Ep. 62 - Screens in the Homeschool: What’s Too Much?
04/23/25 • 22 min
Feeling like screens are slowly taking over your homeschool? You're not the only one. In this episode, Christy-Faith gets real about parenting and homeschooling in a world where digital distractions are everywhere. From toddler YouTube loops to teens in full dopamine withdrawal, she lays out how screens are reshaping attention, behavior, and connection—and what we can actually do about it.
If you’ve ever worried about screen time but felt overwhelmed trying to manage it, this episode is for you.
The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 62
🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links
Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive
Christy-Faith’s List
A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com
Christy-Faith’s Latest Book!
Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System
📖 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising
🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS
BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum options to fit your family’s needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking integration
✔ Hands-on learning that engages kids at every level
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy
CTC Math
✔ 50% off Christy-Faith’s favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive learning builds confidence at your child’s pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing—done for you!
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF
Outschool
✔ Engaging online classes from robotics to art to advanced academics
✔ Perfect for homeschoolers who need flexible learning options
✔ Use code CHRISTYFAITH at checkout for $20 off your first class
👉 Start exploring: https://outschooler.me/CHRISTYFAITH
Lovevery
✔ Phonics-based reading program designed for fun and real results
✔ 98% of kids improved test scores in 6 weeks
👉 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith — Use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off
🎧 SHOW RECAP
Screens are everywhere. But they don’t have to run your homeschool. In this honest and practical episode, Christy-Faith explores how technology affects our kids’ brains, behaviors, and future—and how homeschool families can respond with wisdom and purpose.
✅ Why today’s kids are showing signs of screen addiction
✅ What dopamine, boredom, and emotional meltdowns have in common
✅ The scary truth about over-reliance on digital curriculum
✅ 5 things you can do right now to reduce screen dependency
✅ How to help your kids (and yourself) develop focus, resilience, and balance
You’ll walk away with tools, encouragement, and maybe even a few hard truths. But more than anything—you’ll feel seen, understood, and better equipped to raise healthy, grounded kids in a noisy digital world. 💛
📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with other homeschooling families.
💬 How do YOU handle screen time in your home? Share your wins or struggles in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram!
#homeschoolscreens #digitalparenting #homeschoolmomlife #screenfreekids #christyfaith #homeschoolcommunity #homeschoolbalance #screensandkids #homeschoollife #dopaminefasting #intentionalparenting #homeschoolplanning #homeschoolencouragement #thrivehomeschool #homeschoolsupport #christy-faith
Feeling like screens are slowly taking over your homeschool? You're not the only one. In this episode, Christy-Faith gets real about parenting and homeschooling in a world where digital distractions are everywhere. From toddler YouTube loops to teens in full dopamine withdrawal, she lays out how screens are reshaping attention, behavior, and connection—and what we can actually do about it.
If you’ve ever worried about screen time but felt overwhelmed trying to manage it, this episode is for you.
The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 62
🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Free Homeschooling Resources
Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links
Thrive Homeschool Community
Join Christy-Faith’s online community and create a homeschool that works for YOUR family:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive
Christy-Faith’s List
A curated guide to homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges:
👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com
Christy-Faith’s Latest Book!
Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System
📖 Get your copy: https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising
🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS
BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Flexible curriculum options to fit your family’s needs
✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking integration
✔ Hands-on learning that engages kids at every level
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy
CTC Math
✔ 50% off Christy-Faith’s favorite online math program
✔ Adaptive learning builds confidence at your child’s pace
✔ Teaching, grading, and testing—done for you!
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF
Outschool
✔ Engaging online classes from robotics to art to advanced academics
✔ Perfect for homeschoolers who need flexible learning options
✔ Use code CHRISTYFAITH at checkout for $20 off your first class
👉 Start exploring: https://outschooler.me/CHRISTYFAITH
Lovevery
✔ Phonics-based reading program designed for fun and real results
✔ 98% of kids improved test scores in 6 weeks
👉 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith — Use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off
🎧 SHOW RECAP
Screens are everywhere. But they don’t have to run your homeschool. In this honest and practical episode, Christy-Faith explores how technology affects our kids’ brains, behaviors, and future—and how homeschool families can respond with wisdom and purpose.
✅ Why today’s kids are showing signs of screen addiction
✅ What dopamine, boredom, and emotional meltdowns have in common
✅ The scary truth about over-reliance on digital curriculum
✅ 5 things you can do right now to reduce screen dependency
✅ How to help your kids (and yourself) develop focus, resilience, and balance
You’ll walk away with tools, encouragement, and maybe even a few hard truths. But more than anything—you’ll feel seen, understood, and better equipped to raise healthy, grounded kids in a noisy digital world. 💛
📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with other homeschooling families.
💬 How do YOU handle screen time in your home? Share your wins or struggles in the comments or tag Christy-Faith on Instagram!
#homeschoolscreens #digitalparenting #homeschoolmomlife #screenfreekids #christyfaith #homeschoolcommunity #homeschoolbalance #screensandkids #homeschoollife #dopaminefasting #intentionalparenting #homeschoolplanning #homeschoolencouragement #thrivehomeschool #homeschoolsupport #christy-faith
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Ep. 61 - Are Schools Killing a Love of Learning?
Is your homeschool starting to feel a lot like the system you wanted to leave behind? You’re not alone—and there’s a reason for that. In this episode, Christy-Faith pulls back the curtain on how the traditional school model—from public to private to charter—was never built to spark a love of learning.
We’ll talk about why school choice often means choosing between versions of the same outdated model, how the factory-style system crushes curiosity, and why testing culture and busywork drain the joy out of childhood. More importantly, we’ll explore how to avoid falling into those same traps in your homeschool—even if you were raised in the system yourself.
The Christy-Faith Show | EP. 61
🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Free Homeschooling Resources
Tools, downloads, and support to help you homeschool with confidence:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links
Thrive Homeschool Community
Build a homeschool you love—plus connect with the Working Mom’s Mastermind:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive
Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
Shattering myths. Finding courage. Opting out of the system.
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising
Sample Homeschool Schedules (Free Download)
See how real homeschool moms structure their days:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links
🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS
BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Full curriculum or mix-and-match
✔ Perfect for different ages and learning needs
✔ Built on a biblical worldview
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy
CTC Math
✔ Online math for grades K–12
✔ 50% off for homeschool families
✔ Self-paced with full grading support
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF
LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia & more
✔ $50 off with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com or call 866-272-4601
Lovevery Reading Skill Set
✔ 98% of kids improved scores in 6 weeks
✔ Based on the science of reading, but feels like play
✔ Use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off
👉 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith
🎧 SHOW RECAP
In this episode, we ask the hard questions about education and uncover how the school system—public, private, or charter—still clings to an industrial-era model built for obedience, not creativity.
✅ Why traditional schooling was never meant to nurture curiosity
✅ The harmful ripple effects of standardized testing and test score anxiety
✅ How rigid curriculum, grade obsession, and busywork kill motivation
✅ What “school choice” often really means—and what it doesn’t
✅ The difference between homeschooling and simply recreating school at home
✅ Tools to design a homeschool that honors your child’s individuality
✅ Encouragement for parents stuck between doubt and duty
This episode is especially for mamas who worry they’re “not doing it right.” Truth is—you’re doing more right than you know. Homeschooling isn’t about replicating the system. It’s about rebuilding something better.
📌 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a fellow homeschool parent who's questioning if the system ever really worked in the first place.
💬 Have you broken free from the testing trap or the school-style grind? Drop your story in the comments and help another mama breathe easier.
Next Episode
Ep. 63 - How to Raise Strong Readers with Spencer Russell
Can toddlers really learn to read? And can homeschool moms truly teach them—even without formal training? Absolutely. In this episode, Christy-Faith sits down with Spencer Russell, award-winning educator and founder of Toddlers Can Read, to talk about how early literacy is simpler (and more doable) than most parents realize.
We’ll break down the science of reading, bust myths about toddler development, and explore why empowering parents—especially homeschool moms—to teach reading at home can be a total game changer. Whether your child is 2, 5, or 7, this episode is packed with encouragement, simple strategies, and a big reminder: you are more qualified than you think.
The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 63
🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Free Homeschooling Resources
Tools, downloads, and support to help you homeschool with confidence:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links
Thrive Homeschool Community
Build a homeschool you love—plus connect with the Working Mom’s Mastermind:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive
Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
Shattering myths. Finding courage. Opting out of the system.
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising
Sample Homeschool Schedules (Free Download)
See how real homeschool moms structure their days:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links
Toddlers Can Read
Follow Spencer Russell and access free resources to start teaching early:
👉 https://www.toddlerscanread.com
Lovevery Reading Skill Set
✔ 98% of kids improved scores in 6 weeks
✔ Based on the science of reading, but feels like play
✔ Use code CHRISTY10 for 10% off
👉 https://lovevery.com/christyfaith
🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS
BJU Press Homeschool
✔ Full curriculum or mix-and-match
✔ Perfect for different ages and learning needs
✔ Built on a biblical worldview
👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy
CTC Math
✔ Online math for grades K–12
✔ 50% off for homeschool families
✔ Self-paced with full grading support
👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF
LearningRx
✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia & more
✔ $50 off with code HOME50
👉 https://LearningRx.com or call 866-272-4601
🎧 SHOW RECAP
In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to raise strong readers—starting from toddlerhood—and why homeschooling moms are uniquely equipped for the job.
✅ Why toddlers can learn to read—and why it’s simpler than you think
✅ What the “science of reading” actually means (in plain English)
✅ How traditional reading instruction often sets kids up to guess, not decode
✅ Why confidence and small, consistent steps beat curriculum overload
✅ How the right mindset about ability changes everything
✅ Encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed or underqualified
✅ Why screen-free, play-based learning builds stronger reading skills
Whether your child is struggling, soaring, or just starting, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, equipped, and excited for the journey ahead.
📌 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a fellow homeschool parent who's ready to see their child fall in love with reading.
💬 Has early reading felt intimidating for you? Drop your experience in the comments—we’d love to encourage you!
The Christy-Faith Show - Ep. 62 - Screens in the Homeschool: What’s Too Much?
Transcript
Hey, homeschool crew. Welcome back to the Christy Faith Show. This week, we're diving into a topic that's everywhere, screens. They're in our homes, it's in the news, and it's on every parent's mind. What does the research really say about screens? And how do we as homeschooling parents prepare our kids for the digital world that they're inheriting, but also how do we protect them from the harmful effects of too much screen time? And let's be
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