Homeschool Unrefined (Maren Goerss and Angela Sizer)
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| 15 May 2017 | 23: What We Don't Do | 00:56:06 | |
Having a Don't Do list is just as important as having a To Do List and today we are hashing that all out. In order to do the things you love to do, there are going to be things you can't do. What things are on your Don't Do list so that you can do the things you love? Everlane: The Cotton V T-shirt Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist Loving This Week Angela: Hallelujah Anyway by Anne Lamott also mentioned: Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott Maren: Instagram Follows - National Geographic (@natgeo) National Geographic Travel (@natgeotravel) Retta Einstein (@unforettable)
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| 13 Sep 2019 | Bonus: The “Unruffled by Skeptics” Chat | 00:10:58 | |
As the poet once said: "The haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate. But we're just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake. Shake it off, shake it off!" Every homeschooler will inevitably encounter a homeschool skeptic at some time--be it the Target cashier, your neighbor lady, Aunt Myrtle at Thanksgiving, or a stranger who asks why your kids aren't in school on a random Tuesday morning. So we're giving you our best advice for how to think about and answer those curious questioners.
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Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 27 Feb 2017 | 12: Where We Exercise Self-Care | 00:56:47 | |
One of the most important things we can do as homeschool parents is to take good care of ourselves. So why do we often neglect to do this? Today we talk about all the reasons to prioritize self care, our history with self care and all the different things we do to take care of ourselves. We also talk about what we are Loving This Week. Loving This Week Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com
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| 24 Dec 2018 | Throwback: Where Our Kids Fight | 00:44:54 | |
Does that fact that your kids fight feel helpless sometimes? Us too. There is no shame in that. Join us as we process through the ups and downs of fighting. The reasons fighting could happen, why it might not be the worst thing in the world, and how we deal with fighting in our own homes. This episode calmed our own nerves about this inevitable topic, we hope it does the same for you! Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Loving This Week Maren: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Angela: Dear Sugar Podcast Series on Consent
Support us on Patreon here. Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. | |||
| 16 Jul 2018 | Throwback: Where We Stage an Intervention | 01:01:39 | |
We are looking back to when we needed to stop ourselves from getting super stressed out about every single thing, and refocus on what’s really important. This is reoccurring issue, so we needed to hear this from ourselves again. Hope this helps you, too! Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our audible listens: Of Mess and Moxie by Jen Hatmaker, Self-Reg by Stuart Shanker, The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood (and the entire series)
Loving This Week Angela - Humans of New York: The Series Maren - Whole Foods
Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. | |||
| 14 Aug 2017 | 36: Where We Transition | 00:44:11 | |
This episode is another in our Summer Chat Series where were are talking about what's going well, what needs tweaking and we answer one listener question. This week's listener question is all about how we handle transitions, large and small. We thought it was an appropriate week to tackle the topic since many of us are transitioning back into school. Of course, we also chat about what we are Loving This Week.
Loving This Week Angela - Death Sex & Money Podcast Episodes: I Killed Someone. Now I have Three Kids: Updated and My Husband Killed Someone. Now He Might Get Out Maren - Altra Women's Superior 3.0 Trail Shoes
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| 25 Oct 2021 | 166: How We Homeschool with Faryal from Cup of Home | 00:44:40 | |
This is the second episode in our "How We Homeschool" series. We'll be talking with different homeschool parents all season to hear about their philosophies, insights, and experiences.
Let's meet Faryal! She homeschools her 4 kids, ages 7-17. Faryal shares how teaching influenced her philosophy of homeschool, how her homeschool has changed over the years, and how she evolved from a classical home educator to a more relaxed, eclectic homeschooler. Get a glimpse into her curriculum choices, homeschool routines, and the personal practices that sustain her. Plus, we talk about how she's finding community. We have MORE with Faryal available when you join our $5 Squad on Patreon!
Find Faryal on Instagram at @life.of.faryal and @cup.of.home and blogging at acupofhome.com.
This episode is sponsored by Elephants and Algebra. Elephants and Algebra offers one-on-one K-12 math tutoring that meets your child where they are. http://elephantsandalgebra.com/
Aha Moment “Get the book.” -Maren
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Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Democracy Jeans (bootcut and straight leg) Maren: Overheard Austin
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More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 06 Apr 2020 | 132: How We Homeschool Through a Pandemic, Part 3 | 00:52:09 | |
We’re back with another conversation covering our two pandemic check-in topics: The State of the Family (what’s going on with everyone at home) and The Nitty Gritty (what we’re ACTUALLY doing for homeschool). We talk about heightened emotions, anxiety, deschooling, struggling to get adequate self-care, and feeling like we’re living in Groundhog Day. “Okay campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties cause its cold out there...its cold out there every day.”
Highlights from this episode -It feels like Groundhog Day: Rhythms and routines are so helpful, but also every day is starting to feel the same. How can we try to make certain days distinct or special?
-Living with intensified emotions: We're living with immediate and long-term uncertainty, which is creating BIG feelings for all of us.
-Finding balance takes trial and error—and TIME: Some kids have too much to do, some kids don’t have enough. We’re still figuring out that “sweet spot” for everyone.
-Deschooling: With some of our kids being off schools and co-ops, we find ourselves doing some unexpected deschooling. More pjs, movies, and slow days as we adjust to life at home again.
-Self-care is not easy right now: Introverts are home, but with people all the time. Extroverts are with people all the time, but stuck at home. It’s hard for EVERYONE right now.
-This doesn’t have to be the time for your biggest personal growth. It’s ok to do what’s comfortable for you instead of trying new things, accomplishing big tasks, and pushing personal development.
-Easing up on expectations and being ADAPTABLE: Kids don’t want to sit for read aloud this week? Ok. Need a later start to the day? Ok. Pairing read aloud with tv shows at night? Ok. We’re making adjustments to accommodate the emotions and space we all need.
Mentions Glennon Doyle’s Family Meeting on Instagram
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Loving This Week Angela: With the Fire on High Maren: Self Made
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Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 29 Oct 2018 | 95: Where We October Check-In | 00:56:55 | |
It’s check-in day, which is quickly becoming our favorite! This week we update each other on past all-important LTWs. We also get real about what’s going well, what needs tweaking, and how we’re doing at self-care. We do this, because so much growing happens in the processing. We don’t have all the answers, and even if we did, they might not be the answers you need! Processing helps us all feel good about what we’re doing today, gives us clarity, and reminds us we’re all in this together. Check-in here, if you’d like! We’d love to hear from you.😊 What we're listening to on Audible: This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Philipps, The Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik Get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined @juliebravewriter on Instagram Renee Tougas on Homeschool Unrefined Part 1 and Part 2
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Loving This Week Angela: OurStory App from We Need Diverse Books Maren: The Nineties on Netflix
Support us on Patreon here. Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. | |||
| 13 Apr 2020 | 133: How We Homeschool Through a Pandemic: Screens, Self-Care, Curriculum | 00:58:16 | |
The shock of our new reality is wearing off and we’re settling into a marathon pace, which means we’re beginning to find routines that work. But in classic Maren and Angela fashion, our routines are unique to each of us and our personalities! In our “State of the Family” update, we discuss how we’re using screen time for our kids to support our own self-care efforts. In our “The Nitty Gritty” update, we dive into the ACTUAL curriculum and resources we’re using for homeschool. Well, at least what’s working this week. Taking it day-by-day, friends!
Highlights from this episode -Anyone else struggling to keep up with all the online/distance learning schedules and usernames and passwords? Give yourself credit! There are so many details to keep track of! -Is it time to shake it up or settle in? Some of our kids need a change, while some of our kids have had enough change for a while.
-Are you seeing the upside of online learning for any of your kids? Some kids are thriving with the chance to work independently and with accountability to their teachers (not us parents).
-We all know how important consistent and planned self-care is, but in this time, it's also good to practice "in-the-moment self care"--asking ourselves "What do I need right now?"
Mentions Glennon Doyle’s Family Meeting on Instagram
You don't have to do a million things. Start here, with a high five from us! We created a FREE guide to help you jump in, refresh, and boost your home-learning experience. Check it out and share share share!
Meet your new favorite homeschool resource! Our BRAND NEW App School Guide has all our favorite apps--organized by category and hyperlinked. It’s easy to use and includes a key to let you know which apps are free and which ones aren’t. Plus, you’ll get lots of listener recommendations, too. Best of all, it’s just $5!
$5 Squad on Patreon: One Level. All the Rewards. We've simplified our Patreon reward levels. Join for just $5 a month!
Show Some Love Leave us an iTunes review! Your reviews help more people find the podcast. When new people find us, they'll see how much YOU love the podcast and want to listen, too!
Loving This Week Angela: Some Good News with John Krasinski Maren: High Fidelity
Before You Go... Share this episode with a friend and let’s keep the conversation going in our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 16 Nov 2020 | 149: You've Got This: What We Don't Do | 00:58:28 | |
Homeschool parents do A LOT, but none of us do it all. We want to normalize not doing it all—and embrace the idea that homeschool and parenting will be more enjoyable and sustainable when we take things off our plates. So this episode is a celebration of what we don't do! In addition to the things on our don't-do list, we share listener answers, too.
Takeaways -We try to remember the phrase: Saying "yes" to one thing means saying "no" to something else.
-We teach people how to treat us: Not doing it all is a way to set healthy boundaries.
-We model for our kids that no one should be expected to do it all.
-Our kids learn we trust them when we don't do everything for them.
This episode is last in a series: You've Got This! We're tackling some of the most common questions and daily dilemmas we face in homeschool and parenting. Listen to the previous episodes in the series: The Device Dilemma and A Harmonious Homeschool.
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Loving This Week Angela: Multi-Color Light Bulb Pathway Markers Maren: YUEDGE socks
Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. An hour-long chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | 168: How We Homeschool with Iris Chen | 00:46:34 | |
This is the third episode in our "How We Homeschool" series. We're talking with different homeschool parents all season to hear about their philosophies, insights, and experiences.
Iris Chen is our guest this week, and we couldn’t be more excited! You might be familiar with Iris’s work on Instagram account @untigering and her book Untigering (which we LOVED). We talk with Iris about healing and shifting away from authoritarian parenting toward more collaborative, peaceful parenting and how that impacts her parenting ideology and practices. Iris shares about unschooling, finding community, and the routines that are working for her and her kids.
Find Iris on Instagram, Facebook, on her website, and order her book Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent here.
This episode is sponsored by Elephants and Algebra. Elephants and Algebra offers one-on-one K-12 math tutoring that meets your child where they are. http://elephantsandalgebra.com/
Aha Moment “It’s ok to not plan.” -Maren Newsletter Let's stay in touch, even when our favorite social media platforms crash. Plus, you get a FREEBIE from us when you subscribe! homeschoolunrefined.com/newsletter
Want more episodes? Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!
Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement Maren: Windex Outdoor Window Cleaner
Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. A chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 11 Mar 2022 | Clip: Homeschool vs. Public School | 00:05:19 | |
Today we're processing through a much requested topic - all the pros/cons of homeschool vs public school. Hint: there's no winner! Well, the winner is YOU when you choose what's best for your family. | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | Clip: July Check-In | 00:05:17 | |
Welcome to our monthly Patreon episode where we process what's going well, what's hard right now and how our self-care is going. We talk specifically about: being the good kind of busy summer routines when your kid just isn't that into you (right now) Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 12 Mar 2018 | 64: Where We Need a Reset | 00:47:13 | |
Sometimes, we need to start over with a clean slate. In this episode, Maren and Angela chat about what a reset is, when we need one, and how it helps us gain perspective. Feeling the need for a reset? Listen in on this helpful conversation!
Loving This Week Angela: Kite Hill Cream Cheese Maren: Black Panther
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| 01 Jul 2019 | 114: Homeschool That’s Fun for Everyone, Including YOU | 00:44:42 | |
This is the podcast where we keep homeschool simple, real, and fun... and this episode is all about the FUN! Why focus on fun? Because as the Finnish proverb says, "Those things you learn without joy, you will forget easily." Research shows that learning happens best when everyone (including you!) is in a good mood and feels loved. We share some of the ways we're making homeschool fun and how we're prioritizing connection over lessons and to-do lists.
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Loving this Week Angela: White Lies podcast from NPR
Maren: Dead to Me on Netflix and Killing Eve on Hulu
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | 196: When Kids Push Back | 00:34:52 | |
Join us as we talk about what to do when kids push back. When our kids push back, it can look disrespectful, mean or lazy... and their communication can be sub-par. We're here to help you excavate what's underneath that non-preferred behavior and really support you and your kids in getting what you all need. We’ll also talk about if it’s ever ok to push our kids.
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Complete Episode Transcript
[00:00:09] Hi, we're Maren and Angela of Homeschool, Unrefined. Over the past 25 years, we've been friends, teachers, homeschool parents, and podcasters together. With our master's degrees and 20 years combined homeschooling experience, we're here to rethink homeschooling, learning, and education with an inclusive and authentic lens. [00:00:30] At Homeschool, Unrefined, we prioritize things like giving yourself credit, building strong connections, respectful parenting, interest led playing, and learning. Learning differences, mental health, self-care, listening to and elevating LGBTQ plus and BIPOC voices. We are here to encourage and support you. [00:00:52] Whether you're a new homeschooler, a veteran, you love curriculum, you're an unschooler. Whether all your kids are at home or all [00:01:00] your kids are in school or somewhere in between, wherever you are on your journey, we are the voice in your head telling you, You're doing great and so are your kids. This episode is 1 96 when kids push back. [00:01:13] We'll talk about what to do when kids push back and whether it's ever okay to push your kids, and then we'll end like we always do with our lt. Ws loving this. Something new that we wanted to tell you about this season is we are doing transcripts for every single episode. [00:01:33] Mm-hmm. . Those you can find on our website or in the podcast app that you're using in the show notes. We're also doing video episodes, so if you'd rather watch us on video, you can do that too. Yeah. Yeah, and links to those are in the show notes and it's just on our YouTube page. We are starting something new this season where we are bringing you three new sponsors for the entire fall season. 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We are here [00:06:00] today for our main topic, which is about kids pushing back. Mm-hmm. . And this is, we chose this topic because we hear about it all the time. We hear, we hear about it all the time, and we hear it happening all the time. . Yeah. We experience it, we hear it happening. Yep. Yeah, , we experience it and hear that others are experiencing it often. [00:06:21] It may not be worded exactly like my child is pushing back, but it might be like, My kid doesn't wanna do this thing, or this subject is stressful, or something like that. Mm-hmm. . And so we wanted to talk about it, or it could be my kid. Being disrespectful or my kid is being really whiny, , you know, that's what it can, can sound like often. [00:06:44] Right, right. Or lazy. Or Right, right, right. Something, something like that. And we, we know that this is a common occurrence in for homeschool families. Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. at different, lots of different ages and stages. [00:07:00] And we know that it's really tough, . Right. And I think it's probably, I mean, I think we know it's even more common probably in homeschool than if our kids were going to school. [00:07:12] They're with the person they trust and feel the most comfortable with. Our kids are gonna be their true selves in front of the, you know, their most, their most, the safest environment they have, which is for sure your home . For sure. For sure. And so really they're being vulnerable too when they're sharing, when they're, when they're pushing back, right? [00:07:33] I mean, you guys, we all know that kids Break down when they come home or when they're home because they feel it's a safe place to do that. And so it makes sense that this would also happen during homeschool time. And I do think it's one of the challenges that homeschool parents face because I think If you've heard about kids in school or if you've experienced your child in school, you know that sometimes they, there isn't that breakdown, there isn't that pushback. [00:07:59] Right.[00:08:00] With teachers or even you may have experienced it with like them doing a sports class or a co-op class or something. Yeah. But then when they're at home with you, they really do push back. And so I think that can be a special homeschool challenge. Oh yes. Yes, for sure. And it, it is true though, and I do think this happens too when my kids do go to do one of those classes or whatever and come back, they can sometimes talk about how much, you know, they can tell me how hard that thing was too. [00:08:30] Yeah, yeah. You know, But it's not until they come home sometimes, For sure. For sure. Yep. Yep. And so I think what can be really hard about this is you have had a vision of what your homeschool might look like or what you might be doing for a particular subject. Or you might have a vision of us all being like, happy together, or this be a really cozy setting. [00:08:52] And so you have this vision, you've spent time thinking about it, you've spent. Time planning, you spent [00:09:00] energy planning, you've probably spent money. Mm-hmm. on different curriculum or like different setup things and you know, your kid like may have been on board with whatever you're do you were doing at one time too. [00:09:13] Like they may have said like, Exactly, yeah, this is what I wanna do. Mm-hmm. and it may have worked for a while and then all of a sudden it doesn't. So I think that's what makes it especially hard is that you can feel like. Yes, it can felt very confusing. Cause we, you're like, I'm so in, we're so in tune with each other. [00:09:30] We did the whole thing that we, you know, like in our in our back to school summer, we talk a lot about having this meeting at the beginning of the year. You know? Yeah. Talk about your hopes and dreams and be really collaborative with each other. You may have done all of that . Yeah. Right. And you're like, I am a really tuning into my kid and I'm doing this thing. [00:09:47] Mm-hmm. , then they're still just like, No, I don't wanna do that. . Yeah. Oh, that's so hard. It's heartbreaking. Right, right. Or then it may also be just a thing that that is a real big priority to [00:10:00] you. It's a really big priority to you. It's so important. This is something that we need to do and, and you, and maybe you're thinking, but I've like I've, you know, like. [00:10:11] Changed so many of my plans and or, you know, like I've, we've worked so much on other things, like, I've allowed you to do these things. I've let you do this. I've let you do this. Just do this one thing for me. Please. Just do this one thing for me. Yeah. I mean, and so it feels like like, oh, they're just, you know, it could be just, they're. [00:10:29] It may seem like they are spoiled or, you know, like you're like, I've given you everything . Yeah. Everything you want, You, you get to do so much. You have so much freedom. And then I just want you to do this one thing. Mm-hmm. , come on. You know? Mm-hmm. . So I think that there is a pain point there for sure. Yeah. [00:10:44] Especially when you've put so much thought and planning into it and money. Right. [00:10:50] And so the way that our kids are pushing back is probably not like, Hey, mom, ideal. Mm-hmm. , can we have a meeting? Yeah. I'm not[00:11:00] , I'm enjoy Do math right now or something. Right? It's not gonna look like that. It's gonna look like something hard. It's gonna look, They might look like they're cry. They might be crying. [00:11:10] Mm-hmm. , they might be refusing, they might be manipulating you. They might be you know, they might look like manipulation off. They could look like, Yes. Look like manipulation. They could be being disrespectful. Mm-hmm. . There are lots of things it can look like, and that's, that's okay. That's them communicating. [00:11:30] That is them communicating to you. Right, Right, right. And it's our, not our job in that moment to fix the way they're communicating to us what's wrong. I think that that is a big mistake that we all, and that might be even hard to wrap your head around right now at this moment when I'm saying it, because I think what we as parents, Wanna do is correct. [00:11:52] Like we can't perpetuate this bad behavior. Yeah. By listening to them when they're acting this way. And I [00:12:00] think that's a mistake. Parents. I think that's a mistake. Mm-hmm. , I think what we do need to say is I hear you. I see that this is not working. Yeah. Okay. I'm gonna, we're gonna work on that first. [00:12:13] I'm gonna be take responsible, you know, responsibility for what's not going well be of, because of like what I've planned and what's, what's going on here. Mm-hmm. , I'm gonna work on that. I'm gonna take responsibility for that. And, you know, like, let's, let's work together here and. Then like at a very, in a distant time, when they're, when the emotions are back to regulated mm-hmm. [00:12:35] and you've moved, you know, you've moved on emotionally from this tough situation, then you can say that's when you can work on communication skills, the way they communicated it, the way they communicated it, and it doesn't even, you don't even necessarily have to go back to rehash that. Scenario, right? [00:12:52] Cause that could just bring it all back up. It could be like, I wanna talk everybody about like, if you're ever having a problem with something, this is what you could do. You know, just moving [00:13:00] forward, here's what we can do. Yeah, yeah. Right. Just talk about it in general. In general or, Yeah, exactly. Yeah. [00:13:07] Because I think a lot of times when kids are trying to say something and it's, it comes out as disrespectful. Parents, including myself, I've done this focus on the disrespectful nature of what they're saying, Right? They do. Yes. Which is not the point, which is, which is really they're just trying to get heard trying to get heard. [00:13:26] Yep. So, And it can be tempting to do that because you're like, Wait, you shouldn't talk to me like that. Like, I don't talk to you like that. And I, we, we don't talk to each other like that, right? It can be tempting to focus on that first, but I think we really need to take a step back and be like, You know what, we'll deal with that later. [00:13:42] Right now they're trying to communicate with me that something's not working. Right? Yep. So you can say something like, Hey I hear that I see you, that you're really upset and something's not working. Mm-hmm. , can we talk about that? Mm-hmm. , or do we need to take a break right now? Cause you might need to take a break because maybe emotions are high or whatever. [00:13:59] Take a break. Let's [00:14:00] come back later and talk about it. Cuz I see that you're trying to communicate with me that something's not working. Yes. And I think what happens in that situation is you are not perpetuating the bad behavior. What you're saying is you actually don't. To act like that, I will listen to you. [00:14:13] Mm mm-hmm. . And so next time they might be like, they might actually next time or maybe in five times, I don't know. Or maybe when they're more mature, eventually they're gonna be like, actually, I don't need to put up such a fuss. My mom just listens to me. My parent just listens to me. Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. . So actually you are untangling that for sure. [00:14:36] That's so true, Maren, because I think a lot of people can think like, Well, I, we need to address the disrespectful, but like, I, like I just said, you know, like, we need to address this. Mm-hmm. , and it's Yeah, because it hurts, but you're doing, you're doing it in a different way. Right, Right, right. In a different. [00:14:51] You're showing them, I love you, I care about you. I see that you are hurting and let's talk about it. Yep. I love and care about you and I value you [00:15:00] no matter how you're acting, when you're really stressed out. Mm-hmm. . Yes. You know, as a child. Yeah. I mean, as adults, when we're really stressed out, we don't always act. [00:15:10] Ideally, I don't want We're adults. Yep. For adults. Yep. So our kids have not developed their brain yet. They haven't For sure. They're not even really capable. Sure. Yet. Yet. Yet. Right. They will be So when kids are pushing back, they are telling you something's not working. Mm-hmm. , It can be a variety of different things that aren't working and they might not even be able to name it. [00:15:35] They might say like, I hate. Writing or whatever, like, I hate writing, but what they might really be saying is like, it might not be the subject, it might be the curriculum you're using. Yes. It might be the time of day that you're doing it. Right. They might be hungry, they might be tired. prob, They probably are. [00:15:57] Yeah. Hungry. Maybe they're [00:16:00] curriculum is too hard. Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. . Right. Maybe it's too easy. Maybe it's too boring. You know what? It might be too boring because a lot of curriculum is boring, so you know, it, Chances are it might be too boring. Yeah. It might be that they didn't have a say in picking it out. [00:16:17] Yeah, and I would also just add, like I, I think there are ki there are just with learning differences, there might just be an adjustment that needs to happen. Like my, I have a kid who whenever it's like I reading or writing, Boring, quote unquote. Yeah. Boring. They use the word boring. They use the word boring, but honestly they are. [00:16:38] They listen to audio books like nonstop. Yeah. And tell stories and like, yeah. They're so creative about other things. It's just like, it's like the eye reading is just such a, a strain. It's hard. Slog. It's a slog. And then same with like physical hand, like writing things down is real. It's like [00:17:00] there's also some like fine motor skills that are really developing there too, so, Okay. [00:17:04] Mm-hmm. , it's boring. Let's, let's like, Really drilled down into what that what do you mean it's boring? Right. Cause like for that kid it might be like the actual work of it is, is boring. Yeah, it probably is. Yes. But not like the subject of writing or reading. , right? Yeah. Or if it's reading, maybe it's not necessarily just the subject of Ring. [00:17:26] I mean, I think a lot, I mean, any kid could probably enjoy reading if they had the right maybe topic of book. Mm-hmm. You know, and a very high interest thing. Right. There's a lot of things we can do within the subject too. Right? Yeah, that's true. Make it That's true. Make it more, Yeah. Yeah. Relevant. So when, what to do when your kids push back. [00:17:48] Mm-hmm. . I think the thing you don't wanna do is power through . Right. I think, I think that although I have tried that, I, I have tried that. We've all tried that. No judgment. No judgment. [00:18:00] Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. . But powering through never seems to work for, for me. Right. But I think when kids push back, we wanna stop what we're doing and connect first. [00:18:10] Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. . So maybe that's listening to them. Maybe that is. Telling them that you hear them and see them and care about them and that you're gonna figure this out together. Right. Maybe that's saying, Hey, you know what, like I can tell that this is really stressing us both out right now. Do you wanna just go like, watch something on TV right now together? [00:18:30] Yes. And pedal, you know, just completely changing things up. Totally. Yeah, and you can also just not. You can also just decide this is not for us. Right, Right now for sure. You know's like you're not even gonna try tomorrow, is what you're saying. Not gonna try tomorrow. This is not, Yeah. You can take a break for however long you need to. [00:18:49] Right, Right, right. For it. Exactly. Yep. You might try again tomorrow. You might try next week. You might try in a couple months. Right, Right. And, and you can also do it differently like we talked [00:19:00] about. There are some things that you can do differently. You can try a different angle, but it often does, there often does, has to have to be you know, a break in the emotion. [00:19:08] There has to be a a, a period where The memory of this tough thing may, may, like, make it tough to even try it in a different way. Mm-hmm. , So you wanna give it time for sure. Yes. Depending on what your child needs or you need for sure. It's different for everyone, right? Yeah. Yeah. And so When you decide to try it again after your break mm-hmm. [00:19:30] You might try a new curriculum. Yes. You might try something completely different like an app. Yep. You, you might, another thing you could do is outsource it. To like, maybe they take a class online, maybe they do it at a co-op or something. Maybe you change the time of date. Maybe you do it before bed. [00:19:48] Okay. I love that one because that's outside of the box thinking that I think a lot of kids need, Okay. They need us to be thinking outside of the box. We think we have to do school between eight and three or something, you know, [00:20:00] whatever's in our mind. Yeah. Yeah. Learning happens all the time. Yeah, it really does for. [00:20:04] That's so true. And it could be different for everybody. It could be before bed, it could be that your partner takes, takes it on. Yes. Maybe you're just like, You know what? I can't do this subject with this child because it's too hard for both of us right now. Can you take it on? Yep. Maybe you just don't do it at all. [00:20:19] Right? I dunno. There's a lot of, you have a lot of choices and. I was just gonna also say, I think it's really important for us, this is where I think, and we talk about this so much on the podcast, is to notice all the learning that's already happening around you. Mm-hmm. , there's so much learning that's happening around you. [00:20:34] If you, if you, you know, took notes on all the ways your kids are learning throughout the day, you may not feel like you really have to do all the things that you've planned cuz they are learning so much. Maybe even the. Subject and skill that you're trying to directly teach over here? Maybe they've, they're doing it naturally on their own. [00:20:53] Yeah. Throughout the day, or maybe not exactly, but like there's still. [00:21:00] Our, our job is, you know, to have our kids practice learning. We want them to get into the habit of learning. It doesn't always even matter the exact thing that they're learning. They're in the habit of learning. When they're the habit of learning, they're going to continue to learn for the rest of their lives. [00:21:18] And so to, to be like really a stickler about the exact thing they're gonna learn today is can kill. That habit of learning. Right? And so then, then, okay, they learn that one thing today, but they're not gonna learn as much for the rest of their lives. So what we really want is the continued learning. [00:21:37] Yeah. Yeah. Mm-hmm. . So given all that, is it ever okay to push your kids? Mm-hmm. ? I think. This is an interesting question because mm-hmm. , I think a lot of times I think people have different opinions on it, so I would love to hear, Oh, for sure. Mar, what do you think about, Is it ever okay to push your kids? [00:21:57] I do think it's good. I, I [00:22:00] like to use, we've said this on the podcast before, to stretch without breaking. You wanna stretch without breaking. And especially this works really well when it's something your kids. Are willing and excited about working on it's like the book Grit talks about this a lot. [00:22:17] I think it's Angela Duckworth is the author. Yeah. You know, she talks a lot about how grit is not working hard on something you hate doing. It's, you know, working hard on the things that you can get in the flow with and for sure excited about. And so they, those are the ideal places. Push your kids, honestly. [00:22:34] You know, and I don't mean like push out of their, you know too, Right. Stretch. Stretch. Yes, for sure. Right. Yeah. Yeah. I do think that's ideal. Mm-hmm. When kids are really into something, but I think a lot of times they're not, you know, like some, sometimes they're just not like, you know, and this, there might be something that you just think is really important. [00:22:54] Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. And I think sometimes it is okay. I, I think especially as kids get older mm-hmm. , so like, maybe [00:23:00] I'm talking like middle school age. Yes. I think it's okay to sometimes push them. I think sometimes they need to try it and see that they can overcome this or what Definitely. Yeah. Or they can flex these certain muscles. [00:23:11] They might need to know what that feels like. I do wanna, I do think in the middle school, and I actually just had a conversation with middle school teachers about this , about how middle schoolers are often, often asking, What's in it for me? What's in it for me? And I think that we all agreed that's a valid question because. [00:23:30] Doing work that they don't care about is not, there's nothing in it for them for sure. So I think that it's very important to listen to your middle schooler especially so that they understand there is like there's something, they do get something out of it. Yeah. And maybe it's something completely unrelated to the actual learning. [00:23:45] You get to do something that I don't usually let you do or whatever it is, you know you know, we're gonna go get a treat after this or something. Yeah. I think that that is valid. I don't think there's anything wrong with. Especially for a kid with a learning difference, especially adhd, there [00:24:00] is no dopamine hit you get from accomplishing something you didn't wanna do in the first place. [00:24:05] So there has to be some sort of, you have to provide that yourselves. Yeah. If you want them to continue to do these, push themselves in ways they never really wanted to in the first place. Yeah, I totally agree with that. There are lots of things I don't wanna do and Exactly right. Sometimes I give myself rewards. [00:24:24] Yeah. For doing them right. , I say like, when I'm done with this, I can do this. And so I do think having those conversations with your kids is important. Like, Yes. This does not have to be a day filled with a bunch of things you don't like to do. Right? Right. Yes. You're, you're not into this, but it's important. [00:24:39] Okay. What could we do after mm-hmm. to make it worth it for you. Mm-hmm. . And you do want, you want them, you know, when, when we do give those, you know, outside rewards or whatever, I, for me, the po the, the goal is, and you reference this, Angela, is my, the goal is for them to feel. [00:25:00] The accomplishment, but they aren't willing to try it to feel the accomplishment until they get a little, you know, outside motivation or whatever. [00:25:06] Yeah. Yeah. So eventually they'll feel the accomplishment, but they might not ever feel that if it's something they don't like to do. Yeah. If it's something they do like to do and they're still scared to try it or whatever, that's what we're dealing with at our house. Like, I know you're gonna love this. [00:25:20] I just, I need you to try it. And Then I feel like then eventually they don't, they don't need the outside rewards, you know, they get it internally. And that is the ultimate goal, is to be like, Oh, you felt so good doing that, and you saw this, you know, this growth and the accomplishments and you should be so proud of yourself. [00:25:41] And that's like, Yes. And I would say too, like, you know your child best, right? Yes. Yes. I think sometimes this is appropriate, sometimes it's not. Sometimes for sure the thing that you're trying to do isn't really necessary. So I would ask yourself those tough questions. Mm-hmm. And see [00:26:00] where you can give a little too. [00:26:02] And yeah, I would try not, I mean, like, I don't know, I just, I hear from a lot of people or a lot of situations that like, homeschool is a struggle and there's lots of crying and my kid doesn't wanna do this or whatever. And I just think that that sh that shouldn't be the majority of it. Right. Right. You, you have to be a good judge of when it's appropriate to do a little bit of nudging. [00:26:26] And I also think like you know, you can't do that the whole day, so no. You have to really pick what you have to pick. Yep. Mm-hmm. , you have to pick when it's, when to use that. When are you willing to use that? Cuz you don't have many of those ships in your pocket. You really don't. Right. And my kids too are sometimes even when I give the outside, you know, dayle, the carrot in front of them, they're like, No, no, thanks. [00:26:50] I've seen that before I got into it. No, thank you. Not worth it. And I, I get it. I understand that too. Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. . And some, and sometimes [00:27:00] kids are so shut down that there's nothing, there's nothing, You don't even, you know, even doing, doing anything to push. Your agenda forward is just going to damage the relationship, and that's when you know it's time to just stop and connect and for sure move on. [00:27:18] Stopping and connecting is just. The most important. And then listening, just really listen to them, like, why are they not into this? Yeah. You know? And then if they're giving good reasons, like, is this really that important at this age? Right. And even if they might, they might not. That's the other thing is they might not be communicating good reasons at this point in their lives. [00:27:39] They might not be. So we have to kinda, as parents, I don't know, like it's really difficult, but. You know, we sometimes just have to read between the lines a little bit. Yeah. Yeah. , but hopefully they can, maybe you can even what you see, you can, you can talk to them about what you observe and what you [00:28:00] notice might be happening if they're not able to tell you. [00:28:03] Mm. Mm-hmm. You know, what's wrong? What I'm noticing is this, is that right? Do you think this is right or not? Yeah. Or whatever. But it'll, eventually it'll start to come out the more you practice mm-hmm. , that kind of communication. Yeah. Yep. Yeah. All right, . I hope that was helpful. Well, I hope so too. I always love talking about this kind of stuff. [00:28:25] We would love to hear your thoughts too. All right. Let's move on to lt. Ws Loving this week. Angela, what are you loving? [00:28:33] Okay. I am loving a skincare product. Now, , I hesitate in saying this cause I'm not like a skincare person and I don't necessarily know what I'm doing. So I'm not like an expert. So just this is my non-expert product opinion. Noted. Okay. . This is for a product from the ordinary. It's called a aha, 30% plus bha, 2% peeling solution. [00:28:59] Actually, I think the name is [00:29:00] just Peeling Solution. Oh, okay. Okay. So it comes in like a glass bottle with a dropper. Okay. And what you do, it's like a mask that you might wear at night to exfoliate, and you don't use it that often. You would maybe use it once, maybe twice a week at the most, right? Mm-hmm. [00:29:18] So, and it sits on your face, like it goes on kind of like a thick liquid. Oh, wow. And it sits on your face for like 10 minutes. Okay. And then you wash it off. And then the next day, your skin looks amazing. Oh my gosh, . Wow. That's what it is. So I bought this in like I just looked, 2019 was when I bought it the first time, and I just ran out and reordered. [00:29:43] So like I've had it for a long time now. I don't think I've been using it every week. Yeah. I think I've gone a few weeks in the middle without, But it, my point is it lasts a long time. It's $8. Wow. It's $8 on the ordinary.com. I like a lot of ordinary products. Oh yeah. So you could probably [00:30:00] get a few different things there. [00:30:02] But I really love this one because it's basically like it peels off. Dead skin. I think that's amazing. This is my unprofessional terminology. It peels off your dead skin. Cause I feel like there is some ex, a lot of exfoliating products out there that I don't feel. Does that necessarily? Yeah, this really does that. [00:30:23] Okay. So like whenever I'm like, my face starts to look, you know, where. Ugh. What's going on here? Like, it looks dull. Or like, I have some flakiness, I have some dry skin sometimes at the top, like in my forehead, and then I go, Oh yeah, I forgot I could do my, you could do my mask. Ooh. So I do it at night, like when I'm taking a bath and I just let it sit there. [00:30:45] It does tingle does it? Which can become, It can feel weird. Okay. Okay. Shingles, but like, cuz that means it's working. I don't know. Okay. Okay. You wipe it off and then you just put. Put some moisturizer on top of it. You can go to bed and [00:31:00] like I said, the next day you wake up and you're like, Wow, what happened? [00:31:02] Oh wow, this looks great. So I'm so excited about this. Yeah. So yeah, I wanted to let you all know that it's a really. Cheap and easy. Great way to, That's a good excuse to order a few things from the ordinary . Yeah. Right? Yes, yes. Mm-hmm. . All right. Martin, what are you loving this week? Okay. I'm loving a very simple snack and it's it's blue but blue diamond almonds, and they have newer flavor called Sweet Thai Chili. [00:31:30] I get these from, Costco. So a very large bag, , very large bag of these. And I'm telling you, I think I might be the only one who eats them in my family and they go fast. So that's telling me I'm, I'm the one who, they're eating a lot, very large bag of these almonds. They're so delicious. And I just, you know, obviously protein filled, which I need in the middle of the day. [00:31:58] Yeah. I need more [00:32:00] protein. Yeah. To keep going. These are great, great snacks. This is a great snack. I need new, I need new great snack ideas. Cause honestly, like snacks leave me lacking. I agree. Same. And I, I'm happy to eat something healthy if it's easy. Yeah. If it's easy, I will eat it. . Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. . And this is, you know, Yeah. [00:32:23] And it's so tasty. It's, you know, it's just like, it's a, it's sweet. It's a little sweet. It's a little spicy. Which I love. The only thing I don't like is that it gets my fingers. I was gonna say, do they? Yeah. Yeah. I don't like that. I do not like that. But I, It's obviously very worth it to me, , because I continue, continue to buy these every time. [00:32:45] That's awesome. Shop at Costco. . That's great. And they're just for you because your kids aren't into them, so they're just for me. I'm sure. I'm sure my husband eats them too. I don't know. He must, He must. I keep telling myself that. Because they You must. You must. [00:33:00] Yeah. Right, right. That's what I think. I hide. [00:33:03] I do have chocolate that I hide because I'm like, People, you cannot keep eating this. This is just for me. Yes. Which I know every parent probably hides. Definitely. So, Okay. Yep. Same. All right. Well thank you everybody for being here today. Special thank you to our three sponsors, Blossom and Ro Out School and Knight Zookeeper. [00:33:26] Be sure to check out their links in our show notes. This podcast is created and hosted by Angela C and Mar Gorse. We are listener support. To get extra content and the Back to School summit free with your membership, go to patreon.com/homeschool unrefined. Subscribe to our newsletter and get our free top 100 inclusive book list@homeschoolunrefined.com slash newsletter. [00:33:54] You can find Maren on Instagram at unrefined Maren, and at Always Learning With [00:34:00] Maren Find Angela at unrefined Angela. | |||
| 04 Oct 2021 | 163: Personal Updates & 3 Tips for a Successful Fall | 01:03:20 | |
We're back and kicking off our fall podcast season with some BIG personal updates. We hope you'll find some camaraderie in the stories we share and the changes our families are going through. Let's normalize all different kinds of learning experiences and choices families can make! And don't miss our 3 essential tips for a successful fall.
This episode is sponsored by NaliniKIDS. Help your kids reflect on the words in their lives with WORD Workouts, a free lesson library for kids 4-18 from NaliniKIDS.
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Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Gua Sha (Wildling Empress Stone and tutorial) Maren: Only Murders in the Building
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More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 17 Dec 2018 | 101: Where We Get Unschooled With Kristiina Craven | 01:02:57 | |
Join this inspiring conversation with Kristiina Craven (creator of the blog Getting Unschooled) as she tells how she went from an unlikely homeschooler to fully embracing the lifestyle. Listen in on her story of how, as she learned more and more about her differently wired child, unschooling seemed like the perfect choice. Not unrelated, we talk self-care and how vital that is to sustaining ourselves as we homeschool. Kristiina's Blog: Getting Unschooled
Loving This Week Angela: Shea Moisture Extra Moisture Detangler Maren: Bonavita 8-Cup One Touch Coffee Maker
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| 18 Nov 2019 | 124: Simple Holiday Gift Guide | 01:08:01 | |
Do you tend to overthink holiday shopping? Us too. But good news: We've done all the hard work for you! We've asked our kids, looked around our houses, and reviewed our Amazon histories to bring you a curated list of gifts our kids have LOVED over the years. Yep, ONE-CLICK SHOPPING. So sit back and enjoy knowing your shopping experience can be a little bit less stressful this year. All of the items mentioned can be found in our Amazon shop at www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined.
MORE gift ideas! Last year's Patreon episode "More Holiday Gift Ideas" is available for Patreon supporters. We talked about our favorite gift subscriptions, gifts for parents (and what we're asking for this year), and our favorite homeschool-specific books for kids. To hear that episode and many more we've recorded just for supporters, go here.
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HURRY! Don't miss Coffee Hour Live! We're doing an online Coffee Hour Live on Wednesday, November 20 from 3:00-4:00pm Central! Plan out your beverages of choice and a movie/documentary/video game for your kids. We're gonna chat about the holidays and answer your questions. This event is exclusive to our Patreon Squad and Super Squad.
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Simple Holiday Gift Guide Below you will find links to every item mentioned in our episode. You can also find ALL of the items in our Amazon Shop at www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined. Don't forget to click here to browse our list of Holiday Books. Play Legos - aircraft carrier, architecture buildings here, here and here. Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run Dress Up Clothes - Capes, Capes, Playsilks Microscope and Prepared Slides Harrisville Designs 10" Potholder Loom Kit Art Coloring Books - Gretchen Rubin, Harry Potter Slime Ingredients - Gallon Glue, Shaving Cream, Contact Lens Solution, Baby Oil Play Dough and Kit Paint By Sticker - younger kids, older kids Tech Osmo (*often goes on sale on black Friday) Games Skiwampus (Out of print! Alternative: Sleeping Queens) One Person Puzzles - here, here and here. Outdoor Bow and Arrow Sets - here and here Kitchen Music ukulele, picks, case, holder and strap
Want more ideas for you or your family? Browse our entire Amazon Shop! And check out our bonus episode (dropping 11/19/19) "A Holiday Gift Guide for YOU"!
Loving This Week Angela: Catlick (mentioned: Blue Babies Pink) Maren: Greenlight debit card
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Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | 162: Diverse Books Mini-Episode | 00:31:35 | |
You're getting another mini-episode! We couldn't resist answering a listener question about diverse and inclusive books.
Back to School Summit: LAST CHANCE!
Mentions Rainbow Revolutionaries 50 LGBTQ+ People Who Made History The Conscious Kid (and their Patreon)
Books for Teens Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adayemi
Authors Jason Reynolds Ibi Zoboi Jacqueline Woodson Elizabeth Acevedo Nic Stone Angie Thomas
Loving This Week (LTW) Maren: Schmigadoon! Angela: The White Lotus
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 28 Aug 2017 | 38: Where We Are Unruffled By Skeptics | 00:49:12 | |
This is the last episode in our summer chat series where we talk about what's going well, what needs tweaking and answer a listener question. Today's listener question is all about how to handle homeschool skeptics. We'll give you our best advice for how to think about and answer those curious questioners. As always, we end the show with what we're Loving This Week. Curried Sloppy Joes in Sweet Potato Bowls
Loving This Week Angela - Panasonic Facial Hair Trimmer for Women Maren - Ecovacs Deebot Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
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| 13 Aug 2018 | 84: Nature Series: How To Raise a Wild Child, Ch 9-10 | 00:47:05 | |
We finish up How to Raise a Wild Child by Scott D. Sampson with an invigorating discussion about getting that technology/nature balance. It can be tricky! Have you found a good balance? If so, please share your wisdom with us! We'd love your support on Patreon here. How To Raise a Wild Child by Scott Sampson Apps Mentioned: Merlin Bird ID, Geocaching, Garden Answers, All Trails, iNaturalist, Mynature animal tracks
Loving This Week Angela: Keyboard Cover, Laptop Case Maren: Alamo Drafthouse
Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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| 01 Mar 2021 | 152: What's Going On With Chores | 00:43:58 | |
It seems like we parents always want to know how everyone else is handling chores, yet chores are also (surprisingly) personal! We all have different standards, different capacity, and different families. We share how we think about chores in general, our why behind doing (and NOT doing) chores with our kids, what chores look like for us now with tweens and teens, and what chores looked like when our kids were younger.
As always, you’ll get our LTWs at the end, and we’ve added a new listener question segment! Join us on Patreon to hear us answer this week’s question.
Takeaways -Chores take both parenting time and attention. If we don’t have that to give, it’s ok to skip doing chores with kids for a season. -Our standards as adults are different than kids’ standards. They’re still growing and it’s developmentally normal (and good!) for them to have priorities that are different from ours. -We all live together, so we should all be contributing together. -Chores help our kids understand responsibility and learn life skills. -Helping gives kids a sense of purpose and contribution, which feels really good and boosts self-esteem. -Chores are good practice for how to work and communicate as a team. -Sometimes we DON'T do chores because it is a lot of work to manage helping kids do chores. -Sometimes we DON'T do chores because it’s a lot of pressure on kids; it can be overwhelming. -Sometimes we DON'T do chores because it's creating relational strain, resentment, or severing connection.
Aha Moment Quote "It’s ok to design your homeschool day around YOUR energy." -Angela
Listener Question Join us on Patreon to hear our conversation answering the question: “What do you do when your kid has a passion you're not very excited about like video games or screens? What if they don't seem to have a passion at all?”
We know that a lot of subscriptions and memberships can be out of reach financially for homeschool families, and it’s often us parents that give up the things we want in order to afford what our families need.
But we really want our Squad to be affordable for you because every homeschool parent should be able to get connected to the support they need. You get ALL our rewards and join our community for just $5/month. And we now offer a DISCOUNTED annual rate with TWO MONTHS FREE. $50/year is a small investment to make in YOURSELF—and you DESERVE it.
Loving This Week (LTW) Maren: The Amber Ruffin Show Angela: Raising Free People by Akilah S. Richards and Untigering by Iris Chen
Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. An hour-long chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 02 Nov 2020 | 147: You've Got This: The Device Dilemma | 00:51:32 | |
Two words: SCREEN TIME. We’re all sick of thinking about it, but we also can’t stop thinking about it. We don’t have the device dilemma figured out either, but we’re here to process with you all the pros and cons and big question marks. Grab a cup of whatever it takes and let’s chat!
This episode is first in a new series: You've Got This! We'll be tackling some of the most common questions and daily dilemmas we face in homeschool and parenting.
Takeaways -Kids are often working on amazing projects on screens. Reframe how we see the work they’re doing when they learn a new dance or unlock a new game level. -We can use this opportunity to help our kids learn to be smart and safe consumers and citizens. -Managing screen time takes so much energy. We’re constantly having to evaluate, make decisions, and set new boundaries. -We’re having ongoing family conversations, spontaneously and often. -Some kids need different limits and restrictions than others. Helping our kids with their screen time takes lots of communication. -Always up for discussion: We’re reconsidering and changing our minds and trying new strategies all the time. Nothing is set in stone.
This episode is being sponsored by Connected Kindred. From founder and parent coach Niurka Maldonado: "We can lead families of unique individuals that communicate clearly, honor boundaries, and love fiercely. Let me show you the way." Connect with Niurka and her coaching practice on Instagram, Facebook, and on her website.
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Listener Review myshell726, 09/11/2020 "I always enjoy listening to this podcast. Maren and Angela are funny, and they have a good balance of casual conversation and topical discussion. I also admire them for speaking out on the need for homeschoolers to become more inclusive. There are a lot of homeschool podcasts, but this is one of my favorites!" Leave us a 5-star rating and review here.
Loving This Week Angela: Easy 30-Minute Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup Maren: Blueland Hand Soap Refill Tablets
Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. An hour-long chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 10 Jul 2017 | 31: Where We Homeschool Through Hard Times With Vanessa Wright | 00:55:34 | |
We are super excited to welcome Vanessa Wright to our show today. Vanessa is a long-time homeschool mom of three tweens whose family has endured some considerable challenges in the past couple years. We hope her story encourages you whether you are going through a tough time right now or not. Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions by Lysa TerKeurst Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe by Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp Yoga with Adriene's 31 Day Revolution Connect with Vanessa Wright on Instagram or Facebook
Loving This Week Maren - Plant Therapy Kidsafe Line Vanessa - Play 4 Life Moms, At Home in the World by Tsh Oxenreider Angela - Summer Vibes for Moms + Kids on Spotify
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| 07 Mar 2022 | 173: Most-Loved Episodes #20: Permission to Cancel School This Year | 00:45:31 | |
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #20!
We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!
#20: Permission to Cancel School This Year This episode originally aired on March 8, 2021. We’re just gonna say it: You don’t have to do school this year. In this episode, we’re talking about why it’s ok to skip academics and prioritize mental health and life learning. This is specific to our current pandemic circumstances, but it also applies to any season of life when things just aren’t “normal”: sickness, job loss, moving, traveling, having a baby. Because whatever you’re living through, THAT is the learning experience.
Takeaways -Even if you were homeschooling before the pandemic, this way of homeschooling isn’t normal. -Stress is high, for us and for our kids. And stress makes learning harder. -What are our kids learning besides academics, that might need to take precedence? -Kids are learning things like empathy, figuring out their own interests, managing stress, creating healthy relationships and boundaries, self care, etc. They are getting real life experience in how to deal with real life experiences. -Ask yourself why you are doing academics. Is it because you think you need to get through the material or your kids will be “behind”? What are the outcomes of “pushing through”? -We get to be their guide and support them through these experiences now. They’re building a tool box that they can use for their whole lives.
It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 23 Apr 2018 | 70: Where We Are Brave Writers With Julie Bogart | 01:08:35 | |
We are so excited to share this episode with you. Julie is a trailblazer in the homeschool world. She gives us all permission to make learning fun, interesting, and something we could do forever (not that we needed permission, but sometimes we think we need permission)! While she focuses on writing, her philosophy is all-encompassing, and her spark is catchy. Listen to this episode if you need that last boost to get you through the end of the school year. Then follow Julie on Instagram and Facebook for your daily shots of Vitamin J.
Loving This Week Maren: The Queen of Katwe Angela: The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. | |||
| 28 Jan 2019 | 103: Where We Get an Enchanted Education With Julie Bogart | 01:00:39 | |
We had another inspiring conversation with Julie Bogart you won’t want to miss! We talk about everything from making the most of your personality to getting older kids excited about learning to keeping the magic going even when we don’t feel like it. Julie even shares her own version of some Homeschool Unrefined signatures: What We Don’t Do and LTW (Loving This Week). Pre-order Julie’s new book, The Brave Learner, now for some bonus content! It’s a must-read for any homeschool parent, regardless of style, personality, or number of years you’ve been at it. You will be better for reading this gem! Find Julie on Instagram @juliebravewriter Ep 70: Where We Are Brave Writers With Julie Bogart Julie's LTW: The Good Place Ep 67: Where We Have All the Feels About Screens
Loving This Week Angela: Blackish Maren: RxBar Nut Butters
Support us on Patreon here. Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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| 28 May 2018 | 75: Where We Q & A | 00:59:22 | |
This week we're getting to some of the homeschool related questions you all sent in. We talk about things like what our typical days look like, if we ever homeschool into the summer, choosing curricula and more of what we don't do. We created a Patreon Page and we'd love to have your support! In return, we're recording new podcast episodes we're calling Homeschool Unrefined: Off the Record. Please go here to watch a little intro video we created: https://www.patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined 61: Where We Do a Curriculum Check-In
Loving This Week Angela: Smartest Person In the Room Bias Series Maren: Dear White People
Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. | |||
| 11 Mar 2019 | 106: Where Our Kids Are Differently Wired With Debbie Reber | 00:55:56 | |
Chances are we all have a kid who is differently wired, regardless of a diagnosis. Debbie Reber is here to normalize these differences and ease our minds. Debbie answers all our questions we didn’t know who to ask (until we met her). Just hearing Debbie’s experience and wisdom gave us confidence to normalize and own all the learning differences in our own families. We hope this episode has the same effect on you!
Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) Model Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World by Deborah Reber Debbie's TEDx Talk: Why the Future Will Be Differently Wired Find Debbie at her website, instagram, and her podcast.
Loving This Week Angela: Plum Paper Company Personalized Planner (7x9 Vertical Priorities) Maren: Her Starbucks order of Dark Roast with Steamed Coconut Milk (and this OATLY! milk for coffee at home)
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| 26 Apr 2021 | 160: YouTube Is the New Curriculum (and a big list of our favorite shows) | 00:42:59 | |
Are you ready for this? It's time to rethink everything you think you know about "screens" and how kids learn. We're making a case for why YouTube beats a science textbook, why PBS Kids is can be more than a pre-dinner pacifier, and why even Marvel movies (yes, Marvel movies) are worthy of being a central part of your homeschool. We hope you'll feel inspired (and feel the freedom!) to ditch your lesson plans and enjoy some great shows with the kids--because this is totally amazing and totally real learning.
You can join us on Patreon to hear our Q&A conversation.
This is our final episode this spring season, but the content continues year round over on Patreon!
Big List of Favorite Shows Science: Nature Tiny World Earth at Night Becoming You Tiny Creatures Our Planet Planet Earth My Octopus Teacher Wild Kratts
Math and Science (Physics, Chemistry, etc) Mark Rober Mystery Doug Sid the Science Kid Curious George Odd Squad King of Random The Hacksmith Mythbusters Mythbusters Jr
Social Studies Amend Finding Your Roots Little America CNN 10 The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Who Was? Nick News Presents: Kids, Race, and Unity with Alicia Keys History 101
Musicals The Sound of Music Hamilton Annie (1982, 2014) Newsies Chitty Chitty Bang Bang West Side Story Singin’ in the Rain Hairspray Mary Poppins & Mary Poppins Returns The Greatest Showman In the Heights (June 2021)
Life/Misc. The Speed Cubers The World According to Jeff Goldblum Cooking shows: Master Chef Jr, Great British Baking Show Survivor The Amazing Race Atypical Marvel movies and shows The Social Dilemma
Aha Moment "When my kids need me most, it reminds me that 1) I need to show up and help my kids, and 2) I need to take care of myself more, too. When I'm giving a lot, I also need to give more to myself." -Maren
Listener Question Join us on Patreon where we're answering this question: "How do you handle situations with preteens who want to quit things that are really good for them?"
We know that a lot of subscriptions and memberships can be out of reach financially for homeschool families, and it’s often us parents that give up the things we want in order to afford what our families need.
But we really want our Squad to be affordable for you because every homeschool parent should be able to get connected to the support they need. You get ALL our rewards and join our community for just $5/month. And we now offer a DISCOUNTED annual rate with TWO MONTHS FREE. $50/year is a small investment to make in YOURSELF—and you DESERVE it.
Loving This Week (LTW) Maren: The Flight Attendant Angela: Costco bath sheets
Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. An hour-long chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 12 Aug 2019 | 117: Creating a “Heck Yes!” Homeschool Plan | 00:46:51 | |
It’s time to get real about our fall plans. We can’t do it all, and we have to be honest about what is really going to give us life this school year. Which means some plans—even good ones!—have to get cut. We’re talking about paring down curriculum, co-ops, and clubs as we head into the school year. Let’s approach homeschool planning with the mindset: “If it’s not a Heck Yes, it’s a Heck No!”
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Loving this Week Angela: Jamie B. Golden’s website and 10-step skin care routine
Maren: Sounds About Bright Organic Cotton Dress (Modcloth)
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 13 Feb 2017 | Bonus #5: Simplicity Parenting Book Club Ch. 5-6 | 00:35:18 | |
This is our final book club chat about the book Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. We are wrapping things up by talking about Chapters 5 and 6, which are all about schedules and filtering out the adult world. Please join us! Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 13 Mar 2017 | 14: Where We Get Crunchy | 00:59:13 | |
Today's episode is all about living a crunchy lifestyle! We talk about our personal stories and journeys toward a more natural, healthy way of life. We also share a few tips and tricks as well as what we are Loving This Week. CSA - Community Supported Agriculture Loving This Week Angela: Caramel Cadbury Egg Maren: Z: The Beginning of Everything
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| 09 May 2022 | 182: Most-Loved Episodes #11: Where We Honor Authenticity | 00:46:48 | |
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #11!
We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!
#11: Where We Honor Authenticity This episode originally aired on February 25, 2019.
Today, we honor our authentic selves and yours! Do you love to plan? Or are you more fly by the seat of your pants? Do you love to knit? Play games? Read aloud? Adventure? Whatever you do, embrace it! Here we give you ALL the reasons to own your authentic self. We’ll give you a glimpse into what our authentic homeschool looks like for each of us—and we bet it won’t look the same as yours!
It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 03 Jul 2017 | 30: Summer Book Club: How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Part 1 | 00:51:07 | |
This is the week when we dive in to our summer read, How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, where we'll be covering chapters 1-2. Do not feel like you need to have read the book to listen in on our conversation. You'll still get a lot of great tips to put into practice right away. We'll review information in each chapter and chat about our experiences within our own families. Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.
Loving This Week Angela: Wonder Woman, DreamLoungers Maren: Nutpods
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| 09 Nov 2020 | 148: You've Got This: A Harmonious Homeschool | 00:48:59 | |
We see these comments pop up in every homeschool Facebook group: "How do I get my kid to do their work?" "My kid is fighting with me about doing math." "Homeschool is hurting my relationships with my kids." Homeschool doesn't have to be contentious, and burnout isn't the inevitable outcome of homeschooling. So how can we begin to homeschool in harmony? Join us as we explore the ways we're creating a harmonious homeschool experience for ourselves and our kids.
Takeaways -We often feel the tension of playing two roles: parent and teacher. At our best, we're in only ONE role: parent.
-No one is enjoying homeschool if you and your kids are grinding your way through it.
-As a homeschool parent, we have freedom to do things differently from a teacher in a classroom.
-The thing your child is most interested in is the thing they're going to learn the most about.
-There are non-negotiable things we want our kids to learn. But we can let go of WHEN and HOW they learn those things.
-Learn to recognize the signals when a learning experience is taking a negative turn BEFORE it gets to the point of yelling, crying, frustration.
-Our kids need to know that their voice and their feelings matter, and we can listen when they're telling us they need to stop or something isn't working.
-Kids have bad days, too. They might have another need that needs to be met before they can sit down and learn. They might need a new approach/curriculum/time of day for a subject.
-It's our KIDS and their plans/ideas that often create the best and most magical learning moments.
-We want our kids to come into a learning experience with their cups of connection filled up!
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This episode is second in a series: You've Got This! We're tackling some of the most common questions and daily dilemmas we face in homeschool and parenting. Listen to our previous episode: The Device Dilemma all about screen time.
Join the Squad! When you join Patreon, you get access to our Patreon Squad Facebook Group -- a fun and fantastic community of like-minded homeschool parents. Plus a bunch of other great rewards like more episodes, extended interviews, and more!
Listener Review myshell726, 09/11/2020 "I always enjoy listening to this podcast. Maren and Angela are funny, and they have a good balance of casual conversation and topical discussion. I also admire them for speaking out on the need for homeschoolers to become more inclusive. There are a lot of homeschool podcasts, but this is one of my favorites!" Leave us a 5-star rating and review here.
Loving This Week Angela: Schitt's Creek Maren: WiZ smart lights
Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. An hour-long chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | 150: Taking Our Own Advice | 00:26:08 | |
In our previous episode (149: What We Don’t Do), we talked about the different ways we set boundaries and take stuff off our plates. Well, we’re gonna take our own advice! We had planned to do one more episode for this fall season, but… we need to take some things off our plates so we’re starting our break a little sooner than planned. We're wrapping up with a quick check in and (SHARED!) LTW.
While our season here has ended, we’ll still be recording new episodes for our $5 Squad on Patreon through our break!
We know that a lot of subscriptions and memberships can be out of reach financially for homeschool families, and it’s often us parents that give up the things we want in order to afford what our families need.
But we really want our Squad to be affordable for you because every homeschool parent should be able to get connected to the support they need. You get ALL these rewards for just $5/month. And we now offer a DISCOUNTED annual rate with TWO MONTHS FREE. $50/year is a small investment to make in YOURSELF—and you DESERVE it.
Give yourself this gift for the holidays and go into 2021 with more support, more friendship, and fun content to keep you going!
REWARDS -Facebook group -2+ monthly episodes -extended interviews -archive of episodes -Discounts on classes and guides -Annual discount (2 months free!) -give yourself the gift of joining the $5 Squad!
Loving This Week Angela & Maren: The Crown season 4
Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. An hour-long chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | Clip: Angela's Teen On Homeschool, Public School & Neurodivergence | 00:04:55 | |
We're so excited to share this episode! In Patreon this week, Angela's 17 year old joins us for a conversation about being a formerly homeschooled teen now going into her senior year in public school. We talk about all that and much more. To listen to the entire conversation, go to patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 17 Sep 2018 | 89: Top 10 Things We've Learned in 21 Years of Homeschooling With Pam Barnhill | 00:43:10 | |
This week we reflect on 21 years of homeschooling with THE homeschool guru and veteran, Pam Barnhill! Pam brings insight and encouragement to our discussion. Ready for some serious truth bombs? Get out a Sharpie and notecard. You’ll want to tape these on your cupboard and be reminded of them everyday. Connect with Pam on her website, here.
Loving This Week Maren: Hello Activated Charcoal Toothpaste Angela: Beloved Cami
Support us on Patreon here. Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Artwork | |||
| 28 Jul 2022 | Clip: Summer & Letting Go | 00:08:12 | |
We've been feeling the need for a conversation on our summer expectations for our families and how we're letting summer just be what it wants to be. We came into this summer with ideas and plans and routines and rules for our kids. We talk honestly about how summer has turned out differently than what we expected and how that's okay. We hope this resonates with you! To listen to this entire conversation, go to patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | 205: A New Approach to Neurodivergent Learning (That Works For Everyone!) | 00:31:03 | |
Join us as we talk about a new approach to neurodivergent learning (that works for everyone!).
We discuss the importance of meeting our kids where they’re at and cover learning practices that are good not only for neurodivergent kids, but for everyone!
To help kids with learning differences (and anybody, for that matter!) it’s important to focus on:
This last season of our podcast is for homeschooling parents, traditional school parents, and everyone in between. This is our last season and definitely our best season!
We’re here to show you how to: Identify learning opportunities in everything you do, how to celebrate your child’s differences, and how to give yourself and your kids credit for all the things you’re already doing. If you have felt unwelcome in other spaces, we hope you feel welcome here.
LTWs Maren: Angela:
You can now pre-order our book! Our book will be released on June 18th! You can pre-order "Think Differently About Learning: A Homeschool Where Children And Parents Thrive" from the following vendors, or wherever books are sold.
Connect with us! Visit our website and follow us on Instagram: @homeschoolunrefined. Follow Maren for ADD, homeschooling, and parent coaching: @alwayslearningwithmaren. Sign up for our newsletter and get our Top 100 Inclusive Book List. We are listener-supported! Support us on Patreon and get access to our special Q&P (Question and Process) episodes! Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com. | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | 174: Most-Loved Episodes #19: Where We October (2018) Check-In | 00:58:54 | |
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #19!
We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!
#19: Where We October (2018) Check-In This episode originally aired on October 29, 2018. We chose this episode because it's about the ordinary stuff of life that we all need to process! It’s check-in day, which is quickly becoming our favorite! This week we update each other on past all-important LTWs. We also get real about what’s going well, what needs tweaking, and how we’re doing at self-care. We do this because so much growing happens in the processing. We don’t have all the answers, and even if we did, they might not be the answers you need! Processing helps us all feel good about what we’re doing today, gives us clarity, and reminds us we’re all in this together.
It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 14 May 2018 | 73: Where We Learn How To Homeschool | 00:53:48 | |
You’ve decided to homeschool, but now what? Listen to this episode where we dive into a simple, doable way to get started. We address different ages, preferences, and needs (including your own). And we pose some great questions that will help point you in the right direction. Veteran homeschoolers, this is a great episode to share with a friend and it will help reboot your own homeschool! We created a Patreon Page and we'd love to have your support! In return, we're recording new podcast episodes we're calling Homeschool Unrefined: Off the Record. Please go here to watch a little intro video we created: https://www.patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined
Loving This Week Maren: Diva Cup Angela: Shaun King on Instagram
Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | Clip: April Check-In | 00:05:25 | |
Our monthly episode where we talk about what's going well, what's hard right now, and how self-care is going.
Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined. | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | 180: Most-Loved Episodes #13: Where We Hit the Road | 00:48:14 | |
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #13!
We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!
#13: Where We Hit the Road This episode originally aired on May 20, 2019. With recent and upcoming trips fresh on our minds, we’re taking this show on the road and talking all about homeschool + travel! How do our kids learn through travel? Do our travel activities have to be “academic” to be educational? What are the non-academic lessons that travel can teach us? We discuss ways to enhance travel’s inherent learning (and relational) experiences—from the planning stages through the return trip and beyond. This is a great episode if you’re thinking about big summer vacation travel plans, roadschooling, or even a simple weekend trip out of town.
It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 12 Nov 2018 | 97: Simple Holiday Gift Guide | 01:08:55 | |
Do you tend to overthink Holiday shopping? Us too! This year, we've done all the hard work for you. We've asked our kids, looked around our houses and reviewed our Amazon histories to bring you a curated list of gifts our kids have LOVED over the years. So sit back and enjoy knowing your shopping experience can be a little bit less stressful this year. All of the items mentioned can be found in our Amazon shop at www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined Below you will find links to each individual item mentioned in our episode. To make it easier, you will find all of the items in our Amazon Shop at www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined In our Amazon Shop, you will also find our very favorite Holiday Books. Click here for those books. We recorded a special Holiday Gift Guide episode for our Patreon supporters where we talked about our favorite gift subscriptions, gifts for parents (and what we're asking for this year) and our favorite homeschool-specific books for kids. To hear that episode and many more we've recorded just for supporters, go here. Play Legos - aircraft carrier, architecture buildings here, here and here. Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run Dress Up Clothes - Capes, Capes, Playsilks Microscope and Prepared Slides Harrisville Designs 10" Potholder Loom Kit Art Coloring Books - Gretchen Rubin, Harry Potter Slime Ingredients - Gallon Glue, Shaving Cream, Contact Lens Solution, Baby Oil Play Dough and Kit Paint By Sticker - younger kids, older kids Tech Osmo (*often goes on sale on black Friday) Games One Person Puzzles - here, here and here. Outdoor Bow and Arrow Sets - here and here Kitchen Music ukulele, picks, case, holder and strap
Loving This Week Angela: This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Philipps Maren: Billie Razor
Support us on Patreon here. Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | 179: Most-Loved Episodes #14: When Hobbies Are Your Homeschool | 00:40:50 | |
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #14! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!
#14: When Hobbies Are Your Homeschool This episode originally aired on March 29, 2021.
When there’s joy, there’s learning! We're talking all about hobbies in our homeschool: the why, the how, and all the ways these seemingly trivial activities and interests can actually unlock deep learning, self-confidence, and lifelong joy for our kids.
Takeaways -Hobbies are something we do because we want to, and doing something because you want to helps us focus and learn more. -Hobbies create a sense of success more than we might experience doing things we don't want to do. Hobbies help us to spiral UP! -Hobbies support mental health and emotional regulation. -Hobbies give our kids a noncoercive experience of learning. They help us learn to love learning and enjoy the process of hard work. -Hobbies get us into a flow state. They build our confidence to try new things and explore more. -Hobbies reduce stress. Making time for hobbies now helps our kids establish the lifelong habit of cultivating hobbies. -A flexible schedule and routine gives us time to explore hobbies. -When kids have time for hobbies, they’ll come back to the table refreshed. -Encourage and support hobbies--even ones we don’t understand and ones that happen on (gasp!) screens. -Homeschool can be built around hobbies or playing, with academics in between—because hobbies are learning! -Create excitement about the day by putting hobbies first, followed by hard work. -Kids are figuring out who they are and how to have a full life when they explore their interests. -What not to do: -turn their hobby into an academic thing -invalidate their screen-based hobbies -go overboard or get over involved
It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 30 Aug 2019 | Bonus: Favorite IG Follows Excerpt | 00:12:37 | |
Hi friends! In this clip from our Patreon feed, we’re chatting about some of our favorite Instagram accounts for humor, food, inspiration, and more! You can get this entire episode (and 30+ more episodes) when you join us on Patreon. Patrons get Check-In and LTW Extra episodes every month, as well as extended interviews with guests like Julie Bogart, Jamie Martin, Debbie Reber, and Candace Cameron Bure!
Summer Bonus Episodes We're dropping bonus episodes like this all summer long, so make sure you're subscribed to our podcast so you don't miss a thing!
Call to Action We have a goal of getting to 10K followers on Instagram and we need your help! Spread the word about Homeschool Unrefined by following and sharing us on Instagram. Not on Instagram? Share us IRL. Word of mouth is the BEST way to help our podcast grow!
Summer Favorites Guide To kick off summer, we’ve curated a list of our Summer Favorites in our Amazon Shop! It's like a gift guide for your summer filled with childhood essentials, backyard gear, and "it's-too-hot-to-go-outside" activities. Using our affiliate link to purchase anything on Amazon supports our podcast!
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 07 Oct 2019 | 121: What's Saving Our Homeschool + Myers-Briggs | 00:49:12 | |
About the time you think you’ve got homeschool figured out, it’s time to adapt again. So we’re talking about What’s Saving Our Homeschool RIGHT NOW. Give yourself credit for being adaptable and finding what works for you! We’re also sharing an excerpt from our Personalities + Homeschool classes. This week, we’re talking through the differences between S/N (Sensing/Intuition) in the Myers-Briggs 16-types personality system. You’ll hear our insights as a Sensor (Angela) and an Intuitive (Maren) and discover how understanding the S/N dynamic can impact your homeschool.
Myers-Briggs & Homeschool Class This personality profile was our first love in the personality world. We have studied it for years, and it’s long been part of our everyday conversations. In this class we’ll go into each of the eight letters in the Myers-Briggs and how each one might affect the parent and the homeschooler. Our goal is not to get you to understand your exact letter combination (although you’ll probably come out with some ideas), but to set you on the right path to self-awareness and child-awareness. This class will change your mindset about how all of our brains are wired, and you will rest assured that you can work with whatever combination of letters you have in your home. There is no ideal homeschool personality. Homeschool can work for ANYONE! We’ll show you how!
Check out all our classes at homeschoolunrefined.com/classes.
Each class is $10, with all four classes bundled for just $30. (Psst... Patrons get an additional discount on the four-class package. Join us at the Squad or Super Squad levels to access these exclusive savings now!)
Meet Up with Maren in Seattle! Maren @unrefinedmaren is hosting a Seattle-area meet up while she’s roadschooling in your fabulous city. Bring your friends and let’s hang out!
Fall Call to Action Leave us an iTunes review! Your reviews help more people find the podcast. When new people find us, they'll see how much YOU love the podcast and want to listen, too!
Mentions Audiobooks and a Bluetooth speaker
Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Calm-a-Mama Calm drops Maren: Ello Travel Mug
Before You Go... Share this episode with a friend and let’s keep the conversation going in our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers.
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We have a goal of getting to 10K followers on Instagram and we're SO CLOSE! Spread the word about Homeschool Unrefined by following and sharing us on Instagram. Not on Instagram? Share us IRL. Word of mouth is the BEST way to help our podcast grow!
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 30 Jan 2017 | Bonus #4: Simplicity Parenting Book Club Ch. 3-4 | 00:39:46 | |
Today we are continuing our conversation of Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne by discussing Chapters 3 and 4 (Environment and Rhythm). We'd love to have you join us! No need to have read the book ahead of time. Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com
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| 14 Sep 2020 | 140: The Summer Recap & The Fall Pivot | 00:56:35 | |
[Cue Ross Geller: PIVOT!] We’re looking back on the Summer of 2020—the pandemic challenges, the cultural complexities, the big changes in our own lives and in our communities—and breaking down what it all means for the Fall of 2020 for us personally and professionally. We talk about what learning looks like in a pandemic and how we are emphasizing a deeper cultural and self awareness in this unique season for ourselves and our kids. We’ll be talking about our specific fall plans in our next episode!
Takeaways
Back to School Summit Our Back to School Summit is for both new AND experienced homeschoolers to help us all reframe expectations, share real-life solutions, and get set up for a successful and sustainable school year. You’ll get:
This summit is ONLY available on Patreon, which means that for JUST $5 you get all this--AND you’ll unlock 2 years of patron rewards including an archive of extended interviews, monthly episodes, our patron-only Facebook group, and a discount code for our Homeschool+Personalities classes. Sign up at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined.
The Unrefined Curriculum Guide The Unrefined Curriculum Guide is 30 pages of inspiration, encouragement, and resources to build and boost your curriculum library with recommendations you won't dread using. Best of all, it’s just $10! Which means, it’s affordable for you AND it helps support us do what we do here at Homeschool Unrefined—win, win!
Listener Review! meg_girlmom, 08/26/2020 "I started at the beginning and have been listening non stop the past week. These mamas are real, intentional, and such an awesome resource for getting started (and staying) homeschooling!! And Patreon is a must!! they have printables, guides, and other helpful extras that have been so helpful to me. These women are living out their calling!!"
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Homeschool Unrefined on Romper We were invited by Romper to talk about creating a more inclusive homeschool community. Check it out here!
Loving This Week Angela: Thrive Causemetics mascara Maren: Trade coffee subscription
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 10 May 2018 | After School Special: Get To Know Us | 00:52:38 | |
Listeners new and old will enjoy getting to know us better in this bonus episode. Things we cover: where (exactly) we met, our favorite go-to meals, whether or not our husbands are friends and just how many pair of Costco socks we own. Listen in for all of that and more (including which SNL character Maren used to perform on stage). We hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we did recording it.
Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. | |||
| 08 May 2017 | 22: Where We Enneagram | 01:00:54 | |
It's hard for us to contain our excitement about this week's episode. Though we love many different personality typing systems, the Enneagram is our newest love. Today we are welcoming our friend Amanda Ginn to the show and the three of us chat about all 9 Enneagram types and how knowing your type can help you as a homeschool parent. If you've never taken an Enneagram test before or are unsure of your type, head to 9types.com for a free starter test. You can find Amanda on Instagram at @aswearegoing The Enneagram Institute's Type Combinations (for relationships) Homeschooling and the Voyage of Self-Discovery by David H. Albert Amanda read this awesome quote by David Albert, "Recognition of the utter originality of each and every journey remains by far the single most important reason to homeschool." The Liturgists Podcast Episode 37: The Enneagram Loving This Week Maren: The People Vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story (can be seen on Netflix) Angela: The Shauna Niequist Podcast Other Mentions: Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist The Road Back to You Episode 6 with Shauna Niequist
Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 11 Feb 2019 | 104: Where We Marie Kondo Our Homeschool | 00:44:10 | |
Sure, you’re Marie Kondo-ing your sock drawer, but what about your homeschool? In this episode, we talk about why we all might want to consider using Marie Kondo’s simplifying technique on our homeschool plans. We also identify what really Sparks Joy for us, and of course, we had to include a few What We Don’t Dos. Because, Marie.
Loving This Week Angela: Believed Maren: Quip Toothbrush
Support us on Patreon here. Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. | |||
| 21 Oct 2019 | 122: What's Saving Our Homeschool + Enneagram | 00:52:29 | |
We’re continuing our fall mini-series on what’s saving our homeschool RIGHT NOW. This week, we’re talking about the e-reader that’s changing reading for one of our kids and the master homeschool plan we can’t homeschool without. PLUS we’re sharing an excerpt from our Enneagram & Homeschool Class! We look at Enneagram numbers 1, 2, and 3, and talk about how they might show up in homeschooling. Embracing Enneagram in our homeschool has empowered us to be ourselves. That kind of freedom can change your homeschool, too!
Enneagram is our new love. We think about it often, and the more we live, the more we see it show up as an important factor in understanding how each of us process and learn. In this class, we not only go through each number, but we teach you how each number thrives. We talk about what might be perceived strengths and weaknesses, and we equip you with ways to use them both for life-long skills. Again, the goal is not to get you to know your (or your child’s) exact number, but to set you on the path. Giving you the right questions to ask yourself, helping you notice things in your life that will give you clues to each number’s habits, needs, and interests.
Check out all our classes at homeschoolunrefined.com/classes.
Each class is $10, with all four classes bundled for just $30. (Psst... Patrons get an additional discount on the four-class package. Join us at the Squad or Super Squad levels to access these exclusive savings now!)
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Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: The Great Believers: A Novel Maren: AeroPress Coffee Maker
Before You Go... Share this episode with a friend and let’s keep the conversation going in our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 09 Mar 2020 | 129: Where Diverse Books Matter with Christine Platt | 00:51:28 | |
We recently posted a quote from Morgan Jenkins that said, “You’re not well read if all you read is white authors.” And we agree! We’re talking about the importance of diverse books with our guest, author and activist Christine Platt. Christine helps us explore the concept of books as windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors. Plus, she challenges our ideas about the kinds of stories we’re choosing when we read diverse books: “It’s really important to show that all communities and all families experience trauma, but they also experience joy. Joy needs to be reflected in your diverse library collection.” Join us for this essential and inspiring conversation.
Find Christine on Instagram and her website. Check out her TED Talk on minimalism. And find all her books in our Amazon Shop!
Highlights -“Everyone should be reading diverse books, not just children, not just adults. To understand others’ lived experiences, to learn and understand how systemic racism and oppression affect non-white communities. For homeschooling parents to make sure that you’re aware of the world and not unintentionally perpetuating myths and stereotypes. It really boils down to expanding your knowledge for personal and societal edification. We should all be reading diverse books.” -It’s natural for all of us to gravitate toward books that are mirrors, so when choosing diverse books for ourselves or our children, we can ask, “Am I choosing a mirror or a window?” -How can we be critical thinkers when it comes to choosing books? Don’t just seek “diversity”—ask yourself: What is it I want to teach through this book? What is the story you want to tell? -“Be mindful of books that only tell and show lived experiences through trauma. It’s really important to show that all communities and all families experience trauma, but they also experience joy. Joy needs to be reflected in your diverse library collection.” -“Reading regular stories reflecting lived experiences is so powerful.” -The benefit of reading windows and sliding glass doors for yourself is that it makes you curious, and you can see the value of giving your kids that same feeling as readers.
Mentions OurStory from We Need Diverse Books online There, There by Tommy Orange
Meet your new favorite homeschool resource! Our BRAND NEW App School Guide has all our favorite apps--organized by category and hyperlinked. It’s easy to use and includes a key to let you know which apps are free and which ones aren’t. Plus, you’ll get lots of listener recommendations, too. Best of all, it’s just $5! And this month, patrons get for free! (But hurry! This offer ends 3/31!) We’ve seen how much incredible learning happens when our kids get connected to the right apps, and we can’t wait for you to experience it, too!
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Show Some Love Leave us an iTunes review! Your reviews help more people find the podcast. When new people find us, they'll see how much YOU love the podcast and want to listen, too! Loving This Week Angela: How not to travel podcast with Dr. Kiona Maren: Sensory Sock
Before You Go... Share this episode with a friend and let’s keep the conversation going in our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | 188: Most-Loved Episodes #5: Where We Give Ourselves Credit | 00:50:04 | |
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #5!
We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!
#5: Where We Give Ourselves Credit This episode originally aired on January 8, 2018.
In this episode, we reflect on how much of the work we do as homeschooling parents is intangible and not easily measured or noticed. We talk all about why it is important to give ourselves credit for all that we're doing. Parents, you are working so hard and deserve all the acknowledgment and praise! We're here to give that to you.
It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 23 Jan 2017 | 09: Where We Geek Out About Hamilton | 00:59:00 | |
We are taking this opportunity to geek out about our favorite musical, Hamilton. Join us as we talk about what it is, why we love it and why we think it's a perfect fit for homeschooling. We talk about the history, music, art, culture and all the ways we use it in our homeschool. The Room Where It's Happening Podcast #14 with Alex Lacamoire Kid-Friendly Hamilton Songs (See this spotify playlist) The Story of Tonight The Schuyler Sisters Farmer Refuted You'll Be Back Helpless That Would Be Enough Guns and Ships History Has Its Eyes On You Dear Theodosia The Room Where It Happens Schuyler Defeated One Last Time I Know Him It's Quiet Uptown Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story Loving This Week Maren: her new whiteboard Angela: America's First Daughter
Visit our new website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com
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| 12 May 2022 | Clip: Screens and Devices | 00:05:16 | |
In this episode we talk all about everyone's favorite topic - screens and devices. Spoiler Alert: We're struggling! Listen in as we process through how we got here and how we're trying to make things better.
Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined. | |||
| 06 Mar 2017 | 13: Where We Get Techie | 00:57:54 | |
Join us as we dive into a discussion of all things technology related! We will talk about whether or not we think it's necessary, useful and beneficial in our homeschool and how we are finding a balance as we navigate a changing world. We also chat about all the techie things we do and use in our homeschool. Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne Podcasts Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian Apps Stack the States/Stack the Countries Websites Youtube Other LTW Maren: KT Tape Angela: The Girl With the Lower Back Tatoo by Amy Schumer Also mentioned: The Popcast Bossypants by Tina Fey For the Love by Jen Hatmaker Yes, Please by Amy Poehler Girl Walks Into a Bar by Rachel Dratch
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| 06 Nov 2017 | 48: Where We Take On Tweens With Vanessa Wright | 00:47:45 | |
In today's episode, we bring back Vanessa Wright to chat all about raising tweens! Vanessa is a homeschool mom of 3 (yes, 3) tweens living in North Carolina. Today we chat about tweens, what makes them special and how to try and make your homeschool fit to their needs and abilities. You may remember Vanessa from Episode 31 where she talked about homeschooling through hard times. We're so glad she's back!
@wrightathomeschool on Instagram Wright at Homeschool Facebook Page
Loving This Week Maren: Farmhouse Culture Kraut Krisps Vanessa: Simply Clean Angela: Dirty John
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| 19 Apr 2021 | 159: Our 10 Favorite Books of the Year (for all ages!) | 00:39:27 | |
We’re sharing our 10 favorite books we’ve read this year--from picture books we read aloud to graphic novels our kids loved to the stories we couldn’t put down. These are the books that stood out from all the rest in our homeschool year. Shop this booklist (and all the other books we’ve loved) at bookshop.org/shop/homeschoolunrefined.
Plus, you can join us on Patreon to hear our conversation about homeschooling through puberty.
Aha Moment "Our kids still need 1-on-1 time with us. Even when we’re already together all day--and even when they’re older." -Angela
Listener Question Join us on Patreon where we're answering this question: "Any advice or resources for kids going through puberty? My son is 12 and he hates doing anything right now even though he will fully acknowledge that he sees the benefit, feels good after he completes schoolwork, etc. He fights everything beforehand and I know so much of it is just changing hormones, but I would love suggestions for ways to navigate this season of schooling and make it as enjoyable as possible for him."
We know that a lot of subscriptions and memberships can be out of reach financially for homeschool families, and it’s often us parents that give up the things we want in order to afford what our families need.
But we really want our Squad to be affordable for you because every homeschool parent should be able to get connected to the support they need. You get ALL our rewards and join our community for just $5/month. And we now offer a DISCOUNTED annual rate with TWO MONTHS FREE. $50/year is a small investment to make in YOURSELF—and you DESERVE it.
Loving This Week (LTW) Maren: Mixing bowls Angela: Angela's everyday smoothie recipe 1/2 banana 1/2 c frozen mango Big handful cilantro Big handful arugala 1/2 c orange juice Water, as much as needed Green powder, if you want (Thrive Greens & More) 1 cube frozen Trader Joe's ginger
Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. An hour-long chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 19 Jun 2017 | 28: Where We Co-op: Summer Chat Series | 00:37:20 | |
Feelings on homeschool co-ops can be complicated. In this episode, we discuss all of those feelings as well as what's going well and what is a challenge for us right now. We chat about all of this along with our Loving This Week! Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Today's episode is the first in our Summer Chat series. In these Summer Chat episodes, we'll be keeping it simple by talking about what's going well, what's a challenge for us right now and we'll answer one listener question. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, please contact us via any of our social media channels or our email below. We'd love to answer your question! Starting in July, we will be hosting a summer book club covering the book How To Talk So Your Kids Will Listen and Listen So Your Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Grab the book from your library and follow along with us. We're starting with Chapters 1-2.
Loving This Week Maren - Last Pass Angela - Wolf Honey Farm's Skin Moisturizing Bar
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| 15 Sep 2022 | Clip: September Q&P: Kids & Social Media | 00:07:21 | |
For our Patreon September Q&P, we answered this question from Michelle: Have you done an episode on kids and social media? How do you make decisions on when your kids are ready for it and what type of conversations/actions do you take to help them be physically and emotionally safe on the apps? To hear the rest of this conversation, sign up for Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined To get our FREE Inclusive Booklist, go to https://www.homeschoolunrefined.com/newsletter Our new Fall 2022 Season starts Monday September 26th! | |||
| 22 May 2017 | 24: Where We Recap This Year's Read-Alouds | 00:52:09 | |
Want to hear the actual books we read with our kids this year? Tune in for a conversation filled with book talk. We'll each talk about the picture and chapter books we enjoyed the most with our kids this year. The Hatchet, The River, Brian's Winter, Brian's Return, and Brian's Hunt by Gary Paulson The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis The Magician's Nephew by CS Lewis Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett Strong Is the New Pretty by Kate T. Parker The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan Chalk by Bill Thomson The Typewriter by Bill Thomson The Snowman by Raymond Briggs Mr. Lincoln's Way by Patricia Polacco Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes Loving This Week Maren: Zenni Optical Angela: Wool Dryer Balls
Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com
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| 20 Jun 2022 | 187: Most-Loved Episodes #6: Where We Begin with Deschooling | 00:56:44 | |
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #6! We do two episodes a week—this is our free one. Join us on Patreon to unlock a NEW episode every week for just $5/month!
#6: Where We Begin with Deschooling This episode originally aired on January 27, 2020.
So, like, what even is deschooling?! The fact is this: We are immersed in a schooled mindset. It's the air we breathe, the water we swim in. Deschooling is a way to reprogram our thinking about learning. We're going to talk through this essential homeschooling tool: What is it? Why bother? What does it actually look like? And what comes next?
Highlights from this episode:
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| 19 Nov 2018 | Throwback: Where We Are Brave Writers With Julie Bogart | 01:08:35 | |
Throwback to this amazing interview with Julie Bogart, the original homeschool guru! Whenever we feel tired, insecure, or downright unable to homeschool anymore, we call upon Julie. A few words from her, and we feel like super heroes again. Which is why we chose to re-issue this jam packed episode of inspiring truths. Julie hands out all kinds of goodness in this episode, just what you need to get you through the final stretch of 2018. What is your favorite piece of wisdom from Julie? You can pre-order a copy of Julie’s new book, The Brave Learner at https://thebravelearner.com/
Loving This Week Maren: The Queen of Katwe Angela: The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
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| 28 Mar 2022 | 176: Most-Loved Episodes #17: Where Autopilot Save the Day | 00:42:57 | |
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #17!
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#17: Where Autopilot Save the Day This episode originally aired on November 13, 2017. Do you need to simplify your days? Or do you need something easy to get you through a stressful day, week or season? Today Maren and Angela talk about the idea of Autopilot and how they use it to lower stress and simplify their days. When you use Autopilot, much learning happens and it's easy on the homeschooling parent and child. There are so many benefits, we wonder why we're not using it more often.
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More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
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| 02 May 2022 | 181: Most-Loved Episodes #12: Where We Marie Kondo Our Homeschool | 00:46:09 | |
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#12: Where We Marie Kondo Our Homeschool This episode originally aired on February 11, 2019.
Sure, you’re Marie Kondo-ing your sock drawer, but what about your homeschool? In this episode, we talk about why we all might want to consider using Marie Kondo’s simplifying technique on our homeschool plans. We also identify what really Sparks Joy for us, and of course, we had to include a few What We Don’t Do's.
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More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
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| 10 Dec 2018 | 100: Where We Celebrate! | 00:57:49 | |
You do not want to miss this packed hour where we celebrate 100 EPISODES(!!) of keeping homeschool simple, real & fun. Celebrate with us because there is so much for YOU in this episode! We’ll reflect on how we have changed and grown over the last 100 episodes (we asked our patrons to help us out with this, so listen for them, too!), we talk personalities and how much our homeschool has benefited from learning about them, and we tell you how you could win swag! THANK YOU for being part of this awesome community, whether you have listened to one episode or 100. Thank you for supporting the message that WE are enough, and that doing more is not always the answer. Thank you for thinking differently about homeschool right along with us. WE are changing the conversation about homeschool one episode at a time.
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| 13 Nov 2017 | 49: Where Autopilot Saves the Day | 00:40:58 | |
Do you need to simplify your days? Or do you need something easy to get you through a stressful day, week or season? Today Maren and Angela talk about the idea of Autopilot and how they use it to lower stress and simplify their days. When you use Autopilot, much learning happens and it's easy on the homeschooling parent and child. There are so many benefits, we wonder why we're not using it more often.
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| 22 Jan 2018 | 57: Where We Speak In Love Languages | 00:45:04 | |
Do you want to learn how to speak your child's language? Do you want to make homeschool easier by developing stronger connections with your kids? The 5 Love Languages are a fun way to get to know your kids better. On this week's episode, Maren and Angela talk about how knowing these things about our kids and ourselves helps us to navigate our children's hearts. The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman The Five Love Languages website
Loving This Week Angela: Taylor Swift's Album Reputation Maren: Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich
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| 03 Mar 2020 | Bonus: Introducing the App School Guide! | 00:01:27 | |
Hey friends! We wanted to let you in on something great we have created just for you. Are you trying to find that balance with homeschool, technology, and life? Maybe you’re completely overwhelmed by all the seemingly “educational” apps out there. We’re here for you.
We have carefully curated our favorite apps in a special guide with you in mind. This guide has all our favorites, organized by category, and everything is hyperlinked. It’s so easy to use, and it includes a key to let you know which apps are free and which ones aren’t (hint: a bunch of apps are free). Plus, you’ll get lots of listener recommendations, too.
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| 03 Oct 2022 | 194: How We Homeschool With Camille Kirksey | 00:46:27 | |
Join us today as we have a conversation with Camille Kirksey, the Intuitive Homeschooler, about what her homeschool life looks like.
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Complete Episode Transcript [00:00:00] Angela: [00:00:09] Hi, we're Maren and Angela of homeschool unrefined. Over the past 25 years, we've been friends. Teachers, homeschool parents and podcasters. Together with our master's degrees and 20 years combined homeschooling, we're here to rethink homeschooling, learning, and education with an inclusive and authentic lens. [00:00:30] Maren: At Homeschool Unrefined, we prioritize things like giving yourself credit, building strong connections, respectful parenting, interest led playing and learning, learning differences, mental health, self care, listening to and elevating LGBTQ plus and BIPOC Voices. [00:00:51] Angela: We are here to encourage and support you. Whether you're a new homeschooler, a veteran, you love curriculum, you're an unschooler. Whether [00:01:00] all your kids are at home or all your kids are in school, or somewhere in between. Wherever you are in your journey, we are the voices in your heads telling you, You're doing great, and so are your kids. [00:01:10] Maren: This episode is 1 94, How We Homeschool with Camille Kirksey. We are going to first share our conversation with Camille, the intuitive homeschooler, and then we'll end like we always do with our lt. Ws loving this week. [00:01:27] Angela: All right. We wanted to let you guys know before we get started about our newsletter. [00:01:30] We would love to have you sign up for it if you don't already get it. It comes out every week on Fridays. It's packed with everything for the week and a little bit of inspiration for you. If you sign up for it, you get a free gift, which which is our book list. This is our top 100 inclusive book list. [00:01:49] We're so proud of this and so excited for it. So if you don't have it yet, you're gonna wanna. Yes, and [00:01:54] Maren: it's a PDF with links. Yeah, just click something. It's so great. We are starting something new [00:02:00] this season where we are bringing you three new sponsors for the entire fall season. We were very intentional about who we chose for sponsors. [00:02:10] We pre appreciate you taking the time to learn about them because we think they're really good companies. Also, they're giving discount codes, so you will definitely want to listen for. We're so happy to work hard on this podcast and we appreciate the financial support in making it happen. [00:02:29] You've heard us rave about out school in the past because they're one of our favorite ways to outsource your homeschool. We know that kids who love to learn don't just prepare for the future. They create it. That's why Out School has reimagined online learning to empower kids and teens to expand their creativity, wonder and knowledge. [00:02:49] Empathetic, passionate teachers encourage learners ages three to 18 to explore their interests, connect with diverse peers from around the world, and take an active role in leading [00:03:00] their. Out school has created a world filled with endless possibilities for every schooling journey. Explore over 140,000 fun and flexible live online classes to find the right fit for your family and join us as we set learning free. [00:03:18] Sign up today at Out schooler.me/homeschool unrefined. And get up to $20 off your first class when you enroll with Code [00:03:27] Angela: UNREFINED. We absolutely love teaching, reading, and writing in ways that are creative and fun, and that's why we are excited to introduce you to Knight Zookeeper. Is your child a reluctant writer? [00:03:41] Do they struggle with reading? If your answer to either of these questions is yes, the Night Zookeeper may just be what you're looking for. Night Zookeeper is an online learning program for children, ages six to 12 years old that uses a gamified and creative approach to help keep kids engaged and focused [00:04:00] on developing awesome reading and writing skills, all while having fun at the same. [00:04:05] Some of the features we love include the educational games, the personalized feedback on writing from real tutors and the super safe community pages where children can work with each other and learn together. If Night Zookeeper sounds like the perfect learning program for your child, you can try it for free by clicking on the link in our show notes. [00:04:24] When you register it, you'll get a seven day risk free trial, as well as a huge 50% off an annual subscription. That's a great deal if you ask. We [00:04:38] Maren: know how hard it is to find curricula that's a good fit for you and your kids. Blossom and Root is a nature focused secular homeschool curriculum focusing on creativity, science, nature, literature, and the arts. [00:04:52] Blossom and Root has been gently encouraging and supporting homeschooling families around the globe since 2016. [00:05:00] Blossom and Root currently offers curricula for pre-K through fifth grade with new levels being added in the future. Additionally, a three volume inclusive US history curriculum told from a variety of viewpoints is currently in development as of August, 2022. [00:05:18] Volume one is available for purchase, and volume two is available on pre-sale. All profits from this history curriculum, a River of Voices will be used to support story. And artists from historically excluded communities. You can find samples, scope, and sequences and information about each of their levels online@blossomandroot.com. [00:05:42] You can also find them at Instagram at Blossom and Root. Blossom and Root has created a special discount for our listeners. Use the code Hs. Unrefined 15 at checkout for 15% off your. [00:05:56] Angela: All right. Hi Mar. Hello. [00:06:00] So happy to be here. So happy. Yeah. Today we have Camille Kirksey with us, and if you are, don't already know her, you might know her from her Instagram reels. [00:06:09] Mm-hmm. That's where we found her first. Mm-hmm. . Camille Kirksey strives wholeheartedly to be honest and transparent about the transformative experience homeschooling offers, shifting the narrative of what home education can be. Since beginning to homeschool in 2013, she has helped thousands of homeschool parents by simplifying the how to homeschool learning process, making it easier, quicker, and less intimidating for newcomers through veterans A. [00:06:36] Camille is an author and homeschool mindset coach that recently launched her first masterclass for new homeschool parents Empowered Beginnings under her upcoming online coaching program for Parents Homeschool U Academy. Which launches in 2023. And here's our conversation with Camille. [00:06:57] Welcome Camille. Thanks for being [00:07:00] here. [00:07:00] Camille: Hi Angela. It's so nice to be here. Finally meeting. I know. Finally in person. kinda [00:07:05] Angela: in person. Person. Yeah. Yeah. This is fun. Yeah. So yeah, I first discovered you doing reels and if you're not following the intuitive homeschooler and doing on reels on Instagram, you're missing out. [00:07:19] So . So thank you for bringing that joy into my life. First, tell us a little bit about yourself, your job, your family, things [00:07:28] Camille: like. So I'm Camille. I have three kids, teen all the way to seven. Okay. We've been homeschooling since 2013, so this is year nine for us. Okay. As you said, I do reels. That is my happy place. [00:07:44] I take all the crazy things that go on in my head and and give it to the people, and people seem to like it. Yeah. And that's just about being relatable. One of the things I really like to do is highlight things that I think we're all thinking and do it in a funny [00:08:00] way. So that's something I really enjoy. [00:08:01] What else? So I'm a homeschool mom. I run a business, a digital media Okay. Business. Where we create content. I release a book in 2020 for new homeschoolers called Coming Home, and that has turned into a new master. And next year, 2023, a digital academy for our homeschool parents where we can go and learn some things. [00:08:24] The kids get to have a lot of fun online, but we, we need to do that too, so. [00:08:28] Angela: Okay. That's awesome. Yeah. That's awesome. I have to ask you about your reals because you have a talent for finding audio . [00:08:38] Camille: Oh. Like, you [00:08:40] Angela: find a piece of audio that you think wouldn't relate. And then you make it relatable. And I'm wondering like, has this just come to you? [00:08:48] Like, are you just like, Oh, I don't, I know what to do with that ? Yeah. [00:08:52] Camille: You know, they find me. Okay. It's just, especially on Instagram, I know it's different on TikTok, Instagram, you can't really find a audio [00:09:00] anyway, so you kind, you gotta come across it, but it just happens in my head. If it's funny and I can make it work, then I do. [00:09:08] Angela: That's awesome. That's awesome. And you know what, You're also like not afraid to say the thing that other people might be afraid to say. So I appreciate that. [00:09:15] Camille: Oh, of course. It's, that's been a gift and a curse my entire life, even as a kid. So, and my mother can attest to that. She's told me many stories of her, like looking like, Is my child about to get in trouble with some other people? [00:09:29] Let me make sure she's okay. Yeah. Cause she speaks her [00:09:32] Angela: mind. So yeah, it's definitely a gift. It's a gift. Okay, I accept that. Yeah. Yeah. So how did you get started homeschooling and like, what made you decide to do that? [00:09:43] Camille: So, It was a real kind of random thing. I found myself on Facebook at like two in the morning as, as one does back in the day. [00:09:54] And I saw a black woman from, I think she was from Seattle. [00:10:00] She was from No, Colorado. Denver. Okay. And she had like seven kids and they were homeschooling. And that was the first introduction I ever had. I didn't, I had never heard of it until then. Mm-hmm. , this was 2013. Wow. Okay. And my oldest was four and he was in school like a pre-K, and it was fine. [00:10:19] We didn't have any problems. I didn't, you know, homeschool as a reaction to him being at school. But when I saw her and I saw how she presented herself and I saw this freedom and just, I just was like, I like that, I want that. So I kind of started looking into it, you know, back in 2013, you really can't find like, A breath of information about homeschooling. [00:10:39] It was very basic. Yeah. Lot of YouTube wasn't happening yet. Yeah, definitely not podcast. No. And so yeah, that was kind of my first aha moment. And then a couple things happened at the school and I was like, you know, let's just try it and that, and it kind of just stuck. [00:10:53] Angela: So you're one of those people who just decided to try it and then it worked and you were. [00:10:59] That's awesome. [00:11:00] Yeah. Yeah. That's awesome. And you've just stuck with it for nine years now? Yeah. This [00:11:04] Camille: is nine September. Yeah. It just, it, it really. Had I known about it growing up, I probably would've had it on my radar. Mm-hmm. . But we just were I guess a typical family. Everybody went to school. My parents went to work. [00:11:18] Yeah. So I didn't even know there was an alternative way of learning. Yeah. Right. Yeah. [00:11:23] Angela: Right. And so what is your, do you have like a homeschool philosophy or what kind of homeschooler are you? [00:11:29] Camille: I don't, I mean, I'm kind of just a go with the flow, kind of, I guess. Intuitive . Yeah. Because I just really trust myself and my kids to let. [00:11:39] To, so all of us can just kind of flow together. Mm-hmm. That's kind of how my life has been. I thought I was gonna be a lawyer from when I was little and then I had a law class in high school. I was like, Nah, that ain't, that ain't it. So I just learned like, life is gonna bring me what I need to know. [00:11:55] Yeah. I just gotta trust the process. So yeah. I'm just, that's so interest. [00:12:00] Technically, I guess I would be eclectic cause Yeah, it's just kind of rolling. But yeah, it's just flow. That's just. where I find myself always going to, and when I, when I trust it, it works. [00:12:11] Angela: Okay. Okay. Yeah. So do you do like curriculum? [00:12:15] Some curriculum? Yes. Curriculum. [00:12:17] Camille: I, I call it educational resources. Okay. Because curriculum feels too constraining to me. It feels like, you know, it's only one way to look at things and I look at life as the curriculum. Life is the journey. So yeah, I just pull in whatever works. It it. Okay. It doesn't have to look a certain way. [00:12:36] Angela: Okay, great. And do you guys do things like co-ops or, [00:12:41] Camille: Oh, yeah. Yeah. We actually started in a co-op. We found it, we were one of the founding families in a co-op local to us. Look at you. Okay. When we started, and I was still working at the time, so that was very interesting cause I had Oh wow. Okay. So I had a five year old and a two year old. [00:12:56] No. He was one. Okay. And I was working from [00:13:00] home so I could like work anywhere. So we were at the co-op and it was beautiful. We, we loved it. That really worked for a few years. Okay. But since then we've done homeschool groups. Like my kids are at a homeschool group now, like a drop off homeschool group. [00:13:14] Okay. Yeah. Yeah, we do, we do like homeschool nature class. We, we get out and, and do a lot of homeschool type stuff. Yeah. [00:13:21] Angela: Yeah. Okay. That's great. So what would you say makes your homeschool unique? And I asked this because in the last episode we did, we talked about making your homeschool unique and how you know, Every child is unique. [00:13:34] Every parent's unique. And so you gotta do what works for you. So what do you think makes you all unique in the way that you homeschool? [00:13:41] Camille: Well, I think I, I really trust my, myself and I trust my kids and I really try to give them a say in a lot of things, even though we're not unschoolers. Mm-hmm. I really. [00:13:54] I really try to involve them as much as possible. It's kind of difficult cause my kids are kind of really [00:14:00] go with the flow kids. Like they don't have a specific thing, like, I wanna study this. They're kinda like going with whatever I do. But I think you over Yeah. Yeah. They're able to, you know, kind of narrow it down a little bit more. [00:14:13] Yeah. But yeah, I think, I think what I see out there in the homeschool community is a lot of us don't always trust ourselves and our kids. Yeah. And I think that's one of the things. Probably appeals to people about me because I thousand percent trust us to figure this thing out together. [00:14:29] Angela: That is such, that is so important and such an advantage that you have because you're right. [00:14:33] Like a lot of people and in myself included at the beginning, were like unsure or not self-confident in what you were doing or you know, because you're already like doing something different. You know, you're already like, You know, people probably think you're weird or like, what's, what's that family doing? [00:14:52] Or whatever. So that can be hard to be really confident in yourself and trust you and your kids and that you, you know what you're doing. Yeah. And so [00:15:00] I really think that's an advantage. Is that something that's like kind of just the way you are, it's kind of like in you born in you? Or is that like, come with practice? [00:15:09] Camille: Oh, it's absolutely practice. As far as homeschooling goes me personally, I, I am just a very, I do what I and my mother can say. I, I do what I want. I've been like that for a long time. If it's something that I want to do, I'm gonna do. But when it came to homeschooling, I absolutely didn't start out confident. [00:15:25] I started out very excited and curious, but clueless. Mm-hmm. , completely clueless. Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. . And so I, over, over the years, I've just, I have, you know, one thing about me, I'm not afraid to try things. I don't because I, I never think I fail at anything. I just learn, Okay, well that didn't work or part of it worked, or mm-hmm. [00:15:47] So yeah, it, it took me five years. I always tell people it takes between three and five years to really, really get it, like really live it and understand. Interesting. Mm-hmm. that three are Mark for sure, but for me it was. Because I burned out [00:16:00] and I wanted quit. We were looking for school. Oh, did you? [00:16:02] Okay. Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. But after that I was like, You know what, we're just gonna sell it in. And I didn't give myself an out. Mm-hmm. , you know, I said, We're gonna go, we're gonna go with this thing. We're not gonna go year by year. We're gonna go with this thing. And yeah. So after a while it just kind of stuck. [00:16:20] Yeah. Cause I'm like, well, I can't, I can't not do it. So [00:16:24] Angela: we're gonna do. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Okay. So what did you learn in that time? Like what kinds of things were you maybe thinking or doing at the beginning that you you know, decide, you realized like, this isn't working. I need to fix it and do it a different way? [00:16:40] What changed [00:16:40] Camille: for. Well, I jumped in like a lot of us do with, you know, buying curricula upfront. Yeah. Not, not understanding like my rhythm, not even knowing about rhythm, you know. Mm-hmm. , I did what schools do, what I went through, you know, most of us go through mm-hmm. And. A lot of that can [00:17:00] be helpful at first for transitioning mm-hmm. [00:17:02] Because it gives you some sense of normalcy, like you are familiar with that. Yeah. But over time, you know, and I know we talk about your, like finding your kids Like their learning styles. And you know, after a long time into that, I was like, That's, that's just not real. That's just, it's just not a thing. [00:17:22] Okay. It's something that feels good, but in real life we don't only have one learning style. We learn things multiplicity of ways. So, yeah. You know, I just jumped into the traditional way of homeschooling and I, I just found that. It didn't feel good. Maybe it checked off the boxes. Mm-hmm. , but it didn't feel right. [00:17:42] And yeah, I tried everything. I tried Waldorf, I tried unschooled, I tried, I went down. I did it all cuz I didn't know what else to do, you know? Yeah, that makes sense. Yeah, so it's probably nothing I haven't done at this point. That just gave me the confidence. Okay, well those didn't work. It has to be something else. [00:17:58] Mm-hmm. . And once I started [00:18:00] listening to myself and learning my kids Cause it's also hard when your kids are little because they, Yeah. You know, they don't really, they can't really direct you in a way. Some kids can, but my kids were very open, so it's kind of left up to me. And that's hard too, cuz I don't know. [00:18:15] Yeah, [00:18:16] Angela: that is such a good point that. Hadn't thought of until now that when you're, you, some people start when their kids are younger. A lot of people do. Yeah. And then so you think you figured it out or you think you, you've got this or whatever, and then your kids get older and you're like, Oh Now my child is showing me who they are and what they need. [00:18:34] And things need to change a little bit. [00:18:36] Camille: Absolutely. It's, yeah, it's really difficult to know. I mean, and I think that's why a lot of kids end up going to school when they get older because things change. They need different things. Yeah. And. You know, you just have to try to meet them where they are. But it's hard to do when they're little because they're, you're the leader at that point. [00:18:55] Yeah. You know? Yeah. And it's hard to, you know, let them lead unless they're very [00:19:00] strong. Some kids are very, very particular and they know what they want. Yeah. But a lot of them don't. So you kind of left, I dunno. [00:19:07] Angela: Yeah. Yeah. So what are some of your favorite resources? Do you have like one or two that you love to use? [00:19:15] Camille: Ooh. [00:19:16] Angela: Doesn't have to be specific. You can be like YouTube [00:19:18] Camille: or, you know, I'm a workbook person. Like, personally, I really do like workbooks. And I, I've done all types of workbooks, but I, I feel like. My kids like to know what they have to do. Like Yeah. And it's easy to say this is it, you know? Yep. But yeah, probably more workbooks. [00:19:37] They don't really, they don't really gravitate towards anything else. I'm kinda like a workbook. Make sure you read, you know, for however many minutes mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. a person. So kind of just like a mix between like, let's see what's at the library with that and workbooks, but it's not one particular. You know, I don't have a particular resource that I like a go-to. [00:19:59] It's [00:20:00] just like, this works right now, kind of [00:20:02] Angela: thing. That's just it. That's how it has been for me too, a little bit. It's just like you find a thing, it works for a few months and then you gotta find another thing. . Mm-hmm. . There's very few things that work the whole way through. Because people change, kids change and needs change and you get bored or mm-hmm. [00:20:19] you know, you need a variety or whatever. So that makes a lot of sense. Yeah. Yeah. So what does a typical day or week look like for you? [00:20:28] Camille: You know, honestly it's pretty boring because it's so monotonous. . I think my kids are bored a lot because we do the same thing. They just know, you know? Okay. But it's the standard, you know, we start school probably around 10, 11 ish, cuz my kids will be older. [00:20:44] They wanna sleep in. [00:20:45] Angela: Yeah. And so you let 'em sleep in? Oh, absolutely. My [00:20:48] Camille: oldest. Sometimes he's not up till like two in afternoon. I'm like, Oh, I forgot you were here because I haven't even seen you today, . That's many a days. Okay. But yeah, so we'll get up, get dressed, [00:21:00] you know, typical stuff, and then we'll do school. [00:21:03] School takes about a couple hours. Okay. Right now we're doing th three days a week cuz they have homeschool group and we have other stuff going on. Mm. Yeah. Okay. And yeah. And then in the afternoons, I'm normally doing my work stuff or just vegging out watching something reels. I watch a ton of reels, [00:21:20] I guess that's my research. . Well, yeah, for [00:21:23] Angela: sure. It's for [00:21:23] Camille: research. Yeah. Yeah. . And so our weeks are pretty, they're, they're pretty, like I said, they're monotonous. They're the same thing. We may meet up with friends, you know? Mm-hmm. , if we can do that. Or a field trip or you know, the, Definitely the library. [00:21:38] Yeah. But we're, we're just really go with the flow. Like whatever, I try to have, you know, pay attention to the schedule, but I, I'm not a slave to the schedule. I'm kind of like, we'll go with the flow kind of thing. [00:21:50] Angela: That's nice. That's nice. So what do you, what for you is the best part of homeschooling? Like, why have you stuck with. [00:21:58] Camille: You know, I [00:22:00] really, when I used to work outside the home, I always wanted to be with my kids. Like, I just love the idea of being like going to the zoo and, you know, Yeah. Going and just hanging out. So I really do enjoy being with my kids. Mm-hmm. . But I also love that it's a second chance for me to really learn. [00:22:17] So much, so, so much. And to see things through their eyes because, and this is one of the things that I think a lot of homeschoolers have a problem with. We, our kids are different. Than us. Mm-hmm. , a lot of us, most of us grew up in the 19 hundreds. Let's just be clear and as long, as long as we, you know, continue to look at things from like the 20th century, we're gonna miss a lot of opportunities for our kids. [00:22:46] They are growing up in a different time. They have access to so much we didn't. Mm-hmm. , they have autonomy the way we didn't, you know, we. You know, parenting techniques that really give them this [00:23:00] voice. Mm-hmm. that a lot of us didn't have. So I really appreciate being, being in this modern time where, you know, maybe society wise, children aren't always seen as whole people, but there's this. [00:23:12] Movement of parents. Yeah. Especially with homeschooling. They're like, No, my kids mental wellbeing is important. Mm-hmm. , you know, how they, what they think about and how they express themselves is important. So I love being part of this movement of homeschooling that is very recent. Yeah. More modern. It's really honor. [00:23:31] Yes. Yeah. Yeah. So yeah, that's, that's probably my [00:23:34] Angela: favorite part. Yeah. That's awesome. I love that. That resonates with me so much. I agree with you. I think there is a movement to, you know, a lot of people look back with nostalgia, but especially among homeschoolers, that can be the case. But I agree that there's so much. [00:23:51] There's so many positive things about the time that we're living in. Mm-hmm. . I know there's a lot of scary things too, but, you know a lot of it is positive and if we embrace it [00:24:00] and realize, like you said, our kids are growing up in a totally different world. This is amazing for them. It really is. [00:24:05] It's amazing. And you're right, it's a second chance for us. Like yeah. We are now getting to experience a lot of these things that they are too. It's. It's invaluable, so I really appreciate that. Yeah. What is what's one of the hardest parts for you about homeschooling, if anything? [00:24:25] Camille: Hmm. What's hard about it? [00:24:27] I guess just personally, because I guess I'm like a public figure or whatever. Just seeing people struggle with the things that I don't, I just know they don't have to struggle with, but they don't know it yet. Yeah. And I think that's probably the most difficult, like seeing how the community is changing, but it's, it's not always. [00:24:49] Inclusive and, and is diverse and mm-hmm. and supportive as I want it to be. And so obviously that's what I try to do. Yeah. Is provide that. But I think that's the [00:25:00] hardest seeing people, you know, In, in spaces where they're, they feel defeated or they can't do it. And I'm just like, Come here. Like no [00:25:09] Angela: Yeah. It doesn't have to be that hard. It doesn't have to be that hard. Yeah. Yeah. And it is really hard to know that when you're first starting out, or you're right. If you're in a space or you know, I think a lot of times you're looking around and wanting to do things the way other people do it because you don't know. [00:25:25] Right. And so that can be hard to know. Like there is a different way and it can be easier, it can be more relaxed. [00:25:31] Camille: Right. Absolutely. Yeah. [00:25:32] Angela: Yeah. So it sounds like where you live, I don't know, you didn't say where you live, but it sounds like where you live, you have a good comu, a homeschool community that you feel You know, is, is good for your family and that's amazing. [00:25:46] Camille: Yeah. Yeah. We do, We have access to, I mean, it's way more homeschoolers than I thought. Like when we, we first were part of the co-op. We're not with them now, but it was, it was so many families from so many different spaces and that was, I [00:26:00] was very surprised. I just didn't realize how many. Like within five minutes of me. [00:26:04] It was ridiculous. Wow. But yeah, we're kind of like adjacent to the homeschool, homeschool community. I haven't really found like a group of people. I have hand, like a, maybe a couple people. Yeah. . But online is like amazing . Yeah. But yeah, in person, it's kind of like we haven't, we've never been able to find our, our people like a group. [00:26:28] It's here and there, but not consistent. Yeah. [00:26:30] Angela: Like you kind of have your fingers in different places, but it's, you don't feel like, And I think that's okay too. I just, I want people to know like, there isn't always gonna be a perfect community for your family. Right. There probably isn't. Right. You know, if you have that count yourself. [00:26:46] Lucky because Yeah. That's amazing. That's amazing. Yeah. Yeah. But more like, for me at least, it was cobbling together a lot of just different things and some, some non homeschool things too, like after school or evening [00:27:00] type activities too, was where we met like kids who went to traditional school. [00:27:04] Yeah. Yeah, too. [00:27:06] Camille: So it was more, I think it's more common than not though. I mean, that's the thing, Yeah. With mm-hmm. , there's so many reasons why it's kind of disjointed that way, but mm-hmm. , I think that's more common than having like this. Yeah. You know? Mm-hmm. Especially like for me, you know, we're a secular family and we don't have like a set, like a church group or, you know. [00:27:27] Yeah. That's way. But I think that's less common that in the homeschool community to really have that set group that you could just come into and you feel comfortable, you feel belong, like you belong. Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. . Um, Cause I can get along with a lot of folks, but I don't, I have yet to find somewhere I feel like I belong in person. [00:27:47] Mm-hmm. . And that's just, that's really, that's a struggle. But you know, like you said, it just, it is what it is and that's, [00:27:53] Angela: Yeah. Yeah. I think that's definitely a A way the homeschool community could grow, you know? Mm-hmm. is being [00:28:00] more inclusive and we talk about that a lot, but it is hard to be, to feel like you don't fit for whatever reason. [00:28:06] Yeah. And, or feel like you're excluded for whatever reason in a group, or just to see, at least for me, it was hard to see like a lot of other groups getting together and then feeling like you don't really belong with that group. Then you're like, I feel like you miss out. You know? Right. Especi for something with [00:28:23] Camille: kids, you know, that's, It's okay if. [00:28:27] I'm the one that doesn't feel like a fit. I'm okay with that. But for the kids it is, it is difficult to see that because Yeah, like if you don't have, like, we don't have kids in the neighborhood and we don't, you know, so it is like, it's very intentional that I have to get out there and do it. Yep. Yep. Yeah. [00:28:43] It, it can be challenging for sure. [00:28:45] Angela: Can be challenging. Yep. So just for fun, because I'm curious, and I always, we talk about this a lot too. What kinds of things are you into right now? Like maybe you're reading, maybe you're watching something, maybe it's music you're listening [00:29:00] to. I'm just curious if you wanna share anything fun that you're into. [00:29:04] Camille: I mean, reals, that's probably like the most fun I have in a day. Yeah. And just, you know, engaging with people online. Yep. I am doing a cohort right now with moms, new homeschool moms, and it's every week and. I love doing that. Like I, I just love getting to know people and helping them be their best sales. [00:29:25] Yeah. So that's kind of how I spend my days for the most part. And all of it's fun to me, like Yeah. All of [00:29:31] Angela: it. . Yeah. You know, I love how you're normalizing that because I think people can feel, especially your homeschool parents or just parents in general, can feel guilty. Hmm. About the time that they're spending online, or especially like watching reels or [00:29:46] Camille: whatever. [00:29:47] Oh, no. don't do that. , that's like, I, I just, I've always, I remember being a little kid, like, I'm not gonna be these like, stuffy adults that don't laugh and, you know, are silly. Like, that's my. [00:30:00] State of mind. I, I, I find funny things and just probably the craziest places and mm-hmm. . Yeah. Like, yeah, I don't want, I don't want, don't do that like do. [00:30:09] So, and, and I think a lot of people, a lot of women moms, Yeah. Feel like, you know, self care has to be this. Like bubble bath or spot. Yeah. No, my laughing at these reels are, is laughing. That does that for me. That's laughing. [00:30:23] Angela: Yes. Are you on TikTok too? [00:30:26] Camille: Are you having I am not. No. I couldn't do both. Really? [00:30:30] Angela: That's, Yeah. It'd be easy. You just like put it over there too. You just like, No, actually it's not that easy. It's cuz we're, we're doing both too. Okay. And I you. Yeah, it's not as easy to, to do both. Like you can't just copy paste. If you could, that would be, Yeah. [00:30:46] Camille: Yeah. I, I tried that a little bit cause my, one of my friends was like, You have to get on TikTok. [00:30:50] Even my cousin, you have to get on TikTok. And I was like, No, , okay. I tried it, but it's like, I feel better, I feel more at home on Instagram. [00:31:00] Yeah. [00:31:00] Angela: Right. Yeah. I get. Yeah. Okay. So I am curious too, something that we always talk about is, are things that we don't do. So like a lot of other people do things that we sometimes think we should do. [00:31:16] Hmm. But you know, like for example, like I don't when my kids were little, I didn't do their laundry. They did their laundry or you know, I don't garden , , you know, I love other people gardening or like, you know, I think that's amazing. If that's your hobby and you like doing that, I'm not gonna do that. [00:31:34] Yeah. So just embracing the things that you don't do mm-hmm. then you're making room for the things that you really enjoy doing. So what are. Something that you [00:31:42] Camille: don't do? I mean, it's a lot. I don't do . I, I, I've, I've always, I've never been afraid to say no. That was probably my default for a long time. [00:31:50] Yeah. Because I don't. I'm an introvert. Like it doesn't come out like that, but I really, I really am. I really? Yeah, I believe you. Yeah. . So [00:32:00] I say no to most things. Yeah. But like you said, it is because I, I wanna, you know, really. Pay attention to the things that really matter to me in my kids. Mm-hmm. [00:32:11] Mm-hmm. . So, I don't know, like, I can, I think I say no to so much. I, I don't do drama. Like I, you know, even though I post some things that can be controversial sometimes. Oh yeah. That's very intentional. I'm a conversation starter. I want to do that. But most of the time I'm, I'm just kind of to myself, so I guess. [00:32:30] I normally, I can't even think of any particular thing I don't do, cuz there's so much I don't do. Yeah. I'm a minimalist too. Like, I keep things so simple. Yeah. Like I will say for homeschooling, I don't have a bunch of stuff. I don't, I don't find joy in keeping curricula that doesn't work or you know, just because I pay for something, I'm going to try to, I would give stuff away before I sell it. [00:32:52] Yeah. So I guess it's something I absolutely don't do. I don't hoard things just in case even I know you mentioned like earlier where [00:33:00] you know the curriculum is boring and you kind of move on and Yeah. I'm like, I don't put it on the shelf. Most times I kind of give it away because I don't You get [00:33:08] Angela: rid of it [00:33:08] Camille: right away. [00:33:09] Yeah, because I'm like, I'm not gonna save it. And some, some stuff. Very little. Very little. Yeah. But yeah, I kind of keep stuff real streamlined and, and moving. [00:33:20] Angela: That's just, You're not attached [00:33:22] Camille: to I am not attached, no. Yeah. I'm not attached to a lot of things. I'm not, I'm not even attached to the outcome of this homeschool journey. [00:33:31] Oh, I'm not attached to that. Say more about that. Yeah. I, I don't, I don't, and that's one of the things I went through a period of time where I was just binging so many, like, I guess self-improvement type books and just this really, I, I just, that's where I think my intuition really, really solidified for me, where I was. [00:33:50] I cannot be attached to the outcome of what happens. All I can do is do my best today. Mm-hmm. and whatever happens going forward is outta my [00:34:00] control. Mm-hmm. . So when it comes to homeschooling, I'm like, I'm gonna show up as much as possible and support my kids as much as I can. But what would they do with that that's on them, You know, just as adults, they, I can only. [00:34:14] Give them the best of me and they have to take whatever they can and, and go forward. I mean, that's for me, that's, that's how I don't get attached to like where they should be, what they should be doing today. Here we are. Oh, that's, you, [00:34:30] Angela: like healthy. That's just so healthy advice and I think most people are not there. [00:34:36] I, and most people put a lot of pressure on themselves to do it right. Because their kids' future depends on it or whatever. But you know, if your kids were in school, it would be the same. It would be like, yeah, I mean, you know, this is what we're doing, but you know, I don't know what the outcomes will be. [00:34:55] It's what you make of it, or it's, it's just what's gonna happen. This [00:35:00] is the best thing we're doing right now. I'm, I'm giving you, I'm given. I'm given a good try. Yep. And . That's it. . That's all I can do. Yeah, [00:35:11] Camille: that's I can. I know what, I don't create a separation between myself and my kids. Like, Okay, adults do it this way and kids do it this way because I don't know what I'm doing on a daily basis. [00:35:21] This. Mm-hmm. like this podcast, we can only plan so much. Yeah. We're gonna, whatever's gonna happen is gonna happen. Yeah. So adults, as adults, we practice this all the time. This jumping into situations, new jobs, relationships, all types of stuff. Mm-hmm. . So I don't know why that would be any different for the kids. [00:35:37] We don't know what's gonna happen with us. As much as we planned. I went to college, I, I'm not doing any of the stuff that I thought I was gonna be doing, you know, like you have. But that's the fun of it. Like that's where the, we talk about lifelong learning and being curious for our kids, but at some point it kind of doesn't apply to us. [00:35:55] Mm-hmm. . Yeah, it applies to us. So that's kind of what I like to do. I like to [00:36:00] not know what's coming. I'm okay with that cuz I'm. I've been okay in the past. I'll be okay in the future. It's, it's all good. It's hard to, [00:36:08] Angela: It's such a great, it's such a great attitude. It's such a great attitude. It's like it's ideal for homeschooling too, you know, to, to just Now, put that pressure on yourself. [00:36:18] What what happens will happen. Yeah. We love learning. We're just gonna keep, keep trying, keep experiencing things and yeah, this is life. [00:36:27] Camille: Yep. Life is the curricula. You just keep moving and that's amazing. [00:36:31] Angela: Yeah. Yeah. I love that. Yeah. Well, thank you so much for being with us today. Of course. I'm so glad that we got to talk finally, and I wanted our audience to hear from you, and so will you tell our listeners where they can find you and what kinds of things you really want them to know about that you're doing? [00:36:51] Camille: Okay. So as for mentioned Instagram, I'm on there, the intuitive homeschooler. Mm-hmm. . My blog website is the intuitive [00:37:00] homeschooler.com. Okay. So all my places are on there. Yeah. I also have the new academy that is, we're kind of soft starting. Yeah. And that is homeschool. Academy, and that's just homeschool u.academy. [00:37:16] And so like the letter you or wireless? Yes. The letter You, [00:37:18] Angela: I'm sorry. Thank homeschool u.academy Academy. [00:37:21] Camille: Okay. Yes. And so that's coming out early 2023. It's gonna be, it's really an online coaching type of, Thing, but it's, it's gonna be interesting. Yeah. So yeah, they can just follow me, their Instagram for sure. [00:37:35] All my [00:37:35] Angela: fun reels, . Yep. Gotta check those out. Yeah, absolutely. All right. Well, we loved having you. Thank you for being [00:37:42] Camille: here. Thank you so much for having me. Byebye. [00:37:47] [00:37:47] Maren: Let's move on to our loving this week. Love Lt. Ws. Angela, do you wanna get [00:37:54] Angela: started? [00:37:55] What are you Loving this week? Sure, sure. So I'm loving something that. I, [00:38:00] somebody in our Instagram comments mentioned and I got it and now I'm wondering if you have already mentioned it to me, . So you'll have to tell me. Okay. You'll have to tell me. Okay. But I did a real, where I talked about our whiteboard as being like one of our favorite things in our house. [00:38:17] Right. And the thing that I put all of our, like, it just basically organizes our family and it sits in our living room like a big piece of artwork. Right. Yeah, exactly. Takes a place of an artwork. Piece of artwork, , and that's okay. Right? And then somebody in the comments, maybe one of you listening, said do you have the, like stickers for your fridge, [00:38:39] And I didn't. And then I looked them up. Oh, yes. [00:38:43] Maren: You have those, The sticker whiteboards like, Yeah. [00:38:46] Angela: Yeah. Except it's a big piece. It's not like a post. I don't have a big one. You don't have a big one. Okay, so I got these from Amazon. It is called Mc Squares. . [00:38:59] Maren: Love [00:38:59] Angela: it. [00:39:00] 11 i. They're 11 by 11. Okay. And they are not stickers actually. [00:39:05] So they clinging to your stainless steel appliances. It just cl. That's so nice. Yeah, so you can like remove it. It's not, doesn't not have a sticky back. I don't know how it clings. It's magic. It's science. Yeah. Doesn't matter [00:39:18] Maren: if, if it works, just go with [00:39:20] Angela: it. Right? So I got two cuz we have a fridge that's like, you know side by side or whatever. [00:39:26] So there's two sides, right? Mm-hmm. . So I got two, one for one for each side. 11 by 11 is perfect size. It takes up almost the whole space. Yeah. And one says like for is for everybody to write, like whatever grocer. They want me to get great. And then the other for what we're having for dinner. Oh, I love that. [00:39:45] Yeah, it's a great idea. Mm-hmm. and everybody's using it. They're all using it to write their, their requested items. And I love it so much. I, [00:39:53] Maren: That is so nice because what happened before, What happened before you had the list , you know, somebody's like, Mom, can [00:40:00] you add this to the list? And you'd be like, you'd be like, I'm [00:40:02] Angela: getting groceries. [00:40:03] I'd text everybody. I'm getting groceries. Does anybody want anything? And maybe one person would text me. Back a long list. Right. . Right. And the other people would be like, Oh no, I missed it. Did you already order? And so this is like, this is just always there. That's so great. A dry erase marker, always there. [00:40:22] And they can just use it. So [00:40:24] Maren: Yeah. And that's when it's on their mind when they're at the fridge. Right. . [00:40:29] Angela: And it's like, well, I always kind of like, I wanted. Dry erase for our fridge, but because we have stainless steel, you can't get like a magnet. Right. You can't get a magnet one. Exactly. Yeah. So it was just like, oh, our fridge is plain. [00:40:43] Which is fine, you know, it looks nice and clean. But this was, Oh, cuz the fridge is just like, it's like in the main, it's the main attraction in the kitchen. Right? Right. Definitely. So it take, this is. Prime real estate is what I'm saying. Yeah, it is. It totally is. [00:40:58] Maren: Prime. That's awesome. Yeah, so I love it. [00:40:59] [00:41:00] Oh, I love this idea. What I had was I do have magnetic white, little square, white boards basically, and they go on the side of our fridge. Oh yes, we have this like three inch space on the side of a fridge. Remember? You know, Yeah. Our fridge goes into this, you know? Yeah. It's a built in, right? And so we have like three inches, and so I got these three inch squares, and at each square I put, you know, I have one for every day of the week, and so I just write down what we're gonna have each day [00:41:28] Angela: for, for dinners. [00:41:30] Maren: Okay. Yeah. Which I love too. I love [00:41:33] Angela: it. Now I remember you telling me about that. Yes. And I remember looking at it and I don't have three inches , like ours is also built in. Yes. There's nothing sticking out. There's nothing out. Yeah. , [00:41:44] Maren: so, So yeah. Nothing I know. So this is great for you. I love that. I'm really happy [00:41:48] Angela: to, I'll put a link in the show notes there from Amazon, of course. [00:41:50] So, mm-hmm. . Yeah. All right. What are you loving this week, Maren? Okay. I am loving a [00:41:54] Maren: new phone wallet. Oh, and yeah, I'm loving it because [00:42:00] it's magnetic it. And I know this is probably not earth shattering to anyone. You've probably had phones. It [00:42:05] Angela: actually is to me . [00:42:06] Maren: Yeah. Well I think many people have had phones that have the magnetic phone and phone case thing. [00:42:13] The MagSafe for a long time. I just got one of these, a phone case that is mag safe and it's so nice because then I. You know, Ally Hook my wallet right to the back and I love it. I love it. It looks stylish. It's called The Hive. It's fr, I think it's called Hive. Yes. Hive. Anyway, that's the brand name. Okay. [00:42:36] And I'll, I'll, I'll definitely. Give a link to this too. But I love it because number one, it fits, it says it fits six cards. Okay. There so many of these wallet cases fit [00:42:49] Angela: one or two or, [00:42:50] Maren: Okay. Yeah. Or I stretch it so much. Yeah. But it doesn't work anymore after, you know, So this one says six. I don't, I've never used six. [00:42:58] I usually, I like a good four. [00:43:00] Card, wallet. Mm-hmm. . And so this one fits my cards perfectly. It's just, it fits, feels really good. And then also I just, I mean, I am a person, I know, I've known this about myself for years. I need a wallet. On [00:43:13] Angela: my phone, . [00:43:14] Maren: Otherwise I forget my wallet. It is just the way it is. So I've been like hooked to these wallet cases for years. [00:43:22] Mm-hmm. , I need that. I know that, but I also just absolutely love the chance to take it off every once in a while and just have a phone that doesn't have a wallet on it, even just for a short amount of time. It's nice. I really like it. [00:43:35] Angela: I appreciate. Yes, I saw you using this and yeah, I might have to copy you again. [00:43:40] I copied you on the phone wallet thing, which I have been using for years. Right, Which has been so handy. It's so nice, but the only problem with it that I have is that I can't charge it on a, On a wireless charger. Wireless charger. [00:43:55] Maren: Yep. Yep. It's true. Yeah. And so that's another [00:43:58] Angela: benefit. That's fine. [00:44:00] It's fine that I don't, I'm not able to do that. [00:44:02] But when I saw your wallet, removable wallet, yeah, I kind of liked that. Now, can you like put your phone in your back pocket without snagging or It can, Yes. Okay. [00:44:12] Maren: Yep, it works great. Okay. Yes. The material is just perfect for fitting in. Yeah, so I just, I really love it. And also the, you know, the magnet is so strong, so I never worried that it's gonna fall off. [00:44:25] That was my concern always. Yeah. [00:44:27] Angela: That the, I would [00:44:28] Maren: just, my wallet would just fall, but this thing is [00:44:31] Angela: really strong. That's nice. Yeah, because I think technology just keeps getting better. Obviously because I think when I considered this option mm-hmm. A few years ago they were like sticker wallets. . [00:44:44] Maren: Yes, [00:44:44] Angela: yes. [00:44:45] There wasn't a magnet. And then I, so I'm just, I haven't really looked, but now that I know, I think, Cause I'm not a purse person either, I'm, I'm not gonna carry a purse. [00:44:55] Maren: You just have to be careful and get, You do need a phone case that is [00:45:00] makes safe. It says make safe phone case. Oh really? Yeah. That allows the magnet magnetism to work [00:45:09] So yes, you do need that. Okay. But a lot, There's a lot of them. Lots of choices. There's so [00:45:14] Angela: many. Okay. Okay. [00:45:16] Maren: I love it. Yeah. [00:45:17] Angela: A big thank you to our three sponsors out School Night, Zookeeper, and Blossom and Root. Be sure. Be sure to check out their links in our show notes. [00:45:27] Maren: This podcast is created and hosted by Angela C and Marron Gorse. We are listener supported. To get extra content and the Back to School summit for free with your membership, go to patreon.com/homeschool unrefined. [00:45:43] You can subscribe to our newsletter and get our free top 100 inclusive book list@homeschoolunrefined.com slash newsletter. You can find Maron on Instagram at unrefined maron and at Always [00:46:00] Learning With Mar, and you can find Angela at unrefined. Angela. | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | 151: Pandemic Homeschooling & Aha Moments | 00:47:42 | |
We’re back with brand new episodes! This week, we’re sharing updates on how homeschool is going and what it looks like for each of us in this season of life. Maren shares her “Aha Moment” about including our kids in solving household problems and sharing responsibilities. Plus, you’re getting a preview of what’s coming up this podcast season. As always, you’ll get our LTWs at the end, and we’ve added a new listener question segment! Join us on Patreon to hear us answer this week’s questions.
Aha Moment Quote "When kids are involved in what’s going on, they often want to help make things better." -Maren
Mentions
Listener Question Sierra and Jen asked us great questions about how negotiation, collaboration, and decision-making works in our families and in child-centered homeschool. Join us on Patreon to hear our conversation answering the question: “How much say do your kids have in homeschool?”
Coming up this season This season, we’re going back to the basics: math, chores, meals, curriculum and more! We’re also piloting a couple episodes of Unrefined Education, where we’ll share some of our big thoughts and feelings about education as a whole.
We know that a lot of subscriptions and memberships can be out of reach financially for homeschool families, and it’s often us parents that give up the things we want in order to afford what our families need.
But we really want our Squad to be affordable for you because every homeschool parent should be able to get connected to the support they need. You get ALL our rewards and join our comunity for just $5/month. And we now offer a DISCOUNTED annual rate with TWO MONTHS FREE. $50/year is a small investment to make in YOURSELF—and you DESERVE it.
Loving This Week (LTW) Maren: Being Serena & Framing Britney Spears Angela: Yoga with Kassandra
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More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 25 Mar 2019 | 107: Where We Think Differently About Homeschool | 00:58:40 | |
Most of us want a homeschool experience that's more than just school at home. But it can be overwhelming, even scary, to change our entire mindset about learning and schooling. So we're talking about what it means, why it's important, and how empowering it can be to think differently about homeschool. Plus, we share what we DO do in a typical homeschool day with our own kids, ages 8-14. Listen in and get ready to think differently about homeschool!
Other episodes in this series
NEW Patreon episodes
Maren is speaking at the MHA Convention
Episodes Mentioned
Resources Mentioned
Loving This Week Angela: Amazon Essentials Women's 2-Pack Short-Sleeve V-Neck T-Shirt
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| 18 Sep 2017 | 41: Where We Stage an Intervention | 01:01:39 | |
Are you disappointed in the start of your homeschooling year? Are you not getting as much done as you'd hoped? Are your kids resistant to doing work? Do you have a toddler getting in the way of teaching time? Are there tears from anyone involved? Then we are here to stage an intervention! And trust us, we need one too. We created this message because it's the one we need to hear (over and over again). So relax and join us for a message designed to make you feel better about doing less.
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Loving This Week Angela - Humans of New York: The Series Maren - Whole Foods
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| 21 Sep 2020 | 141: Loose Planning: Curriculum, Books, and Routines | 01:14:40 | |
We love the flexibility of loose planning. We can be more responsive to the many different needs in our families, the changing seasons, and our own needs for both structure and spontaneity. Listen in as we talk about what loose planning looks like for each of us in our routines, on our bookshelves, and with the curriculum we're using. Our differing personalities shine through: Angela's loose plans are more detailed and organized, and Maren's are more open-ended and adjustable. What does homeschool planning look like for you?
You can find even more of our favorite recommendations in our $5 App School Guide and $10 Curriculum Guide.
Books Books we mention can be found in our new bookshop.org store. When you shop with Bookshop, you’re supporting us AND a local independent bookstore of your choice. Woohoo!
Angela’s Books (take a peek on Instagram)
*Books will also be available in our Amazon store as we are able to update it.
Mentions Brave Writer book clubs and classes Outschool classes and tutoring Monterey Bay Aquarium online classes
Also Mentioned What We Don't Do episodes (here and here)
Listener Review myshell726, 09/11/2020 "I always enjoy listening to this podcast. Maren and Angela are funny, and they have a good balance of casual conversation and topical discussion. I also admire them for speaking out on the need for homeschoolers to become more inclusive. There are a lot of homeschool podcasts, but this is one of my favorites!" Leave us a 5-star rating and review here.
Loving This Week Angela: Punching the Air Maren: Charley Harper puzzle (this one and this one)
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 01 Oct 2018 | 91: Where We Werk! | 00:55:09 | |
In this episode, we navigate the ups and downs of being a working parent, especially when it comes to homeschooling. This gig isn’t easy, but for so many of us, working is an important part of our lives. If you think this episode isn’t for you, think again! We are all working and parenting. We could make a list a mile long of the many tasks we all do that hold our house together. Let’s give ourselves credit for the many hats we wear. How do you balance working and parenting?
Loving This Week Angela: Grain Free Pumpkin Bars (also mentioned this pumpkin bread) Maren: Forever
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| 11 May 2020 | 137: How We Homeschool Through a Pandemic: What We Miss & What's Saving Us | 00:56:21 | |
Anyone else missing adventures and ACTUAL ALONE TIME? Yes, there's a lot we miss during this pandemic. But thankfully, we've also found some surprising things that are getting us through. How about you? What are you missing? What's getting you through?
Don't miss our bonus episode with Diversity & Inclusion Expert Charnaie Gordon of @hereweeread. You'll be inspired to read more diverse books AND you'll be equipped with an amazing list of picture books!
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Loving This Week Angela: The Color of Water Maren: More Myself: A Journey
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| 14 Nov 2016 | 04: Where We Read Aloud | 00:50:07 | |
Join Maren and Angela as we talk about the reasons we think reading aloud is the most important thing we do all day. We also chat about kids' winter gear, online shopping, buying things on consignment and of course, what we are Loving This Week. If you are a homeschooling parent or interested in joining our conversation about homeschooling, please join our closed facebook group, Unrefined Homeschoolers. Andrew Pudewa's talk, Nuturing Competent Communicators Opal Wheeler's Great Musician's Series Ramona Quimby Audio Collection
Loving This Week Angela - Hot Lemon Zizzer fill a mug with hot water and add: juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tsp. chopped ginger 1 tsp. honey pinch of cayenne Maren - How I Built This podcast | |||
| 12 Dec 2016 | 06: Where We Talk Personalities | 00:54:37 | |
In this episode, we scratch the surface of one of our favorite topics, personality typing. We talk all about the Myers-Briggs typing system, the four different letter pairs and how knowing your personality can be helpful as a homeschool parent. At the end, we will share what we are Loving This Week. 16 Personalities (free Myers-Briggs test) Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type by Isabel Briggs Myers and Peter Myers Nurture By Nature by Paul Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger Loving This Week Maren: Amazon Prime Now Angela: The Popcast Join our closed facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com
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| 16 Oct 2017 | 45: Where We Fumble Through Conversations About World Events | 00:43:40 | |
In a world where something big and scary happens almost daily, talking to your kids about world events can be unsettling, nuanced and a challenge. We invite you in to this conversation where we talk all about what we do, what we don't do and our own questions and fears. Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our Audible listens: How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Faber and Mazlish and Hank the Cowdog by John Erickson How To Talk So Kids Will Listen Book Club Episodes Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 The Crown Jane the Virgin 30 Rock The Mindy Project American Ninja Warrior Jerry Before Seinfeld Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne Simplicity Parenting Book Club Episodes, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin Happier Podcast with Gretchen Rubin - Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, Rebels
Loving This Week Angela - Spater 7 Port USB Charging Station Maren - Overcast
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| 21 Jul 2022 | Clip: July LTW Extra | 00:20:27 | |
In Patreon this week we're talking all about what we're currently loving from movies to tv to books to products. To listen to this entire conversation, go to patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined To get the Back To School Summit, please join us on Patreon at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 26 Dec 2016 | 07: Where We Get Chatty | 00:57:35 | |
It's the end of the year and we're in the mood to reflect! Join us as we chat about what's going well, what needs tweaking and some new insights. At the end, we share what we are Loving This Week. Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park Ben's Trumpet by Rachel Isadora Cheaper By the Dozen by Frank Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Loving This Week Maren: Amazon Rapids App Angela: Blue Apron Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 27 Aug 2018 | 86: Where Nature Inspires Us With Greta Eskridge | 01:05:52 | |
We are ecstatic to welcome Greta Eskridge (@maandpamodern) to the show! She is the ultimate nature enthusiast, and you will not want to stay inside another minute when you hear her wonder at all things outdoors. Greta gets real, simple, AND fun which is exactly why we knew she was a must-have guest on Homeschool Unrefined.
Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our Audible listens: Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful by Stephanie Wittels Wachs, You're On an Airplane by Parker Posey, The Roald Dahl Audio Collection, The Collected Stories of Winnie the Pooh by AA Milne. How To Raise a Wild Child by Scott Sampson Greta on the Read Aloud Revival Podcast Episode 62 Find Greta at her website, instagram, and her podcast.
Loving This Week Maren: Her mug from Caribou and this mug from Jo's Coffee. Angela: Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
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| 29 Mar 2021 | 156: When Hobbies Are Your Homeschool | 00:38:51 | |
When there’s joy, there’s learning! We're talking all about hobbies in our homeschool: the why, the how, and all the ways these seemingly trivial activities and interests can actually unlock deep learning, self-confidence, and lifelong joy for our kids.
As always, you’ll also get an Aha Moment and our LTWs at the end. Plus you can join us on Patreon to hear us talk through this week’s listener question.
Takeaways -Hobbies are something we do because we want to, and doing something because you want to helps us focus and learn more.
-Hobbies create a sense of success more than we might experience doing things we don't want to do. Hobbies help us to spiral UP!
-Hobbies support mental health and emotional regulation.
-Hobbies give our kids a noncoercive experience of learning. They help us learn to love learning and enjoy the process of hard work.
-Hobbies get us into a flow state. They build our confidence to try new things and explore more.
-Hobbies reduce stress. Making time for hobbies now helps our kids establish the lifelong habit of cultivating hobbies.
-A flexible schedule and routine gives us time to explore hobbies.
-When kids have time for hobbies, they’ll come back to the table refreshed.
-Encourage and support hobbies--even ones we don’t understand and ones that happen on (gasp!) screens.
-Homeschool can be built around hobbies or playing, with academics in between—because hobbies are learning!
-Create excitement about the day by putting hobbies first, followed by hard work.
-Kids are figuring out who they are and how to have a full life when they explore their interests.
-What not to do: -turn their hobby into an academic thing -invalidate their screen-based hobbies -go overboard or get over involved
Mentions 154: Unrefined Education: What Have We Learned From Pandemic Schooling? 153: Permission to Cancel School This Year
Aha Moment "Get the supplies." -Maren
Listener Question Join us on Patreon to hear our conversation about the question: “How do you navigate parenting with your partner?”
We know that a lot of subscriptions and memberships can be out of reach financially for homeschool families, and it’s often us parents that give up the things we want in order to afford what our families need.
But we really want our Squad to be affordable for you because every homeschool parent should be able to get connected to the support they need. You get ALL our rewards and join our community for just $5/month. And we now offer a DISCOUNTED annual rate with TWO MONTHS FREE. $50/year is a small investment to make in YOURSELF—and you DESERVE it.
Loving This Week (LTW) Maren: The Warmth of Other Suns Angela: Minari
Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. An hour-long chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | Clip: June LTW Extra | 00:04:53 | |
In Patreon this week, Maren and Angela start off with a some quick processing of Angela's Europe trip and then move on to our LTW's for the week. This episode is packed with recommendations for shows, books, podcasts, clothes and more! Subscribe and listen to the full episode now at patreon.com/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | 191: Most-Loved Episodes #2: The Reluctant Learner | 00:51:36 | |
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #2!
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#2: The Reluctant Learner This episode originally aired on November 1, 2021.
“How do I get my kid to ____?” "Why won't my child _____?" Have you ever found yourself asking those questions? (We’ve all been there!) We’re devoting a whole episode to this very common homeschool and parenting dilemma. Whether you're getting reluctance about a school subject, a household chore, or even a fun extracurricular activity, we’ll break down why your child might be reluctant and what to do about it. And some of our suggestions might surprise you!
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More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
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| 29 Jan 2018 | 58: Where We Don't Live Up To Our Ideal Homeschool | 00:42:52 | |
This episode is all about those pesky high expectations we place on ourselves and how we're inevitably not living up to them. Most homeschool parents are not exempt, including the two of us. We talk about how and why we aren't living up to our ideal, why this is damaging and what we can do combat it. We'd love if you joined our closed Facebook group, Unrefined Homeschoolers. We are going to be ramping things up in there and we'd love to have you join us! Ep 42: Where We Change Things Up
Loving This Week Angela: good hYOUman leggings Maren: Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee
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| 20 May 2019 | 111: Where We Hit the Road | 00:46:14 | |
With recent and upcoming trips fresh on our minds, we’re taking this show on the road and talking all about homeschool + travel! How do our kids learn through travel? Do our travel activities have to be “academic” to be educational? What are the non-academic lessons that travel can teach us? We discuss ways to enhance travel’s inherent learning (and relational) experiences—from the planning stages through the return trip and beyond. This is a great episode if you’re thinking about big summer vacation travel plans, roadschooling, or even a simple weekend trip out of town.
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Episode Mentions 108: Personalities Deep Dive—An Introduction 49: Where Autopilot Saves the Day
Loving this Week Angela: Aegend Swim Goggles Maren: Yogalicious High Waist Ultra Soft Lightweight Capris - High Rise Yoga Pants
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| 26 Aug 2019 | 118: Our Best Homeschool Hack: Homeschooling on Autopilot | 00:49:40 | |
Do you need to simplify your days? Or do you need your homeschool to be a little bit (or a lot) easier to get you through a stressful day, week, or season? We've got a homeschool hack for you! Autopilot is our tried-and-true strategy for unlocking lots of learning with minimal involvement from us homeschool parents. There are so many benefits—we wonder why we're not using it more often.
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Brave Learner Conference We loved meeting you at Julie Bogart's Brave Learner Conference! Check out the episodes we did with Julie (here and here) and her latest book.
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Summer Favorites Guide We’ve curated a list of our Summer Favorites in our Amazon Shop! It's like a gift guide for your summer filled with childhood essentials, backyard gear, and "it's-too-hot-to-go-outside" activities. Using our affiliate link to purchase anything on Amazon supports our podcast!
Episode Mentions
Loving this Week Angela: Dr. Nicole LePera @the.holistic.psychologist on Instagram
Maren: Women's Striped Short Sleeve Side Tie T-Shirt - C9 Champion from Target
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| 14 Apr 2022 | Clip: Teens & Pop Culture | 00:05:25 | |
Processing this question from Essie: "What do we need to know about pop culture for raising teens?"
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| 23 May 2022 | 184: Most-Loved Episodes #9: Where We Make it Fun | 00:45:53 | |
We're sharing some of the most-loved episodes from our archives. Here's #9!
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#9: Where We Make It Fun This episode originally aired on September 3, 2018.
We are reminding ourselves to take joy in the beginning of the school year! We’re going to prioritize connection first, not our to-do list. Learning happens best when everyone’s in a good mood and feels loved. In this episode we talk all about how important it is to have fun as a family, and we share what we’re doing to make that happen this year.
It's all happening on Patreon! You can always get new content on Patreon! Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 08 May 2020 | BONUS: Where We Read Diverse Books with Charnaie Gordon | 00:30:20 | |
Is there any better pandemic distraction than a book chat?! We talked with Diversity & Inclusion Expert Charnaie Gordon from @hereweeread a couple months ago, and we're so happy to finally share this conversation with you. You'll be inspired to read more diverse books AND you'll be equipped with an amazing list of picture books!
Get our EXTENDED chat with Charnaie when you join our $5 Squad! What does a picture book expert read for herself? We talk about some of Charnaie's favorites, what she's read recently, and her all-time favorite picture book.
Find Charnaie as @hereweeread on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. And check out @50states50books.
Mentions A Boy Like You by Frank Murphy
Black Authors & Illustrators Exquisite: The Life of Gwendolyn Brooks Little Leaders and Little Legends books
Indigenous Books Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
Latinx Books Bravo!: Poems About Amazing Hispanics Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
Asian American Books Titan and the Wild Boars: The True Cave Rescue of the Thai Soccer Team Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind
LGBTQ+ Books Queer Heroes: Meet 53 LGBTQ Heroes From Past and Present! Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
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Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined | |||
| 11 Oct 2021 | 164: How We Homeschool with Tanya from Project Happy Home | 00:58:42 | |
This is the first episode in our "How We Homeschool" series. We'll be talking with different homeschool parents all season to hear about their philosophies, insights, and experiences.
Tanya from Project Happy Home is with us to share her story and insights as a doctor-lawyer turned secular homeschooling mom of 3 kids. We chat curriculum, routines, and her perspective on finding community in person and online. We really love how Tanya doesn't let labels limit her homeschool style. We have MORE with Tanya available when you join our $5 Squad on Patreon!
Find Tanya and Project Happy Home on YouTube and Instagram.
This episode is sponsored by Elephants and Algebra. Elephants and Algebra offers one-on-one K-12 math tutoring that meets your child where they are. http://elephantsandalgebra.com/
Aha Moment "I need to care less about some things." -Maren
Extended Interview We have MORE with Tanya available when you join our $5 Squad on Patreon! We dive into personalities (and personality envy), shows she's loving, and Tanya's answers to our signature topics: What We Don't Do and Giving Yourself Credit.
Mentions My Biggest Homeschooling Mistakes . . . So Far Hewitt Homeschool Lightning Literature
Newsletter Let's stay in touch, even when our favorite social media platforms crash. Plus, you get a FREEBIE from us when you subscribe! homeschoolunrefined.com/newsletter
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Join our $5 Squad on Patreon to get an extra episode every week. Every month, you'll get 2 Listener Q&P (Question & Process) Episodes, an LTW Extra episode, and a monthly check-in where we get real about what's going well, what's hard right now, and what we're doing for self-care. You'll also get plugged into our community of like-minded parents for support, encouragement, and fun!
Loving This Week (LTW) Angela: Cold Brew & Oat Barista Blend Combo Maren: Sunday Lawn Care
Patrons get a monthly "LTW Extra" episode when you join our $5 Squad. A chat about the shows, products, podcasts, books, and more that we're loving!
More About Homeschool Unrefined We are an inclusive and nonsectarian podcast. We believe Black Lives Matter, and we are LGBTQ+ affirming (for more, read our piece on Romper). We are listener supported and are donating 10% of all Patreon income and product sales to The Conscious Kid, a Black and Brown-led organization that has been instrumental in our own evolution and in leading the way in both ideological and tangible change with their work in “parenting and education through a critical race lens." Read our full ABAR Statement here and on Instagram.
Connect with us! Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Merch Shop | bookshop.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com | |||
| 17 Jul 2017 | 32: Summer Book Club: How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Part 2 | 01:01:32 | |
We are continuing our Summer Book Club with the book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. We're chatting about Chapters 3 & 4 today and we'd love to have you join us whether you've read the chapters or not. We talk specifically about alternatives to punishment and encouraging autonomy in children. Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.
Talking As Fast As I Can by Lauren Graham Someday, Someday Maybe by Lauren Graham At Home In the World by Tsh Oxenreider Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Loving This Week Maren: Joyful Courage Podcast Episode #100: Tina Bryson Supports Us With Brain Informed Parenting Angela: Stitch Fix (Angela's referral link)
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| 16 Jun 2022 | Clip: Maren Interviews Her Mom | 00:05:16 | |
In Patreon this week, Maren sits down for a chat with her mom, Peggy Jones. Peggy is a life-long learner and just a hoot! She has always been exploring and has taken on many roles in education throughout her years. Listen in to hear some fun stories and learn how Peggy's experiences has shown her how children learn best! This conversation just might be the highlight of your week. | |||