When our unschooler tried school
What happens when a child who’s never been to school decides they want to try it? This is the story of our 9 year old walking into a classroom for the very first time.
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The Life Without School Podcast is your grounded, research-backed companion for homeschooling, unschooling, and raising your kids outside the system. Hosted by Issy (aka Stark Raving Dad), a home educating dad of four, each episode offers clear, honest guidance to help you build a life that works - for your child, and for you.
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Why home educating is the most important work there is
As a home educator, there’s a good chance you’re not valuing yourself, or your role, nearly as much as you should. Today I want to show you why I believe you’ve taken on a level of professional responsibility and weight that most people never will.
What every parent MUST know about the AI Generation
AI is replacing the very jobs we’ve always raised our children to aim for. In this urgent episode, I unpack where AI is at right now, what the next decade might look like, and how we can prepare our children for a future more different than we can imagine.
Episode 27:How do I KNOW home education is working?
In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest questions home educating families face: how do I know this whole thing is actually working?
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...
Episode 25: Finding Balance With Screens
In this episode, I’m digging deep into one of the biggest challenges facing homeschooling families today: finding balance with tech and screen time. I explore: * What the latest research really says about the impact of screens on our kids (it's not as simple as 'good or...