Homeschooling with Grace

About Homeschooling with Grace

Honest homeschool talk from a mom just like you. Join Alabama native, Erin as she chats about the ups and downs of educating at home with authenticity, joy, and faith. Classical education, Charlotte Mason, schedules, humility, learning disabilities - it's all on the table! Grab a cup and join the conversation! *Links that you click via show notes may generate a small commission but will not cost you anything additional. https://www.lifeabundantlyblog.com/disclosure

Publisher

Erin Cox

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Dec 2018

Latest episode

28 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2025

   Homeschooling with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and other Neuro-Spiciness

   00:00 Introduction to Homeschooling with Neurodiversity 00:34 Personal Experiences and Family Background 01:33 The Importance and Impact of Diagnoses 03:12 Challenges and Benefits of Diagnoses 05:41 Practical Approaches and Observations 11:39 Designing Curriculum for Neurodiverse Children 18:31 Conclusion and Call to Action

2. 

   21 Jul 2025

   Why the Why Matters More than the How (Why Educational Philosophy Matters)

   How has the homeschool scene changed in the last five years? How have motivations changed, and does it matter? In this episode, Erin discusses the cultural shift in home education, why that has been good in some ways and bad in others, and how we can all work toward redeeming it for God‘s glory. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 01:19 The Shift in Homeschooling Post-COVID 02:38 Motivations for Homeschooling: Then and Now 06:33 The Importance of Vision in Homeschooling 19:17 Encouragement and Final Thoughts 👉 Explore our shop and curriculum options here: https://shopgentleclassical.com 👉 Download our free Teacher’s Guides here: https://gentleclassical.lpages.co/free-guides-opt-in/ The Gentle + Classical Press offers a suite of eclectic homeschool resources that blend the richness of classical education with the beauty and gentleness of Charlotte Mason’s methods. Our materials emphasize virtue formation, living books, recitation, narration, copywork, nature study, and meaningful cross-subject connections—all while honoring the developmental readiness of the child. With thoughtfully curated book lists, open-and-go lesson plans, and flexibility built into every guide, Gentle + Classical equips parents to cultivate Gospel-centered truth, goodness, and beauty at home without overwhelm—offering both structure and freedom for families seeking a grace-filled, academically robust education. Theological Worldview: We affirm the Apostle’s Creed. Educational Philosophy: We believe homeschooling offers generous freedom, allowing for unique application in every home and for every child. We affirm that all children are made in the image of God and deserve a robust, engaging, living, diligent, and formative education. We draw from Charlotte Mason and classical education philosophies—and we’re not afraid to incorporate unit studies too. Our educational worldview has been shaped by the writings of Charlotte Mason, Karen Glass, C.S. Lewis, David Hicks, Kevin Clark, and Ravi Scott Jain. Our most popular videos: The Gentle + Classical Preschool Bundle: https://youtu.be/A_3xYQddJco Gentle Classical Memory Statement Board: https://youtu.be/RhnV97zhlN0 What is the Gentle + Classical Press? https://youtu.be/Ive0YM_rl8A 📚 Disclaimer: Always preview materials and recommended books to ensure they align with your family’s values and sensitivities. Book selections are suggestions and may not be appropriate for all ages or contexts without parent review. We hope this video inspires confidence and joy as you tailor your homeschool journey!

3. 

   1 Jul 2025

   How To Make Homeschooling Decisions

   Erin from Homeschooling with Grace shares practical tips for filtering information and making effective decisions when designing a homeschool curriculum that aligns with a family's unique needs.

4. 

   21 Jun 2025

   How To Homeschool & Work from Home

   Homeschooling expert Erin shares practical tips and best practices for balancing homeschooling with career responsibilities, providing listeners with strategies for effective time management and self-care in an interview.

5. 

   29 May 2025

   Homeschool Plans 3rd & 4th Grade (+ Sequence 2 update)

   Homeschooling parents discuss their curriculum plans for third and fourth grade students for the 2025-2026 school year, including updates to Sequence 2.

6. 

   17 Dec 2024

   Homeschooling In Hard Seasons

   We all face times of challenge in our life alongside home educating our children. Maybe you're facing a move, grieving a loved one, dealing with a relational conflict, or even welcoming a new child - all of these events can throw off our schedules and our well-laid plans, leaving us feeling "behind" or like a homeschool failure. Listen to Erin as she shares three core tips to get through challenging seasons while homeschooling alongside encouragement on when it might be time to ask for help. Connect at www.shopgentleclassical.com

7. 

   26 Sept 2024

   Need a Break? (Gather with us!)

   Learn more about the Gathering of Rest 2024 through this link: https://gentleclassical.regfox.com/gathering-of-rest-2024 We hope to see you there! Contact us with any questions or for help at: erin@lifeabundantlyblog.com

8. 

   15 May 2024

   How to Start Homeschooling 101

   Considering homeschooling for the first time? Or are you trying decide if you'll continue? In this episode, Erin breaks this daunting decision and practical, how-to steps down for you. And some of her advice is probably not what you expect! Connect with her and contact the curriculum advisor at www.shopgentleclassical.com

9. 

   23 Jan 2019

   Living Post: The Kind of Mom I Want to Be

   We all have the same goal of being a "good mom". There's no question. I (Erin) have yet to meet a mother who's goal was to do a bad job at parenting! One of the most transformational practices I've implemented over the past several months was to CAST a VISION for the kind of Mom I want to be. I wrote down 18 points that, when my 4 children are all grown, I prayerfully hope they say of me. I keep this tucked into my Bible and reflect and pray over it each day. It sets a tone for humility, presence, and a "people before tasks" mentality in our home. You can read the blog here: https://www.lifeabundantlyblog.com/lifeabundantlyblog/kind-of-mom-legacy

10. 

    13 Jan 2019

    Living Post: Cultivating the Perfect Homeschool

    Amazing homeschool experiences are not impossible. However, there are certain steps and mindsets that can either set us up for success... or leave us heading straight for frustration and failure. It may sound ridiculous to say that you can having a "perfect homeschool," but I promise that this is not ridiculous or unattainable.  You can read this post in print and find more like it at: https://www.lifeabundantlyblog.com/lifeabundantlyblog/the-perfect-homeschool-curriculum

11. 

    10 Jan 2019

    The Sanctification Found in Home Education

    One of the most unanticipated (sometimes overwhelming), but always good aspects of educating our children at home can be the amount of sin we constantly confront- not just in our children- but in ourselves. Pride, comparison, laziness, anger... it can all crop up in ways we would never imagine when big sinners spend day-in and day-out educating their little sinners. Unfortunately (or fortunately!), our children often develop into little mirrors of our own iniquity. Join Hayley and Erin in a frank exploration into the many sins that homeschool moms confront in themselves on a daily basis along with the importance of habits and the ultimate authority of Christ in redeeming us through this calling. Show Notes: (also available at LifeAbundantlyBlog.com) Blog Posts you may appreciate- I'm Impatient with My Kids Because I'm Distracted http://bit.ly/2SJXOgf I Yell Because I'm Lazy http://bit.ly/2VGKsmG Books We Mention: Humble Roots by Hannah Anderson- https://amzn.to/2C7ILpD Free of Me by Sharon Hodde Miller- https://amzn.to/2VGKyuy The Holiness of God by RC Sproul- https://amzn.to/2CXtOrV The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective by Richard Rohr- https://amzn.to/2FoRwii

12. 

    20 Dec 2018

    Living Post: Mama, Your Body Matters

    As Mamas, our bodies can get worn down, worn out, and discontent can work its way in. But our bodies matter, they have purpose, and sometimes, we just need to be reminded. Check out similar content at LifeAbundantlyBlog.com

13. 

    19 Dec 2018

    Tapestry of Grace in High School (in-depth)

    In the first episode, Hayley will be answering Erin's questions and sharing detailed thoughts, encouragement and practical applications on Tapestry of Grace (curriculum) in the Dialectic and Rhetoric stages. We chat planning, Spirit-led choices, and how to approach such a robust (and expensive) program with confidence. Podcast created by LifeAbundantlyBlog.com

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

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Engagement

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