Issy Butson
What if I'm not good enough to teach my child?
I want to talk about that quiet, nagging voice that so often shows up in the quiet moments. When you're lying in bed at night thinking. When you see posts about other families doing seemingly amazing educational things. When someone asks how you'll handle high school...
The myth of early writing (and why it matters for your child) 🎙️
I'm exploring the science of how writing actually develops in the brain (it's fascinating), looking at how different cultures approach it (with some surprising results), and walking you through what to watch for as your child's writing development unfolds naturally.
What to do when your partner doesn't want to home educate 🎙️
"He won't even look at anything I share. Won't listen to my concerns. Just shuts down the conversation completely." How do partners who see such different paths forward for their children find their way to the same page?
Episode 26: The Only Home Ed Resolutions You Need This Year
In this episode, I'm digging deep into what could be the most important commitments we make as home educators this year. I explore: * How to confidently reject any and all expectations that don't serve your family * Building genuine confidence as your child's primary educator...
What does a 'successful' home education journey look like? 🎙️
There’s a nagging question that sits under almost every thought we have about our children’s learning. How do we know this is working? What does success even look like when we're walking a road so different from the one we knew?