About this episode

Carrie De Francisco shares her insights and experiences from over two decades of homeschooling, offering encouragement and practical advice for every season of the homeschooling journey.

Are you searching for encouragement, practical tips, and wisdom as you homeschool through all seasons—especially high school? In this inspiring episode, veteran homeschool mom and mentor Carrie De Francisco ⁠ joins host Aby Rinella ⁠ to share real-life insights from over two decades of homeschooling. Carrie reveals how her journey evolved, what she would do differently, and the true heart behind lasting homeschool success. Whether you're a new homeschooler or preparing to graduate your kids, this episode is packed with encouragement, practical advice, and Christ-centered perspective. What You’ll Learn: How homeschooling has changed since the 1990s, and what matters most through the years The importance of relationships and conversations in a successful homeschool journey Practical strategies for managing chaos and staying calm as a homeschool mom Tips for mentoring high school students (and preparing for the next season in motherhood) How to find balance, avoid overscheduling, and cherish family moments Recommended Resources: A Home Education Handbook: Nine Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based Learning, by Carrie De Francisco Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of…

Topics covered

• homeschooling
• encouragement
• practical tips
• high school
• relationships
• mentoring

Keywords

• homeschool success
• family moments
• chaos management
• balance
• overscheduling

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