In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Opeyemi, a dedicated homeschooling mother of four, as we delve into our personal stories of how we embarked on the homeschooling journey. We share the challenges we faced as beginners and provide practical tips to help you navigate your own homeschooling experience.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:38 – Opoyemi shares how she started homeschooling
03:15 – Reasons for choosing homeschooling
05:12 – Importance of structure and planning
07:40 – Daily routine and balancing work-life as a homeschooling mom
10:50 – Dealing with fear and doubts
12:30 – Seeking support and building community
14:05 – Addressing curriculum choices and avoiding comparison with traditional schools
16:28 – Handling external pressure and criticism
17:38 – Final reflections and advice for beginners
18:03 – Outro and next episode preview