083: Homeschooling Bravely with Jamie Erickson

<p>Jamie Erickson is a wife, homeschooling mama of 5, and author of the new book, Homeschooling Bravely:  . This is an episode for you whether you are a brand new homeschooling mama, just starting to consider homeschooling as your education method of choice, or a mama in the thick of homeschooling who needs her vision for it restored and revitalized. You're sure to come away inspired and encouraged!</p> <p>What we Chat about in This Episode:</p> <p>~Jamie's  new book, "Homeschool Bravely: How to Squash Doubt, Trust God, and Teach Your Child with Confidence", what led her to write it, and what readers can expect</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~How to quiet the voices that say we aren't doing enough in our homeschooling or aren't doing it right</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~Some of the biggest fears homeschooling moms face, and the truth that can free them</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~The importance of practicing silence and stillness before God, and how you can do that as a busy homeschooling mama</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~What our job is and is not as homeschooling moms</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~Going through different seasons in our homeschooling, and willingly going at the Spirit's pace; trusting God's timing and work in our hearts and in the hearts of our children</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~The problem with our idolizing instant gratification and forgetting that growth is a process; how slow growth leads to stronger roots</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~Believing the lie that homeschooling and parenting success is all on us and that there is one "perfect" way to homeschool in order to ensure perfect success</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~Trying to build our own little kingdoms vs. handing things off to God and trusting Him in the work and in the process</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~The mommy wars and the problem with thinking there is only one right and good method for home education; the issue with thinking our homeschool has to look like someone else's</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~The importance of walking by the Spirit in your homeschooling</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~Help, hope, and practical tips for mamas who find themselves in a whole host of challenging situations and seasons in their homeschooling</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~Common homeschooling myths and stereotypes that are really holding moms back</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> ~And more!</p> <p>For full show notes, head to <a class="linkified" href="http://www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast" target="_blank">www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast</a></p> <br /><br />Get full access to Beyond the Boxes at <a href="https://rebekahhargraves.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">rebekahhargraves.substack.com/subscribe</a>