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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.
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 shares about how curriculum fairs and conferences can be overwhelming, but then gives some advice and encouragement about how to prevent and deal with that. She also gives an update on what conferences she will be attending and some interviews that will be coming up on the podcast.
Now that you’ve considered the big picture of the rhythms of your calendar year and aspirational goals for your family, it’s time to make a detailed plan for your curriculum subjects. Rowan shares a very helpful tip in the form of a question that will put you in the driver’s seat of the curriculum rather than having the courseload drive you!
Rowan and Bonnie talk about homeschooling socialization and math curriculum, as well as best and worst homeschool moments. Bonnie shares an app that she recommends for younger children as well.
An update on the creative process that goes into making Headphone History
An interview with veteran homeschooler and curriculum supplier, Louise House of The Learning House. Louise candidly shares her homeschooling journey and the wisdom gleaned from home educating four children and supplying curriculum to Canadians for over 25 years.
