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The Christy-Faith Show

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Ep. 83 - Underemployment Student Debt and the...

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2025/09/17

He thought college would guarantee success. It didn't.In this eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith challenges the myth that a diploma automatically equals a bright future. With more than half of recent graduates underemployed and working jobs that don’t even require their degree, she pulls back the curtain on a system that promised stability but delivered stress, debt, and disappointment.The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 83🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree Homeschooling Resources Simplify and

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Ep. 82 - How Long Should a Homeschool Day Really Be?

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2025/09/10

Homeschooling doesn’t need to take eight hours a day. And if it feels like you’re chained to a desk, exhausted, and stuck in school-at-home mode, you’re not alone.In this eye-opening and freeing episode, Christy-Faith unpacks where the “8-hour school day” came from (spoiler: it’s not about kids at all) and why it doesn’t make sense for homeschool families. Instead, she shares practical ways to design a rhythm that works for your family, one that emphasizes quality over quantity, freedom

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Ep. 81 - Homeschooling Preschool: How To Get The Most...

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2025/09/03

She thought preschool meant worksheets and flashcards.In this freeing and practical episode, Christy-Faith sits down with child development expert and homeschooling mom Kathy Eggers to challenge the myth that “real” learning only happens at a desk. With decades of experience as a teacher, administrator, and author of The Homegrown Preschooler and A Year of Playing Skillfully, Kathy reveals why play is not a distraction from academics; it’s the very foundation of them.From the science

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Ep. 80 - Are Homeschool Moms More Patient?

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2025/08/27

"I could never homeschool. I’m just not patient enough."Sound familiar? It’s the line homeschool moms hear on repeat and it’s not the compliment people think it is. Because here’s the truth: no one starts homeschooling with angelic levels of patience. If anything, homeschooling is the fast track to realizing just how impatient you really are.In this episode, Christy-Faith pulls back the curtain on the “patience myth.” She shares why patience isn’t a prerequisite for homeschooling; it’s a

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Ep. 79 - Homeschooling: The Miracle Solution of...

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2025/08/20

She was told she wasn’t qualified to teach her own child.In this fiery and deeply encouraging episode, Christy-Faith calls out one of the most harmful lies parents of special needs children hear: “Leave it to the professionals.” After years of reading IEPs, working with families, and watching the system fail kids again and again, she delivers a bold message that parents are the real experts on their children.And she’s not backing down.From pediatricians who dismiss moms to school meetings

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Ep. 78 - Avoiding First-Week Overwhelm In Your...

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2025/08/13

She wanted the perfect first day of homeschool. But she burnt out before Labor Day.In this practical and encouraging episode, Christy-Faith shares her three-step “survival guide” for starting the homeschool year with confidence, connection, and calm. If you’ve ever sprinted into the school year with high expectations and ended up exhausted, overwhelmed, and second-guessing yourself, this is your reset.From setting realistic expectations, to slowly layering in subjects, to making the first

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Ep. 77 - Zan Tyler: The Homeschool Pioneer Who Faced...

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2025/08/06

She just wanted to do what was best for her child and nearly went to jail for it.In this unforgettable conversation, Christy-Faith sits down with Zan Tyler, one of the earliest and most courageous voices in the homeschool movement. Back in 1984, Zan’s decision to homeschool wasn’t just unconventional. It was illegal. She faced rejection, loneliness, social exile, and even threats of jail time, all because she chose what she believed was right for her son.But that’s not where the story

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Ep. 76 - Reclaiming Your Teen in a Peer-Obsessed World

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2025/07/30

They say teens pulling away is just normal. But… what if it’s not?In this powerful episode, Christy-Faith unpacks a cultural shift that’s quietly unraveling the parent-child bond: peer orientation.Drawing from the parenting classic Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld, she explains how teens today are being emotionally pulled away from their parents and reattached to… other teens. The result? Disconnection, confusion, and a generation struggling to find real

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Ep. 75 - Three Phrases I'll Never Say To My Kids...

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2025/07/23

You meant well. So did I.But somewhere between the meltdowns, the math lessons, and the late-night guilt spirals, she started to realize that some of the most common parenting phrases—like “just do your best” or “how dare you talk to me like that”—were quietly doing more harm than good.In this raw, relatable episode, Christy-Faith opens up about the language she’s let go of in her parenting—and why. From the neuroscience of kids' emotional development to the unintentional messages we send

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Ep. 74 - Public Schools Are Lowering the Bar—Is...

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2025/07/16

What if the system everyone tells you to trust… just stopped making sense?In this episode, Christy-Faith unpacks one of the most baffling education headlines yet: a public school district considering 21% a passing grade—and calling it “equity.”She breaks down what’s really going on behind these grading changes, how they affect families across the country (not just in San Francisco), and why more and more parents are rethinking what a real education should look like.This isn’t

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Ep. 73 - Why Homeschooling High School Isn't As Scary...

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2025/07/09

You’ve felt it—maybe while staring at a stack of biology worksheets, maybe during your fifth attempt at explaining the periodic table, maybe when your teen asked you about mitosis and you blinked. Am I really supposed to teach all of this?In this reassuring and practical episode, Christy-Faith takes on one of the most misunderstood stages in homeschooling: the upper years. If the idea of homeschooling middle and high schoolers feels overwhelming, confusing, or just flat-out impossible—you

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Ep. 72 - Tips To Make Your Kids More Independent In...

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2025/07/02

You’ve said it—maybe under your breath, maybe in the kitchen, maybe five times before 9 a.m.: “Why can’t they just do it on their own?”In this empowering episode, Christy-Faith dives into one of the most common struggles in homeschool life—kids who won’t work independently. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only thing standing between your child and productivity, this one’s for you.Spoiler: independence isn’t selfish—it’s a gift. And it can change everything.The Christy-Faith Show | Ep

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Ep. 71 - Does Homeschooling Shelter Your Kids Too Much?

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2025/06/25

You’ve heard it before—maybe from a relative, a neighbor, or that stranger in the grocery store: Aren’t you sheltering your kids too much?In this eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith takes a brave look at the myth that homeschooling is an overprotective, fear-based choice. From rising mental health risks to school culture realities, she lays out the truth most people are too afraid to say out loud—and why choosing to homeschool might actually be the most courageous, world-preparing decision a

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Ep 70 - What I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool...

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2025/06/18

You’ve asked the question—maybe in a Facebook group, maybe at a co-op meeting, or maybe sitting on your kitchen floor surrounded by catalogs: What’s the best homeschool curriculum?But what if that’s the wrong question entirely?In this empowering episode, Christy-Faith unpacks the real reason so many homeschool moms get stuck in the curriculum trap—and what to do instead. If you’ve ever felt like you just need someone to tell you what to buy so you don’t mess everything up, this episode will

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Ep. 69 - Behind The Scenes of Thrive Homeschool...

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2025/06/11

Christy-Faith pulls back the curtain and invites you behind the scenes to see what makes Thrive Homeschool Community so special. Joining her are Thrive’s founding members, Julie and Bekah, who share their unfiltered experiences—from that first hesitant step into homeschooling to the incredible support and growth they’ve found along the way.Whether you’re a new homeschool mom curious about Thrive or a seasoned homeschooler looking for deeper community, this episode gives you the inside scoop

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Ep 68 - 4 Homeschool MISTAKES You're Probably Making...

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2025/06/04

You started homeschooling for the freedom, joy, and connection it promised. But somewhere along the way, nagging kids, constant overwhelm, and endless worries started stealing that joy. In this episode, Christy-Faith tackles the four biggest homeschool joy stealers—and equips you with practical strategies to reclaim your peace, confidence, and love of learning at home.You are enough. Your homeschool can be a place of joy again.The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 68🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCESFree

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Ep. 67 - How to Teach Critical Thinking in Your...

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2025/05/28

We live in a world full of opinions—but fewer people than ever know how to think. In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with renowned professor, critical thinking expert, and homeschool dad Dr. Renton Rathbun. They’ll unpack what critical thinking really is, why it’s in such short supply, and how we as homeschool parents can train our kids to pursue truth, not just memorize facts.If you want your child to learn how to think (not just what to think), this episode is for you.The

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Ep. 66 - The Biggest Myths About Homeschool...

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2025/05/21

You’ve heard it before—maybe at a family dinner, maybe from a well-meaning stranger: But how will your kids socialize? It’s the most common (and most exhausting) question homeschoolers face.In this episode, Christy-Faith tackles the socialization myth head-on. From the roots of this cultural fear to what the research actually says, you'll get equipped with truth, confidence, and a new way to answer that dinner table debate. Spoiler: homeschoolers aren’t socially stunted—they’re thriving in

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Ep. 65 - Homeschooling with Anxiety or Depression: Is...

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2025/05/14

Can you really homeschool if you’re struggling with anxiety or depression? Or is that a sign you should walk away from it all? In this deeply honest and encouraging episode, Christy-Faith sits down with licensed therapist and homeschool mom Stephanie Combs to tackle this difficult—but important—question.Whether you’re just starting out or you’re in the thick of it, this episode is for every parent who’s ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained while homeschooling.The

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Ep. 64 - Overwhelmed By Homeschooling? How To Make It...

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2025/05/07

Are you overwhelmed by overflowing bookshelves, a cluttered calendar, and the pressure to “do it all” in your homeschool? You're not alone—when you're balancing so much, it doesn’t take much to feel stretched thin. In this episode, Christy-Faith opens up about shiny object syndrome, curriculum overload, and the quiet guilt that creeps in when homeschooling starts to feel more like a burden than a joy.We’ll talk about the pressure to be everything for everyone, why more isn’t always better,

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