✨A Homeschool Story To Calm Your Nerves

✨Overwhelmed by Homeschooling? This Mom’s Peaceful Approach Will Recenter You

Today’s guest, Brooke Z, homeschooled her two sons for 15 years—then watched them transition seamlessly into private high school, earn scholarships, and thrive. Her approach? Relaxed, but purposeful. She built a joyful home where curiosity ruled, independence grew, and learning happened everywhere—from picture books to science centers.

Brooke’s biggest advice👇✨Trust your gut. No one knows your kids better than you.✨Have a plan—but stay flexible. A missed day isn’t a failure. It’s life.

This episode is a breath of fresh air if you’re feeling the pressure of high school, transcripts, or “keeping up.” You’ll leave encouraged, grounded, and reminded that homeschooling really does work.

Favorite Quote: “You’ll get there. Day by day, you’ll get there.”

✨If you want to connect with Brooke, check out her substack The Pondering Scottie and stay tuned for Friday’s guest post!

If you are new to homeschooling, you might like my You Can Homeschool Course and workshops like Socratic Method for Beginners.

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Disclaimer: Tried and True Homeschooling shares real parents stories without commentary or endorsement. I don’t necessarily agree with every method or approach presented in these discussions—my goal is to present real families and their experiences so you can decide what’ best for your children. For my personal advice and approach, head to ClarifiEd.life.

~Dr. Claire Honeycutt♥️

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