Special Replay: Mom Friendships
From Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network by Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network
May 19, 2026 · 45 min
About this episode
Melanie Wilson and Kristen Strong discuss the challenges homeschooling moms face in building friendships and share insights on overcoming isolation and fostering connections.
Hey, homeschoolers! Last week my guest and I talked about finding a homeschool community. Often our biggest concern is helping our kids make friends. But what about us? We need friends too. I might not have made it without the homeschool mom friendships I had. If you’re interested in developing new friendships, you’ll love my chat with Kristen Strong. Kristen, whose authored books include Girl Meets Change and When Change Finds You, also compiled the 90-day devotional, Praying Through Loneliness. Her new book is titled Desperate Woman Seeks Friends. Kristen writes as a friend walking alongside you in your lonely season to a more helpful, hopeful destination. She loves sharing laughs, long talks, and meaningful stories with family and friends while holding a cup of strong black tea. She and her US Air Force veteran husband, David, have three beloved adult children. I found her delightful. Here’s our conversation. Watch on YouTube Mom Friendships Episode Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wilson and Kristen discuss the unique challenges that homeschooling moms face in building and maintaining friendships. They explore themes of isolation, the importance of deep…
People in this episode
Host: Melanie Wilson
Guest: Kristen Strong
Topics covered
- homeschooling
- friendship
- community
- isolation
- vulnerability
- parenting
Keywords
- homeschool
- mom friendships
- community
- isolation
- vulnerability
- parenting
- strategies
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Girl Meets Change, When Change Finds You, Praying Through Loneliness, Desperate Woman Seeks Friends
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