You've been up at midnight Googling curriculum, schedule templates, and whether you're doing enough. That stops here. In this Summer Homeschool Help Desk Live Q&A, homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising and a homeschooling mom of four who also works full time — answers real questions from real moms on curriculum choices, daily structure, living books, reading gaps, toddlers underfoot, and how to stop doing it all yourself.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

• How working moms make homeschooling work — and why "sourcing" is the real secret
• How to choose curriculum strategically so you're not teaching every subject yourself
• Why kids need structure (backed by 70 years of child psychology research) and what it actually looks like
• How to handle naysayers and skeptics who question your homeschool decision
• How to teach history in a way kids love — spines, living books, and picture books explained
• What to do if your child is behind in reading or has a suspected learning disability
• How to manage homeschooling when you have toddlers in the house
• Why the Christy-Faith List is the homeschool resource you didn't know you needed

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Resources mentioned:

• 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder — Free quiz to discover your homeschool style or pedagogy
• How to Homeschool Guide — Free 26-page ebook: 6 steps to get started and launch
• Free Sample Homeschool Schedules — Preschool through high school
• Free Curriculum Comparison Chart
• Free Curriculum Recommendations Download — Christy-Faith's fail-proof subject-by-subject list
• The Christy-Faith List — Free directory of homeschool-friendly businesses, doctors, and providers
• Thrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool moms

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 & Summer Help Desk Series
• (01:45) - Meet Christy-Faith & Free Resources Overview
• (04:00) - Free Resources: Style Finder, How to Homeschool Guide & More
• (06:00) - Working Moms & Homeschooling: How to Make It Work
• (08:10) - How to Teach History with Living Books & Spines
• (09:00) - New Homeschoolers: Where to Start
• (11:30) - Why Kids Need Structure (What the Research Says)
• (15:20) - The Christy-Faith List: Find Providers Who Get You
• (15:30) - Curriculum Recommendations Download
• (18:00) - Handling Naysayers & Building Your Support Tribe
• (19:30) - Daily Schedules, Habit Stacking & Chores
• (22:00) - When Other Homeschool Moms Judge Your Choices
• (24:00) - Teaching History Across Age Gaps
• (27:00) - Spines, Living Books & How to Use Both
• (28:00) - Reading Disabilities, Dyslexia & When to Seek Help
• (32:00) - Homeschooling with Toddlers in the House
• (35:20) - Multisensory Curriculum & Final Questions
• (36:20) - Closing Encouragement