Rethinking Independence: Starting in 30 minutes!


Hi Reader!

Just a quick reminder that today is our live webinar:

Rethinking Independence: Why Motivation Grows Through Interdependence

If independence and motivation have been ongoing tension points in your homeschool, I’m really glad you’ll be joining us.

This conversation isn’t about pushing kids harder or fixing anything. It’s about understanding why independent work is hard for so many capable kids—and what kind of support actually helps motivation and confidence grow over time.

🕒 Today Tuesday January 27th at 5pm ET
📍 Location: Zoom
Click Here to register on ZOOM

(you’ll find your personal link in your inbox from Zoom)

A couple quick notes before we start:

  • Please be sure you’re registered through Zoom so you have the secure link.
  • If a question has been sitting with you on this topic, feel free to send it my way. I do my best to leave time at the end for Q&A, and parent questions really shape the conversation.

My hope is that you leave feeling steadier, clearer, and less alone in this part of parenting and educating your unique learner!

Your Friend,

Homeschool Essentials

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