TIPS FOR HOMESCHOOLING AN ONLY CHILD

Homeschool Your Way

Jessica Waldock comes back to the podcast, this time to share her experiences as a homeschooling mom to an only child. Learn if it's harder to homeschool one or many children. Find out why strewing and single-player games are key to Jessica's sanity. Jessica reveals why homeschooling one can feel lonely and what to do about it. Plus learn how to provide the socialization that an extrovert craves.

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TIMESTAMPS

01:57 The magic of strewing. Read more.

07:46 How Jessica chose to homeschool her only child Emily.

09:12 What's harder? Homeschooling many or homeschooling one?

11:07 Thoughts for the mom who feels less than a complete mom.

15:21 When your only child is an extrovert.

20:52 Feeling alone as a homeschool mom.

24:25 The sweet relationship that comes from homeschooling an only child.

31:01 Emily's lemonade stand.

33:10 Letting your child lead the learning.

35:47 The learning lunch.

40:01 Providing socialization for an only child.

42:48 Keeping an only child entertained.

43:51 Single-player games.

48:53 You will doubt yourself. But develop a thick skin to outside criticism and know that the grass is not greener.


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