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This is a BONUS episode, Hi, this is Kelly here - co-host of The Big Home Ed Conversations. I run this workshop live regularly on my TikTok account @Banish.Home.Ed.Burnout but if you want to listen on the go, you can listen now to this clean recording made just for you!
Home Education is an incredible opportunity and one that can create so much freedom and easefulness for your family, but I know as well as anyone, that it can also be a recipe for burn out!
Burn out tends to look like - becoming disengaged, lacking creativity, feeling frustrated or fed up, or numb. You may find yourself not enjoying being with your kids as much, or your other relationships. You may even start to feel like you have made a mistake.
I am determined to be the person who stands in your way of throwing in the towel by boosting your self belief, confidence, trust or faith in yourself and the process, by helping you to increase your joy and potential, to set better boundaries, to prioritise you alongside your kids to ensure an incredible experience for the whole family.
Reach out if you would like to learn more about working with me and if you want to get your hands on Banish Home Ed Burnout itself, click here.
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In this episode, Kelly and Ashley discuss the benefits of traveling with kids and the value of hands-on experiences in education. They share personal stories of their recent travels and how it has enhanced their children's learning. They also express their frustration with schools cracking down on attendance and the lack of freedom for families to make their own choices. The conversation highlights the importance of curiosity, play, and learning alongside children. The conversation explores the idea of incorporating different subjects into homeschooling through real-world experiences and hands-on learning. It emphasizes the importance of taking learning outside of the traditional classroom setting and allowing children to explore and engage with the world around them. The conversation also discusses the limitations of the current education system and the need for a more holistic approach to learning. The hosts encourage parents to think creatively and find ways to make learning relevant and practical for their children.
Keywords traveling with kids, hands-on experiences, education, school attendance, freedom, curiosity, play, learning alongside children, homeschooling, real-world experiences, hands-on learning, traditional classroom, education system, holistic approach, creativity, practical learning
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In this episode, Kelly and Ashley discuss the US school system for a compare and contrast on the UK system discussed last time. The conversation explores the flaws and limitations of the traditional school system, highlighting issues such as poor teaching, lack of support and resources, inflexibility, and missed opportunities for learning. It discusses the pressures and stress that students face, the negative messaging and social dynamics within schools, and the constant need to compare and compete. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of allowing children to be themselves, to form their own opinions and values, and to pursue their own interests and paths. It concludes by highlighting the benefits of homeschooling in providing a more individualized and flexible education that focuses on collaboration rather than competition.
Keywords: US school system, extracurricular activities, college applications, school start dates, standardized testing, school system, traditional education, flaws, limitations, poor teaching, lack of support, inflexibility, missed opportunities, pressures, stress, negative messaging, social dynamics, comparison, competition, individuality, opinions, values, homeschooling, collaboration. -
In this episode, Kelly and Ashley discuss the UK school system and the issues they have with it. They talk about the compulsory schooling age, the emphasis on standardized testing, the lack of play-based learning, the long hours children spend in school, and the elitism associated with academia. They also touch on the challenges faced by teachers, including large class sizes, lack of support for children with special needs, and the disillusionment and frustration many teachers experience. Overall, they highlight the need for a more flexible and inclusive education system. It discusses the pressure on students to choose their career path at a young age and the limited options available to them. The conversation also highlights the lack of support for vocational education and the negative perception of non-academic paths. The hosts express their concerns about the impact of the school system on mental health and advocate for a more flexible and inclusive approach to education.
Keywords: UK school system, compulsory schooling, standardized testing, play-based learning, long hours, elitism, challenges for teachers, flexible education, school system, education, career path, vocational education, mental health
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In this episode, Kelly and Ashley explore the concept of de-schooling and how traditional schooling has affected individuals as adults. They discuss the origins of schooling and the ideologies behind it, highlighting the influence of wealthy white men in history and now the affluence of the elite industrialists in how we are educated. The conversation delves into the arbitrary nature of educational standards and the need to question the current school system. The hosts recommend books that provide insights into de-schooling and the flaws of traditional education. Overall, it encourages parents to take back power and trust themselves in choosing home education.
Keywords: de-schooling, traditional schooling, education, home education, curriculum, ideologies, outdoor play, educational standards, school system, origins, history, industrial leaders, government policies, limitations, frustrations, academics, practical skills, flexibility, alternative approaches, education otherwise.
00:00 Introduction to De-schooling09:49 Questioning Educational Standards29:30 Limitations and Frustrations of the Current Education System36:55 The Impact of the School System on Thinking and Behaviour44:48 Taking Back Power: Choosing Alternative Approaches to Education -
In this conversation, Kelly and Ashley discuss the impact of Western culture on parenting and home education. They explore the importance of slowing down, being present, and meeting our own needs as parents, the role of technology and the challenges of balancing screen time with other activities and the need to observe and appreciate our children's natural behaviours and to create a home education / homeschooling environment that allows for flexibility and individuality. Overall, they encourage parents to prioritize pleasure, connection, and self-care in their homeschooling journey.
Key words: Western culture, parenting, homeschooling, home education, slowing down, presence, needs, technology, screen time, observation, flexibility, individuality, pleasure, connection, self-care
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In this conversation, Kelly and Ashley discuss the myth that home-educated kids are sheltered. They explore what people mean by sheltered and why it's important not to shelter children too much. They also discuss the possible limitations of home education and how to overcome them, including the importance of street-wiseness and resilience.
Please follow us on Instagram: Kelly - @offroadingmotherhood and Ashley - @Homeschool.in.progress.
Or TikTok - Kelly - @Banish.home.ed.burnout
00:00 Introduction 10:39 Debunking the Myth: Home-Educated Kids Are Not Sheltered 28:07 Embracing Diversity: Real-World Experiences of Home-Educated Children 35:58 Dispelling the Myths of Homeschooling 45:49 Teaching Children about the Real World 53:27 Addressing Socialization, Mental Health, and Body Image
Keywords: home education, sheltered, limitations, diversity, street-wiseness, resilience, socialization, homeschooling, sheltering, myths, socialization, mental health, body image, education
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This is such an interesting conversation, we, Kelly and Ashley, are discussing what has changed for human existence in the last 30 years - and how much of it as schooled children was it beyond our wildest dreams. Therefore, how important it is to have access to time and intrinsic curiosity to be able to explore the current day and imagine what it could be in the future. If we constantly have someone - an adult - present us with what is important to spend our time learning about, will we actually develop an ability to learn what is needed to make the future a better place?
Don't forget to give us a follow on @offroadingmotherhood (Instagram and TikTok) and @homeschool.in.progress (Instagram) and come tell us what you thought of this episode! Want to make sure you never miss an episode? Don't forget to subscribe to the Offroading Motherhood Mailing List.
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In this conversation, we, Kelly and Ashley, discuss the impact of limiting beliefs on home education. We explore the conflicting beliefs that parents often face and the challenges of balancing individuality with societal expectations. Overall, this conversation highlights the importance of questioning and dismantling beliefs that do not serve our home education journey. We delve into the concept of unschooling and personalized learning and talk about how we recognize and challenge our own beliefs, practice conscious parenting, and apologise when necessary. We acknowledge wholeheartedly that no parent or child is perfect and encourage self-reflection and self-compassion in the parenting journey.
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This podcast is intended to be thought provoking, to give you pause and allow you to develop your own ideas, but if you could do with a bit more of a helping hand, this bonus content is how we have developed our beliefs and conviction in this area and gives ideas on how to do that for yourself.
00:00 Introduction 00:59 Internal Work and Role Modelling 04:12 Scaffolding and Celebrating 05:33 Building a Meaningful Life 06:32 Open Conversations and Honest Communication 07:01 Modelling Our Own Interests and Values 09:03 Recommended Books 21:39 Defining Success and Failure 25:02 Conclusion
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Are you aware of how the messages we receive around what success and failure are in our western culture are poisoning your home education journey? Even if you spend your time objecting to them? In this episode we dive into what we believe success looks like if you can free yourself from the reigns of what others feel life 'should' be. As usual, join the conversation by reaching out on Instagram or TikTok - @offroadingmotherhood or @homeschool.in.progress, or if you find yourself wanting more support with this, send us a message at [email protected] to enquire about my coaching & mentoring services.
00:00 Introduction 04:01 Society's Definition of Success 08:26 Personal Experiences of Success and Failure 26:26 Fear of Failure and Parenting 32:15 Defining our own version of Success and Failure 35:21 Happiness and Role Modelling 36:26 Feeling All Emotions 37:45 Conclusion
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What did you believe your home education experience would look like? What were you fearful of? What did you think would be hard? What did you think would be easy? And what has the reality been? These are some of the questions we ask ourselves in this episode, getting into the real talk of what our home education experience has been and what can happen if we hold too much stock on outcomes both for ourselves and our children. Follow us at @offroadingmotherhood and @homeschool.in.progress on instagram.
00:00 Introduction 00:59 Expectations versus Reality 04:49 Balancing Structure and Playfulness 06:14 Challenges of Home Educating Multiple Children 12:16 Education Beyond 16, life-long learning 13:34 The Beauty of Learning and Embracing Curiosity 25:27 Letting Go of Expectations 32:02 The Realities of Home Education for us 35:22 The Rewards
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Welcome to The Big Home Ed Conversations with your hosts Kelly Rigg, Home Education Mentor & Coach, founder of Offroading Motherhood and Ashley Vanerio, Home Educating mother of 3, ex-teacher and so insightful! This episode will tell you a bit about us, our stories as home educating mothers and why this podcast exists, what you can expect and why you should keep on listening. Tune in and come say hi!
