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Episode 107: An Honest Homestead Mom Helping Parents Raise Self-Sufficient Kids
My goal was to teach self-sufficiency skills to the next generation, but it has also been laid upon my heart to teach parents how to instill in their kids a desire for self-sufficiency. I would like to tell you some of my story of an honest homestead mom.
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Episode 106: An Honest Talk About Raising Boys With Durenda Wilson
Raising boys often makes us question why in the world they were designed the way they were. But as Durenda Wilson, author of Raising Boys to Men, so hilariously puts it, stupidity is not sustainable.
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Letting our kids get enough play and how to provide the best type of play.
The question of letting our kids play enough might sound strange coming from such a strong advocate for kids working on the farm and personal responsibility.
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Teach our kids the things we were never taught
Instead of giving our kids everything we never had, we should teach our kids everything we were never taught.
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Is your homeschooled teen considering a career in agriculture?
There are over 22 million careers in agriculture, what are the odds that your child will work in that industry one day?
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How to Include My Kids on the Homestead
There are a ton of ways to include kids on the homestead. But are you doing it in a way that gives them a sense of responsibility?
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Episode 85: Through the Eyes of a Homestead Kid
After trucking my family across the country to conference after conference this year, my six-year-old made quite a name for himself. Because of that, I thought it would be fun to interview him similarly to many of my other guests to see what he might have to say.
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Episode 83: Follow Your Nudges: The Beauty of Roadschooling with Kimmie Pitman
Kimmie Pitman shares her family's inspirational story of opting out of the system and hitting the road to pursue an RV life. She and her husband are committed to being the ones who teach their children while experiencing life!
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Homeschool Year 7
Facebook Pinterest Envelope This post contains affiliate links. I can not believe that we are going into our seventh year of homeschooling! It has been great some years and a disaster others, and that is ok. This year is a big year for us. The twins are doing their first year of high school, and my 6-year-old will be doing his first year of structured kindergarten (we have dabbled a lot). My 3-year-old is not in a place where he is ready to learn, but I have picked up some flashcards to help with his language skills. He has a huge speech delay with no diagnosis and a HUGE personality.…
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Natural Supports and Supplements for Neurodivergent Kids
Facebook Pinterest Email As a homestead (all-natural and sometimes crunchy) mom of neurodivergent kids, I am often asked how I support my kids naturally. This can be a loaded topic for many, so just know that I am sharing what has worked for our family and what we have tried. This is not a full list or medical advice. I always suggest an open conversation with your medical provider, and I also suggest having a provider that supports your choice to use natural supplements. If your medical provider doesn’t know what natural supplements you or your child are on, there may be adverse effects if you do need prescribed medications…