This book changed how I show up as a homeschool mom


Hi Reader!

Reading The Self-Driven Child changed everything about how I show up as a mom and teacher. I’ve not only read the book, but I've had the chance to sit in on multiple live calls with the authors, and their message has stayed with me: my most powerful role isn’t being the schoolwork police or micromanaging every detail - it’s being a calm, steady presence and a consultant my kids can trust.

Learning to be non-anxious and to let my children take more ownership of their education has transformed our home. The tension went down, my kids stepped up, and our relationship deepened. Honestly, it’s one of the biggest shifts I’ve experienced as a parent.

This fall in our book club, we’ll be reading The Self-Driven Child together. I'd love to invite you to join us!

It’s the perfect focus for this season when homeschool routines are settling in, and motivation can feel like a struggle. More than just theory, this book offers a roadmap for cultivating essential life skills in our kids, the ones that will serve them long after worksheets and grades are behind them:

  • Decision-making and problem-solving (learning to think things through instead of waiting to be told what to do)
  • Stress management and resilience (building the capacity to handle challenges without crumbling under pressure)
  • Intrinsic motivation (discovering their own reasons for learning and growing, not just performing to please us)
  • Confidence and self-advocacy (trusting themselves enough to speak up, take risks, and pursue what matters)

Inside our Best Year Ever coaching community this fall, you’ll get the space to put these ideas into action:

  • Book Club: We’ll read The Self-Driven Child in small, manageable chunks, with discussion prompts and 3 live calls to help you apply the ideas directly to your homeschool.
  • Coaching Modules: September is all about creating strong but flexible foundations, October is about motivation and keeping momentum alive without nagging, and November is about celebrating progress, having a growth mindset and building gratitude together.
  • Live Group Coaching: By the end of the season, you’ll feel a shift - less fighting, more calm, and kids who feel capable and trusted.

I’d love for you to join me in this. Imagine experiencing the fall months with a homeschool rhythm that feels lighter and kids who are practicing the very life skills they’ll need to thrive in adulthood. That’s the kind of fall we’re creating together.

👉 Join the Fall Book Club + Coaching Community here Community - Homeschool Essentials

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