EPISODE 151| Working and Homeschool?! Does it seem like an impossible proposition for you and your family? It might not be as crazy as it sounds. In today's podcast, Janna and her guest, Angela D’Antonio discuss how Angela has homeschooled her two kids for the past decade while she and her husband work full time. She shares her list of the benefits of homeschooling and how they make it all work. Find some ideas to help you as you navigate your homeschool journey.
ABOUT OUR GUEST| Angela D’Antonio has been homeschooling her two daughters for over a decade, beginning with preschool and continuing through high school. From 2019 to 2023, she worked in sales and customer service for a homeschool curriculum company. She now brings her expertise as a sales and marketing consultant for educational supply companies and schools. In addition, Angela serves as an academic tutor and offers personalized consulting services, both in-person and online, to support homeschooling families. Her true passion lies in assisting families in discovering the perfect curriculum for their children and ensuring that their homeschoolers are well-prepared for college.
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QUOTABLES|
Balancing work and homeschooling with a busy professional. (0:00)
Angela de Antonio has been homeschooling her daughters for over a decade, starting with preschool and continuing through high school.
Homeschooling, community support, and parenting challenges. (4:39)
The speaker reflects on the challenges of homeschooling, including the increased responsibility and lack of predictability, and how they use planning and lists to manage their role as a homeschooling parent.
Homeschooling challenges and realities. (6:40) Janna shares her struggles with balancing work and homeschooling, feeling defeated before even starting due to societal expectations of having it all.
Angela role models imperfection for their children, acknowledging their own limitations and teaching them balance by choosing to prioritize their time and effort in different areas.
Homeschooling, parenting, and work-life balance. (11:26) Janna encourages listeners to accept their limitations and focus on their strengths as homeschooling parents, rather than striving for perfection.
Parenting, regret, and letting go of expectations. (17:12)
Balancing work and family responsibilities. (19:22) Encourages parents to let kids take on more responsibilities, like laundry and cooking, to teach them life skills.
Homeschooling strategies and autonomy. (24:40) The speaker highlights the importance of allowing children to take ownership of their learning and developing executive function skills, which can benefit them in the long run.
Homeschooling and letting go of control. (29:33)
Homeschooling and work-life balance as a working mom. (33:12) Angela reflects on the importance of giving children control over their own education, citing the example of their own children taking college courses in high school.
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