Today we chat with Michelle, and what a beautiful and honest discussion it is! Words cannot express how truly empowering her story is. This one is a MUST LISTEN!Michelle opens up about the journey her family shared in deciding to homeschool. She reflects on those early days of vulnerability and finding her feet. Michelle speaks of how trust and healing led the way in her reconnecting with her son's learning journey. And, how they discovered their love of learning together. Michelle also shares her incredible business story,  which she began while homeschooling her son. If you would like to connect with Michelle, her business details can be found right here! Michelle Payne💛The Embodied Entrepreneur Self Mastery & Business Therapy for the WOMAN Ready to RISE 💛💜 The Inner Work Is The Path To YOUR Extraordinary Life & Business Success 🚀 💫 Contact Michelle via Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/michelle.lawson.52643 Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

We are back after our little rest week, yay!Today, we will catch you up on all the things we've been doing (and not been doing). If you didn't guess it by the episode title, yep, we've decided to lean in to all the feels this week as we discuss how to find time for yourself as a homeschooling parent. It's not always as simple as it sounds right, or is it just us? We share our biggest struggles with looking after ourselves and the ways we are working (slowly) to shift the guilt around taking some time out. Hopefully this little chat helps you shine a little bit brighter this week.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

This week we begin to answer questions sent to us by homeschooling families across Australia. And, guess what? Curriculum chat was top of the list! We decided to dedicate an entire episode to breaking down exactly what learning looks like for our families, as well as plenty of helpful tips we've learnt along the way. We share with you some of our favourite learning topics, and shed some light on the pros and cons of the way we approach learning. Our favourite curriculum website is nestled into this sweet little episode, so keep listening to find out why our kids (and us) love this ever-growing library of learning units.Disclosure: Sisters Who Homeschool only recommend products that we love and work for our families. This post may contain affiliate links and Sisters Who Homeschool may earn a small commission (which goes to offsetting the cost of the podcast). This doesn’t cost you any extra when you shop through our affiliate link, it throws a few $$ our way to help keep costs down. Thank you for your support.Harbour and Sprout CurriculumTo help you with your homeschool budget, Sisters Who Homeschool the Podcast listeners have access to an amazing  10% discount on Harbour + Sprout Curriculum via the affiliate link below:https://www.harborandsprout.com/?ref=sisterswhohomeschoolWe adore the extensive resource library Harbour + Sprout offer homeschoolers and hope your family enjoy exploring the beautiful curriculum units.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

We are back for another episode (and somehow already in week three?)Today, Gemma and Holly cosy up in this beautiful, cool weather to discuss the benefits of homeschooling for neurodivergent families. Our experiences both in and out of the mainstream system open up a conversation surrounding the positive changes our families have felt in letting go of old routines that didn't support our families. Plus, how we embrace our children's unique interests, stay flexible and finding those friends who lift them up!We feel these conversations are important to share with all families and all neurotypes. We hope this helps you, in some small way, with your homeschooling journey.Pop the kettle on, settle in and give it a listen. Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

In this episode we speak with Ashlee, a Paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT), business owner, wife and mother.Ashlee shares with us an honest look at family life during the early stages of homeschooling and how she balances her beautiful business, Engage OT, with all that is on offer in the homeschooling world. Ashlee discusses how she found her area of love in Paediatrics after becoming a parent and explains how this field of work has helped her better understand her own children. We love this so much as it shows that a love of learning never stops!During this episode, Ashlee also guides us through the additional sensory processing areas, to better understand how these senses work within the body. This is such an interesting discussion and we have both taken so much away from our chat with Ashlee. Details to Ashlee's Business Engage OT are listed in the show notes. Happy Listening.Show Notes!Find all the details on how to contact Ashlee at Engage OT below:Open Mon 6:30-6pm, Tues & 6:30-11am. WebsiteFacebookInstagramashlee@engageot.comFind Megan from Flourished Education via her website, or contact her via email:Flourished Education Websitemegan@flourishededucation.com.auThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

It's Term Two!We are so excited to be back. Today we catch you up on what we have been up to during the holidays, our homeschool plans for Term 2 (hint: they couldn't be more different) and how we begin to breakdown big topics into bitesize pieces for reporting.April is Autism Awareness month and over the next few episodes we would love to share our favourite books written by neurodivergent voices discussing their lived experiences.This week we are starting off with our all time favourite, 'Different Not Less' by Chloé Hayden. Chloé Hayden is an award winning motivational speaker, actor, performer, author, influencer, content creator and disability rights activist and advocate. And we spill the tea (literally) on why we love her so much.Disclosure: Sisters Who Homeschool only recommend products that we love and work for our families. This post may contain affiliate links and Sisters Who Homeschool may earn a small commission (which goes to offsetting the cost of the podcast). This doesn’t cost you any extra when you shop through our affiliate link, it throws a few $$ our way to help keep costs down. Thank you for your support.Chloe's book can be found at all major books stores or follow our Amazon affiliate link below:https://amzn.to/3TZDfgvThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Today we speak with Laura, who is homeschooling her beautiful family as they travel across Australia in their caravan (living the homeschool dream!). Laura is a multifaceted mumma, a doula, an avid book reader and shares all of her parenting, unschooling and homeschooling thoughts on Substack. She has put together an amazing list of resources for other homeschool families (thanks Laura!), book reviews and also runs a Facebook Group connecting and supporting Australian Homeschoolers.Show Notes!Laura's Substack - https://open.substack.com/pub/thiswildmamaFacebook group for homeschoolers in Australia -  Wild Homeschoolers Australia https://www.facebook.com/groups/370907722336466/?ref=share_group_link&exp=93faLaura's Instagram -@this.wild.mamaThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

In this light-hearted episode we chat about all the things we do (and sometimes forget to do) to make our homeschool budget go a little further each week. Groceries, books, curriculum and chocolate... it's all here in this episode. It's a pick and mix of laughter, chaos, and hopefully some helpful tips too. Head over to our socials to share your best budgeting tips with us. We would LOVE to hear them!Show Notes!Disclosure: Sisters Who Homeschool only recommend products that we love and work for our families. This post may contain affiliate links and Sisters Who Homeschool may earn a small commission (which goes to offsetting the cost of the podcast). This doesn’t cost you any extra when you shop through our affiliate link, it throws a few $$ our way to help keep costs down. Thank you for your support.Repair Cafe Woolloongabbahttps://www.facebook.com/RepairCafeWoolloongabba/ Harbour and Sprout Curriculum To help you with your homeschool budget, Sisters Who Homeschool the Podcast listeners have access to an amazing  10% discount on Harbour + Sprout Curriculum via the affiliate link below:https://www.harborandsprout.com/?ref=sisterswhohomeschoolWe adore the extensive resource library Harbour + Sprout offer homeschoolers and hope your family enjoy exploring the beautiful curriculum units.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

If you are currently homeschooling in Queensland, you may have some uncertainty this week around the proposed changes to the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 released on Wednesday 6 March 2024.If you are feeling some confusion around these changes, you are not alone!Here to shed light on the areas of concern for homeschooling families is Dr Rebecca English, a Senior Lecturer of Education.As a researcher, teacher and mother, Dr English's work is concerned with parenting and education. She holds a particular interest in the choice of non-mainstream education, especially democratic schools and home education (amazing!). Dr English explores questions of how parenting practices and beliefs are enacted in families and how these practices and beliefs lead to parents making certain choices for their children. And... she has kindly given up her Sunday to chat with us. Thank you Dr English!Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

We begin this week with our next beautiful story from Gemma, who also happens to be the second half of Sister's Who Homeschool the Podcast!Gemma's homeschooling story begins back in 2020 when she stepped into the mainstreaming world with her daughter, at a time when the world they both knew began to change under the pandemic guidelines. Gemma reflects on what changes her family had to make to begin their homeschooling journey, including those all important budget changes, as she left her teaching career to pursue homeschooling. Gemma also discusses how homeschooling changed her relationship with her daughter for the better and why she believes homeschooled kids have greater opportunities outside of the mainstream schooling system.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

This week we begin to dive into the homeschool stories that connect us, beginning with Holly herself!After only planning to homeschool for six months following an interstate move,  Holly has been homeschooling her two girls for six years! Between giggles and snack intermissions, Holly chats to us about what a typical day looks like for her fam, advocating for her kids mental health and coping with burnout. Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Welcome to part 2 of board game chat! Today, we take you through some of the most treasured games our families have enjoyed over and over. Here is a collection of our top choices that we know your family will love to explore too! Links to all of these incredible games can be found on our socials.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Today we are chatting about one of our favourite ways to learn through play…..board games!Wow, board games have so much to offer our homeschoolers, from creativity and role playing to strategic planning and reading. Board games hold a special place in our heart thanks to their hands-on approach, helping our smaller humans understand big concepts and have fun along the way.  Did you enjoy this episode? Join us next week for part two! We’re diving into what games we have loved throughout our homeschooling journey and our top family favourites.Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

This next episode looks at all things planning. We discuss how we approach curriculum, letting go of things that aren't working and finding a balance as you begin to fill up those dates in your homeschool calendar (which we are working on too!)Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories. Write to us athello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at https://www.facebook.com/sisterswhohomeschool https://www.instagram.com/sisterswhohomeschoolThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

In this episode, we talk about our home school spaces, our love of trolleys, and the top three things we use the most in our homes to organise our learning space.Show Notes!Head to our socials for photos of our set-up and more!Gem's trolleyIKEA binssimilar wooden sign  As an Amazon Associate (Australia), we earn from purchases made from the links below. Any money earned goes to offset the costs of running this podcast. Trolley with hooks Trolley with pegboardTrolley accessories - cups (white)Trolley accessories - cups (mint)Trolley accessories - magnetic tinsDream trolleyErasable pens Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Welcome to the very first episode of Sisters Who Homeschool the Podcast!In today's episode we are chatting about all things Christmas, illness over the holidays and letting go of the homeschool guilt when things don't go to plan. Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories. Write to us athello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at https://www.facebook.com/sisterswhohomeschool https://www.instagram.com/sisterswhohomeschoolThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Welcome to the Sisters Who Homeschool podcast.We are two sisters living in Queensland, Australia who both have chosen the homeschool lifestyle for our families. Follow along on our adventures and learn along with us.  Episode 1 launches Jan 22 2024. Listen here to our little chat about who we are! Can't wait for you to join our journey. Follow us on socials Instagram - @sisterswhohomeschool Facebook - Sisters Who HomeschoolEmail us - hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.com Thanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram