On Motivating Our Children / On Their Adult Opinion Of Home Ed / On Sudden Life Changes
Description
Welcome back to another question and answer episode - where I take some time to dig into things you all want to hear more about it. They might be things you’re personally struggling with, or worried about, or planning for...and I really love having these conversations, because it’s always such a great reminder that we’re not alone on this road.
In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on these three questions:
1) What are some key phrases you can use here and there to help encourage your children, to help them find those interests and spend their time there?
2) How do you handle the fear that your children might be unhappy with you - when they grow up - for choosing such an unconventional path for them?
3) How do I work through the worry of no longer being able to home educate if our life circumstances change drastically - like, financially, or through health - and our children have to go back to school?
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