73. Fitting Family Needs through Homeschooling with Ashley Forin
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In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Ashley Forin from Alberta, Canada. Ashley is a homeschooling mother of four children, ranging from 4 to 12. Ashley conveys her personal journey, from her childhood in British Columbia to her current life in Alberta. We discuss the challenges and rewards of homeschooling, the importance of creating a nurturing family environment, and balancing academic rigor with fostering creativity and curiosity. Ashley also talks about the emotional highs and lows of being a homeschool parent and addresses common concerns, such as socialization and the pressure of educating one's own children.
Books
The Call of the Wild and Free
The Wonder of Boys
Hold onto Your Kids
Resources
Brave Learner
Math U See
Teaching Textbooks
Five in a Row
Story of the World
The Good and the Beautiful
Proactive Homeschool Dad (PHD) Course
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