We've been feeling the need for a conversation on our summer expectations for our families and how we're letting summer just be what it wants to be. We came into this summer with ideas and plans and routines and rules for our kids. We talk honestly about how summer has turned out differently than what we expected and how that's okay. We hope this resonates with you! To listen to this entire conversation, go to patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #2! To find out more about the Back To School Summit, you can either head to patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined or our website at homeschoolunrefined.com/summit We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #2: The Reluctant Learner This episode originally aired on November 1, 2021. “How do I get my kid to ____?” "Why won't my child _____?" Have you ever...
Welcome to our mid-summer check in where we talk about a couple of LTW's and our Back to School Summit! Hello Homeschool Unrefined Listeners! We hope summer is treating you well and that you are enjoying our Best of Homeschool Unrefined countdown. We know that summer as a homeschooler often means thinking and planning for fall back to school time. We’ve been thinking about all of you too during this time and want you to know - We’ve got you! with a couple of different opportunities. First of all...
In Patreon this week we're talking all about what we're currently loving from movies to tv to books to products. To listen to this entire conversation, go to patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined To get the Back To School Summit, please join us on Patreon at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #3! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #3: Where We Confess Our Biggest Homeschool Mistake This episode originally aired on March 19, 2018. 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 change on...
We're so excited to share this episode! In Patreon this week, Angela's 17 year old joins us for a conversation about being a formerly homeschooled teen now going into her senior year in public school. We talk about all that and much more. To listen to the entire conversation, go to patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #4! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #4: A Harmonious Homeschool This episode originally aired on November 9, 2020. We see these comments pop up in every homeschool Facebook group: "How do I get my kid to do their work?" "My kid is fighting with me about doing math." "Homeschool is hurting my relationships with my kids." Homeschool doesn'...
Welcome to our monthly Patreon episode where we process what's going well, what's hard right now and how our self-care is going. We talk specifically about: being the good kind of busy summer routines when your kid just isn't that into you (right now) Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined
In Patreon this week, Maren & Angela are processing through a handful of homeschool questions, rapid-fire style. These are such GREAT questions - we loved them. Thanks for sending them in. If YOU have any questions for us, please ask away. A comment or dm will work! Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #5! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #5: Where We Give Ourselves Credit This episode originally aired on January 8, 2018. In this episode, we reflect on how much of the work we do as homeschooling parents is intangible and not easily measured or noticed. We talk all about why it is important to give ourselves credit for all that we're doi...
In Patreon this week, Maren and Angela start off with a some quick processing of Angela's Europe trip and then move on to our LTW's for the week. This episode is packed with recommendations for shows, books, podcasts, clothes and more! Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #6! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #6: Where We Begin with Deschooling This episode originally aired on January 27, 2020. So, like, what even is deschooling?! The fact is this: We are immersed in a schooled mindset. It's the air we breathe, the water we swim in. Deschooling is a way to reprogram our thinking about learning. We're going ...
In Patreon this week, Maren sits down for a chat with her mom, Peggy Jones. Peggy is a life-long learner and just a hoot! She has always been exploring and has taken on many roles in education throughout her years. Listen in to hear some fun stories and learn how Peggy's experiences has shown her how children learn best! This conversation just might be the highlight of your week.
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #7! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #7: Where Audiobooks Count This episode originally aired on February 24, 2020. "Do audiobooks count?" We're here to shout it from the rooftops: YES! Listening to audiobooks, or "ear-reading" as it's also known, is a valuable and legitimate form of reading, with some of its own unique benefits not found...
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #8! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #8: What We Don't Do This episode originally aired on May 15, 2017. Having a Don't Do list is just as important as having a To Do List and today we are hashing that all out. In order to do the things you love to do, there are going to be things you can't do. What things are on your Don't Do list so tha...
You’re in for a treat today! Angela is talking with her sister Andrea all about homeschooling and other fun stuff. Andrea is a longtime homeschooling parent to two kids ages 12 and 9, living in Florida. They talk about why Andrea homeschools, the curriculum she uses, how they find community, how she takes care of herself and more. They also talk about what Andrea’s reading, watching and listening to. Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined...
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #9! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #9: Where We Make It Fun This episode originally aired on September 3, 2018. We are reminding ourselves to take joy in the beginning of the school year! We’re going to prioritize connection first, not our to-do list. Learning happens best when everyone’s in a good mood and feels loved. In this episode ...
This is our monthly LTW Extra episode where we talk about ALL the things we're currently loving. Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #10! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #10: Where We Think Differently About Homeschool This episode originally aired on March 25, 2019. 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 what...
In this episode we talk all about everyone's favorite topic - screens and devices. Spoiler Alert: We're struggling! Listen in as we process through how we got here and how we're trying to make things better. Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined .
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #11! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #11: Where We Honor Authenticity This episode originally aired on February 25, 2019. 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, embrace it! Here we give you...
Our monthly episode where we talk about what's going well, what's hard right now, and how self-care is going. More info about the parenting class on our Instagram page . Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined .
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #12! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #12: Where We Marie Kondo Our Homeschool This episode originally aired on February 11, 2019. 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 homeschool plans...
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #13! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #13: Where We Hit the Road This episode originally aired on May 20, 2019. 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 be “academic” to be educatio...
April's favorite shows, movies, podcasts, books, and more! Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined .
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #14! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #14: When Hobbies Are Your Homeschool This episode originally aired on March 29, 2021. When there’s joy, there’s learning! We're talking all about hobbies in our homeschool: the why, the how, and all the ways these seemingly trivial activities and interests can actually unlock deep learning, self-conf...
Processing this question from Essie: "What do we need to know about pop culture for raising teens?" Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined .
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #15! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #15: Raising Confident Kids (Raising Ourselves, Too) This episode originally aired on October 12, 2020. Raising confident kids can be inconvenient, uncomfortable, and challenging--but it's so worth it! And we can't talk about raising confident kids without talking about raising ourselves, too. This im...
Our monthly episode where we talk about what's going well, what's hard right now, and how self-care is going. Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined .
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #16! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month! #16: Where We Let Go of Perfectionism This episode originally aired on Sep 11, 2017. In this episode we talk all about the ways we can get perfectionistic in homeschooling and parenting. Striving for excellence is one thing but that can easily slide into perfectionism. We talk about our own perfection...
