The Comparison Trap: Homeschooling Unicorns & Hamsters

About this episode

Carrie discusses the comparison trap in homeschooling, using unicorns and hamsters as metaphors.

What do unicorns, hamsters, and the comparison trap have in common? If your interest is piqued and you are wondering what on earth this has to do with homeschooling, then join Carrie for this week's podcast. Do you feel like you are constantly spinning your wheels but going nowhere and accomplishing nothing? If so, then take a little break from all of the hustle and bustle, get off the crazy train for a minute or two and pour yourself a much-needed cup of coffee. This ...

People in this episode

Host: Carrie De Francisco

Topics covered

• homeschooling
• comparison trap
• parenting
• self-reflection
• education

Keywords

• homeschooling
• comparison trap
• parenting
• unicorns
• hamsters

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Comparison Trap: Homeschooling Unicorns & Hamsters, unicorns, hamsters

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