Own Your Education
By: VELA
Language: en
Categories: Education, Kids, Family, Parenting
Own Your Education is a weekly conversation for families doing education their own way. Education is more than schooling—it's a holistic lifestyle of freedom. Join us for real stories from brave parents building education that fits with their lives and their values.
Episodes
A new school-life balance: Ali and Taylor’s Journey
Jan 07, 2026For many families, sending children to school full time at a young age isn’t the best fit. Some want a more active role in their children’s education, while others simply want more time together during childhood. In this week’s episode, moms Ali and Taylor share why they chose hybrid homeschooling and how it’s the perfect blend of structure and freedom for their families. If you’re curious about homeschooling but uncertain about doing it full time, this episode is for you.
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Why two families chose hybrid homeschooling over traditional schoolThe meaning and value... Duration: 00:39:10Get Schooled on Unschooling: How Cassie Breaks Traditional Rules
Dec 31, 2025Join us for a candid conversation with Cassie Tinsmon, founder of Lily Lake Play Cafe and Homeschool Collective who unpacks what it means to “unschool” your kids. Cassie shares how she came to embrace a curriculum-free approach and tap into her community to create a rich lifestyle of learning centered on her children’s unique talents and interests. For Cassie, some rules are made to be broken—and a little risk is part of the equation, too. Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler, just curious, or somewhere in between, you’ll find inspiration and practical wisdom in this episode.
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From High School to Homeschool | Cheryl's Journey with Jordyn
Dec 24, 2025What if the best path for your child isn’t the one you expected? Today’s conversation explores the real-life journey of a family who made the leap into homeschooling during high school, navigating neurodiversity, family dynamics, and the search for the right educational fit. You’ll hear honest reflections, practical advice, and the surprising ways that flexibility and faith can transform a family’s story.
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The unexpected decision to homeschool a high schooler—and how it changed everythingNavigating a blended family and the unique challenges of parenting older kidsDiscovering and supporting a child’s neurodiversi... Duration: 00:35:07Launching Christmas Eve | Welcome to the Own Your Education Podcast
Dec 23, 2025Are you ready to redefine education? This holiday season, join us for the launch of the Own Your Education podcast. Starting on Christmas Eve, we will bring you weekly conversations centered around a holistic lifestyle of freedom in education. Hear real stories from brave parents who are tailoring education to fit their values and their lives.
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