Homeschooling Year 2 Recap & Answering Your Questions | Episode 415
Homeschooling Year 2 Recap & Answering Your Questions | Episode 415  
Podcast: The Speakeasy
Published On: Wed May 20 2026
Description: Year two of homeschooling is officially in the books, and I'm sitting down for an honest recap of what worked, what didn't, and what I wish I had known sooner. If you're considering homeschooling, preparing for your first year, or just curious what life actually looks like after the highlight reels, this episode offers a realistic look at the beauty and challenges of homeschooling life. I share the biggest lessons from year two: Year one felt like survival, year two finally felt like life Every path has challenges, choose the hard that works best for your family Connection before curriculum, children learn best when they feel seen Homeschooling is growing everyone, not just the kids Many frustrations came from my own expectations trying to recreate traditional school at home I also walk through our current daily rhythm, curriculum favorites, and how I address common fears about kids falling behind, socialization, and working while homeschooling. After two years, one thing is clear: the girls are thriving, and so is our family. This episode is about letting go of perfection and embracing the messy, beautiful reality of learning together. SPONSOR CrowdHealth Looking for an alternative approach to healthcare? CrowdHealth provides: Access to vetted doctors Lower prescription and lab costs Bill negotiation support Community-centered healthcare solutions Get started for $99 for your first three months with code SPEAKEASY at joincrowdhealth.com.