About this episode

In this episode, Christy-Faith discusses with Durenda Wilson how to effectively homeschool boys and raise them into capable men.

If you're raising boys, you already know they don't always learn the way school expects them to — and that can leave you wondering if something is wrong. In this throwback episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with the beloved Durenda Wilson to talk about how boys actually learn and how to raise them into capable, confident men. We're revisiting this conversation in loving memory of Durenda. 🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum Recommendations I spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion). 👉 Free Download In this episode, you'll learn: Why boys often learn differently than girls — and what the brain research actually shows How to let go of rigid scope-and-sequence without feeling like you're falling behind Why movement, energy, and hands-on learning matter so much for boys How to raise self-directed sons who take ownership of their own learning The relationship-first approach that keeps boys from burning out on school How to protect connection while still teaching resilience and hard things Why sibling conflict is actually training ground for real life How to homeschool…

People in this episode

Host: Christy-Faith

Guest: Durenda Wilson

Topics covered

• homeschooling boys
• learning differences
• parenting strategies
• self-directed learning
• education approaches
• sibling conflict
• long-term homeschooling

Keywords

• homeschooling
• boys education
• parenting boys
• learning styles
• self-directed learning
• sibling conflict
• curriculum recommendations

Sponsors

BJU Press Homeschool, CTC Math

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