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Send us Fan Mail We crawl out of tax season, admit why the podcast went quiet, and share how hiring a sitter became the simplest way to keep work and homeschooling from crushing us. We break down exactly how we found her, what we pay, how we structure the homeschool block, and why the “six hours back” changes everything! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail Homeschooling didn’t break us, but tax season almost did. When you’re two full-time working parents, the hard days don’t look like a cute worksheet moment. They look like nonstop noise, kids picking at each other, and that very real parenting thought of “I just need five minutes of quiet.” We say the part out loud that many families hide, then we talk through what we’re doing about it.  Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail A rapid-fire list of realistic ways to keep working while you homeschool • our long planning runway before homeschooling and why we tested changes for a year  • switching a business to virtual work to make home learning possible  • work-from-home options and early-morning schedules that open up school time  • using online school and virtual curriculum for more independence  • hybrid programs as a lower-risk step into homeschooling  • learning pods, drop-off co-ops, and other childcare-style supports  • leaning on family help and building a schedule from multiple pieces  • remembering you can pivot midyear if something is not working  If you're pulling the trigger on homeschooling and you need help, definitely check out our guide! Cheering you on!! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail • early ADHD signs we notice first, especially screen hyperfocus and the crash afterward  • why teachers see a people pleaser while we see meltdowns at home  • low frustration tolerance with hard skills like reading, swimming, biking, and tying shoes  • our medication conversations, including appetite and growth concerns  • natural supports we try first, including cutting dyes, lowering sugar, omega-3s, focus drops, and a balanced breakfast  • why daily movement is non-negotiable and how we build indoor and outdoor outlets  • how maturity changes symptoms and why time matters  • reframing ADHD as hyperfocus and helping kids find their “superpower” interests  • why homeschooling reduces stress and increases success for her  • the curriculum choices we like and why pencil and paper matters  • teaching responsibility with planners, routines, and reminders instead of removing demands  ADHD podcast episode I recommend to everyone  ADHD Supplements and tools we use Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail We share big podcast news, a new homeschool guide we built for working parents, and what our week looks like when the kids stay with grandparents during tax season. Then we dig into why recess gets cut so often, how that hits kids’ mental health, and we answer your biggest questions about homeschooling at every age.  • why taking away recess feels harmful and how often it happens  • the link between outdoor time, movement, ADHD, anxiety and school burnout  • parents assuming recess happens and learning it often gets canceled  • why we still want school systems to change for families who cannot homeschool  • starting homeschool in middle school or high school and keeping traditional experiences  • finishing schoolwork in about two hours and using a four-day schedule  • homeschooling even if you feel bad at school by using modern resources  • property taxes frustration while choosing what’s best for kids  • type B parenting and using simple open-and-go curriculum  • patience improving when life slows down outside the school scramble  • socialization made intentional through activities and better conversations at home  If you haven't left a review, please leave us a review! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail We juggle tax season, a broken leg, and a new homeschool rhythm while trying to build a house where everyone contributes. We share the chore routines that finally work, why we treat chores like teachable skills, and how teamwork language changes everything. • using a simple structure of daily chores plus laundry days plus a weekly family cleaning day • handling pushback, slow progress, and imperfect work without giving up • motivating with Fun Friday so fun follows follow-through • teaching mental load and “notice what needs doing” skills • how our upbringings shaped our marriage and household expectations Find all the downloads mentioned HERE Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail We ask Saylor—the spark behind our homeschool switch—to answer your questions about slow mornings, ADHD-friendly learning, real social time, sports, screens, chores, and why she never wants to go back to public school. Two focused hours, long outdoor play, and a simple structure turned our evenings from chaos to calm. • why we chose two-hour school blocks and more outside time • why homeschool supports ADHD • the case against taking away recess • sports that feel fun when you’re not already drained • limited screens after chores with sleep as the priority • chores, laundry, and building life skills • kindergarten as a positive start before homeschooling Make sure you subscribe! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail We talk with Megan, a public school teacher preparing to homeschool, about curriculum realities, the third-grade shift to screens, the limits of standardized testing, inclusion’s classroom impact, and the persistent myth of socialization. The goal is not to bash schools but to equip parents with clarity, options, and courage. Make sure you subscribe! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail We bring on Megan, a Texas elementary instructional specialist and former classroom teacher, who explains why she’s leaving the classroom to homeschool and what parents don’t see day to day. We compare school as it is with what kids actually need—sleep, protein, movement, and long blocks of unstructured play. • why a veteran teacher chose homeschool now • how tech in early grades shapes attention and behavior • full-day kindergarten, lost naps, and rushed lunches • sugar-heavy breakfasts and ADHD symptom spikes • hallway silence rules and school as compliance training • parent disconnection from teachers  • message overload, dress-up days, and hidden mental load • ineffective consequences, eloping, and classroom safety • why homework fails tired kids and families • system pressures that burn out teachers and parents Please leave us a review! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail We share how we chose our homeschool curriculum and the pros and cons! • why pencil-and-paper  • how open-and-go lessons cut prep to zero • placement tests and mixing levels by subject • free downloads and what to try before buying • high standards • family-style subjects • using short videos for independence • skipping repetition and replacing boring readers • pricing, value, and when to print instead • layering tools like journals, Time4Learning, Night Zookeeper, and reading apps SHOP OUR CURRICULUM HERE Our Spanish App Our Reading App Our Piano App Writing Practice software we love Please, please, please leave us a review!!!!!! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail We share what shocked us about homeschooling as two full-time working parents: the time it takes, how fast kids learn one-on-one, and why our home feels calmer and happier. From tackling gaps in handwriting and grammar to an ADHD breakthrough, we lay out what actually worked. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single podcast episode! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail We trade the post-holiday slump for a simple “goals time” system that gives our kids clear daily reps and gives us reliable work blocks. Short, intentional practice drives Spanish, piano, and sports progress while we scale our accounting workload through tax season. • juggling homeschool with a 42-hour workweek and seasonal peaks • setting kid goals with specific daily reps and clear time limits • choosing fewer goals and ranking priorities to avoid overload • using a checklist and a monthly $100 incentive tied to consistency • focusing on Spanish speaking and listening with daily micro-lessons • building piano skills with 10–15 minute sessions and steady difficulty • planning spring break camps and considering year-round homeschool • teaching money habits with a 50% save rule toward car funds • balancing app-based learning with handwriting and core subjects Make sure if you have a question to leave us a fan mail and we will answer those on the next episode! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail We 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 activity Make sure you leave us a review!!! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail We 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 child Please send us your questions. Also, please go leave us a review and give us five stars!!! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow 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 Fan Mail A 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 show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG  Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!