Homeschooling & Raising Kids

Follow @homeschool.hippo for more ideas on childhood education and homeschooling. . . Every child learns at a different pace. . Speaker: Jess Source: Silo & Sage - Youtube . . . #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschool #raisingkids #consciousparenting #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcollective

Follow @homeschool.hippo for more ideas on childhood education and homeschooling. . . The idea that everyone has to go to college or their life ends. Speaker: Sir Ken Robinson Source: The Aspen Institute . #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschool #raisingkids #consciousparenting #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcollective

Follow @homeschool.hippo for more ideas on childhood education and homeschooling. . . How to begin reading to your children? Speaker: Sara Mackenzie Source: Matt Frad . . . #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschool #raisingkids #consciousparenting #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcollective

Schools don’t just teach reading and math. They shape how kids see the world. ▪️They teach that mistakes are bad. ▪️That grades define your worth. ▪️That there’s only one right way to learn. Kids deserve better. They deserve curiosity and confidence. #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschool #raisingkids #consciousparenting #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcollective

Follow @homeschool.hippo for more ideas on childhood education and homeschooling. . . School is an artificial environment and doesn’t teach kids what they need for the real world. Speaker: Claire Denault (@live.leaf.learn) Source: Brad Lea TV #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschool #raisingkids #consciousparenting #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcollective

Follow @homeschool.hippo for more ideas on childhood education and homeschooling. . . Do you really think school is where kids get ideal socialization? . Source: Lulastic Hippyshake (@lucy_rewild) . . . #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschool #raisingkids #consciousparenting #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcollective

Follow @homeschool.hippo for more ideas on childhood education and homeschooling. . . Overcoming challenges of going outside more. Speaker: Ginny Yurich Source: Simple Farmhouse Life #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschool #raisingkids #consciousparenting #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcollective

Experienced homeschoolers, how did you handle family members who doubted your decision? Share any piece of advice you’d give to someone struggling with family pushback.

Follow @homeschool.hippo for more ideas on childhood education and homeschooling. . . What does a day in the life of a homeschooler look like? Source: Bekah Martinez (What it’s really like being homeschooled) #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschool #raisingkids #consciousparenting #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcollective

Follow @homeschool.hippo for more ideas on childhood education and homeschooling. . . If you want your kids to do something, model that behavior. Speaker: Steve Lambert Source: The Heidi St. John Podcast #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschool #raisingkids #consciousparenting #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcollective

Having a degree doesn’t guarantee a job or success in life. Times have changed. The world is evolving rapidly, and job, career, and market demands have shifted. Don’t just prepare your kids to get a degree. Teach them the skills they’ll need to thrive in an ever-changing world. . Speaker: Sir Ken Robinson . . #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschool #raisingkids #consciousparenting #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcollective

Play is the real work of childhood. It’s not just a way for kids to unwind; it’s a powerful tool for growth. When kids play, they aren’t just having fun. They’re experimenting, testing boundaries, and building resilience. Play helps them process emotions, work through big feelings, and manage stress in a safe way. Research backs this up. Dr. Stuart Brown, a leading play researcher, found that play promotes cognitive flexibility and social skills. It’s also linked to better problem-solving abilities and emotional regulation. Play isn’t a break from learning. It is learning. Play is foundational. It’s how kids make sense of the world. So, next time you see a child at play, remember: they’re doing the hard, meaningful work of growing up. . . . #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschool #raisingkids #consciousparenting #homeschoolinspiration #homeschoolmom #homeschoolcollective