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284 Homeschooling: What Does It Really Take to Do It Well? Amanda Schenkenberger shares her experience

September 18, 2026·45 min
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Hey Friends~  Homeschooling is a choice more families are considering, and it opens up some interesting conversations about how children learn best. In this episode of The Language of Play, we explore freedom and flexibility in learning, following a child's curiosity, and paying attention to the individual child rather than assuming one approach works for everyone. My guest, Amanda Schenkenberger, is a homeschooling coach whose own experiences shaped how she chose to educate her children and why she believes so strongly in homeschooling. Whether your children are homeschooled, attend public or private school, or you're wondering what might work best for your family, this conversation gives you plenty to think about. Ultimately, we're asking: Is my child learning, growing, building relationships, and getting the support they need? You don't have to agree with every idea to come away with something valuable for your own family. Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com Have a QUESTION or COMMENT? Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play Website:  https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/ WAITLIST:  https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/waitlist ABOUT THE GUEST:  Amanda Schenkenberger helps busy homeschool moms calm the chaos, find their flow, and build a homeschool life they love. A second-generation homeschooler and mom of four boys, she coaches moms to create sustainable routines, strong academics, and joyful connection through her resources at ConfidentHomeschoolMoms.com CONTACT THE GUEST:. Coffee and Calm with Amanda  https://www.youtube.com/@ConfidentHomeschoolMoms confidenthomeschoolmoms.com amanda@confidenthomeschoolmoms.com What's Blocking Your Homeschool Flow Quiz:  https://homeschoolfamilylegacy.kit.com/homeschool-q   Homeschool Counseling Network - HCN https://www.homeschoolcounselingnetwork.com    IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 169 Karen DeLoach: Worried You Are Ruining Your Children? Homeschooling and How Art May Help Your Child With ADHD! 235 Kristina Heagh-Avritt: How Homeschool Families Thrive: Flexibility, Play & Joyful Learning 216 Polina Shkadron: Language-Rich Environments That Match Your Child’s Play Skills    Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play To SPONSOR The Language Of Play, schedule your call here:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session To DONATE to The Language Of Play, Use this secure payment link: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-language-of-play

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