About ASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By It
How do you become the mom who is confidently teaching her homeschooler to be smart, sharp, and (mostly) reasonable… Instead of the mom who’s facing burnout and pulling teeth just to hear a unique idea? You need Natalie Burns in your corner.
As a certified teacher turned homeschooling mom herself, Natalie has helped 1,000s of moms get their homeschoolers communicating thoughtfully, connecting more deeply, and taking responsibility for their learning.
Join us weekly so you can feel assured that your homeschool teaching connects you with your children and reflects your family values.
Why Math Triggers Anxiety in Kids (and What Homeschool Parents Can Do Instead) | S8 EP10
Math causes more shutdowns than any other subject, and it’s not because kids “can’t do it.”
Listen in to unpack why why math isn’t a confidence problem, what to say instead of “did you get it right?”, and how to teach math in a way that keeps learning (and your relationship) intact.
Episode 3: Why Kids Shut Down During Homeschool Lessons (and what to do about it) | S8 EP3
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/why-kids-shut-down-during-homeschool-lessons-and-what/id1722383570?i=1000735274837
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Say This, Not That: Scripts For Tricky Homeschool Teaching Moments:
assuredpodcast.com/saythis (https://www.assuredpodcast.com/saythis)
Connect with Natalie:
natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com (mailto:natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com)
2 Feb 2026
Guiding Without Pressure: How Much Should You Expect in Your Homeschool? | S8 EP9
How much can you ask of your homeschoolers without causing fights, tears, or resistance?
In this Q&A episode, Natalie responds to a question from inside the Teaching Inspired membership: “How do I guide my kids without pressuring them?”
This episode is about how to guide learning with calm confidence, set expectations without urgency, and lead your homeschool in a way that protects both growth and connection.
We unpack:
Why the pushback you’re seeing isn’t about academics — it’s about the pressure band wrapped around the ask
How to move out of the rigid-vs-unschooling trap and lead confidently in the grey zone
What calm, grounded expectations look like when you want effort without power struggles
Join the Teaching Inspired community for homeschool teaching strategy to raise smart, confident, and resilient children (that you keep a good relationship with!)
assuredpodcast.com/community (https://assuredpodcast.com/community)
Connect with Natalie:
natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com (mailto:natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com)
26 Jan 2026
How to Get Dad More Involved in Homeschooling: Co-leading Without Conflict (with Jonathan Chizick) | S8 EP8
How do you get dad more involved in homeschooling — without turning it into another source of tension?
Natalie sat down with homeschooling dad Jonathan Chizick, co-founder of SmartPath, to talk honestly about what actually helps parents co-lead learning.
This conversation goes deeper than schedules and subjects.
Together, they unpack why “doing more” isn’t always the answer, how different teaching styles can become a strength instead of a conflict, and what it looks like to lead your homeschool with shared ownership centered on the child, not control.
You’ll hear:
Why ‘getting dad to help’ creates resistance — and what to focus on instead
How shifting from control to shared leadership changes everything
What meaningful involvement actually looks like in real homeschool life
Connect with Jonathan:
https://smartpath.school/ (https://smartpath.school/)
Join the Teaching Inspired community for homeschool teaching strategy to raise smart, confident, and resilient children (that you keep a good relationship with!)
assuredpodcast.com/community (https://assuredpodcast.com/community)
Free Download:
Say This, Not That: Scripts For Tricky Homeschool Teaching Moments:
assuredpodcast.com/saythis (https://www.assuredpodcast.com/saythis)
Connect with Natalie:
natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com (mailto:natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com)
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Julia Novoa
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