Episodes
This week, Katrien Van Deuren shares a “day-in-the-life” of mountain-schooling on her farm in Italy. Plus, our new content bundle called PLANT is available for the month of April. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Katrien Van Deuren: instagram.com/growingwildthings Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Homebound Kit: bewildandfree.org/homebound Wild + Free Bundles:...
Published 04/06/20
Join us for a special edition of the Wild + Free podcast as we navigate these uncertain times amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Homebound Kit: bewildandfree.org/homebound Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Wild + Free Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundles Wild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.co Wild + Free Book: bewildandfree.org/book
Published 03/29/20
This week, Elsie Iudicello shares three ways we can manage motherhood on the hard days of homeschooling. Plus, there are two opportunities for you to experience the beauty and joy of the Wild + Free Farm Village, and we’ll share those with you today. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Homebound Kit: bewildandfree.org/homebound Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Elsie Iudicello: instagram.com/farmhouse_schoolhouse Spring Mama Retreat:...
Published 03/15/20
This week, Jennifer Pepito talks with Elle Celaya of Woven Childhood about having the courage to homeschool after a career as an elementary schoolteacher. Plus, we just announced our new content bundle for the month of March called MIGHTY. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Elle Celaya: instagram.com/wovenchildhood/ Spring Mama Retreat:...
Published 03/02/20
This week, Amy Hughes and Jennifer Pepito talk about the principles from Kim John Payne’s book “Simplicity Parenting” and how they apply to homeschooling. Plus, this is the last week to get our February content bundle LEAVEN before the new MIGHTY bundle comes out next week. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Amy Hughes:...
Published 02/24/20
This week, Erin Loechner, the author of Chasing Slow, shares how her principles for intentional living can apply to homeschooling. We talk about the importance of understanding the personalities of our children. And we announce two new events at the Wild + Free Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Erin Loechner: instagram.com/erinloechner/ Farm Village Events:...
Published 02/17/20
This week, Greta Eskridge talks with us about homeschooling middle schoolers and protecting our children from the dangers online. Plus, we'll tell you about a special gathering we're hosting for Wild + Free group leaders. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Greta Eskridge: instagram.com/maandpamodern Group Leaders Retreat: bewildandfree.org/groupleaders Medieval Adventure:...
Published 02/10/20
This week, Kristen Mittler, @oldjoy on Instagram, shares her story and honest advice about homeschooling to warm our hearts on these cold winter days. Plus, our new LEAVEN bundle is available now. We’ll talk about what’s inside. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Kristen Mittler: instagram.com/oldjoy Family Camp: bewildandfree.org/familycamp Medieval Adventure:...
Published 02/03/20
Rea Berg, founder of Beautiful Feet Books, talks about fueling our children’s reading habits and cultivating storytellers at home. Also, Leah Boden shares a beautiful spoken-word piece called "When Mother Reads.” So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Rea Berg: instagram.com/reaberg Leah Boden: instagram.com/modernmissmason Family Camp: bewildandfree.org/familycamp Medieval Adventure:...
Published 01/27/20
This week, Toni Weber talks about raising up young adults who thrive. (She just completed 33 years of homeschooling her children.) Plus, we’re giving you a sneak peek at the new "Music of Mozart" course by Rachel Kovac. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Toni Weber: instagram.com/homeschoolingbyheart Music of Mozart: bewildandfree.org/mozart Family Camp:...
Published 01/19/20
This week Cindy Rollins, the author of Mere Motherhood, helps us take the perfectionist-pressure off ourselves and encourages us to lean into literature. Plus, we're excited to announce a new family experience at the Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Cindy Rollins: instagram.com/cindyordoamoris Medieval Adventure: bewildandfree.org/medieval Wild + Free:...
Published 01/13/20
This week our friend Elsie Iudicello shares about “homeschooling in the waiting room," making the most of the “in-between” times throughout the day. Plus, we have a few big announcements to share about the upcoming year. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Elsie Iudicello: instagram.com/farmhouse_schoolhouse Wild + Free Europe: bewildandfree.org/europe Wild + Free Family Camp:...
Published 01/05/20
This week, the founder of Beautiful Feet Books, Rea Berg, talks about helping reluctant readers, finding a literary connection with our spouses, and how books make everything better. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Rea Berg: instagram.com/reaberg "Grow the Village" campaign: https://igg.me/at/farmvillage Wild + Free Farm Village: bewildandfree.org/farmvillage Wild + Free:...
Published 07/29/19
This week, Cindy Rollins – the author of Mere Motherhood – shares about filling our own mama souls and trusting the process of our homeschooling efforts. We’ll also provide an update on our “Grow the Village” campaign to buy a staff house at the Wild + Free Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Cindy Rollins: meremotherhood.com "Grow the Village" campaign:...
Published 07/16/19
This week, this week, we’ll join our friend Richele Baburina for a fascinating conversation about Charlotte Mason and her little-known brilliance. Plus, today, we’re launching an exciting campaign for the Wild + Free Farm Village that’s loaded with all sorts of amazing perks. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Richele Baburina: instagram.com/rbaburina "Grow the Village" campaign:...
Published 07/10/19
This week, Elsie Iudicello shares some eye-opening thoughts on raising boys. Julie Bogart talks about fashioning an education around our children’s interests... not the other way around. And we'll share an exciting update about the Wild + Free Farm Village. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Elsie Iudicello: instagram.com/farmhouse_schoolhouse Julie Bogart:...
Published 07/03/19
This week, we’re sharing some exciting things happening in the Wild + Free community this fall. You’ll hear an inspiring idea to beat the summertime heat and still spend time in nature. And we’ll join a conversation about “homeschooling through hard times.” So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Amy O'Meara: instagram.com/charlottemasonhomeschool Tiffany Hahn: instagram.com/thehahnestlife Naomi Ovando:...
Published 06/26/19
This week, we’re finishing our conversation with six Wild + Free mamas who spent a few days together talking about homeschooling, life, and motherhood. We’re talking about New Year’s resolutions and some words of wisdom for 2019. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Jennifer Naraki: instagram.com/jennifernaraki Toni Weber: instagram.com/homeschoolingbyheart Greta Eskridge:...
Published 12/31/18
For our Christmas edition, you'll hear a conversation between some Wild + Free mamas who spent a few days in Chicago to talk about homeschooling, life, and motherhood. We talk about overcoming failure in our homeschools and rediscovering wonder in the midst of hard times. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Jennifer Naraki: instagram.com/jennifernaraki Toni Weber:...
Published 12/23/18
This week, we’ll hear a conversation between some Wild + Free mamas who spent a few days together in a cozy Bed & Breakfast to talk about homeschooling, life, and motherhood. You’ll also hear a heart-to-heart conversation with Jennifer Naraki on what’s happening in her life and homeschooling through difficult times. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Jennifer Naraki:...
Published 11/12/18
This week, we’ll hear an inspiring story from the annals of homeschool history. Our friend Elsie Iudicello shares her heart-felt reflections about Wild + Free conferences. And Sandy Hunt, the mother and music teacher of the band The Hunts, reflects on her homeschool experience. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Sandy Hunt: instagram.com/thehuntsmusic Elsie Iudicello:...
Published 11/05/18
This week, we’ll talk with Jodi Mockabee about the changing seasons of homeschooling and how to handle the loss of community. Toni Weber will share her “homeschool story” with us. And we’ll re-visit a fun moment that happened at the recent Wild + Free conference in Franklin, Tennessee. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Jodi Mockabee: instagram.com/jodimockabee Toni Weber:...
Published 10/28/18
This week, we’ll talk with Leah Boden about the concept of loop scheduling; we’ll catch up with Betsy Jenkins, the creator of the hilarious Homeschooling with the Classics Instagram feed; and we’ll share a fun moment at the recent Wild + Free conference in Franklin, Tennessee. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Leah Boden: instagram.com/leahvboden Betsy Jenkins:...
Published 10/21/18
This week, we’ll hear from Modern Miss Mason herself, Leah Boden, as well as our dear friend Cindy Rollins, the author of Mere Motherhood, plus, a few special announcements. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch. LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Leah Boden: instagram.com/leahvboden Cindy Rollins: instagram.com/cindyordoamoris Wild + Free Frisco, TX: bewildandfree.org/frisco Wild + Free:...
Published 10/15/18
This week, you'll hear from the refreshingly-honest, veteran homeschooling mama, Terri Woods. We're talking about our summer plans - whether to keep homeschooling until fall - or take the season off. So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch! LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Terri Woods: instagram.com/woodsermom Wild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.co Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundles Family Camp:...
Published 05/14/18