On Being Their Coach, Not Their Teacher

The Life Without School Podcast by Stark Raving Dad

Jan 20, 202237:27Kids & family

Today, I want to talk about why I believe it’s so important that we - as home educating parents - play the role of coach, and mentor, and guide to our children. I want to take you through the simple, but powerful, framew...

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