HOMESCHOOL YOURSELF celebrates the importance of self-education and lifelong learning, which are essential for parents who want to provide a socially conscious education for their children. Our episodes, often featuring expert guests, are designed to encourage, educate, and empower you as you homeschool.
What if we've been approaching education all wrong? What if the race to cover more material, check more boxes, and meet arbitrary benchmarks is actually preventing our children from experiencing the deep, transformative learning they deserve? Leslie Martino joins us to discuss her groundbreaking book "The Joy of Slow: Restoring Balance and Wonder to Homeschool Learning." With warmth and wisdom, she challenges our culture's obsession with educational productivity and offers a refreshing alter...
7 Aug 2025
Are You Ready to Start Homeschooling?
Stepping into homeschooling is a big leap—especially for families of color navigating spaces that often weren’t built with them in mind. In this episode, Elan Page, founder of Homeschool Our Way, shares how she helps Black families and other families of color create affirming, flexible, and culturally grounded homeschool experiences. We talk about: Finding community when you feel aloneChoosing curriculum that represents your childLetting go of the “school-at-home” mindsetHomeschooling with tw...
12 Jun 2025
Are you planning for college like it's still 2005?
Shaquita Basileo, college admissions coach, discusses how the college admissions landscape has drastically changed since 2005, offering insights into today's application process in this interview.
17 May 2025
Can Kids Grow Up Whole in a Digital World?
What if the answer to digital parenting concerns isn't about screen time limits or monitoring apps, but about understanding human development itself? In this eye-opening conversation, Diana Graber, author of "Raising Humans in a Digital World" and creator of the Cyber Civics curriculum, reveals why developmental psychology holds the key to healthy technology relationships. Graber's perspective is refreshingly different. Rather than focusing solely on devices, she examines what makes us human...
10 Oct 2024
How Do You Introduce Hard Topics in an Age-Appropriate Way?
How can we guide our children to understand and appreciate the diverse world around them through literature? Join us as we explore this compelling question with Amber, diving into the transformative power of stories. From picture books introducing toddlers to diverse characters to historical narratives for elementary learners, we discuss how literature serves as both a window and a mirror, allowing young minds to see themselves and understand others. By fostering an inclusive literary environ...
22 Aug 2024
How Can You Avoid Misrepresenting Native People in Your Homeschool?
Unlock the secrets to an inclusive homeschool curriculum with our special guest, Kelly Tudor, who shares indispensable advice on Native representation. Learn how to identify and avoid harmful stereotypes by sourcing materials directly from Native authors. Kelly guides us through recognizing legitimate authors by their nation affiliations and the red flags in nostalgic yet misleading books like "Little House on the Prairie" and "Island of the Blue Dolphins." Together, we'll examine how to...
9 Jun 2024
How Can We Correct Misconceptions About Native American Culture?
Can you imagine a world where the stories you heard in school about Native American communities are completely redefined? This episode features a poignant conversation with Kelly Tudor, an educator and proud member of the Lippon Apache tribe of Texas. Kelly is on a mission to correct misconceptions and provide a true representation of Indigenous culture. We explore her tireless work raising her children with traditional Lippon Apache values and the significance of maintaining cultural integri...
24 May 2024
Are You Willing to Change Your Mind?
Have you ever stood at the crossroads of stubbornness and enlightenment, where the choice to shift your mindset seems both daunting and liberating? That's where we find ourselves today on Homeschool Yourself, as I take you through the twists and turns of embracing change and the refreshing act of unlearning. Through intimate reflections on personal growth and the fleeting nature of material possessions, this episode underscores the profound satisfaction that often accompanies choosing action ...
17 Apr 2024
How Does Historical Fiction Help Kids Learn About History?
In a world where our present is inextricably linked to our past, literature serves as a bridge connecting the two. In a recent podcast episode, Alda Dobbs, an author revered for her poignant historical fiction, discusses the profound impact these narratives can have on young readers. Historical fiction, Dobbs asserts, is not merely a retelling of events; it's an invitation to walk in the shoes of those who came before us, to feel their struggles, and to emerge with a newfound understanding an...
17 Apr 2024
What Will Your Gray-Haired Self Say?
A conversation between two wise seniors that I overheard gave me some unexpected inspiration. Their exchange, rich with the essence of lifelong learning and the courage to evolve, unraveled a reflection within me that I'm thrilled to share with you now. Imagine, years from now, looking back at your present self—what will your gray-haired self say about who you were today?This episode of Homeschool Yourself is a celebration of continual growth, a hail to the unrecognizable beauty we can become...
29 Feb 2024
How can your home become an incubator for learning?
In this episode, Delina Pryce McPhaull talks to Amber O'Neal Johnston about making your home an incubator for learning. They discuss the importance of creating a home culture where children feel a sense of belonging. Amber emphasizes the significance of exploring and sharing family history with children, as it helps them form roots and feel connected to something bigger than themselves. They also discuss how to approach difficult or not-so-rosy stories in family history and the importance of ...
26 Feb 2024
What is Homeschool Yourself? - TRAILER
Welcome to Homeschool Yourself!What is the podcast about? Find out in this intro episode.What your question?For links and the transcript, visit wokehomeschooling.com/podcast
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