welcome! Let's figure it out together--because sometimes the best things start with, "Well, that wasn't the plan..."
Send us Fan Mail We crawl out of tax season, admit why the podcast went quiet, and share how hiring a sitter became the simplest way to keep work and homeschooling from crushing us. We break down exactly how we found her, what we pay, how we structure the homeschool block, and why the “six hours back” changes everything! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
32. The Week That Made Us Question Homeschooling
Send us Fan Mail Homeschooling didn’t break us, but tax season almost did. When you’re two full-time working parents, the hard days don’t look like a cute worksheet moment. They look like nonstop noise, kids picking at each other, and that very real parenting thought of “I just need five minutes of quiet.” We say the part out loud that many families hide, then we talk through what we’re doing about it. Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
31. Options For Working Parents Who Want To Homeschool
Send us Fan Mail A rapid-fire list of realistic ways to keep working while you homeschool • our long planning runway before homeschooling and why we tested changes for a year • switching a business to virtual work to make home learning possible • work-from-home options and early-morning schedules that open up school time • using online school and virtual curriculum for more independence • hybrid programs as a lower-risk step into homeschooling • learning pods, drop-off co-ops, and other childcare-style supports • leaning on family help and building a schedule from multiple pieces • remembering you can pivot midyear if something is not working If you're pulling the trigger on homeschooling and you need help, definitely check out our guide! Cheering you on!! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
30. Working With ADHD Instead of Against It: Our Words of Advice
Send us Fan Mail • early ADHD signs we notice first, especially screen hyperfocus and the crash afterward • why teachers see a people pleaser while we see meltdowns at home • low frustration tolerance with hard skills like reading, swimming, biking, and tying shoes • our medication conversations, including appetite and growth concerns • natural supports we try first, including cutting dyes, lowering sugar, omega-3s, focus drops, and a balanced breakfast • why daily movement is non-negotiable and how we build indoor and outdoor outlets • how maturity changes symptoms and why time matters • reframing ADHD as hyperfocus and helping kids find their “superpower” interests • why homeschooling reduces stress and increases success for her • the curriculum choices we like and why pencil and paper matters • teaching responsibility with planners, routines, and reminders instead of removing demands ADHD podcast episode I recommend to everyone ADHD Supplements and tools we use Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
29. Taking Away Recess as Punishment: Should It Be Illegal?
Send us Fan Mail We share big podcast news, a new homeschool guide we built for working parents, and what our week looks like when the kids stay with grandparents during tax season. Then we dig into why recess gets cut so often, how that hits kids’ mental health, and we answer your biggest questions about homeschooling at every age. • why taking away recess feels harmful and how often it happens • the link between outdoor time, movement, ADHD, anxiety and school burnout • parents assuming recess happens and learning it often gets canceled • why we still want school systems to change for families who cannot homeschool • starting homeschool in middle school or high school and keeping traditional experiences • finishing schoolwork in about two hours and using a four-day schedule • homeschooling even if you feel bad at school by using modern resources • property taxes frustration while choosing what’s best for kids • type B parenting and using simple open-and-go curriculum • patience improving when life slows down outside the school scramble • socialization made intentional through activities and better conversations at home If you haven't left a review, please leave us a review! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
28. Capable Kids: Chores and Homeschooling
Send us Fan Mail We juggle tax season, a broken leg, and a new homeschool rhythm while trying to build a house where everyone contributes. We share the chore routines that finally work, why we treat chores like teachable skills, and how teamwork language changes everything. • using a simple structure of daily chores plus laundry days plus a weekly family cleaning day • handling pushback, slow progress, and imperfect work without giving up • motivating with Fun Friday so fun follows follow-through • teaching mental load and “notice what needs doing” skills • how our upbringings shaped our marriage and household expectations Find all the downloads mentioned HERE Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
27. A 10-Year-Old Explains Why Homeschool Works (After 4 Years in Public School)
Send us Fan Mail We ask Saylor—the spark behind our homeschool switch—to answer your questions about slow mornings, ADHD-friendly learning, real social time, sports, screens, chores, and why she never wants to go back to public school. Two focused hours, long outdoor play, and a simple structure turned our evenings from chaos to calm. • why we chose two-hour school blocks and more outside time • why homeschool supports ADHD • the case against taking away recess • sports that feel fun when you’re not already drained • limited screens after chores with sleep as the priority • chores, laundry, and building life skills • kindergarten as a positive start before homeschooling Make sure you subscribe! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
26. Public School Reality From A Teacher - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail We talk with Megan, a public school teacher preparing to homeschool, about curriculum realities, the third-grade shift to screens, the limits of standardized testing, inclusion’s classroom impact, and the persistent myth of socialization. The goal is not to bash schools but to equip parents with clarity, options, and courage. Make sure you subscribe! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
25. Why A Public School Teacher Chose Homeschool And What She Wants Every Parent To Know
Send us Fan Mail We bring on Megan, a Texas elementary instructional specialist and former classroom teacher, who explains why she’s leaving the classroom to homeschool and what parents don’t see day to day. We compare school as it is with what kids actually need—sleep, protein, movement, and long blocks of unstructured play. • why a veteran teacher chose homeschool now • how tech in early grades shapes attention and behavior • full-day kindergarten, lost naps, and rushed lunches • sugar-heavy breakfasts and ADHD symptom spikes • hallway silence rules and school as compliance training • parent disconnection from teachers • message overload, dress-up days, and hidden mental load • ineffective consequences, eloping, and classroom safety • why homework fails tired kids and families • system pressures that burn out teachers and parents Please leave us a review! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
24. Our Homeschool Curriculum and Why We Love It
Send us Fan Mail We share how we chose our homeschool curriculum and the pros and cons! • why pencil-and-paper • how open-and-go lessons cut prep to zero • placement tests and mixing levels by subject • free downloads and what to try before buying • high standards • family-style subjects • using short videos for independence • skipping repetition and replacing boring readers • pricing, value, and when to print instead • layering tools like journals, Time4Learning, Night Zookeeper, and reading apps SHOP OUR CURRICULUM HERE Our Spanish App Our Reading App Our Piano App Writing Practice software we love Please, please, please leave us a review!!!!!! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
23. What Surprised Us the Most About Homeschool
Send us Fan Mail We share what shocked us about homeschooling as two full-time working parents: the time it takes, how fast kids learn one-on-one, and why our home feels calmer and happier. From tackling gaps in handwriting and grammar to an ADHD breakthrough, we lay out what actually worked. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single podcast episode! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
22. 2026 Goals + Keeping the Kids Busy While We Work!
Send us Fan Mail We trade the post-holiday slump for a simple “goals time” system that gives our kids clear daily reps and gives us reliable work blocks. Short, intentional practice drives Spanish, piano, and sports progress while we scale our accounting workload through tax season. • juggling homeschool with a 42-hour workweek and seasonal peaks • setting kid goals with specific daily reps and clear time limits • choosing fewer goals and ranking priorities to avoid overload • using a checklist and a monthly $100 incentive tied to consistency • focusing on Spanish speaking and listening with daily micro-lessons • building piano skills with 10–15 minute sessions and steady difficulty • planning spring break camps and considering year-round homeschool • teaching money habits with a 50% save rule toward car funds • balancing app-based learning with handwriting and core subjects Make sure if you have a question to leave us a fan mail and we will answer those on the next episode! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
21. Technology in Schools and Education
Send us Fan Mail We push past holiday overload to unpack a big question: what happens when schools move all work onto screens, and what do kids lose along the way. • school device policies and filter workarounds • screen time displacing handwriting, grammar and composition • our guardrails: shared computers, short videos, supervised access • targeted skills: typing, file basics, safe browsing • summer plan: light year‑round learning to prevent slide • choosing electives with limits, Outschool for exploration • non‑negotiables: daily reading and a physical activity Make sure you leave us a review!!! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
20. We finished our FIRST semester homeschooling + working!!!
Send us Fan Mail We finish our first semester of homeschooling and share what worked, what didn’t, and how we balanced real jobs with real learning. Honest wins, hard pivots, and a few surprises changed our mornings, our kids’ confidence, and our plans for next term. • routine that protects work blocks and quiet hours • pen-and-paper curriculum improving writing speed and focus • testing revealing gaps • tailored pacing for Slate’s math acceleration • life skills growth in cooking, chores, and money habits • travel learning and bravery lessons in Costa Rica • adding formal science and history next semester • using OutSchool to cover busy work seasons • refocusing on one-to-one time with each child Please send us your questions. Also, please go leave us a review and give us five stars!!! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
19. Bumps in The Road
Send us Fan Mail A holiday road trip, a house full of flu, and deadlines stacking up—then the realization that our “get back on track” grind was making everything worse. We decided to slow down, skip a day when fevers hit, say yes to hot chocolate and a matinee, and rebuild our rhythm around what actually makes our family feel good. The shift was simple and powerful: less pressure on perfect routines, more focus on presence, movement, water, sleep, and small, consistent moments that keep us close. We open up about a blind spot that crept in as the kids got more independent: one-on-one time. Our fix is a private calendar packed with tiny 15-minute hangs—nails in a bedroom, a quick board game, a bike ride, a walk. These micro-moments are easy to keep and big on connection, making room for real talks without needing a whole afternoon. We also get honest about December burnout, messy counters, and the myth that chores must come before connection. Spoiler: the mess will wait. If you’re craving a reset, this conversation offers permission and a plan: honor your energy, protect small moments, and use tools that fit your season. Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
18. Homeschool, Holidays, and Why This Year Feels Different
Send us Fan Mail We unpack why we chose homeschool over private school, how we juggle work with learning, and what actually changed in our home life. From winter routines to Outschool wins and cutting December chaos, we share what’s working, what isn’t, and what we’re adding next. • letting go of pressure during holidays and keeping daily reading • handling family reactions and setting screen boundaries with cousins • adapting routines for cold, windy weather and morning focus • accelerating math while protecting foundations and confidence • adding family-style history and science on Fridays • using Outschool for creative, independent classes • private school costs, rigor, and homework vs our priorities • why hybrid programs wouldn’t solve workload or logistics • mental load relief from ditching constant school “optional” tasks • feeling confident after seeing both systems up close Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
17. Leaving Public School the Million Little Reasons Why (Replay)
Send us Fan Mail EPISODE RERUN FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK! We walk through the million little reasons we left public school to homeschool three kids while running a business, trading rushed mornings and rigid schedules for slower starts, focused learning, and family time. Nothing against teachers; this is about fit, values, and the lives we want to build. Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
16. Life Skills We're Working On: Part 2!
Send us Fan Mail We share how better sleep, steady routines, and clear expectations made our homeschool days calmer and our evenings useful. Then we dive into kid goal setting, phone etiquette that starts with us, and everyday choices about cleaning products and food that keep balance and sanity intact. • shifting bedtimes to protect 10–12 hours of sleep • using mornings with purpose and avoiding late-night creep • turning big goals into small daily actions • letting kids’ interests drive effort, not parents’ pressure • modeling phone etiquette and delaying smartphones • using a kid watch for safety without the internet • signing a family phone pact at 16 • safer cleaning habits and reading labels • choosing organic staples and explaining tradeoffs • building balance without being rigid Please leave us a review!!! We need some more reviews, guys!!! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
15. Life Skills We're Teaching Our Kids - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail We share the life skills that we get to teach now that we homeschool! Wins, stumbles, templates, and the small habits that build real responsibility. • moving to a new city and practicing friend-making on purpose • weekly meal planning with kid choices and a shared grocery list • kids cooking and cleaning entire meals to see consequences • balanced nutrition using a simple protein carb fat chart • kids packing their own bags with personalized checklists • family cleaning day with roles, sequencing and teamwork • assigned laundry days with start-to-finish ownership • handling perfectionism and celebrating real progress • reading milestone using TheReading.com app and simple routines Please leave us a review. Even if you just have a couple seconds to scroll down and put five stars, we would love that!!! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
14. Our Public School Betrayal List
Send us Fan Mail We faced these issues head-on after years in public school with our three kids. Two full-time working parents, zero plans to homeschool, and a growing list of friction points pushed us to try something different. The result surprised us: calmer days, happier learners, and more time for the life skills we thought we’d lost. We unpack the exact moments that tipped the scale: recess cut to minutes and sometimes used as punishment, lunch rushed to the point of waste, and classrooms leaning on candy rewards instead of movement and choice reading. We talk about the mental load of constant school notifications, dress-up days, and sign-ups that turned into a second job. Then there’s technology: one-to-one devices that drift from math to social feeds, creating distractions teachers can’t reasonably police with 20-plus students. And if your kids are thriving in school but you’re nodding along to the pain points, you’ll find simple changes to advocate for: guaranteed recess, protected lunch, less sugar-as-reward, and a tighter focus on creativity and real-world skills. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review telling us one change you’d make to the school day. We’ll feature your ideas in a future episode. Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!
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