Why You Don't Need a Teaching Degree to Homeschool

Are you thinking of homeschooling but you don’t think you’re qualified to do it?

Or are you concerned that you’re going to miss teaching your kid that one thing that is going to ruin their education?

Maybe you really want to homeschool but those close to you aren’t being supportive.

Believe or not, these are things that veteran homeschooling parents deal with all the time. No matter how long you’ve been homeschooling, doubt and worry will creep in.

In this episode, I talk with Mary Jo Dean, Co-Founder of Great Homeschool Conventions, and veteran homeschooling mom of 3 adult children. Whether you are new to homeschooling or have been homeschooling for years, Mary Jo’s words of wisdom and encouragement will both inspire and motivate you to follow your heart and continue on your homeschooling journey.

We cover a lot of ground in this one, including:

• What led Mary Jo to homeschool her children
• How a homeschooling parent’s level of education has no impact on the outcome of the kid’s education
• Why you don’t have to “know everything” to homeschool and when to outsource
• How using the library can help you save money in your homeschool
• Why it’s important to build relationships with your local school community
• Dealing with naysayers
• The benefits of attending a homeschool convention
• Socialization, introverted children and letting kids be kids
• Details of attending the Great Homeschool Conventions

Most importantly, Mary Jo shares how she overcame the feelings of inadequacy that every homeschooling parent grapples with.

This is an episode that you don’t want to miss. Be sure to forward to your friends and family that are thinking about homeschooling or who are questioning your decision to homeschool. I guarantee they’ll learn something!

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One of the key benefits of homeschoooling is the ability to teach your child to think critically. You can truly help your child to move toward critical thinking versus memorizing just to pass a test. Grab my audio download, Teaching Your Child to Think to learn how to raise your child's analytical skills.

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