Ep. 135 - What Every Homeschool Dad Needs to Know // Dr. Joe O’Tool

What is a homeschool dad actually supposed to do when his wife is the one teaching? Most homeschool content is written for moms, so dads are left guessing — supportive, but unsure where they fit. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Joe O'Tool, a board-certified functional neurologist and second-generation homeschooler, to answer the question directly: what every homeschool dad needs to know.🎁 Free Resource: The New Homeschooler's RoadmapYour free step-by-step companion to this whole journey — all 8 steps, all the links, plus episode playlists organized by your biggest worries. Save it to your desktop — it's your command center.👉 Free DownloadIn this episode, you'll learn:What the dad's role in homeschooling actually is when mom is the primary teacherWhy the best homeschool dads lead without micromanaging the day-to-dayWhat to say to your wife when she has taught the same concept five times and hit a wallWhy a dad's criticism is usually fear talking — and what to do with that fearThe one action step Dr. Joe gives every nervous homeschool dadWhy deschooling matters just as much for dads as it does for momsThe skill that predicts academic success better than intelligence doesHow to explain your family's homeschooling to coworkers and friends without apologizingSponsors:BJU Press Homeschool✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level👉 View SamplesCTC Math✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!👉 Free Trial👉 Get 50% OffSummit Healthshare✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans👉 View Health Plans &amp; SavingsResources mentioned:The Stinks — Dr. Joe O'Tool's children's book about getting outside and getting the stink offLifestream Clinic — Dr. Joe's functional neurology practice in Ankeny, IowaHomeschool Iowa — the state organization Dr. Joe serves on the board ofHomeschool Rising — Christy-Faith's book, including the chapter on deschoolingRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein — the book Dr. Joe references on struggle and long-term learningThe Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.comThrive Homeschool CommunityAbout our guest:Dr. Joe O'Tool is a board-certified functional neurologist practicing in Ankeny, Iowa, where he works daily with children facing learning, behavior, and development concerns, and with patients experiencing concussion, vertigo, brain fog, and dizziness. He is a second-generation homeschooler who grew up in a family of nine children, and he and his wife, Angie, homeschool their own kids today. He serves on the board of Homeschool Iowa and is the author of the children's book The Stinks. His personal motto is: "Step Up. Change Lives. Inspire Hope."👉 lifestreamclinic.com👉 Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInConnect with Christy-Faith:Instagram: @christy_faith_TikTok: @christy_faithWebsite: christy-faith.comBook: Homeschool Rising🎧 Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us!</st