Homeschool Unrefined

We’re getting real about interest-led learning IN REAL LIFE. What is it? How does it work? Do you have to commit to a whole new homeschooling method? (Hint: You don't.) What's our role? What if our k…

It’s summer! And homeschool parents are totally ready for a break, but we’re also asking ourselves “Did we do enough?!” We want the freedom of unscheduled days, but we also need some structure and pl…

With recent and upcoming trips fresh on our minds, we’re taking this show on the road and talking all about homeschool + travel! How do our kids learn through travel? Do our travel activities have to…

Real-life homeschool mom Vanessa Wright is here to guest co-host and get us in the F.L.O.W. She’s developed the F.L.O.W. acronym for helping find homeschool flow, and we’re breaking it down, one lett…

Jamie C. Martin, author of “Give Your Child the World” and editor of SimpleHomeschool.net, joins us to talk about the power of knowing, accepting, and celebrating yourself as an introverted parent. B…

Can knowing more about personalities transform your homeschool? We think so! We discuss the simple yet powerful framework of introvert/extrovert, and we break down the common myths and misunderstandi…

Most of us want a homeschool experience that's more than just school at home. But it can be overwhelming, even scary, to change our entire mindset about learning and schooling. So we're talking about…

Chances are we all have a kid who is differently wired, regardless of a diagnosis. Debbie Reber is here to normalize these differences and ease our minds. Debbie answers all our questions we didn’t k…

Today, we honor our authentic selves and yours!  Do you love to plan?  Or are you more fly by the seat of your pants?  Do you love to knit? Play games? Read aloud? Adventure?  Whatever you do, embrac…

Sure, you’re Marie Kondo-ing your sock drawer, but what about your homeschool?  In this episode, we talk about why we all might want to consider using Marie Kondo’s simplifying technique on our homes…

We had another inspiring conversation with Julie Bogart you won’t want to miss!  We talk about everything from making the most of your personality to getting older kids excited about learning to keep…

We’re back… and easing into homeschool (and podcasting) with lots of patience for ourselves.  Transitions can be tricky, and we’re here to go through the good, the bad and the ugly of it all with you…

It's time to confess! In this episode Angela and Maren divulge the one thing they wish they could do over.  As usual, they do this with lots of grace. Listen in to hear what they are working to chang…

We are ecstatic to welcome Greta Eskridge (@maandpamodern) to the show!  She is the ultimate nature enthusiast, and you will not want to stay inside another minute when you hear her wonder at all thi…

Does that fact that your kids fight feel helpless sometimes? Us too.  There is no shame in that. Join us as we process through the ups and downs of fighting.  The reasons fighting could happen, why i…

Join this inspiring conversation with Kristiina Craven (creator of the blog Getting Unschooled) as she tells how she went from an unlikely homeschooler to fully embracing the lifestyle.  Listen in on…

You do not want to miss this packed hour where we celebrate 100 EPISODES(!!) of keeping homeschool simple, real & fun.  Celebrate with us because there is so much for YOU in this episode!  We’ll refl…

Have you ever thought of taking an extended break during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season?  Need someone to tell you it’s okay?  Here you go!  Your official permission to take whatever tim…

November has flown by, and it’s time for our favorite end-of-the-month ritual: check-in day!  Here we discuss what’s going well in our homeschool (and our lives), what needs tweaking, and we answer a…

Throwback to this amazing interview with Julie Bogart, the original homeschool guru!  Whenever we feel tired, insecure, or downright unable to homeschool anymore, we call upon Julie.  A few words fro…