The BIG Home Ed Conversations – Details, episodes & analysis

This is a BONUS episode, Hi, this is Kelly here - co-host of The Big Home Ed Conversations. I run this workshop live regularly on my TikTok account @Banish.Home.Ed.Burnout but if you want to listen on the go, you can listen now to this clean recording made just for you!

Home Education is an incredible opportunity and one that can create so much freedom and easefulness for your family, but I know as well as anyone, that it can also be a recipe for burn out! 

Burn out tends to look like - becoming disengaged, lacking creativity, feeling frustrated or fed up, or numb. You may find yourself not enjoying being with your kids as much, or your other relationships. You may even start to feel like you have made a mistake. 

I am determined to be the person who stands in your way of throwing in the towel by boosting your self belief, confidence, trust or faith in yourself and the process, by helping you to increase your joy and potential, to set better boundaries, to prioritise you alongside your kids to ensure an incredible experience for the whole family. 

Reach out if you would like to learn more about working with me and if you want to get your hands on Banish Home Ed Burnout itself, click here.

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Keywords: Banish Home Ed Burnout Workshop, Home Education Opportunities, Freedom in Home Education, Avoiding Burnout in Home Schooling, Signs of Burnout, Boosting Self-Belief, Building Confidence in Home Education, Trust in the Education Process, Increasing Joy and Potential, Setting Better Boundaries, Prioritizing Self and Family, Ensuring a Positive Home Education Experience

In this episode, Kelly and Ashley discuss the benefits of traveling with kids and the value of hands-on experiences in education. They share personal stories of their recent travels and how it has enhanced their children's learning. They also express their frustration with schools cracking down on attendance and the lack of freedom for families to make their own choices. The conversation highlights the importance of curiosity, play, and learning alongside children. The conversation explores the idea of incorporating different subjects into homeschooling through real-world experiences and hands-on learning. It emphasizes the importance of taking learning outside of the traditional classroom setting and allowing children to explore and engage with the world around them. The conversation also discusses the limitations of the current education system and the need for a more holistic approach to learning. The hosts encourage parents to think creatively and find ways to make learning relevant and practical for their children.

Join the conversation by reaching out on Instagram @bighomeedpodcast and TikTok  -  @banish.home.ed.burnout.

Are you becoming a fan?? Register for 'The Big Home Ed Conversations: Continued' to get extra resources, insights from us as your hosts and to find out first when new episodes drop! 

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Keywords: traveling with kids, hands-on experiences, education, school attendance, freedom, curiosity, play, learning alongside children, homeschooling, real-world experiences, hands-on learning, traditional classroom, education system, holistic approach, creativity, practical learning

Are you aware of how the messages we receive around what success and failure are in our western culture are poisoning your home education journey? Even if you spend your time objecting to them? In this episode we dive into what we believe success looks like if you can free yourself from the reigns of what others feel life 'should' be.

As usual, join the conversation by reaching out on Instagram @bighomeedpodcast and TikTok - @banish.home.ed.burnout.

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00:00 Introduction 04:01 Society's Definition of Success 08:26 Personal Experiences of Success and Failure 26:26 Fear of Failure and Parenting 32:15 Defining our own version of Success and Failure 35:21 Happiness and Role Modelling 36:26 Feeling All Emotions 37:45 Conclusion

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Keywords: Success and Failure in Western Culture, Home Education Journey, Redefining Success, Cultural Expectations, UK culture, Breaking Free from Norms, Alternative Education, Personal Growth in Education, Cultural Beliefs on Success, Educational Freedom, Challenging Societal Norms, Home Schooling Insights, Success Redefined, Empowering Education, Overcoming Cultural Pressures, Authentic Learning

What did you believe your home education experience would look like? What were you fearful of? What did you think would be hard? What did you think would be easy? And what has the reality been? These are some of the questions we ask ourselves in this episode, getting into the real talk of what our home education experience has been and what can happen if we hold too much stock on outcomes both for ourselves and our children.

Join the conversation by reaching out on Instagram @bighomeedpodcast and TikTok  -  @banish.home.ed.burnout.

Are you becoming a fan?? Register for 'The Big Home Ed Conversations: Continued' to get extra resources, insights from us as your hosts and to find out first when new episodes drop! 

00:00 Introduction 00:59 Expectations versus Reality 04:49 Balancing Structure and Playfulness 06:14 Challenges of Home Educating Multiple Children 12:16 Education Beyond 16, life-long learning 13:34 The Beauty of Learning and Embracing Curiosity 25:27 Letting Go of Expectations 32:02 The Realities of Home Education for us 35:22 The Rewards

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Keywords: Home Education Expectations, Home Schooling Fears, Challenges in Home Education, Home Education Reality, Real Talk on Home Schooling, Home Education Outcomes, Parental Expectations in Education, Home Schooling Insights, Managing Education Fears, Educational Challenges and Successes, Reality vs Expectations in Education, Personal Growth in Home Education, Home Schooling Experience, Balancing Expectations and Reality, Educational Journey Reflections

Welcome to The Big Home Ed Conversations with your hosts Kelly Rigg, Home Education Consultant & Coach, founder of Offroading Motherhood and her good friend, Ashley Vanerio, Home Educating mother of 3 and ex-primary school teacher.

Sick of hearing about the same old home education myths, we wanted to go deeper - diving into the real and varied challenges that we experience as home educating parents.

This episode will tell you a bit about us, our stories as home educating mothers and why this podcast exists, what you can expect and why you should keep on listening. Tune in and come say hi!

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Keywords: Home Education Podcast, Home Educating Mothers, Home Education Stories, Why Home Educate, Home Education Benefits, Home Education Tips, Home Education Advice, Home Education Journey.

In this episode, Kelly and Ashley discuss the US school system for a compare and contrast on the UK system discussed last time. The conversation explores the flaws and limitations of the traditional school system, highlighting issues such as poor teaching, lack of support and resources, inflexibility, and missed opportunities for learning. It discusses the pressures and stress that students face, the negative messaging and social dynamics within schools, and the constant need to compare and compete. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of allowing children to be themselves, to form their own opinions and values, and to pursue their own interests and paths. It concludes by highlighting the benefits of homeschooling in providing a more individualized and flexible education that focuses on collaboration rather than competition.

Join the conversation by reaching out on Instagram @bighomeedpodcast and TikTok  -  @banish.home.ed.burnout.

Are you becoming a fan?? Register for 'The Big Home Ed Conversations: Continued' to get extra resources, insights from us as your hosts and to find out first when new episodes drop! 

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Keywords: US school system, extracurricular activities, college applications, school start dates, standardized testing, school system, traditional education, flaws, limitations, poor teaching, lack of support, inflexibility, missed opportunities, pressures, stress, negative messaging, social dynamics, comparison, competition, individuality, opinions, values, homeschooling, collaboration. US School System Analysis, Comparing UK and US Education, Flaws in Traditional School Systems, Poor Teaching and Resources, Inflexibility in Education, Missed Learning Opportunities, Student Stress and Pressure, Negative School Dynamics, Importance of Individuality, Forming Opinions and Values, Pursuing Interests and Paths, Benefits of Homeschooling, Individualized Flexible Education, Collaboration over Competition, Educational System Comparison

In this episode, Kelly and Ashley discuss the UK school system and the issues they have with it. They talk about the compulsory schooling age, the emphasis on standardized testing, the lack of play-based learning, the long hours children spend in school, and the elitism associated with academia. They also touch on the challenges faced by teachers, including large class sizes, lack of support for children with special needs, and the disillusionment and frustration many teachers experience. Overall, they highlight the need for a more flexible and inclusive education system. It discusses the pressure on students to choose their career path at a young age and the limited options available to them. The conversation also highlights the lack of support for vocational education and the negative perception of non-academic paths. The hosts express their concerns about the impact of the school system on mental health and advocate for a more flexible and inclusive approach to education.

Join the conversation by reaching out on Instagram @bighomeedpodcast and TikTok  -  @banish.home.ed.burnout.

Are you becoming a fan?? Register for 'The Big Home Ed Conversations: Continued' to get extra resources, insights from us as your hosts and to find out first when new episodes drop! 

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Keywords: UK school system, compulsory schooling, standardized testing, play-based learning, long hours, elitism, challenges for teachers, flexible education, school system, education, career path, vocational education, mental health, UK School System Issues, Compulsory Schooling Age, Standardized Testing Emphasis, Lack of Play-Based Learning, Long School Hours, Elitism in Academia, Challenges for Teachers, Large Class Sizes, Support for Special Needs Children, Teacher Disillusionment, Need for Flexible Education System, Pressure on Career Choices, Limited Career Options, Support for Vocational Education, Perception of Non-Academic Paths, Impact on Mental Health, Advocacy for Inclusive Education, Educational System Reform, Flexibility in Education, Inclusive Educational Approaches

In this episode, Kelly and Ashley explore the concept of de-schooling and how traditional schooling has affected individuals as adults. They discuss the origins of schooling and the ideologies behind it, highlighting the influence of wealthy white men in history and now the affluence of the elite industrialists in how we are educated. The conversation delves into the arbitrary nature of educational standards and the need to question the current school system. The hosts recommend books that provide insights into de-schooling and the flaws of traditional education. Overall, it encourages parents to take back power and trust themselves in choosing home education.  

Join the conversation by reaching out on Instagram @bighomeedpodcast and TikTok  -  @banish.home.ed.burnout.

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• 00:00 Introduction to De-schooling
• 09:49 Questioning Educational Standards
• 29:30 Limitations and Frustrations of the Current Education System
• 36:55 The Impact of the School System on Thinking and Behaviour
• 44:48 Taking Back Power: Choosing Alternative Approaches to Education

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Keywords: de-schooling, traditional schooling, education, home education, curriculum, ideologies, outdoor play, educational standards, school system, origins, history, industrial leaders, government policies, limitations, frustrations, academics, practical skills, flexibility, alternative approaches, education otherwise. Concept of De-Schooling, Impact of Traditional Schooling, Origins of Schooling, Educational Ideologies, Influence of Wealthy White Men, Affluence of Elite Industrialists, Arbitrary Educational Standards, Questioning the School System, How to Deschool, Flaws of Traditional Education, Empowering Parents in Education, Trusting Home Education Choices, Educational System Critique, Historical Influence on Education, Reclaiming Educational Power

In this conversation, Kelly and Ashley discuss the impact of Western culture on parenting and home education. They explore the importance of slowing down, being present, and meeting our own needs as parents, the role of technology and the challenges of balancing screen time with other activities and the need to observe and appreciate our children's natural behaviours and to create a home education / homeschooling environment that allows for flexibility and individuality. Overall, they encourage parents to prioritize pleasure, connection, and self-care in their homeschooling journey.

Join the conversation by reaching out on Instagram @bighomeedpodcast and TikTok @banish.home.ed.burnout.

Are you becoming a fan?? Register for 'The Big Home Ed Conversations: Continued' to get extra resources, insights from us as your hosts and to find out first when new episodes drop! 

Key words: Impact of Western Culture on Parenting, Importance of Slowing Down, Being Present as Parents, Meeting Parental Needs, Role of Technology in Education, Balancing Screen Time, Observing Natural Behaviors, Flexible Home Education Environment, Individuality in Homeschooling, Prioritizing Pleasure in Education, Connection in Homeschooling, Self-Care for Parents, Challenges of Screen Time, Creating a Flexible Learning Environment, Encouraging Individuality in Education

In this conversation, Kelly and Ashley discuss the myth that home-educated kids are sheltered. They explore what people mean by sheltered and why it's important not to shelter children too much. They also discuss the possible limitations of home education and how to overcome them, including the importance of street-wiseness and resilience. 

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00:00 Introduction 10:39 Debunking the Myth: Home-Educated Kids Are Not Sheltered 28:07 Embracing Diversity: Real-World Experiences of Home-Educated Children 35:58 Dispelling the Myths of Homeschooling 45:49 Teaching Children about the Real World 53:27 Addressing Socialization, Mental Health, and Body Image

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Keywords: Myth of Sheltered Home-Educated Kids, Understanding Sheltering in Education, Importance of Not Over-Sheltering, Limitations of Home Education, Overcoming Educational Limitations, Street-Wiseness in Education, Building Resilience in Children, Home Education Challenges, Developing Resilience, Addressing Home Schooling Myths, Social Skills in Home Education, Balancing Protection and Exposure, Educational Resilience, Street Smarts for Kids, Navigating Home Education Barriers, Mental Health, Body Image.