Hey Friends~ Have you ever wondered what it takes for a homeschooling family to thrive? Today we’re diving into it—flexibility, intentionality, and the courage to learn differently. Research shows homeschooling is growing across America, and more parents are discovering that when learning fits the child, confidence blooms. In this episode, we talk about the parent who feels not qualified, flexibility that brings freedom, blending academics into everyday life, and how learning together builds connection. We’ll also dig into the role of play—what it can look like in a homeschool setting, and how play helps you keep joy right at the center of it all - whether or not you are homeschooling. Listen in to find insight and encouragement for anyone helping a child to learn. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:
[email protected] ABOUT THE GUEST: Kristina and Herbert met in college and soon became inseparable. Kristina followed her passion into teaching and Herb followed his into business and entrepreneurship. After 33 years of marriage and raising two sons they have combined their experience, passion and knowledge to found Vibrant Family Education and the Bringing Education Home podcast. Helping families strengthen relationships by reimagining the education of their children and guiding them along the way to create Happy, Healthy and Successful children for better communities and a better world. CONTACT THE GUEST: URL: https://www.vibrantfamilyeducation.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristina.heaghavritt Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-heagh-avritt YouTube: Vibrant Family Education - YouTube Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaheaghavritt/ Podcast: https://bringingeducationhome.com A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! The Center for Play & Exploration: Click here to set up a conversation with Director Dave Bindewald to help you generate new ideas and practices in your parenting, work, and life. Get unstuck and recover some delight on the way! Mention the Language of Play and get a 20% discount. https://www.playandexploration.com/contact LighteningAdminVA: Helping you handle tech, business, and other electronic issues to make your life easier. Email Cindy Howard at Lightening Admin VA here:
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[email protected] IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 68 Do You Know How to Practice Early Reading Skills? Shannon Ali Shares How to Easily Incorporate Play and Practice 117 April Rehrig: On Being The Best Advocate For Your Child In The Special Education Process. What You Need To Know! 169 Karen DeLoach: Worried You Are Ruining Your Children? Homeschooling and How Art May Help Your Child With ADHD! 179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning Fun 184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth Hear Kristina &Herb interview Dinalynn on Bringing Education Home podcast on YouTube: Bonus 17: 4 Ways Play Improves Your Parenting & Family Relationships with Dinalynn Rosenbush Bonus EP11: Transforming Parent-Child Connections Through Communication with Dinalynn Rosenbush Have a Question? Leave a voice message! https://castfeedback.com/play Love this podcast? Let us know! https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click! https://followthepodcast.com/play
