You've probably heard all the stereotypes about homeschooling—you know, the socially awkward kids who spend their days sewing socks in long skirts and bonnets. But let’s be real, that’s not what modern homeschooling looks like.

In this episode, I sit down with two amazing homeschooling moms, Erin Tomlinson and Kensey Hering, to pull back the curtain on what homeschooling really is.

Spoiler alert: there’s no bonnets involved. 

Erin and Kensey trusted their instincts and took a different path with their kids’ education, and they’re here to share the highs, the challenges, and everything in between.

We get into:

• How Erin and Kensey made the leap from traditional schooling to homeschooling
• The initial pushback they faced from friends and family
• Busting the biggest myths about homeschooling
• The go-to resources they swear by to make homeschooling work for their families
• How their lives—and their kids’ lives—have transformed since making the switch

Whether you’re curious about homeschooling or just want to hear from two moms who are making it happen in real life, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. Trust me, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Midlife on Purpose: Workbook

1000 Hours Outside

Outschool

Wild + Free

The Good and the Beautiful

Beast Academy

Spectrum Workbooks

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I think that there's so much around homeschooling that people don't understand. And much like sobriety. You guys are like normal people that homeschool their children. I think that there's like major misconceptions about this. So I sort of want to give you guys a chance to, like, tell me what you love about it. Tell me what you have learned through this process. Tell me. Kind of like what made you think, actually, I can fucking do this. I don't need anybody's permission. I can just do it. Any kind of pushback you guys have gotten, I think everybody's like, biggest question is, are your kids going to be social? So welcome. Kensey and Erin. I am so excited to have you guys. You know, I both love you so much on so many different levels, but I would love if you guys would give me a little intro.