143. It Doesn't Take 13 Years: What Kids Actually Need to Learn (From a Mom of 15); Interview with Sherry Hayes--Mom Delights

About this episode

In this episode, Janae interviews Sherry Hayes, a mom of 15 and a homeschooling veteran, to discuss essential learning needs for children and the flaws in traditional education.

What if everything we've been told about education is wrong? In this episode, I sit down with a mom of 15 and a 37-year homeschool veteran to uncover what children actually need to learn—and what might be unnecessary. We talk about the four pillars of true education, the power of simple, effective tools like vintage curriculum, and how kids thrive when given time, freedom, and strong foundations. If you're questioning the school system or looking for a better way to educate your kids, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Mom Delights Website Mom Delights YouTube Channel Mom Delights Substack SCHOOL TO HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES: Janae's Links for Vintage Books Sign Up for the School to Homeschool Newsletter School to Homeschool YouTube Channel CONNECT WITH US! Instagram Facebook janae@schooltohomeschool.com 🔔 Subscribe + Follow for more! If you're a faith-driven mom exploring homeschooling, unschooling, or personalized learning, this show is for you. Don't forget to follow , subscribe , and leave a review — it helps more families find freedom in education! *Please note that some of the links included in this article are Amazon affiliate links.

People in this episode

Host: Janae Daniels

Guest: Sherry Hayes

Topics covered

• homeschooling
• education
• child development
• curriculum
• freedom in learning

Keywords

• homeschooling
• education reform
• curriculum
• child learning
• freedom in education
• vintage curriculum
• effective learning tools

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mom Delights, Mom Delights Website, Mom Delights YouTube Channel, Mom Delights Substack, School to Homeschool, School to Homeschool YouTube Channel, Amazon

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