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by Carson and Teran Sands
We never expected to homeschool...but here we are! Life is funny that way, ya know?After 4 years in public school, we've made the unexpected leap into homeschooling our 3 kids--while still working full-time! On this podcast, we're documenting the journey in real time: the good, the hard, the hilarious, and everything in between.Whether you're a curious parent, a fellow homeschooler, or just here for the chaos, welcome!Let's figure it out together--because sometimes the best things start with, "Well, that wasn't the plan..."
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- 4 weeks ago23 min
33. We Hired A Sitter To Help Us Homeschool
Send us Fan Mail We crawl out of tax season, admit why the podcast went quiet, and share how hiring a sitter became the simplest way to keep work and homeschooling from crushing us. We break down exactly how we found her, what we pay, how we structure the homeschool block, and why the “six hours back” changes everything! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The readin...
- Apr 10, 202623 min
32. The Week That Made Us Question Homeschooling
Send us Fan Mail Homeschooling didn’t break us, but tax season almost did. When you’re two full-time working parents, the hard days don’t look like a cute worksheet moment. They look like nonstop noise, kids picking at each other, and that very real parenting thought of “I just need five minutes of quiet.” We say the part out loud that many families hide, then we talk through what we’re doing about it. Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Ste...
- Apr 3, 202618 min
31. Options For Working Parents Who Want To Homeschool
Send us Fan Mail A rapid-fire list of realistic ways to keep working while you homeschool • our long planning runway before homeschooling and why we tested changes for a year • switching a business to virtual work to make home learning possible • work-from-home options and early-morning schedules that open up school time • using online school and virtual curriculum for more independence • hybrid programs as a lower-risk step into homeschooling • learning pods, d...
- Mar 31, 202649 min
30. Working With ADHD Instead of Against It: Our Words of Advice
Send us Fan Mail • early ADHD signs we notice first, especially screen hyperfocus and the crash afterward • why teachers see a people pleaser while we see meltdowns at home • low frustration tolerance with hard skills like reading, swimming, biking, and tying shoes • our medication conversations, including appetite and growth concerns • natural supports we try first, including cutting dyes, lowering sugar, omega-3s, focus drops, and a balanced breakfast • why da...
- Mar 20, 202622 min
29. Taking Away Recess as Punishment: Should It Be Illegal?
Send us Fan Mail We share big podcast news, a new homeschool guide we built for working parents, and what our week looks like when the kids stay with grandparents during tax season. Then we dig into why recess gets cut so often, how that hits kids’ mental health, and we answer your biggest questions about homeschooling at every age. • why taking away recess feels harmful and how often it happens • the link between outdoor time, movement, ADHD, anxiety and school burnout • ...
- Mar 13, 202653 min
28. Capable Kids: Chores and Homeschooling
Send us Fan Mail We juggle tax season, a broken leg, and a new homeschool rhythm while trying to build a house where everyone contributes. We share the chore routines that finally work, why we treat chores like teachable skills, and how teamwork language changes everything. • using a simple structure of daily chores plus laundry days plus a weekly family cleaning day • handling pushback, slow progress, and imperfect work without giving up • motivating with Fun Friday so fun follows follow-t...
- Mar 6, 202632 min
27. A 10-Year-Old Explains Why Homeschool Works (After 4 Years in Public School)
Send us Fan Mail We ask Saylor—the spark behind our homeschool switch—to answer your questions about slow mornings, ADHD-friendly learning, real social time, sports, screens, chores, and why she never wants to go back to public school. Two focused hours, long outdoor play, and a simple structure turned our evenings from chaos to calm. • why we chose two-hour school blocks and more outside time • why homeschool supports ADHD • the case against taking away recess • sports that feel fun when yo...
- Feb 27, 202643 min
26. Public School Reality From A Teacher - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail We talk with Megan, a public school teacher preparing to homeschool, about curriculum realities, the third-grade shift to screens, the limits of standardized testing, inclusion’s classroom impact, and the persistent myth of socialization. The goal is not to bash schools but to equip parents with clarity, options, and courage. Make sure you subscribe! Support the show Our Curriculum we LOVE Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Foll...
About Well This Wasn't The Plan!
We never expected to homeschool...but here we are! Life is funny that way, ya know?After 4 years in public school, we've made the unexpected leap into homeschooling our 3 kids--while still working full-time! On this podcast, we're documenting the journey in real time: the good, the hard, the hilarious, and everything in between.Whether you're a curious parent, a fellow homeschooler, or just here for the chaos, welcome!Let's figure it out together--because sometimes the best things start with, "Well, that wasn't the plan..."
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