S7E151: Build Your Community~How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler

S7E151: Build Your Community~How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler

Author: Robyn Robertson February 6, 2023 Duration: 44:47

Build Your Community~How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler 

Have you ever felt  disconnected from community? Even more so now that you homeschool? 

Are there times when you feel like your ideas on learning and living your family life are too different from others around you? 

Do you want to connect wth others that "get you"?

Do you want to build your community?

Kelly Edwards and I have been in your shoes. As homeschool parents we have felt like taking the leap to home educate has isolated us at times.

It has also connected us to others who we may have not ever considered as community otherwise.  

In this episode Kelly and I talk about our origin stories as homeschooling parents. We also share how we connected as friends in need of community. 

We also share:

  • What community can look like for homeschoolers 
  • How community can challenge us
  • Ways to build community

And we talk about one of our favourite communities of all~ How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler

How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler 2023~Purpose.Persist.Play

Purpose. Persist. Play.

This is the third year of our homeschool summit, How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler. We are bringing the powerful "P"'s. 

Join us March 24th for Purpose. Persist. Play.

If you are looking to learn more about homeschooling, unschooling, self directed learning, parenting, self improvement and just being awesome in general- we've got you :)

This year's summit is another impactful day of community, inspiration and learning.

Join Kelly Edwards of the 90 Minute School Day as we gather, learn and reflect on supporting our Neurodiverse children in her workshop on Neurodiversity in our Home Education.

Connect with the iconic Julie Bogart of Bravewriter on how and what we choose to PERSIST

Get clarity and comfort from Leah Boden of Modern Miss Mason when we guide with PURPOSE

Be inspired on the value of PLAY with parent educator Mr. Chazz.

Then spend time with me and some really awesome self directed teens in my workshop on Self Directed Teens

Resources

How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler~ register on our website for the FREE summit and receive a wonderful digital Swagbag filled with goodies and resources for your home learning journey. 

You can also purchase tickets of the summit recordings, keynote pdf's and extra VIP goodies. (Early bird sale on now)

Connect with my community on Clubhouse~ Honey! I'm Homeschooling Club to get in on the pre-summit action. (And meet over 2500 parents that are in the thick of homeschooling or learning more about it before they take the plunge)

Kelly Edwards~ 90 Minute School Day

Check out my interview with Shannon Loucks that I referenced in this episode.

Or listen to my interviews with previous summit keynotes~ Dr. Gina Riley, Rachel Rainbolt, Demetria Giles, Ainsley Arment, Leah McDermott, Karema Akilah, Karen Ricks, Julie Bogart, Leah Boden and my friend and summit co-creator, Kelly Edwards

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


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.
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