Deschooling Money & Minimalism

Rachel Rainbolt joins me on the podcast for episode 116, Deschooling, Money & Minimalism. This season we are moving further into the Deschooling process; what it means, why it is important, the broader impacts it has in our life and how it can positively impact our learning journey. (That's right. I said how it can positively impact our learning journey)



Rachel Rainbolt, founder of Sage Family, is a gentle parenting, natural homeschooling, and simple living mentor. With a master’s degree in marital and family therapy, she has spent decades guiding thousands of overwhelmed families to peace and joy. Rachel works from the Pacific Northwest, where she lives wild and free in connection with her 3 wildlings and the papa bear in their fixer upper on the beach.

In This Episode

Homeschooling flourishes when we are intentionally connected to our values. In this episode we explore what those values are for Rachel's family and the impact it has on not just their learning world, but on the life they lead. It's all about Deschooling Money, Minimalism, Simplicity, Intentionality and Relationships in order to live our best life. Tune in to listen to our discussion on:


Why natural homeschooling connects with Rachel's family's values and beliefs
Minimalism- letting go of all of the stuff that doesn't matter so that we create space for what does
Why unschooling is minimalism for education
Minimalism in parenting
Minimalism in relationships
Simplifying life to fulfillment
The idea of Excess for Success
Spending in alignment with values
Deschooling money- looking with nonjudgemental curiosity at our relationship with money
What it means to have a healthy relationship with money and why this is a part of the Deschooling process
How to talk about money with our kids without fear and baggage

Resources Mentioned

There were a ton of tips and resources on deschooling money and minimalism that we shared in this episode. You can find the links below

Connect with Rachel

Sage Family



 Sage Family Podcast



Rachel on Instagram



Sage Family Village



Bucket System (course)



Homeschool Hacks (freebie)



Sage Money (course)



Money Mojo Quiz (freebie)



Money Book List

Books Mentioned

A Simple Path To Wealth



Total Money Makeover- Dave Ramsey



Your Money Or Your Life- Vicki Robin



The 4 Hour Work Week- Tim Ferris

Connect With Robyn

Homeschooling With Purpose Master Class



How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler March Summit



Listen to Rachel's first interview on the podcast and learn more about their journey into natural learning.



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Deschooling Money &amp; Minimalism 
Rachel Rainbolt joins me on the podcast for episode 116, Deschooling, Money &amp; Minimalism. This season we are moving further into the Deschooling process; what it means, why it is important, the broader impacts it has in our life and how it can positively impact our learning journey. (That's right. I said how it can positively impact our learning journey)
 
Rachel&nbsp;Rainbolt, founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://sagefamily.com/">Sage Family</a>, is a gentle parenting, natural homeschooling, and simple living mentor. With a master&rsquo;s degree in marital and family therapy, she has spent decades guiding thousands of overwhelmed families to peace and joy.&nbsp;Rachel&nbsp;works from the Pacific Northwest, where she lives wild and free in connection with her 3 wildlings and the papa bear in their fixer upper on the beach.
 In This Episode 
Homeschooling flourishes when we are intentionally connected to our values. In this episode we explore what those values are for Rachel's family and the impact it has on not just their learning world, but on the life they lead. It's all about Deschooling Money, Minimalism, Simplicity, Intentionality and Relationships in order to live our best life. Tune in to listen to our discussion on:
 
<ul>
<li>Why natural homeschooling connects with Rachel's family's values and beliefs</li>
<li>Minimalism- letting go of all of the stuff that doesn't matter so that we create space for what does</li>
<li>Why unschooling is minimalism for education</li>
<li>Minimalism in parenting</li>
<li>Minimalism in relationships</li>
<li>Simplifying life to fulfillment</li>
<li>The idea of Excess for Success</li>
<li>Spending in alignment with values</li>
<li>Deschooling money- looking with nonjudgemental curiosity at our relationship with money</li>
<li>What it means to have a healthy relationship with money and why this is a part of the Deschooling process</li>
<li>How to talk about money with our kids without fear and baggage</li>
</ul>
 Resources Mentioned 
There were a ton of tips and resources on deschooling money and minimalism that we shared in this episode. You can find the links below
 Connect with Rachel 
<a href="https://sagefamily.com/" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)">Sage Family</a>
 
&nbsp;<a href="https://sagefamily.com/category/podcast/">Sage Family Podcast</a>
 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sage.family/">Rachel&nbsp;on Instagram</a>
 
<a href="https://sagefamily.com/village">Sage Family Village</a>
 
<a href="https://sagefamily.com/bucket-system">Bucket System (course</a>)
 
<a href="https://sagefamily.com/homeschool-hacks">Homeschool Hacks</a>&nbsp;(freebie)
 
<a href="https://sagefamily.com/sage-money">Sage Money (course</a>)
 
<a href="https://sagefamily.com/money-mojo">Money Mojo Quiz (freebie)</a>
 
<a href="https://sagefamily.com/?s=money+books" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)">Money Book List</a>
 Books Mentioned 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1737724103/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=honeyimhome02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1737724103&amp;linkId=88f450ea876a9f2e45db97550c0df018" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)">A Simple Path To Wealth</a>
 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595555277/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=honeyimhome02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1595555277&amp;linkId=2f9fd0abfeae49abca2161bd05bcb0c2" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)">Total Money Makeover</a>- Dave Ramsey
 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143115766/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=honeyimhome02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0143115766&amp;linkId=b7ec309aae215a842da251179b90cda1" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)">Your Money Or Your Life</a>- Vicki Robin
 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307465357/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=honeyimhome02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0307465357&amp;linkId=1bfc6f6357b8802cc8de600cc67a5dfa" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)">The 4 Hour Work Week</a>- Tim Ferris
 Connect With Robyn 
<a href="https://imhomeschooling.com/homeschooling-with-purpose-master-class-4/" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)">Homeschooling With Purpose Master Class</a>
 
<a href="https://howtobeanawesomehomeschooler.com/" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)">How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler</a> March Summit
 
Listen to Rachel's <a href="https://imhomeschooling.com/natural-learning/" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)">first interview on the podcast </a>and learn more about their journey into natural learning.
 
Would you like to support the podcast? Become a patron~&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/honeyimhomeschoolingthekids">https://www.patreon.com/honeyimhomeschoolingthekids</a>
 
Enjoy this episode? Share it on social media. Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/honeyimhomeschoolingthekids/">https://www.instagram.com/honeyimhomeschoolingthekids/</a>
 
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Honey I'm Homeschooling The Kids! - A podcast that steps into homeschooling, alternative education, parenting, and living a fun, fuller family life.

Honey I'm Homeschooling The Kids! - A podcast that steps into homeschooling, alternative education, parenting, and living a fun, fuller family life.

Deschooling Money & Minimalism with Rachel Rainbolt

Homeschool and Unschool Q&A

Are you considering taking this homeschooling or unschooling path but you've come to a standstill?

Are you having doubts about your ability to homeschool or a lack of confidence in unschooling? 

How do you juggle homeschool and work? What about working full time?

How can we best support reading and writing skills? 

I invited a few of my homeschool mama friends to join me on this Homeschool and Unschool Q&A episode.

Liana Francisco is a grown Unschooler that now Unschools her son. She is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who was unschooled from birth to 16 when she started college full time. She is 40 years old, so she was unschooled way back in the day when you still got the evil eye from the mail man and grocery store clerks.

Liana Francisco has a vegan wholesale food business, a consulting business, and a YouTube channel where she teaches moms with young kids how to make plant-based eating EASY with a system. She also teaches moms how to hack homemaking for more freedom AND an organized family.

Kelly Edwards is the creator of the 90-Minute School Day. The 90-Minute School Day method connects children with learning in their natural environment: at home with their family. 

Kelly is passionate about home education, connecting families through attachment, learning as a lifestyle and helping children (and parents) identify their purpose.  Kelly is entering her 9th year as a homeschool mom. She lives in the Shenandoah Valley of WV with her husband and 3 girls ages 13, 6, and 3.  She is a licensed foster parent, successful entrepreneur, and community citizen.  She uses her personal and professional experience to guide the homeschooling parent with a framework and system to overcome the overwhelm that affects each of us.  You can learn more about her by visiting www.90minuteschoolday.com or follow her on Instagram at @90minuteschoolday.

In This Episode- We Came For You-And Your Questions

This episode is dedicated to answering your questions. Although we did not get to all of the questions, we did our best answering and offering examples, and sharing our personal experiences. Our answers reflected our lives in neurodiversity, infancy to adulthood, homeschooling and unschooling.

These are the questions we answered:

1. My kids don't engage in reading...how could I support him to feel confident to start? 

2. My son learns skills, for example, reading when it becomes useful to him. I worry that he may not find a need to write because everything is typed these days. Should I worry? 

3. How do you handle doubting yourself? I started out a Charlotte Mason purist a few years ago and found your podcast and unschooling 2 years ago. Have been loving and seeing so much growth and curiosity but I find myself wondering if I'm doing enough and fall back into doing structured Charlotte Mason when I feel in doubt. Any tips on staying confident in unschooling? 

4. I want to homeschool my 4 kids (9,7,5,3) but I don't feel like the smartest person. Now it is fine, but later? 

5. I have a 1 year old but I'm already thinking about homeschooling plans. Currently going back to work; worried if I'll be able to sustain that goal when the time comes if I'm still working full time. 

Resources

You can connect with Liana, Kelly and I each week in our online community on the Clubhouse app-Honey! I'm Homeschooling

Learn more about our annual spring homeschool summit~ How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler

Connect with Kelly on her website www.90minuteschoolday.com or Instagram @90minuteschoolday

Learn more about Kelly's lifestyle approach to education in this episode- Finding Freedom Within Structure.

You can connect with Liana on Instagram ~ @liana_francisco

You Tube- @HomeschoolMomLife

Her website~ https://www.lianafrancisco.com/

If you want to hear more of Liana’s story, then check out the first interview we ever did on this show~ Growing Up Unschooled.

A Word From Our Sponsor

Sponsor support allows me to continue to create this podcast and allow it to be easily accessible for you. 

This episode was brought to you by MEL Science. 

MEL Science

MEL Science is a subscription service that offers a range of educational resources and hands-on experiments for homeschooling families.

From chemistry to physics, medicine to STEM, MEL Science subscription boxes are packed full of exciting experiments and activities that will inspire and educate. These boxes are a perfect way to give homeschooling kids a practice with the hands-on boxes and get them involved in science activities.

With MEL Science, you’ll get all the materials needed for each experiment, including detailed instructions and educational materials that explain the scientific concepts behind each experiment.

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to teach science, MEL Science is a great choice.

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Homeschool and Unschool Q&amp;A
Are you considering taking this homeschooling or unschooling path but you've come to a standstill?
Are you having doubts about your ability to homeschool or a lack of confidence in unschooling? 
How do you juggle homeschool and work? What about working full time?
How can we best support reading and writing skills? 
I invited a few of my homeschool mama friends to join me on this Homeschool and Unschool Q&amp;A episode.
<a href="https://www.lianafrancisco.com/">Liana Francisco</a> is a grown Unschooler that now Unschools her son. She is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who was unschooled from birth to 16 when she started college full time. She is 40 years old, so she was unschooled way back in the day when you still got the evil eye from the mail man and grocery store clerks.
Liana Francisco has a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/winbreakfast/">vegan wholesale food business</a>, a consulting business, and a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HomeschoolMomLife/about">YouTube channel</a> where she teaches moms with young kids how to make plant-based eating EASY with a system. She also teaches moms how to hack homemaking for more freedom AND an organized family.
Kelly Edwards is the creator of the <a href="https://90minuteschoolday.com/" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)">90-Minute School Day</a>. The 90-Minute School Day method connects children with learning in their natural environment: at home with their family. 
Kelly is passionate about home education, connecting families through attachment, learning as a lifestyle and helping children (and parents) identify their purpose.  Kelly is entering her 9th year as a homeschool mom. She lives in the Shenandoah Valley of WV with her husband and 3 girls ages 13, 6, and 3.  She is a licensed foster parent, successful entrepreneur, and community citizen.  She uses her personal and professional experience to guide the homeschooling parent with a framework and system to overcome the overwhelm that affects each of us.  You can learn more about her by visiting <a href="http://www.90minuteschoolday.com/">www.90minuteschoolday.com</a> or follow her on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/90minuteschoolday/" aria-label="undefined (opens in a new tab)">@90minuteschoolday</a>.
In This Episode- We Came For You-And Your Questions
This episode is dedicated to answering your questions. Although we did not get to all of the questions, we did our best answering and offering examples, and sharing our personal experiences. Our answers reflected our lives in neurodiversity, infancy to adulthood, homeschooling and unschooling.
These are the questions we answered:
1. My kids don't engage in reading...how could I support him to feel confident to start? 
2. My son learns skills, for example, reading when it becomes useful to him. I worry that he may not find a need to write because everything is typed these days. Should I worry? 
3. How do you handle doubting yourself? I started out a Charlotte Mason purist a few years ago and found your podcast and unschooling 2 years ago. Have been loving and seeing so much growth and curiosity but I find myself wondering if I'm doing enough and fall back into doing structured Charlotte Mason when I feel in doubt. Any tips on staying confident in unschooling? 
4. I want to homeschool my 4 kids (9,7,5,3) but I don't feel like the smartest person. Now it is fine, but later? 
5. I have a 1 year old but I'm already thinking about homeschooling plans. Currently going back to work; worried if I'll be able to sustain that goal when the time comes if I'm still working full time. 
Resources
You can connect with Liana, Kelly and I each week in our online community on the Clubhouse app-<a href="https://www.clubhouse.com/house/honey-im-homeschooling">Honey! I'm Homeschooling</a>
Learn more about our annual spring homeschool summit~ <a href="https://howtobeanawesomehomeschooler.com/">How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler</a>
Connect with Kelly on her website <a href="http://www.90minuteschoolday.com/">www.90minuteschoolday.com</a> or Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/90minuteschoolday/">@90minuteschoolday</a>
Learn more about Kelly's lifestyle approach to education in this episode- <a href="https://imhomeschooling.com/finding-freedom-within-structure-with-kelly-edwards/">Finding Freedom Within Structure.</a>
You can connect with Liana on Instagram ~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/liana_francisco/">@liana_francisco</a>
You Tube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HomeschoolMomLife/about">@HomeschoolMomLife</a>
Her website~ <a href="https://www.lianafrancisco.com/">https://www.lianafrancisco.com/</a>
If you want to hear more of Liana’s story, then check out the first interview we ever did on this show~ <a href="https://imhomeschooling.com/growing-up-unschooled/">Growing Up Unschooled</a>.
A Word From Our Sponsor
Sponsor support allows me to continue to create this podcast and allow it to be easily accessible for you. 
This episode was brought to you by <a href="https://imp.i328067.net/c/3235469/574569/9515">MEL Science</a>. 
<a href="https://imp.i328067.net/c/3235469/574569/9515">MEL Science</a>
MEL Science is a subscription service that offers a range of educational resources and hands-on experiments for homeschooling families.
From chemistry to physics, medicine to STEM, MEL Science subscription boxes are packed full of exciting experiments and activities that will inspire and educate. These boxes are a perfect way to give homeschooling kids a practice with the hands-on boxes and get them involved in science activities.
With MEL Science, you’ll get all the materials needed for each experiment, including detailed instructions and educational materials that explain the scientific concepts behind each experiment.
If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to teach science, <a href="https://imp.i328067.net/c/3235469/574569/9515">MEL Science</a> is a great choice.
Don’t forget to take advantage of the 60% discount for your first box, and start exploring the fascinating world of science with MEL Science today.
<a href="https://imp.i328067.net/c/3235469/574569/9515">USE CODE MEL60 At CHECKOUT</a>

Homeschool and Unschool Q&A

The Impacts of Technology on Learning

The world of learning today looks a lot different from the learning world that I grew up in.

When my kids were younger they loved the story I told of a memorable day in my first grade class when my teacher rolled a large machine into our classroom. As we sat there in silence, she announced that the contraption she had brought in was called a.... computer! And the entire class would get a chance to use it. You can imagine our excitement. The computer produced questions on the screen and we each took turns typing the answers. It was the first and only time we had access to a computer that year and for years to come. By the time I was in junior high school we had computer labs and classes using computers. By high school I even ventured to take a rudimentary programming class. 

Fast forward to today and my home educated children can travel to countries they are interested in visiting via Virtual Reality. 

They can take a University level class from an Ivy League school from the couch, for free. 

They can get help refining their resume through a chat generative pre-trained transformer. 

They can learn a new skill or technique for an infinite number of things via YouTube.

They have access to the world at their finger tips.  

Technology has brought major shifts in learning. 

Should we be excited about what the future holds for our learners? 

Will homeschoolers and unschoolers have more access to opportunities previously held by education gatekeepers? 

Do our technological tools bring dangers that we should be wary of? 

How can we best support and protect our children from pitfalls? Or do we need to?

How can we create and foster educational programs and environments that will prepare our children for the future? 

In This Episode- Technology, Digital Learning and Impacts on Learners

In this episode I spoke with Josh Davidson. Josh is a dad and founder of an award winning online learning program, Night Zookeeper. As the Managing Director of a digital platform that services families and in particular kids under the age of 12, I wanted to hear his insight on the influence of technology and digital learning on education, the job market and the future. 

Technology has brought major shifts in learning. We explored a few of those shifts and shared our ideas on the good and bad.

Should we be excited about what the future holds for our learners? 

Do our technological tools bring dangers that we should be wary of? 

How can we best support or protect our children from dangers? Or do we need to?

How can we create and foster educational programs and environments that will prepare our children for the future? 

What impacts will technology and Artificial Intelligence have on the job market? 

I enjoyed Josh's viewpoint on technology and how it is shaping our future. His perspective is uplifting and pragmatic. He offers a good reminder that we are all really seeking solutions to problems. And as much as sometimes we may be drawn to worry about the bad, there is still a lot of good that we are contributing to the world.

Resources

Josh Davidson is the Founder and Managing Director of Night Zookeeper, the award-winning online language arts program designed to make learning fantastically fun for children ages 6-12. With a dedication to improving online education over the past 12 years, Josh has brought enthusiasm and passion to the field of education, offering an exciting learning experience beyond the confines of traditional classrooms.

Josh's pioneering spirit emerged during his MA in Digital Art, making him one of the trailblazers in the United Kingdom for this field of study. Leveraging his creative expertise, he has elevated online learning to new heights through Night Zookeeper. Every aspect of this innovative program reflects his commitment to fostering children's creativity, encouraging them to unleash their imagination by designing their own imaginative animals within an interactive world that ignites a love for reading and writing.

At the forefront of innovation and growth, Josh and the Night Zookeeper team have continuously pushed the boundaries of online education. Embracing the ever-evolving landscape of technology, they have seamlessly integrated cutting-edge solutions to keep up with the dynamic trends shaping the thriving world of technology and education. As a result, Night Zookeeper has emerged as a pioneer in its field, providing adaptable solutions that redefine the learning experience for children worldwide and encourages children to have fun whilst learning.

If you would like to learn more about the platform and program, go HERE.  Josh referenced author Daniel Pink. https://www.danpink.com/I referenced Dr. Peter Gray and his work on the importance of kids playing modern day tools mentioned in his book Free To Learn.

Thank You To Our Sponsor

Sponsor support allows me to continue to create this podcast and allow it to be easily accessible for you. 

This episode was brought to you by MEL Science. 

MEL Science

MEL Science is a subscription service that offers a range of educational resources and hands-on experiments for homeschooling families.

From chemistry to physics, medicine to STEM, MEL Science subscription boxes are packed full of exciting experiments and activities that will inspire and educate. These boxes are a perfect way to give homeschooling kids a practice with the hands-on boxes and get them involved in science activities.

With MEL Science, you’ll get all the materials needed for each experiment, including detailed instructions and educational materials that explain the scientific concepts behind each experiment.

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to teach science, MEL Science is a great choice.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the 60% discount for your first box, and start exploring the fascinating world of science with MEL Science today.

USE CODE MEL60 At CHECKOUT

The Impacts of Technology on Learning
The world of learning today looks a lot different from the learning world that I grew up in.
When my kids were younger they loved the story I told of a memorable day in my first grade class when my teacher rolled a large machine into our classroom. As we sat there in silence, she announced that the contraption she had brought in was called a.... computer! And the entire class would get a chance to use it. You can imagine our excitement. The computer produced questions on the screen and we each took turns typing the answers. It was the first and only time we had access to a computer that year and for years to come. By the time I was in junior high school we had computer labs and classes using computers. By high school I even ventured to take a rudimentary programming class. 
Fast forward to today and my home educated children can travel to countries they are interested in visiting via Virtual Reality. 
They can take a University level class from an Ivy League school from the couch, for free. 
They can get help refining their resume through a chat generative pre-trained transformer. 
They can learn a new skill or technique for an infinite number of things via YouTube.
They have access to the world at their finger tips.  
Technology has brought major shifts in learning. 
Should we be excited about what the future holds for our learners? 
Will homeschoolers and unschoolers have more access to opportunities previously held by education gatekeepers? 
Do our technological tools bring dangers that we should be wary of? 
How can we best support and protect our children from pitfalls? Or do we need to?
How can we create and foster educational programs and environments that will prepare our children for the future? 
In This Episode- Technology, Digital Learning and Impacts on Learners
In this episode I spoke with Josh Davidson. Josh is a dad and founder of an award winning online learning program, <a href="https://www.nightzookeeper.com/en-us/parents/special_offers/1?referrer=honey_jul23&amp;utm_source=honeyimhomeschooling&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=podcast_jul23">Night Zookeeper</a>. As the Managing Director of a digital platform that services families and in particular kids under the age of 12, I wanted to hear his insight on the influence of technology and digital learning on education, the job market and the future. 
Technology has brought major shifts in learning. We explored a few of those shifts and shared our ideas on the good and bad.
Should we be excited about what the future holds for our learners? 
Do our technological tools bring dangers that we should be wary of? 
How can we best support or protect our children from dangers? Or do we need to?
How can we create and foster educational programs and environments that will prepare our children for the future? 
What impacts will technology and Artificial Intelligence have on the job market? 
I enjoyed Josh's viewpoint on technology and how it is shaping our future. His perspective is uplifting and pragmatic. He offers a good reminder that we are all really seeking solutions to problems. And as much as sometimes we may be drawn to worry about the bad, there is still a lot of good that we are contributing to the world.
Resources
Josh Davidson is the Founder and Managing Director of <a href="https://www.nightzookeeper.com/en-us/parents/special_offers/1?referrer=honey_jul23&amp;utm_source=honeyimhomeschooling&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=podcast_jul23">Night Zookeeper</a>, the award-winning online language arts program designed to make learning fantastically fun for children ages 6-12. With a dedication to improving online education over the past 12 years, Josh has brought enthusiasm and passion to the field of education, offering an exciting learning experience beyond the confines of traditional classrooms.
Josh's pioneering spirit emerged during his MA in Digital Art, making him one of the trailblazers in the United Kingdom for this field of study. Leveraging his creative expertise, he has elevated online learning to new heights through <a href="https://www.nightzookeeper.com/en-us/parents/special_offers/1?referrer=honey_jul23&amp;utm_source=honeyimhomeschooling&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=podcast_jul23">Night Zookeeper</a>. Every aspect of this innovative program reflects his commitment to fostering children's creativity, encouraging them to unleash their imagination by designing their own imaginative animals within an interactive world that ignites a love for reading and writing.
At the forefront of innovation and growth, Josh and the Night Zookeeper team have continuously pushed the boundaries of online education. Embracing the ever-evolving landscape of technology, they have seamlessly integrated cutting-edge solutions to keep up with the dynamic trends shaping the thriving world of technology and education. As a result, Night Zookeeper has emerged as a pioneer in its field, providing adaptable solutions that redefine the learning experience for children worldwide and encourages children to have fun whilst learning.
If you would like to learn more about the platform and program, go <a href="https://www.nightzookeeper.com/en-us/parents/special_offers/1?referrer=honey_jul23&amp;utm_source=honeyimhomeschooling&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=podcast_jul23">HERE</a>.  Josh referenced author Daniel Pink. <a href="https://www.danpink.com/">https://www.danpink.com/</a>I referenced <a href="https://imhomeschooling.com/free-to-learn-with-dr-peter-gray/">Dr. Peter Gray</a> and his work on the importance of kids playing modern day tools mentioned in his book <a href="https://amzn.to/3rJAgyz">Free To Learn.</a>
Thank You To Our Sponsor
Sponsor support allows me to continue to create this podcast and allow it to be easily accessible for you. 
This episode was brought to you by <a href="https://imp.i328067.net/c/3235469/574569/9515">MEL Science</a>. 
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MEL Science is a subscription service that offers a range of educational resources and hands-on experiments for homeschooling families.
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Overcoming Fears and Doubts

Homeschooling fears got you down? Parenting doubts keeping you paralyzed?

Does the worry and fear wear you down? 

Erica Kesilman joined me on this episode to talk about the fears and doubts we face as homeschoolers and parents and how we can overcome them. 

Erica helps parents grow strong family relationships without yelling, guilt or overwhelm. She utilizes trauma-sensitive, somatic, body-centered therapies for nervous system healing of complex developmental, psychological, neurological, or emotional challenges so you can realize inner security, safety, and optimal health and wellness. She does this through workshops, group programs or one-on-ones. 

She has over 20 years of experience working with families in a wide range of capacities. Erica holds two M.Ed. degrees in Educational Administrations & Leadership, a B.A. in Clinical Psychology with Certifications in Trauma Coaching, Conscious Parenting, Somatic Attachment Therapies, EFT and Breathwork. 

She is a homeschooling mom to 3. 

In This Episode

In this episode Erica shares her own experiences of the fear of imperfections. From the classroom to unschooling wasn't as easy for her as you may think. Just because Erica has the education credentials doesn't mean it was a breeze. She's been working through the demands of perfectionism. Demands that compromised what is most important to her- the integrity of the relationship with her kids.

We talk about:
The fear of imperfections and making mistakes and what to do when we were never modelled that for ourselves.
How we can begin to go through the repair process with our kids
Looking at how our child responds and how you respond when there is challenging behaviour
Focusing on the "glimmers"
Building in academics by working with the child
Creating rhythms or patterns that can build the skills 
Inner Resources
Soft Structure
Conscious Parenting
Going from automatic to intentional
Self Forgiveness Practice

Resources To Share

If you would like to connect with Erica you can find her at https://ericakesilman.com/ 

Instagram @erica_kesilman 

Facebook

Mentioned in the episode

Peter Gray Book- Free To Learn

Listen to my interview with Dr. Peter Gray HERE. 

Overcoming Fears and Doubts
Homeschooling fears got you down? Parenting doubts keeping you paralyzed?
Does the worry and fear wear you down? 
Erica Kesilman joined me on this episode to talk about the fears and doubts we face as homeschoolers and parents and how we can overcome them. 
Erica helps parents grow strong family relationships without yelling, guilt or overwhelm. She utilizes trauma-sensitive, somatic, body-centered therapies for nervous system healing of complex developmental, psychological, neurological, or emotional challenges so you can realize inner security, safety, and optimal health and wellness. She does this through workshops, group programs or one-on-ones. 
She has over 20 years of experience working with families in a wide range of capacities. Erica holds two M.Ed. degrees in Educational Administrations &amp; Leadership, a B.A. in Clinical Psychology with Certifications in Trauma Coaching, Conscious Parenting, Somatic Attachment Therapies, EFT and Breathwork. 
She is a homeschooling mom to 3. 
In This Episode
In this episode Erica shares her own experiences of the fear of imperfections. From the classroom to unschooling wasn't as easy for her as you may think. Just because Erica has the education credentials doesn't mean it was a breeze. She's been working through the demands of perfectionism. Demands that compromised what is most important to her- the integrity of the relationship with her kids.
We talk about:
<ul>
<li>The fear of imperfections and making mistakes and what to do when we were never modelled that for ourselves.</li>
<li>How we can begin to go through the repair process with our kids</li>
<li>Looking at how our child responds and how you respond when there is challenging behaviour</li>
<li>Focusing on the "glimmers"</li>
<li>Building in academics by working with the child</li>
<li>Creating rhythms or patterns that can build the skills </li>
<li>Inner Resources</li>
<li>Soft Structure</li>
<li>Conscious Parenting</li>
<li>Going from automatic to intentional</li>
<li>Self Forgiveness Practice</li>
</ul>
Resources To Share
If you would like to connect with Erica you can find her at <a href="https://ericakesilman.com/">https://ericakesilman.com/ </a>
Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erica_kesilman/">@erica_kesilman </a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ericakesilman/">Facebook</a> 
Mentioned in the episode
Peter Gray Book- <a href="https://amzn.to/3K2eBaY">Free To Learn</a>
Listen to my interview with Dr. Peter Gray <a href="https://imhomeschooling.com/free-to-learn-with-dr-peter-gray/">HERE</a>.

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