Don't let fear keep you from choosing to homeschool. And don't let lack of confidence keep you from trusting your instincts as a parent. Here's how to be a more confident homeschooler, one who isn't afraid to take risks. Remember that no choice is a forever choice. You can always fix it! So don't be afraid to mess things up. You know what's best for your child.
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QUOTABLES
Candice: "If you're going to be the driver of your homeschool, you got to have some confidence about you. Nobody wants to ride around with a person who is terrified behind the wheel."
Candice: "If you choose not to do the [scary] thing, you are the person who will deal with the regret. The person who gave you the advice isn't going to deal with the regret; you're going to deal with the regret. And if you choose to do the thing that you're so nervous about, and it's a wonderful experience, you're the one who will enjoy that victory the most. The fears come from a place of love and not wanting to mess everything up. But a mother who loves her children, who goes to the trouble of researching curriculum and plans out how to spend days learning together... I just can't see that being a failure."
TIMESTAMPS
02:24 Introducing Candice Kelly from Homeschool on the Hill and how she homeschools her way.
03:49 Confidence is critical for your homeschool because you are the driver of your homeschool. And it's scary to ride with a driver who is not confident behind the wheel. Kids can pick up on your fear.
06:07 Challenges of homeschooling in the early years (before you have much confidence).
06:58 How having too many choices in homeschooling can actually make things difficult.
07:25 Consequences of not trusting your intuition. Candice shares how she was too intimidated to homeschool at first.
08:53 The fear of messing up our kids.
09:01 How other people can shake your confidence with what they say. Candice shares the story of a teacher friend who said some scary things that rattled her and swayed her decision.
11:50 When you first start homeschooling, take a detox period to adjust.
12:31 How to handle outside expectations with confidence. Outside standards do have a place in our decision making. But we also have to know when to draw the line.
18:22 How do you go about trusting your own intuition?
19:19 Homeschooling is not a forever decision, you can always put your kid back in school. And the choices you make for your homeschool aren't forever decisions. You can change things. So don't be afraid to try something new.
22:03 Being in tune with your child gives you confidence to trust your instincts regardless of the curriculum or tradition.
22:54 The reason you start homeschooling is the reason you keep homeschooling. List out your pros and cons of homeschooling.
24:26 Make a vision board or mission statement for homeschooling.
25:00 ANTs = Automatic Negative Thinking
25:48 Candice's struggle with anxiety.
28:44 Don't let fear keep you from doing great things.
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