Why We Left School: The Red Flags She Wishes She Saw Earlier

Featuring Cassie Shepard of Home Centered Learning

Just when you figure out how to teach one way, everything changes - it's like having a baby. You have to adjust to different stages, but that's the beauty of homeschooling."

– Cassie Shepard

When Cassie Shepard noticed her twin daughters' spirits dimming in first grade, she took an unexpected leap into homeschooling. Five years later, she shares her evolution from rigid schedules to a flourishing, flexible approach that lets each child's unique light shine.

In this deeply personal conversation, Cassie reveals how she transformed from a traditional-school mindset to embracing an eclectic, child-led approach to education. She discusses the emotional journey of leaving the school system, overcoming initial fears, and discovering that education can be customized to nurture each child's innate curiosity and talents.

Learn:

- How to recognize when your child's "light goes out" and trust your parental instincts

- Why transitioning from traditional school structure to homeschool flexibility is like having a baby - constant adjustment and growth

- The power of "Tell me more about that" in understanding your child's needs and interests

- How to balance teaching multiple children while maintaining individual attention and growth

- Why creating a customizable lifestyle is key to sustainable homeschooling success

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:08 Cassie Shepard's Homeschooling Journey

01:49 Making the Decision to Homeschool

03:10 Pros and Cons of Homeschooling

04:37 Initial Challenges and Adjustments

06:19 Emotional and Social Impact on Children

08:42 Balancing Homeschooling and Family Life

17:59 Adapting and Evolving the Homeschooling Approach

20:32 Homeschooling: Adapting to Different Learning Stages

21:31 Eclectic Homeschooling: Mixing and Matching Curriculums

22:15 Nurturing Individual Passions in Homeschooling

24:53 Managing Multiple Children in Homeschooling

30:00 Creating a Customized Homeschooling Lifestyle

34:42 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Tips