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Starting a Homeschool Co-op Without Burning Out | Ep. 280
Episode 28014th April 2026 • The Homeschool Connections Podcast • homeschoolconnections
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Thinking about starting a homeschool co-op—but worried about overwhelm? Lindsay Carpenter shares her real-life journey from burnout in a large co-op to building a simple, thriving, faith-centered homeschool community. Learn how to balance service and family life, avoid common pitfalls, and create something that truly works for your family.

Show Notes:
  • Lindsay’s journey from public school teacher to homeschool leader
  • Why bigger isn’t always better
  • The “year of no” and resetting priorities
  • How to discern your community’s real needs
  • Why simplicity is key
  • Avoiding burnout while serving others
  • Encouraging parents to step into teaching roles
Lindsay's book: Where Is Jesus Hiddenhttps://amzn.to/4dKi5Ph Short video with Lindsay on how she implements HSC classes into her co-op: https://youtu.be/XzUx8nvuCMw?si=2aqM3wBX3wV3TE0V


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