Math causes more shutdowns than any other subject, and it’s not because kids “can’t do it.” Listen in to unpack why why math isn’t a confidence problem, what to say instead of “did you get it right?”,…
How much can you ask of your homeschoolers without causing fights, tears, or resistance? In this Q&A episode, Natalie responds to a question from inside the Teaching Inspired membership: “How do I…
How do you get dad more involved in homeschooling — without turning it into another source of tension? Natalie sat down with homeschooling dad Jonathan Chizick, co-founder of SmartPath, to talk…
What do you focus on in your homeschool when illness or trauma make academics feel impossible? In this Q&A episode of The Assured Podcast, Natalie answers a deeply nuanced question many homeschool…
Homeschool co-ops are often seen as the solution for socialization, support, and sharing the teaching load, but what happens when it doesn’t feel helpful anymore? In this Q&A episode of The Assured…
Deschooling and unschooling are often talked about as if they mean the same thing — but they don’t. And confusing the two can quietly create more stress in your homeschool. If you’ve ever been told…
Homeschool moms have big feelings about AI. And honestly? They’re valid. Most of us have heard enough scary stories to wonder: "Is using AI in my homeschool unsafe for my kids?" In today’s episode, I…
When your child shuts down and says, “I can’t do this,” it can feel like all your effort as a homeschool mom just hit a wall. In this Q&A episode, Natalie Burns talks about what’s really going on in…
I sat down with Jill Baumann from Self-Directed Success to talk about gaming, motivation, and how to build real independence without destroying your relationship. We talk about: 🎮 The secret sauce…
Season 8 is here and we’re doing things a little differently... I’m answering the real questions homeschool moms aren’t sure how to think about. This first episode tackles one of my favourites: When…
