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The Homeschool How To

Cheryl - Host

151 episodes

4 days ago

What happens when you ditch the American Dream, move onto a boat with five kids, and homeschool while traveling the Caribbean? In this inspiring episode, former public school teacher Tanya shares her family's extraordinary journey of "boat schooling" for nearly a decade. From their catamaran "Take Two" in Florida's 10,000 Islands, Tanya opens up about: Why They Left Conventional Life Behind The "meat grinder" feeling of the traditional education systemMoving from Atlanta suburbia to life on t...

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What happens when you ditch the American Dream, move onto a boat with five kids, and homeschool while traveling the Caribbean? In this inspiring episode, former public school teacher Tanya shares her family's extraordinary journey of "boat schooling" for nearly a decade. From their catamaran "Take Two" in Florida's 10,000 Islands, Tanya opens up about: Why They Left Conventional Life Behind The "meat grinder" feeling of the traditional education systemMoving from Atlanta suburbia to life on t...

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The Homeschool How To

#144: Teacher Exposes School System 'Meat Grinder' | Homeschools 5 Kids on Sailboat Instead

What happens when you ditch the American Dream, move onto a boat with five kids, and homeschool while traveling the Caribbean? In this inspiring episode, former public school teacher Tanya shares her family's extraordinary journey of "boat schooling" for nearly a decade. From their catamaran "Take Two" in Florida's 10,000 Islands, Tanya opens up about: Why They Left Conventional Life Behind The "meat grinder" feeling of the traditional education systemMoving from Atlanta suburbia to life on t...

4 days ago

1 hour 3 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#143: "I Was Homeschooled, Tried Public School, Then Homeschooled My 5 Kids - Here's What I Learned"

Nicole Goff was homeschooled by "hippie" parents, tried public school for two years (8th-9th grade), excelled academically but faced bullying, and chose to return home. Now she's homeschooled five kids for 20+ years and runs Four Corners Community School—a 32-family cooperative in Florida. What we cover: Florida's PEP scholarship: $8,000 per homeschool child for tutoring, curriculum, sports, music lessons, and moreWaldorf education philosophy: waiting until age 7 to teach reading and prioriti...

1 week ago

49 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#142: She Quit Teaching After 24 Years to Build THIS School | Barefoot Unschooling Success Story

Discover how former UK teacher Kate transformed 24 years of mainstream education experience into "The Hive Adventure" - a revolutionary barefoot unschool in the Dominican Republic. In this inspiring episode, Kate shares her journey from French grammar teacher to creating a human-centered learning environment where students grow their own food, tackle global sustainability challenges, and learn emotional regulation from the inside out. What You'll Learn: How to create child-led, project-based ...

2 weeks ago

33 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#141: Homeschooling High Schoolers: A 12-Year Journey from Kindergarten to Senior Year

Ready to see what homeschooling looks like from kindergarten through 12th grade? In this episode, Cheryl interviews CJ, a veteran homeschool mom who's been teaching her three kids at home for over 12 years and is now preparing for her first graduation! In this episode, you'll discover: How to transition from elementary to high school homeschooling with confidenceCreating transcripts and meeting college requirements without state mandatesThe truth about high school workload and time management...

3 weeks ago

51 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#140: From School to Farm: One Family's Homeschool Journey with Animals, Freedom & Real-Life Learning

Discover how one mom transformed her family's life by leaving traditional school behind for homeschooling on a 30-acre farm. In this inspiring episode, Brooke shares her journey from suburban Long Island to rural farm life, and why she chose to pull all five of her kids from conventional school. What You'll Learn: How COVID sparked a complete lifestyle change and homeschool journeyWhy common core curriculum pushed one family toward homeschoolingReal strategies for teaching reading, math, and ...

1 month ago

53 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#139: Homeschooling an Only Child: Breaking Myths and Building Success with Jessica Waldock

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jessica Waldock, Florida homeschooling mom and founder of The Waldock Way, as she shares her 8-year journey homeschooling her only child. In this episode, we explore: How to successfully homeschool an only child without feeling isolatedOvercoming the "socialization" question and finding communityCreating flexible daily routines that work for one childInterest-led learning and unit studies approachNavigating teenage years while maintaining strong fami...

1 month ago

40 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#138: Mama Bears vs. Overreaching Legislation

In this critical episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, host Cheryl interviews Mariama, a homeschooling mother from New Jersey who's been tracking dangerous legislation threatening homeschool freedom. With homeschooling rates skyrocketing from less than 1% to 3.7% post-pandemic in New Jersey, lawmakers are pushing unprecedented restrictions that could spread nationwide. What You'll Learn: The Four Bills Threatening New Jersey Homeschoolers: Assembly Bill 5825 & Senate Bill 1796: Mandat...

1 month ago

53 minutes

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#137: From 'Homeschooled' Movie to Real Life: This Is Kristi's Story

What happens when you throw out rigid timelines and arbitrary benchmarks, allowing children to learn at their own pace in ways that honor their unique personalities? Kristi's 11-year homeschooling journey with her three daughters reveals the transformative power of personalized education. When her introverted third-grader with learning difficulties asked to homeschool, Kristi—despite having no prior knowledge of homeschooling—took the leap. Within two years, she brought all three daughters h...

1 month ago

47 minutes

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#136: “I Loved Teaching, But Schools Are Failing Our Kids": Toni’s Homeschool Journey

What happens when a seasoned teacher with 20 years in the classroom decides traditional education isn’t right for her own children? In this inspiring episode, Toni, mother of five shares her journey from dedicated educator to passionate homeschool advocate. Toni noticed troubling patterns in conventional schooling that she “couldn’t unsee,” realizing that schools often fail to prepare children for the real world while neglecting natural learning rhythms—especially for active learners who stru...

2 months ago

52 minutes

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#135: Unschooling Success: How One Mom Built a Profitable Business While Homeschooling 4 Kids | Real Family Routines & Screen Time Rules

Join host Cheryl as she interviews Raven Kramer, a homeschool mom of four and successful online marketing entrepreneur, who shares her unschooling journey and family-first lifestyle. Living in a 1,000-square-foot house in Florida with no debt except their mortgage, Raven and her husband have built a life centered around their children's education and their family business. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What unschooling really looks like: Daily routines that balance core subjects with passion...

2 months ago

52 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#134: Unschooling in Australia: A Radical Approach to Child-Led Learning

Join host Cheryl as she explores the fascinating world of unschooling with Debbie, an Australian homeschooling mom who's raising three children (ages 4, 11, and 13) using radical unschooling principles. This eye-opening conversation reveals how questioning medical authority led to questioning educational systems, and why some families are choosing to let their children learn naturally through play and exploration. What You'll Discover: 🎓 Unschooling Fundamentals: What unschooling really looks...

2 months ago

51 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#133: Parents WAKE UP: Del Bigtree Reveals Hidden Vaccine Dangers & Your Legal Rights

For video of this interview, click here! Join host Cheryl as she interviews Del Bigtree, founder of ICAN (Informed Consent Action Network) and host of The Highwire. From Hollywood producer to medical freedom advocate, Del shares his incredible journey and why he walked away from mainstream media. 🔥 What You'll Learn: The real story behind vaccine safety trialsHow homeschooling shaped Del's fearless approachWhy informed consent is being violatedThe 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act ex...

2 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#132: Homeschooling While Working Full-Time: Insights from a Law Enforcement Mom

In this inspiring episode, join us for a candid conversation with Ambar, a California sheriff’s sergeant and homeschooling mother of four, as she shares her journey balancing a demanding law enforcement career with homeschooling her children. Discover how Ambar transformed from a full-time deputy focused on climbing the career ladder into a passionate homeschooler creating a thriving educational environment on their 2.5-acre ranch. Ambar’s story highlights the challenges faced by working pare...

2 months ago

51 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#131: From Public School Teacher to Unschooling Advocate: Angela Harders Exposes the System

What happens when a passionate public school teacher realizes the system she’s devoted her life to is built on control, coercion, and outdated standards? In this powerful episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, former K–12 teacher Angela Harders shares her eye-opening journey from traditional education to homeschooling and ultimately unschooling her own children. After over a decade in the classroom, Angela came to a painful conclusion: she was part of a system that often relied on fear, co...

3 months ago

55 minutes

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#130: Labeled “Mentally Handicapped” After 10 Days: This Mom Said No to Drugs and Built a School Instead

When the public school system tried to label her six-year-old son as “mentally handicapped” after just 10 days in first grade, Barbie Rivera knew something had to change. What began as a desperate attempt to protect her child from a broken system grew into a thriving micro-school and a mission to transform education for others. In this episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, Barbie shares her inspiring journey—from first-time homeschool mom to author and advocate for educational reform root...

3 months ago

58 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#129: Vegan to Rancher: Mollie Englehart on Regenerative Agriculture, Homeschooling, and the Raw Milk Revival

What happens when a vegan restaurateur becomes a regenerative cattle rancher and homeschooling mom? In this groundbreaking episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, Cheryl interviews Mollie Englehart, a trailblazing voice in regenerative farming, food sovereignty, and natural living. Mollie owned five successful vegan restaurants in Los Angeles—until her journey into composting, soil health, and motherhood unraveled everything she once believed about food, nutrition, and the environment. 🌿 In...

3 months ago

55 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#128: From Public School Teacher to Homeschooling Dad & Filmmaker: This is David Alford’s Story

Are you questioning the traditional education system? Curious about homeschooling, creative learning, or how to raise lifelong learners? In this powerful episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, meet David Alford—a former public high school English teacher who left the classroom to homeschool his children and eventually became an award-winning independent filmmaker. When David’s wife entered medical school, he made the bold decision to leave his teaching job to stay home with their daughter....

3 months ago

44 minutes

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#127: From End-Stage Liver Disease to Homestead Healing: How One Family Transformed Through Homesteading, Homeschooling, and Self-Sufficiency

What happens when life throws you a devastating curveball? For Kody and her family, her husband's end-stage liver disease diagnosis with just one year to live became the catalyst for a complete lifestyle transformation. They sold everything, bought a farm, and began growing their own food—a decision that ultimately led to his liver fully healing eight years later. This conversation takes us deep into the intersection of homesteading and homeschooling, revealing how one family found purpose, ...

4 months ago

55 minutes

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#126: From Resistance to Resilience: How Homeschooling Helped Wendy’s Autistic Daughter Thrive

When Wendy’s autistic daughter came home from school writing “I am not smart” on her papers, everything changed. Initially completely against homeschooling, Wendy faced a painful truth: the public school system was failing her child. With IEP accommodations ignored, concerning approaches to gender identity, and even medical decisions made without parental consent, Wendy reached her breaking point. She took education into her own hands. In this powerful episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast...

4 months ago

47 minutes

The Homeschool How To

#125: From Russian Rigidity to an Unschooling Approach: One Mother's Revolution

What does it take to break free from a lifetime of educational conditioning? For Evgenia, a Russian immigrant now homeschooling in Canada, the journey began with a powerful realization: "I don't like to share my child with the government." Growing up in Russia's rigid school system left lasting impressions – some teachers still appear in her nightmares decades later. But becoming a mother transformed everything, shifting her from liberal-minded to questioning mainstream educational approache...

4 months ago

49 minutes