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Roadblocks to Home Education: Overcoming Doubts, Fears & Practical Barriers
Thinking about home education but feeling overwhelmed by doubts, legal questions, or worries about what others will think? You’re not alone! In this episode, Kelly and Ashley get real about the most common roadblocks...
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Home Ed Secrets: Planning, Flexibility and Fitting it all in!
Ever wonder how home educating families actually plan, stay flexible, and fit everything in—without burning out? In this episode, Kelly and Ashley spill their real-life “home ed secrets,” sharing what planning looks...
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Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed – Ep 2: Finding Your “Why” & Creating Your Unique Home Education Philosophy
Are you asking yourself, “Why am I doing this?” as you step into home education? You’re not alone!
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In this episode of the Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed summer series, Kelly Rigg (mindset coach, home ed mum,...
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Navigating Home Ed Slumps: Real-Life Strategies for Getting Back on Track (and Giving Yourself Grace)
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just a bit “meh” about home education right now? You’re not alone!
In this honest episode, Kelly and Ashley dive deep into the reality of home ed slumps—those periods when motivation...
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Get Your Head Straight to Home Ed – Ep 1: Mindset Shifts, De-Schooling & Deregistering (Practical Tips for UK Families)
Thinking about home education but feeling overwhelmed by doubts, fears, or pushback from others? You’re not alone! In this bonus episode, Kelly Rigg (home ed mum, mindset coach, and founder of Offroading Motherhood)...
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Breaking Free from Sit Down Culture: Movement, Mindset & Real-Life Learning in Home Education
Is “sit down and focus” really the best way for kids to learn? In this lively episode, Kelly and Ashley dig into the myths and realities of “sit down culture” in education—and why home educators are uniquely...
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Does AI Have a Place in Home Education? Streamlining, Creativity & Critical Thinking in the Digital Age
Is artificial intelligence (AI) a helpful tool for home educators—or a shortcut that risks critical thinking? In this lively episode (more like debate), Kelly and Ashley dig into the real pros and cons of using AI...
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The Truth About Worldschooling with Luna Flowerday: Radical Unschooling, Travel, and Real-Life Learning on the Road
In this episode, Kelly Rigg & Ashley Vanerio chat to Luna Flowerday—radical unschooler, worldschooler, and inspiring mum of three—who is currently traveling the world with her husband and children.
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That end of term feeling...
In this episode, Kelly and Ashley discuss the feelings and reflections that arise as the 'school year' comes to a close, as home educators we don't always adhere to the concepts of school years/grade levels and...
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How far we've come!
In this episode, Kelly Rigg and Ashley Vanerio discuss their journey in home education, reflecting on their podcast's evolution and the importance of individual learning paths. They share personal anecdotes about...
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Our thoughts on the last episode: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill - May Update
In this episode, Kelly Rigg and Ashley Vanerio discuss their reactions and lasting feelings after the interview last week with Wendy Charles-Warner, Co-Chair of Education Otherwise. They emphasize the importance of...
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Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill - May Update
In this episode, May 2025, Kelly Rigg and Wendy Charles-Warner discuss the ongoing Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, its implications for home education, and the community's response. They explore the current...
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