Episode 13 | Become a Student of Your Child | Kym Kent
What happens when we stop trying to fit our children into a particular path and start getting curious about who they really are? In this episode of Self-Schooled, Heather talks with Kym Kent, homeschooling mom of six, co-founder and director of eXtend Homeschool Tutorial, and author of Homeschooling to College and Career. Kym shares how a simple idea grew into a thriving homeschool community, and how raising her own children while building that community helped her see the possibilities that open up when kids have the freedom to discover their own interests, strengths, and identities. From a son who discovered his passion for aviation during his senior year of high school to a daughter who became an opera singer, Kym's stories remind us that there's no single timeline for figuring out who we are or what we want to do. In this episode, we talk about: - Why becoming a student of your child can transform the way you parent and educate - How children discover their passions on different timelines - Why identity is about who you are, not what you do - How encouragement and experiences of success build confidence - Finding the courage to choose a different path for your family This conversation is about so much more than homeschooling. It's about understanding our children, trusting ourselves, and giving kids the freedom to become who they really are.
Resources & Links
🌐 Connect with Kym Kent and eXtend Homeschool Tutorial: https://extendhomeschool.com
📖 Free ebook — Homeschooling to College and Career: https://fee.org/ebooks/homeschooling-to-college-and-career/
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