Honey! I'm Homeschooling The Kids

Honey! I'm Homeschooling The Kids

Author: Robyn Robertson Language: English Episodes: 100
Robyn Robertson hosts Honey! I'm Homeschooling The Kids, a conversation that goes far beyond curriculum choices and into the heart of what it means to learn and grow together as a family. This isn't about presenting a perfect blueprint; instead, each episode feels like an honest chat with a friend who gets it, exploring the nuanced realities of choosing an educational path outside the conventional system. You'll hear from a diverse range of voices-experienced homeschoolers, unschooling advocates, educational researchers, and parents just figuring it out-all sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs. The discussions naturally weave through parenting philosophies, cultural perspectives on childhood, and practical advice for nurturing a rich, engaging home life. Tuning into this podcast means finding a supportive community and thoughtful reflections on creating a family culture that prioritizes connection, curiosity, and joy. It’s for anyone curious about alternative education or simply seeking inspiration for a more intentional and fulfilling life with their kids.
Episodes
S5E97: Growing Up Unschooled with Liana Francisco [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:52
Growing Up Unschooled Unschooling- "The freedom for anyone, young and old to choose why, what, when, how and from whom to learn things." It is learner directed, learner centred. Unschooling may sound like a nice idea, bu…
S5E96: Unschooling and Bitcoin  with Daniel Prince [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:28
Recently I have been hearing more stories about people in the Bitcoin network becoming interested in unschooling. Or possibly the stories are of unschoolers becoming interested in Bitcoin..... In either case, why the int…
S5E95: Unschooling Teens with Karla Marie Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:40
Karla Marie Williams is a speaker, writer, global child advocate and unschooling mom to 6 kids. Yes, that's right, 6 kids, who are almost all at or in their teen years. Karla Marie is also the President of Be Bold Publis…
S5E94: Unschooling School with Heather MacTaggart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
Disruptor [noun] - a person or thing that prevents something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/disruptor Yes, this month…
S5E93: Math Codes with Kohila Sivas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:03
Math Codes Kohila Sivas is a parent, teacher, Math Interventionist, and a Holistic Success Coach for students and parents. Over the past 22 years, Kohila has developed a simple proven system called MathCodes and she uses…
S5E92: Empowering Families Part 2 with Yolonda Coles Jones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:30
This special episode is part 2 of my interview with Yolonda Coles Jones. Yolonda and I wanted to provide additional support and comfort to those families that are feeling caught up in the waves of the moment. This episod…
S5E91: Empowering Families with Yolonda Coles Jones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:05
Yolonda Coles Jones, also known as "The Bringer of Calm" and the "Teacher of Thrive", is a Healing, Wellness & Empowerment-Centered Coach and Education Consultant who specializes in coming alongside households--families…
S5E90: Unschooling with Dr Gina Riley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:10
Gina Riley, Ph.D. is an educational psychologist, Clinical Professor, and Program Leader of the Adolescent Special Education Program at CUNY – Hunter College. Dr. Riley has over fifteen years experience working with teen…
S5E89: Learning Math with Monica Robertson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:19
Monica Robertson is a retired teacher, math educator, grandmother and former homeschool parent. She is also my mother-in-law! I asked Monica to come on the show as a special guest to talk about her experience homeschooli…
S5E88: Unschooling & STEM [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:58
Judy Arnall is an adult educator, certified in brain and child development, and master of non-punitive parenting and education practices. Judy is the bestselling author of 5 books on non-punitive parenting and unschoolin…