No Bus, No Bullies, No Problem: What Military Homeschool Kids “Miss Out” On

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Military Homeschool Moms Podcast

Crystal Niehoff

80 episodes

4 days ago

The Military Homeschool Podcast aims to equip and encourage parents by covering topics relevant to military homeschooling families and featuring guest interviews with experienced military homeschoolers and experts in the educational field.

Your host, Crystal Niehoff, is an active-duty Army chaplain’s wife, mother of five, and grandmother to five. In 2000, Crystal and her family began their homeschooling journey, which she now continues with her oldest granddaughter, Lexi.

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No Bus, No Bullies, No Problem: What Military Homeschool Kids “Miss Out” On

Military Homeschool Moms Podcast

18 minutes 17 seconds

2 months ago

No Bus, No Bullies, No Problem: What Military Homeschool Kids “Miss Out” On

What do military homeschool kids really miss out on? Crystal Niehoff shares the funny, freeing truth about why “missing out” is the best thing ever.
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Episode Title:No Bus, No Bullies, No Problem: What Military Homeschool Kids “Miss Out” On

No Bus, No Bullies, No Problem: What Military Homeschool Kids “Miss Out” On Episode Summary:
Ever been asked, “Aren’t you worried about what your homeschooled kids are missing out on?” Oh, friend… grab your coffee and let’s talk about it—Military Homeschool style.
In this lighthearted episode of the Military Homeschool Moms Podcast, Crystal Niehoff takes a tongue-in-cheek look at all the “tragic” experiences our kids never have to endure. From early morning bus stops to cafeteria cliques, overpriced sneakers to bubble-test panic, homeschoolers are blissfully deprived of some of the most “character-building” moments traditional school has to offer.
And as military families, our homeschoolers have their own unique list of “missed” milestones—like being the new kid every other year, missing school for a PCS, or navigating deployment season while juggling homework. Spoiler alert: missing out might just be the best thing that ever happened to them.
We’ll laugh, nod in agreement, and maybe roll our eyes at what society thinks is “essential” for childhood. Next time someone asks if you’re worried about what your kids are missing, you’ll have the perfect answer… with maybe a little sass.

In This Episode You’ll Hear:

The “school experiences” our homeschooled military kids will never face

Why missing certain traditions is actually a blessing

How homeschooling gives military kids stability in a life full of change

A famous former homeschooler who is grateful he “missed out”

A funny, encouraging reminder that different is often better

Question for You:
What’s one thing your homeschooler is “missing out on” that secretly makes you cheer inside? Early bus stops? Cafeteria food fights? Middle school fashion police?
Share your answer on our Facebook page @MilitaryHomeschoolPodcast — let’s build a list together and celebrate the freedom to homeschool differently!
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