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Tried and True Homeschooling✨Homeschool by Weaving Kids Into Real WorkThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeListen above or on Apple, Spotify, or Pocketcasts✨What happens when you ditch traditional schooling and fold your child into the rhythms of real life? I had the pure pleasure of sitting down with Peter, a music producer, author, and homeschooling dad, to explore the unique and beautiful way he educated his son.Peter and his wife integrated their son John into their music business, fostering his independence and diverse skills. Peter’s son was runn...2025-07-221h 17
Tried and True Homeschooling✨Homeschooling in Africa’s Mission FieldsIf you are listening outside my website, head over to clarified.life for workshops, courses, lesson plans, and more. ✨Are you worried that your messy, imperfect life will get in the way of homeschooling?Today's guest tells reassures us that it’s not perfect conditions, but teaching strength of character and responsibility, that shapes strong, capable adults.Let’s dive into the extraordinary story of Von, a homeschooling dad six and grandfather to 25, who, alongside his wife, educated their kids in remote African mission fields. Facing challenges like delayed curricula shipments, his wife’s illnes...2025-07-0856 min
Tried and True Homeschooling✨A Homeschool Story To Calm Your Nerves✨Overwhelmed by Homeschooling? This Mom’s Peaceful Approach Will Recenter YouToday’s guest, Brooke Z, homeschooled her two sons for 15 years—then watched them transition seamlessly into private high school, earn scholarships, and thrive. Her approach? Relaxed, but purposeful. She built a joyful home where curiosity ruled, independence grew, and learning happened everywhere—from picture books to science centers.Brooke’s biggest advice👇✨Trust your gut. No one knows your kids better than you.✨Have a plan—but stay flexible. A missed day isn’t a failure. It’s life.This episode is a breath of fresh air...2025-06-2444 min
Tried and True Homeschooling✨How a Single Mom Homeschooled Her Daughter into West PointListen above or on Apple, Spotify, or Pocketcasts✨Do you worry you’re not enough to give your kids a great education? Today's guest, Melissa, homeschooled her four kids through unthinkable challenges. A single mom, she earned her master's degree while homeschooling, she teaches online and recently bought her own business. Yet somehow she also managed to give her kids an exceptional education and her oldest is currently attending West Point. Melissa is living proof that you don't need perfect conditions to give your kids a powerful education. She shares honest, practical wisdom on juggling work...2025-06-101h 07
Tried and True Homeschooling✨Homeschooling ADHD and Unique LearnersListen on Apple, Spotify, or Pocketcasts✨Are you wondering how to meet the needs of wildly different learners—from gifted to struggling readers, to ADHD—all under one roof?Today’s guest, Cornelia homeschooled four VERY different children. But she guided each of them through a unique learning path, helping them uncover their gifts and grow into confident, grounded young adults.Cornelia provides the clearest, most powerful take on truly personalized education I’ve heard. Her story is packed with wisdom including how to release fear and live in the joy of the present mo...2025-05-271h 15
Tried and True HomeschoolingSecrets of a Pioneer Homeschool Mom: Raising 6 Resilient Kids✨Wondering how to homeschool with limited resources and still raise confident, capable adults? Today, we'll learn from a pioneer homeschool mom who has made it work through creativity and community. I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Dawnita Fogleman. She navigated significant challenges, such as raising six children, managing chronic illness, and facing natural disasters like wildfires, all while homeschooling in rural Oklahoma. Despite feeling like she failed at times, her success lies in raising independent, capable, and grounded adults who pursue their passions and maintain a strong faith and character.Disclaimer: These stories are shared wi...2025-05-1354 min
Tried and True Homeschooling🚨NEW! Tried & True Homeschooling: Real Parents, Real Stories, Real Results✨Introducing Tried & True Homeschooling: Real Parents, Real Stories, Real Results. What happens after homeschooling? This podcast goes beyond the day-to-day to explore how real families made it work—and how it all turned out. Hosted by Dr. Claire Honeycutt, a former professor turned homeschool mom, Tried & True Homeschooling features honest conversations with veteran parents who’ve successfully graduated their kids.Each episode offers practical strategies, mindset shifts, and lessons learned from years of experience—so you can homeschool with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Discover how different homeschooling philosophies shape adult outcomes—from college and careers to family...2025-05-0904 min
Tried and True HomeschoolingYou Can Teach ReadingThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeDid you know that Language Arts is not one, not two, but SEVEN distinct subjects! Lucky for us, they can generally be split into Reading and Writing. Today we’ll tackle the 3 subjects of Reading → Learning to Read, Literature, and Vocabulary. Today’s Workshop Will Teach You👇* When to Start Teaching Reading? (Hint: Not When You Think!)* The BEST Way to Teach Reading (There IS a wrong way!)* How to Raise Kids Who...2025-04-2202 min
Tried and True HomeschoolingYou Can Teach WritingThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeWriting is one of the most complex subjects to teach. Perhaps, that’s because it is actually made up of FOUR distinct subjects. Today we’ll tackle the 4 subjects of Writing→ Handwriting, Spelling, Grammar, and finally Composition. Importantly, we’ll talk about how to teach these in a holistic multi-modal system where each build upon the other — and bonus lights up the brain. Today’s Workshop Will Teach You👇* Is Handwriting Still Worth Learning? (Spoiler: Yes)* Ha...2025-04-2202 min
Tried and True HomeschoolingYou Can Teach MathThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeThere are few subjects that strike fear in a parent’s heart like math. In this video, I break down everything you need to know to teach math with confidence. After this workshop, you will know👇* The best way to teach math* The progression from kindergarten to 12th grade* How to handle math anxiety & resistance* How much testing and assessment is necessary and when to do it* How to pick...2025-04-2200 min
Tried and True HomeschoolingYou Can Teach HistoryThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeHistory isn’t just a subject—it’s the story of humanity. It’s the foundation upon which we understand who we are, how we got here, and where we might go.It’s critical that you connect your child to this story, grounding them in a deep, interconnected understanding of time, culture, and the best of humanity. It sparks curiosity, builds critical thinking, and equips them to see the world with clarity and purpose.When taugh...2025-04-2202 min
Tried and True HomeschoolingYou Can Teach ScienceThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeI was a practicing university scientist for nearly 2 decades. I LOVE science, but I know it’s not everyone’s most comfortable subject. In this post, I help you teach your kids science with confidence. After this workshop, you will know👇* The point of teaching science* The best way to teach science* Science from kindergarten to 12th grade* How to teach experiments - the right way* When & how to assess...2025-04-2201 min
Tried and True HomeschoolingBONUS: Socratic Method for Beginners: Teach Your Kids to Think LogicallyThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeToday’s topic is 2,400 years old but people today are still using it today. Why?Because when used properly, there is no better way to teach your children to reason, analyze, and think.I’m of course talking about the Socratic Method.At the end of this workshop, you’ll will👇* Understand what the Socratic Method is & how it trains logical thinking* Know simple steps to getting started with the Socratic method2025-04-2211 min
Tried and True HomeschoolingBONUS: Virtual Field Trips: Bring the World’s Wonders to Your Kitchen TableThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.clarified.lifeAt ClarifiEd, we believe that children deserve not just an education but a beautiful education, filled with best of the worlds’ best.But very few of us can afford to show our children the Great Pyramids of Egypt, the Louve, Taj Mahal, and or even a NASA rocket taking off in-person.But you don’t have to be rich to have rich experiences with your children!Today, I’ll show you how to use virtual field...2025-04-2206 min
The OpenEd PodcastWhat Neuroscience tells us about homeschooling | Dr. Claire HoneycuttDr. Claire Honeycutt explains how her background in neuroscience revealed why traditional education often works against natural learning patterns, and what parents can do about it.Learn:- Why handwriting activates different brain regions than typing and its impact on learning- How exposure to complex language like Shakespeare shapes young minds- The neuroscience behind why some "outdated" skills still matter for brain development- When to push through resistance and when to change approach with struggling learners- The balance between structure and freedom in educational environments- Why ages 8-12 are crucial for developing learning patternsTimestamps:(02:30) - From Tenured Professor to...2025-02-281h 03
The Hannah Frankman PodcastWhat To Do if You Quit Your Public School CareerIn this solocast, expect to hear advice for teachers and educators trying to get out of the public education system. Hannah offers options ranging from the micro school movement to one-on-one and online teaching. She also offers direct support by encouraging interested listeners to reach out to her on X.Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:14 Leaving the Public Education System5:47 - Building a Career in Education6:48 - Teachers Leaving Education8:33 - How the System Restricts Teachers12:36 - The Micro School Movement17:11...2025-02-1327 minThe Hannah Frankman PodcastClaire Honeycutt: From Academia to HomeschoolingClaire Honeycutt is a former academic spending 20 years working inside of academia. She was a professor at Arizona St. University from 2015-2024 when she resigned to become a full time homeschooling mom.
Expect to learn about Claire's insights on how we learn and why she became so interested in intrinsic motivation and self-directed learning. She'll discuss taking a mastery-based learning approach in classrooms of 50–100 students, why many kids in her classes struggled to love learning, and why she feels strongly about fostering a love of learning in her own children. Claire bridges the philosophies of...2024-09-121h 26
The Explorer Poet PodcastE63: Claire HoneycuttDr. Claire Honeycutt is a tenured professor with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, a homeschooling mother, and a popular homeschooling author of the substack Hippy Mom PhD. On her substack, Clarie writes about how to unlock your child's unique, beautiful mind through multidisciplinary explorations of the best of art, architecture, literature, science, & the natural world. On her website, you can find information on how to create a beautiful education for your children, with curated curriculum ideas, inspiration, and educational resources to guide and support your child’s journey to the best version of themselves.
In our conversation we...2024-04-161h 10
Be You. Get Paid.#011 How To Homeschool (and WHY!) w/ Hippy Mom PhD (aka Dr Claire Honeycutt)"So it's not school, exactly, at home - where it's like "this is your teacher, these are your books - good luck!" It's like ok - well we have to learn math. We need to know some math - math is important for almost anything you do, because you have to understand your finances and if you're in to Bitcoin, you have to understand how the world works. You have to understand how interest works and all this stuff - you have to know some math! So we talk about that - you have to know some basics here...2023-08-061h 21
The Teacher As...Ep. 82: Zooming In on Homeschooling with Dr. Claire HoneycuttEpisode 82 is the other half of my chat with Dr. Claire Honeycutt. In this section, we talked about the pandemic and its effect on our students, as well as Claire's approach to homeschooling.2023-04-0133 minThe Teacher As...Ep. 79: Zooming In on Group Work with Dr. Claire HoneycuttDr. Claire Honeycutt is a college professor and she also homeschools her two young children. In this episode, the discussion centers around group work. Some topics include keeping in mind your learning objectives when structuring groups and providing opportunities for voice and choice.2023-02-1825 min
Prenda Family PodcastHow to Stack the Deck for LearningDr. Claire Honeycutt joins us for part 2 of a two-part series where she discusses how to stack the deck for learning. In this episode, Claire talks about the neurological importance of sleep, exercise and diet in setting the right learning environment for our students. 2021-04-2422 min
Prenda Family PodcastHow the Brain Learns with Dr Claire Honeycutt pt 1Have you ever wondered how the brain learns and how to get the most out of your students' learning? You won't want to miss this episode!In this two-part series on learning and the brain, neurology professor, Dr. Claire Honeycutt, explains how the brain learns and contrasts the difference between the way a child and adult brain learns. 2021-04-2019 min