Support System
Community-recommended books and podcasts to support your homeschooling journey.
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Books
(34)The Homeschool Bible
Homeschoolingby Mandy Davis
A practical, comprehensive guide to building a thriving home education — from rules and regulations to everyday rhythms. Written by a former school principal to bring all the scattered advice into one place.
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Homeschoolingby Ainsley Arment
Reclaiming wonder in childhood through nature, play, and family life. A beautiful guide to a more joyful, freedom-filled homeschool.
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Homeschoolingby Julie Bogart
Everyday magic in homeschooling — finding joy, connection, and confidence in your homeschool days.
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Homeschoolingby Sarah Mackenzie
A peaceful, sustainable, Christian approach to homeschooling that replaces anxiety with rest.
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Charlotte Masonby Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
The foundational book on Charlotte Mason's vision for a life-giving education.
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Read-Aloudby Sarah Mackenzie
Making meaningful connections and raising lifelong readers through the habit of reading aloud.
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Homeschoolingby Rebecca Rupp
A practical guide to what to teach and when, year by year, with resource lists for each grade.
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Christian Homeschoolingby Clay & Sally Clarkson
A biblical, whole-child approach to home education and discipleship.
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Christian Homeschoolingby Sally Clarkson
Nurturing wonder, imagination, and faith in your children's hearts.
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Classicalby Susan Wise Bauer & Jessie Wise
The comprehensive guide to classical education at home, preschool through high school.
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Charlotte Masonby Karen Glass
How Charlotte Mason drew on the classical tradition to shape her educational philosophy.
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Homeschoolingby John Taylor Gatto
A thought-provoking critique of conventional schooling from a former Teacher of the Year.
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Early Yearsby Rahima Baldwin Dancy
Waldorf-inspired guidance for being your child's first and most important teacher.
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Read-Aloudby Jamie C. Martin
Globally-minded reading lists that help kids understand the world through books.
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Christian Parentingby Tedd Tripp
Shepherding your child's heart toward God rather than merely managing behavior.
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Christian Parentingby Paul David Tripp
Fourteen gospel-shaped principles that reframe everyday parenting.
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Christian Parentingby Justin Whitmel Earley
Practicing faith through simple, intentional daily household rhythms.
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Christian Parentingby Gary Thomas
How God uses the journey of parenting to shape and sanctify the parent.
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Christian Parentingby Voddie Baucham
Equipping families to disciple their children in a post-Christian culture.
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Christian Parentingby Tim Kimmel
Raising kids with grace and freedom rather than fear and control.
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Parentingby Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Communication skills that build cooperation and deepen the parent-child relationship.
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Parentingby Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
Twelve strategies to nurture your child's developing mind and emotional life.
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Disciplineby Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
A whole-brain approach to discipline that calms the chaos without the drama.
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Mindful Parentingby Hunter Clarke-Fields
Mindful parenting strategies to raise kind, confident, resilient kids.
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Parentingby Julie Lythcott-Haims
Preparing kids for success by stepping back from overparenting.
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Parentingby Jessica Lahey
Letting kids learn and grow through the mess of their mistakes.
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Parentingby Dr. Becky Kennedy
A compassionate, practical guide to resilient, confident parenting.
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Parentingby Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Reducing conflict and building connection between siblings.
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Parentingby Kim John Payne
Using the power of less to raise calmer, happier, more secure kids.
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Habits & Productivityby James Clear
A practical guide to building small habits that compound into remarkable results — helpful for building consistent homeschool routines.
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Education Philosophyby Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
A gentle introduction to Charlotte Mason's ideas and what education can look like when centered on the child as a whole person.
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Homeschoolingby Sarah Mackenzie
Encouragement for homeschooling moms to teach from a place of peace rather than anxiety.
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Homeschoolingby Julie Bogart
A liberating approach to homeschooling that values connection and curiosity over perfection.
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Child Rearing / Parentingby Hunter Clarke-Fields
Mindful strategies for breaking reactive parenting patterns and raising kind, confident kids.
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Podcasts
(17)The Art of Homeschooling
HomeschoolingHosted by Julie Bogart
Building a simple, inspiring, doable homeschool life you love.
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HomeschoolingHosted by Angela Sizer & Maren Goers
Real, unfiltered, encouraging conversation about homeschooling.
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HomeschoolingHosted by Cait Curley & Kara Anderson
Encouragement and community for homeschooling families.
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HomeschoolingHosted by Pam Barnhill
Practical solutions, planning, and encouragement for everyday homeschool life.
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HomeschoolingHosted by Debbie Reber
Parenting differently-wired and twice-exceptional kids with compassion.
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HomeschoolingHosted by Ainsley Arment
Nature-based, wonder-filled homeschooling inspiration and stories.
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HomeschoolingHosted by Called to Homeschool
Building real confidence and peace as a homeschool parent.
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Christian ParentingHosted by Christian Parenting
Faith-based encouragement and resources for raising kids who love Jesus.
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Christian ParentingHosted by Focus on the Family
Practical, faith-based parenting guidance through every stage of childhood.
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Christian MotherhoodHosted by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler
Gospel-centered encouragement for the everyday moments of motherhood.
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Christian MotherhoodHosted by Heather MacFadyen
Encouragement for moms to parent with purpose, connection, and faith.
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ParentingHosted by Dr. Becky
Practical, actionable parenting strategies from a clinical psychologist.
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ParentingHosted by Dr. Aliza Pressman
Science-backed parenting, child development, and practical strategies.
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Gentle ParentingHosted by Rachel Rainbolt
Gentle parenting, homeschooling, and unschooling from a peaceful-parenting lens.
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Respectful ParentingHosted by Janet Lansbury
Confident, respectful parenting guidance rooted in the RIE approach.
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ParentingHosted by Meagan Francis & Laura Vogel
Real-life parenting conversation and encouragement for every season.
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Read-Aloud & LiteratureHosted by Sarah Mackenzie
Inspiration and book lists to help you connect with your kids through reading aloud together.
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