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Straddle Parenting Episode 5

Homeschooling Fathers pt. 4: The Big Picture

So seriously, why would any sane man— with a full-time job, and a lawn to mow, and a house payment— why would he even consider homeschooling?In this episode, Christopher and Heather discuss the overarching reason behind pursuing homeschooling, and why it matters so very much.

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Straddle Parenting Episode 4

Homeschooling Fathers pt. 3: Using what you know, learning what you don’t

One objection dads in homeschooling families often have to getting more involved is finding something they feel qualified to teach. In this episode, Christopher and Heather talk about God’s plan for your skills and passions (hint: He wants you to pass them on!) and how it’s never too late to learn a foreign language.

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Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Sonlight Curriculum A complete, literature-based curriculum.

Ana White, a great site for finding simple woodworking projects, or more involved pieces.

Straddle Parenting episode 2

Homeschooling Fathers pt. 1

Common Reservations

Is your wife staging homeschool catalogs on the coffee table? Has she suddenly started pointing out the homeschooling families at church? Or have you given a reluctant go-ahead to a trial year of homeschooling, but are still wondering if this is a good idea? Christopher and Heather Schwarzen share the beginnings of their own homeschool adventures as well as defusing some of the common reservations fathers have in pursuing this radically different, radically Biblical method of education.