Is it ever too late to start homeschooling? What curriculum should you actually trust? In this episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith opens the floor and answers the hardest questions real homeschool moms brought to her live Q&A — from homeschooling a gifted kindergartner to choosing curriculum, deschooling, and whether to school straight through the summer.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

• Whether it's ever too late to start homeschooling — even with an eleventh grader
• How to choose homeschool curriculum you can actually trust (and why Christy won't just hand you a list)
• What to do when you're homeschooling a gifted child — especially with a new baby in the house
• How to find your homeschool style so curriculum decisions get easier
• What deschooling is and why most new homeschoolers need it first
• How to keep US curriculum going when your family moves overseas
• The real case for and against homeschooling year-round vs. taking summers off
• When it makes sense to outsource the subjects that aren't your strong suit

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Resources mentioned:

• Free Curriculum Recommendations — Christy's by-subject list of curriculum she trusts: Free Curriculum Recommendations
• 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder — Discover your homeschooling style in five minutes: Homeschool Style Finder
• How to Homeschool Guide — Christy's free getting-started guide: How to Homeschool Guide
• The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly providers: christy-faiths-list.com
• Thrive Homeschool Community: christy-faith.com/thrive

⭐ New to homeschooling? Start with Episode 101 — the New Homeschooler Series is the best place to begin.

Connect with Christy-Faith:

• Instagram: @christy_faith_homeschool
• TikTok: @christy_faith
• Website: christy-faith.com
• Book: Homeschool Rising

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• (00:00) - Introduction: Is It Ever Too Late to Start?
• (01:14) - The Biggest Mistakes Homeschool Moms Make
• (12:25) - Choosing Curriculum You Can Actually Trust
• (13:06) - Homeschooling a Gifted Child with a Newborn
• (14:46) - Finding Your Homeschool Style
• (17:39) - Deschooling: Where to Begin
• (25:51) - What Thrive Community Actually Offers
• (30:52) - Curriculum Help for Multiple Ages
• (32:00) - Homeschooling Across Borders
• (39:08) - Year-Round or Summers Off?
• (43:03) - Outsourcing the Hard Subjects
• (45:06) - The Math Program I Use + Final Encouragement