This week, Greta Eskridge talks with us about homeschooling middle schoolers and protecting our children from the dangers online. Plus, we'll tell you about a special gathering we're hosting for Wild + Free group leaders. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoGreta Eskridge: instagram.com/maandpamodernGroup Leaders Retreat: bewildandfree.org/groupleadersMedieval Adventure: bewildandfree.org/m...
Feb 10, 2020•30 min
This week, Kristen Mittler, @oldjoy on Instagram, shares her story and honest advice about homeschooling to warm our hearts on these cold winter days. Plus, our new LEAVEN bundle is available now. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoKristen Mittler: instagram.com/oldjoyFamily Camp: bewildandfree.org/familycampMedieval Adventure: bewildandfree.org/medievalWild...
Feb 03, 2020•26 min
Rea Berg, founder of Beautiful Feet Books, talks about fueling our children’s reading habits and cultivating storytellers at home. Also, Leah Boden shares a beautiful spoken-word piece called "When Mother Reads.” So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoRea Berg: instagram.com/reabergLeah Boden: instagram.com/modernmissmasonFamily Camp: bewildandfree.org/familycampMedieval Adventure: bewildandfr...
Jan 27, 2020•27 min
This week, Toni Weber talks about raising up young adults who thrive. (She just completed 33 years of homeschooling her children.) Plus, we’re giving you a sneak peek at the new "Music of Mozart" course by Rachel Kovac. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoToni Weber: instagram.com/homeschoolingbyheartMusic of Mozart: bewildandfree.org/mozartFamily Camp: bewildandfree.org/familycampMedieval ...
Jan 19, 2020•21 min
This week Cindy Rollins, the author of Mere Motherhood, helps us take the perfectionist-pressure off ourselves and encourages us to lean into literature. Plus, we're excited to announce a new family experience at the Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoCindy Rollins: instagram.com/cindyordoamorisMedieval Adventure: bewildandfree.org/medievalWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfr...
Jan 13, 2020•27 min
This week our friend Elsie Iudicello shares about “homeschooling in the waiting room," making the most of the “in-between” times throughout the day. Plus, we have a few big announcements to share about the upcoming year. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoElsie Iudicello: instagram.com/farmhouse_schoolhouseWild + Free Europe: bewildandfree.org/europeWild + Free Family Camp: bewildandfree.o...
Jan 05, 2020•29 min
This week, the founder of Beautiful Feet Books, Rea Berg, talks about helping reluctant readers, finding a literary connection with our spouses, and how books make everything better. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoRea Berg: instagram.com/reaberg"Grow the Village" campaign: https://igg.me/at/farmvillageWild + Free Farm Village: bewildandfree.org/farmvillageWild + Free: instagram.com/wild...
Jul 29, 2019•20 min
This week, Cindy Rollins – the author of Mere Motherhood – shares about filling our own mama souls and trusting the process of our homeschooling efforts. We’ll also provide an update on our “Grow the Village” campaign to buy a staff house at the Wild + Free Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoCindy Rollins: meremotherhood.com"Grow the Village" campaign: https://igg.me/at/farmvi...
Jul 16, 2019•23 min
This week, this week, we’ll join our friend Richele Baburina for a fascinating conversation about Charlotte Mason and her little-known brilliance. Plus, today, we’re launching an exciting campaign for the Wild + Free Farm Village that’s loaded with all sorts of amazing perks. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoRichele Baburina: instagram.com/rbaburina"Grow the Village" campaign: https://ig...
Jul 10, 2019•25 min
This week, Elsie Iudicello shares some eye-opening thoughts on raising boys. Julie Bogart talks about fashioning an education around our children’s interests... not the other way around. And we'll share an exciting update about the Wild + Free Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoElsie Iudicello: instagram.com/farmhouse_schoolhouseJulie Bogart: instagram.com/juliebravewriterWil...
Jul 03, 2019•31 min
This week, we’re sharing some exciting things happening in the Wild + Free community this fall. You’ll hear an inspiring idea to beat the summertime heat and still spend time in nature. And we’ll join a conversation about “homeschooling through hard times.” So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yAmy O'Meara: instagram.com/charlottemasonhomeschoolTiffany Hahn: instagram.com/thehahnestlifeNaomi Ovando: instagram.com/3bebesmamaKristen Mittl...
Jun 26, 2019•21 min
This week, we’re finishing our conversation with six Wild + Free mamas who spent a few days together talking about homeschooling, life, and motherhood. We’re talking about New Year’s resolutions and some words of wisdom for 2019. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoJennifer Naraki: instagram.com/jennifernarakiToni Weber: instagram.com/homeschoolingbyheartGreta Eskridge: instagram.com/maandpa...
Dec 31, 2018•15 min
For our Christmas edition, you'll hear a conversation between some Wild + Free mamas who spent a few days in Chicago to talk about homeschooling, life, and motherhood. We talk about overcoming failure in our homeschools and rediscovering wonder in the midst of hard times. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoJennifer Naraki: instagram.com/jennifernarakiToni Weber: instagram.com/homeschoolingb...
Dec 23, 2018•14 min
This week, we’ll hear a conversation between some Wild + Free mamas who spent a few days together in a cozy Bed & Breakfast to talk about homeschooling, life, and motherhood. You’ll also hear a heart-to-heart conversation with Jennifer Naraki on what’s happening in her life and homeschooling through difficult times. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoJennifer Naraki: instagram.com/jenn...
Nov 12, 2018•25 min
This week, we’ll hear an inspiring story from the annals of homeschool history. Our friend Elsie Iudicello shares her heart-felt reflections about Wild + Free conferences. And Sandy Hunt, the mother and music teacher of the band The Hunts, reflects on her homeschool experience. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoSandy Hunt: instagram.com/thehuntsmusicElsie Iudicello: instagram.com/farmhous...
Nov 05, 2018•24 min
This week, we’ll talk with Jodi Mockabee about the changing seasons of homeschooling and how to handle the loss of community. Toni Weber will share her “homeschool story” with us. And we’ll re-visit a fun moment that happened at the recent Wild + Free conference in Franklin, Tennessee. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoJodi Mockabee: instagram.com/jodimockabeeToni Weber: instagram.com/hom...
Oct 28, 2018•17 min
This week, we’ll talk with Leah Boden about the concept of loop scheduling; we’ll catch up with Betsy Jenkins, the creator of the hilarious Homeschooling with the Classics Instagram feed; and we’ll share a fun moment at the recent Wild + Free conference in Franklin, Tennessee. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoLeah Boden: instagram.com/leahvbodenBetsy Jenkins: instagram.com/homeschoolingw...
Oct 21, 2018•27 min
This week, we’ll hear from Modern Miss Mason herself, Leah Boden, as well as our dear friend Cindy Rollins, the author of Mere Motherhood, plus, a few special announcements. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoLeah Boden: instagram.com/leahvbodenCindy Rollins: instagram.com/cindyordoamorisWild + Free Frisco, TX: bewildandfree.org/friscoWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coContent Bundle...
Oct 15, 2018•25 min
This week, you'll hear from the refreshingly-honest, veteran homeschooling mama, Terri Woods. We're talking about our summer plans - whether to keep homeschooling until fall - or take the season off. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch!LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoTerri Woods: instagram.com/woodsermomWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coContent Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesFamily Camp: bewildandfree.org/familyc...
May 14, 2018•18 min
This week, you'll hear hear an inspiring conversation with first-year homeschooler Rachael Alsbury about interest-led learning, STEM projects, and making learning natural. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch!LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoRachael Alsbury: instagram.com/fromfayeWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coContent Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesFamily Camp: bewildandfree.org/familycamp
May 06, 2018•19 min
This week, you'll hear an encouraging interview with Greta Eskridge about what it takes to find meaningful community as a homeschooling mama. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch!LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoGreta Eskridge: instagram.com/maandpamodernWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coContent Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesFamily Camp: bewildandfree.org/familycamp
Apr 29, 2018•21 min
This week, we'll hear a special moment that happened at our recent Wild + Free conference in Portland, Oregon… as well as a delightful interview with a mama who's making math easy for the rest of us - Holly Doden. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch!LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoHolly Doden: instagram.com/moms_do_mathLayla Hughes: instagram.com/laylatheawesomest.mWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coContent Bundles: ...
Apr 15, 2018•34 min
This week, we'll hear an inspiring story called "Mornings Without Measure" by Elsie Iudicello and an interview with the founder of Brave Writer, Julie Bogart. Here are some practical tips for natural learning. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch!LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoElsie Iudicello: instagram.com/farmhouse_schoolhouseJulie Bogart: instagram.com/juliebravewriterWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coContent Bun...
Apr 08, 2018•37 min
We're back from a brief hiatus with a special edition of the Wild + Free podcast. You'll hear an interview with Readaloud Revival's Sarah Mackenzie about her new book, an impassioned word about connection from Leah Boden, and an overview of our recent Wild + Free conference in Portland, Oregon. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch!LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoSarah Mackenzie: instagram.com/readaloudrevivalLeah Boden: ins...
Apr 01, 2018•33 min
This week, Jennifer Pepito and Kristin Rogers talk about the challenges of building a thriving marriage while homeschooling. Ainsley shares a big announcement about the Farm Village and invites everyone to a special Webcast Event this New Year's Eve. | So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoKristin Rogers: instagram.com/kristinrogersWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coFarm Village Project:...
Dec 12, 2017•22 min
This week, Ainsley shares a special announcement about the Wild + Free Farm Village and shares a conversation between Jennifer Pepito and Rea Berg about favorite Christmas books and holiday traditions. | So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoRea Berg: instagram.com/reabergWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coContent Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundlesFarm Village Project: bewildandfree.org/...
Dec 03, 2017•23 min
This week, Ainsley talks about the stress of Christmas and how we can create new traditions that make the season more peaceful. You'll hear a conversation with Rachel Kovac about making time for handcrafts, learning to love math, and the Waldorf pedagogue. Finally, you'll hear an interview with Elisabeth Ensor about her experience as a homeschooled homeschooler. | So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenni...
Nov 26, 2017•38 min
This week, Ainsley welcomes the holiday season with thoughts on creating family traditions. Elsie Iudicello shares about storytelling in the home and how we can endow our children's heritage with unbound stories. You'll also hear a conversation with Jennifer Naraki about homeschooling through hard times and what to do when you don't know what to do. | So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoElsi...
Nov 19, 2017•31 min
This week, Ainsley Arment shares about the Wild + Free Family Camp a few weeks ago in Colorado. Jennifer Pepito interviews Elsie Iudicello about her homeschool day and the concept of "parallel learning spaces." And you'll hear a snippet of a fun song sent to us by eight-year-old Emma Cucheran called Wild And Free. | So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoElsie Iudicello: instagram.com/farmhouse...
Sep 11, 2017•38 min
This week, Ainsley Arment talks about difficult times and finding grace in the midst of this homeschool life. You'll also hear a conversation between Jennifer Pepito and Hannah Mayo about their daily rhythm and Hannah's booming Wild + Free group in south Florida. | So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch.LINKSAinsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3yJennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepitoHannah Mayo: instagram.com/hmayophotoWild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.coContent Bundle...
Aug 21, 2017•25 min
