Well This Wasn't The Plan!

Send us a textWe push past holiday overload to unpack a big question: what happens when schools move all work onto screens, and what do kids lose along the way. • school device policies and filter workarounds• screen time displacing handwriting, grammar and composition• our guardrails: shared computers, short videos, supervised access• targeted skills: typing, file basics, safe browsing• summer plan: light year‑round learning to prevent slide• choosing electives with limits, Outschool for exploration• non‑negotiables: daily reading and a physical activityMake sure you leave us a review!!!Support the showFollow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!

Send us a textWe finish our first semester of homeschooling and share what worked, what didn’t, and how we balanced real jobs with real learning. Honest wins, hard pivots, and a few surprises changed our mornings, our kids’ confidence, and our plans for next term.• routine that protects work blocks and quiet hours• pen-and-paper curriculum improving writing speed and focus• testing revealing gaps • tailored pacing for Slate’s math acceleration• life skills growth in cooking, chores, and money habits• travel learning and bravery lessons in Costa Rica• adding formal science and history next semester• using OutSchool to cover busy work seasons• refocusing on one-to-one time with each childPlease send us your questions. Also, please go leave us a review and give us five stars!!!Support the showFollow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!

Send us a textA holiday road trip, a house full of flu, and deadlines stacking up—then the realization that our “get back on track” grind was making everything worse. We decided to slow down, skip a day when fevers hit, say yes to hot chocolate and a matinee, and rebuild our rhythm around what actually makes our family feel good. The shift was simple and powerful: less pressure on perfect routines, more focus on presence, movement, water, sleep, and small, consistent moments that keep us close.We open up about a blind spot that crept in as the kids got more independent: one-on-one time. Our fix is a private calendar packed with tiny 15-minute hangs—nails in a bedroom, a quick board game, a bike ride, a walk. These micro-moments are easy to keep and big on connection, making room for real talks without needing a whole afternoon. We also get honest about December burnout, messy counters, and the myth that chores must come before connection. Spoiler: the mess will wait.If you’re craving a reset, this conversation offers permission and a plan: honor your energy, protect small moments, and use tools that fit your season. Support the showFollow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!

Send us a textWe unpack why we chose homeschool over private school, how we juggle work with learning, and what actually changed in our home life. From winter routines to Outschool wins and cutting December chaos, we share what’s working, what isn’t, and what we’re adding next.• letting go of pressure during holidays and keeping daily reading• handling family reactions and setting screen boundaries with cousins• adapting routines for cold, windy weather and morning focus• accelerating math while protecting foundations and confidence• adding family-style history and science on Fridays• using Outschool for creative, independent classes• private school costs, rigor, and homework vs our priorities• why hybrid programs wouldn’t solve workload or logistics• mental load relief from ditching constant school “optional” tasks• feeling confident after seeing both systems up closeSupport the showFollow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!

Send us a textEPISODE RERUN FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK!We walk through the million little reasons we left public school to homeschool three kids while running a business, trading rushed mornings and rigid schedules for slower starts, focused learning, and family time. Nothing against teachers; this is about fit, values, and the lives we want to build.Support the showFollow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!