Homeschooling an only child is not what you think!

Whether you began with only one child or only have one left learning in your home, the reality of homeschooling an only child is quite different than you might think!

In this episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast, Cait is joined by Jessica Waldock to talk about all things only child. What they share may surprise you!

For starters, Cait and Jessica debunk popular myths about homeschooling an only child, including:

• It’s easier to homeschool an only child
• Homeschooling an only child means you only have one child
• Socialization is a huge concern
• It’s lonely
• and more!

If you are homeschooling an only child, you are NOT alone.

And don’t miss our You Don’t Have To Do It All Homeschool Planner!

Grab yours here!

And be sure to check out our sponsor, The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save in the shop.

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:

THE WALDOCK WAY

The Waldock Way brings you unique resources that help ignite a love of learning in your children. Their products encourage you to follow your children’s lead and learn alongside them every day.

Unit studies from The Waldock Way are designed to support you as you navigate interest-led homeschooling, and always include book lists, hands-on activities, games for learning, and videos to engage every learning style.

As a Homeschool Sister, you receive 15% off all Waldock Way products, using the code sisters15 – it’s a great time to give them a try. I think you’ll love all The Waldock Way has to offer.

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WATCH THE EPISODE:

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

• Cait’s monthly play pack
• Cait’s newsletter
• Cait’s Instagram
• Never Board Learning
• The Waldock Way Unit Studies (use the code sisters15 to save 15%!)
• Top Myths About Homeschooling An Only That Might Surprise You
• Can You Really Homeschool An Only Child?
• Jessica’s YouTube Channel

New Beginnings And Homeschool Milestones

Our homeschools are made up of seasons upon seasons of change. Some are brought about by our kids, some by our circumstances, some by our own hand.

In this episode, Kara and Cait share the nitty gritty of how life has been the last few months, including some very big changes!

Cait’s two oldest homeschoolers are now attending local public schools, and Kara’s oldest is a freshman in college. Hear all about the reality of these homeschool milestones from a real life, sister’s perspective.

Plus, hear about a new beginning for the podcast!

Don’t miss our You Don’t Have To Do It All Homeschool Planner!

Grab yours here!

And be sure to check out our sponsor, The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save in the shop.

EPISODE 114 IS SPONSORED BY:

THE WALDOCK WAY

The Waldock Way brings you unique resources that help ignite a love of learning in your children. Their products encourage you to follow your children’s lead and learn alongside them every day.

Unit studies from The Waldock Way are designed to support you as you navigate interest-led homeschooling, and always include book lists, hands-on activities, games for learning, and videos to engage every learning style.

As a Homeschool Sister, you receive 15% off all Waldock Way products, using the code sisters15 – it’s a great time to give them a try. We think you’ll love all The Waldock Way has to offer.

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE:

WATCH THE EPISODE:

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

• More Than Enough by Kara S. Anderson
• Cait’s monthly play pack
• Cait’s newsletter
• Cait’s Instagram
• Never Board Learning
• Kara’s post about later start times for teens
• Kara’s post on launching a kid
• Kara’s post about transcripts for college
• Kara’s latest post
• Kara’s hygge yarn
• Kara’s temperature blanket (Kara is doing a knit version. She cast on the same number of stitches and is knitting every row.)
• Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke
• Taylor Tomlinson Gets Advice From Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin
• Voxer

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When Kids are Resistant [Episode 113]

For many of us, homeschooling doesn’t always look like kids arriving to the table at 7:30 a.m. with huge smiles on their faces, and resistance is actually pretty common.

So in this week’s episode, the sisters are chatting about what to do when your kids are resistant, and some of the most common things that cause resistance.

Cait + Kara have both experienced this in their homes, and so they share openly about their struggles and what has worked to keep everyone going.

Take The Homeschool Sisters Quiz

Are you a Cait or a Kara? Try this sisters quiz:

https://thehomeschoolsisters.com

And be sure to check out our sponsor, The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save in the shop.

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How much does homeschooling cost (and how to homeschool affordably) [Episode 112]

In this episode, the sisters are breaking down the cost of homeschooling, and how to homeschool affordably.

Both Cait and Kara have experience homeschooling on a budget, so they’re sharing their best tips for making homeschooling work without breaking the bank.

Homeschooling doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, over time, we’ve learned a few ways to make the homeschool budget stretch.

Take The Homeschool Sisters Quiz

Are you a Cait or a Kara? Try this sisters quiz:

https://thehomeschoolsisters.com

And be sure to check out our sponsor, The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save in the shop.

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What Do You Really Need to Homeschool? [Episode 111]

You don’t need a flag, a chalkboard or any of the super fancy stuff you see on Instagram to homeschool well.

Too often, we think in order to homeschool effectively, we need a school room, a perfect curriculum, and all the things we see online.

An Honest Look At What You Really Need To Homeschool

In this episode, Cait + Kara are breaking down what you actually need to homeschool. It’s probably much less than you think!

Listen in as the sisters share what has served them well in their own homes, and what you need to instill a love of learning in your kids.

Spoiler alert: Probably less time than you think!

Take The Homeschool Sisters Quiz

Are you a Cait or a Kara? Try this sisters quiz:

https://thehomeschoolsisters.com

And be sure to check out our sponsor, The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save in the shop.

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Beginning a New Homeschool Year

The sisters are back with Season 10!

And in this brand new episode, they’re breaking down plans for the new podcast season and sharing how they’re starting this new homeschool year.

Getting Started In Your Homeschool

Sometimes, getting started each year is the hardest part. This year, it seems to be doubly true!

In this back to homeschool episode, hear about what’s working for the sisters in their homeschools, what changes they’ve made and how it’s all going.

They’re sharing tons of new recommendations too, to help you begin your new homeschool year.

Take The Homeschool Sisters Quiz

Are you a Cait or a Kara? Try this sisters quiz:

https://thehomeschoolsisters.com

And be sure to check out our sponsor, The Waldock Way. Use the code sisters15 to save in the shop.

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 What we don’t do {Episode 45}

There is plenty that the sisters don’t do. (Especially right now!) Because none of us can do it all.

So in this episode, Cait and Kara are sharing some things they’ve let go of.

And they want to hear from you too. Head over to the show notes at thehomeschoolsisters.com to share what you don’t do in this season of life!

This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo., Kara’s new ebook, Strewing 101: An Invitation to Play, Learn and Grow, available at her site at karaasanderson.com/shop, and Cait’s new membership, Never Board Learning, an online community for parents who love play-based learning and gameschooling.

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