Sisters Who Homeschool Podcast

The Christmas season is upon us and we are ready to slow down, rest and recover from another amazing homeschooling year.We would like to take this opportunity to thank YOU, our beautiful listener, for your ongoing support. We are so grateful to have been able to connect, share and learn with so many of you this year. We are wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas!Don't forget to listen out for our Summer Series, featuring special guests. They will be popping up over the January break! Gemma and HollySupport the showThanks for listening! Purchase our Journal Kits here Journal Kits Join our Journal Club via our Patreon platform here Journal Club We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:[email protected] us at:FacebookInstagram

We come to you a bit lost, as one week rolls into another, and Christmas is almost here! But we made it, and are here to chat to you about how we are wrapping up the term for our families PLUS how seasonal homeschooling is helping us realign our days.Reports are a hot topic for both of us with January reporting due soon. Gulp!In exciting news, the Sisters Who Homeschool Patreon platform is open from today as we slowly begin the prologue of our Journal Club. And, what a beautiful time of year to rest and reflect.We explain the different ways you can join our Journal Club and give you a sneak peek into what will be on offer for our homeschooling community. Please follow the link in our show notes to become part of our Journal Club where we will share and celebrate all the unique experiences of homeschool life.Support the showThanks for listening! Purchase our Journal Kits here Journal Kits Join our Journal Club via our Patreon platform here Journal Club We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:[email protected] us at:FacebookInstagram

Today we break down a hard topic - how to navigate when people are negative towards your decision to homeschool.We share our experiences as first-generation homeschoolers, exploring why we think this is a common occurrence for homeschoolers - whether from a stranger at the shops or a close family member.We are here to help you handle these hard moments and protect your own energy when advocating for your child and family. We want to support you as your move forward through these conversations and learn to pick your battles. Sometimes agreeing to disagree may be the only option. Surrounding yourself with the right people who grow with you and listen to learn, will make all the difference on your homeschool journey.Support the showThanks for listening! Purchase our Journal Kits here Journal Kits Join our Journal Club via our Patreon platform here Journal Club We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:[email protected] us at:FacebookInstagram

In this episode we start to unpack some questions sent to us by you!We have a big and beautiful question (asked more than once) around the fear that a homeschooling child may have less opportunities to 'join in' and celebrate milestones that are seen in traditional school settings. We are here to put your worries at ease. We both discuss our experiences of being in and out of mainstream schooling and why forced participation isn't always a good thing.Gemma reminds us to look deeper into what may be driving resistance around changing how we view participating and being included. Is it being driven by our own experiences and expectations? We take a moment to reflect on leading your homeschooling journey your own way, that suits your child's needs the best!Support the showThanks for listening! Purchase our Journal Kits here Journal Kits Join our Journal Club via our Patreon platform here Journal Club We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:[email protected] us at:FacebookInstagram

Today we are share a little bit about what has been going on in Holly's home after adopting a kitten into their family and how it accidentally became the best learning experience as they planned and prepared for his arrival. Gemma shares how a Dachshund charity sparked the inspiration her homeschooler needed to create, plan and launch a creative project to raise funds for a worthy cause.We also have the most exciting news to share, that our very own Gemma has published her very first book! And, yes it's focused around homeschooling in Australia with co-author Dr Rebecca English!! Gemma shares an insight into the inspiration around Canaries in the Coalmine, unexpected moments and how she found the writing process.Here is a little about the book:Canaries in the Coalmine draws from interviews with early childhood, primary, and high school educators who homeschool, authors Dr Rebecca English and Gemma Troughton explore the ways their experience influences their understanding of themselves as both teachers and parents. Canaries in the Coalmine delves into the reasoning behind following an alternative education path, the approaches taken by home educators, and how they navigate the differences from mainstream education. This book also invites readers to consider the wider implications of this movement: what does this choice mean for schools, the community, and the teacher shortage?Details to purchase this book are listed below. It is also available for download in eBook format.Thanks for listening!To purchase a copy of Canaries in the Coalmine, head to the link belowCanaries in the CoalmineTo purchase a Sisters Who Homeschool Journal Kit, head over to our websiteSisters Who HomeschoolSupport the showThanks for listening! Purchase our Journal Kits here Journal Kits Join our Journal Club via our Patreon platform here Journal Club We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:[email protected] us at:FacebookInstagram