In this episode, Timmy Eaton of This Golden Hour podcast interviews Rowan about her book, Enough Already! Real Help for Homeschool Burnout, Freak Out and Zone Out and also her homeschool journey. This Golden Hour is about the golden opportunity we have as parents to pour into our children- but as Rowan has learned it can also be a golden opportunity for burnout.

Rowan discusses some of her challenges teaching French in her homeschool, and interviews Catia from Kaleeka Press who has a Canadian French program perfect for homeschool realities.

Rowan and Odelia talk about Odelia's obsession with parkour in her teens and how an accident led to her writing a book called Obstacles.

On this podcast we continue our conversation with homeschooled young adult Odelia Chan. Odelia opens up about the challenges to her faith and family dynamics in her thoughtful and respectful way. From this, homeschool parents can glean both wisdom and encouragement.

Enjoy this delightful conversation with Odelia Chan, a homeschooled young adult who is both a writer and an entrepreneur. In this episode, Odelia (who is the second-oldest of eight children) shares how her mom custom made their education and curriculum to the interests and talents of each child, while challenging them in areas that needed work. Odelia shares what she loved most about being homeschooled and begins to share what she found challenging, including grappling with doubts.

Rowan talks with Rod Cumberland of HENB, Home Educators of New Brunswick, about home schooling in that province and about an upcoming conference. They also discuss parental rights and the government’s role in education, and Rod has some good advice for home school fathers and for new homeschoolers.

We discuss the history of the one-room schoolhouse and how it was an extension of the family. Scott gives his tips for new homeschoolers and shares his child-directed approach as well as a new opportunity for post secondary home schooled students

Rowan shares the basics of home education in Nova Scotia, including several resources such as the Home School Journey in Nova Scotia conference May 24

Scott Campbell, a homeschooling father, shares his family's journey to home education. He and his wife are involved with the Brocksden Country School Museum, a great field trip opportunity for students of all ages. Scott shares the history of the schoolhouse, and the programs and events for you to enjoy.

Rowan shares an experience with an overwhelmed homeschool mom at a conference and how she responded to her dilemma. Rowan gives tips for what to do when overwhelmed by all the choices, and discusses upcoming conferences and interviews.

Once you've planned your overall calendar year, Rowan shows you how to break down your curriculum to plan the details. She shares one important tip that will ensure a more manageable school year and emphasize learning over busywork.

Learn to plan your homeschool year in view of your vision and values and the rhythms of your calendar year

Home is the hearth of your family-but are you prepared for emergencies? Rowan shares practical ways to get prepared for 72 hours and beyond.

Rowan shares 5 tips for a meaningful advent season and the holidays in general, then chats with author Anne Kennedy about her childhood traditions and how she makes the season meaningful.

Author Laurie Vandenhurk shares what inspired her to move to Tanzania and how that impacted her family as she served the people there while homeschooling her children.

Kimberly shares the story of her character-building resources for parents and children called Speak Life badges. We also talk about marriage, parenting, homeschooling and how our thoughts inform our words and actions.

Learn about home education in Alberta and some of the resources offered by AHEA . Includes a discussion of parental rights and roles in the education of children.

We have a delightful and sometimes challenging conversation about the practical realities of parenting in an unschooling context.

Rowan and Christine talk about how Christine runs her Lego business while homeschooling a large family. Christine also gives tips for managing a large family-she and her husband have ten children.

Rowan explores the concepts of testing and assessment in the context of homeschooling. Should we test our children?