Homeschooling Outside the Box is the podcast that encourages and equips moms who homeschool an outside-the-box child. Join the host, Cindy Rinna, as she talks about Charlotte Mason education, the joys and challenges of homeschooling Outside-the-Box kids, and creating a homeschool that fits your unique family.
Mandy Davis began her journey in traditional education, where she worked tirelessly within public schools, private schools, and international institutions. But her path took a transformative turn when she chose to homeschool her three children, allowing her to blend her extensive background with a heartfelt commitment to personalized alternative education. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: Why fighting…
We live in an age of cynicism and polarization but a more balanced view can help us think critically and ponder our civic duty as Americans. As we approach the 250th birthday of America, Dawn and I discuss and celebrate the good and beautiful about this land that we love. Dawn Duran has devoted so much to collect what is admirable in and about America and shares her own passion in A Reasoned…
I've talked about autism a lot on this podcast ( especially in this Autism Everything episode ) but for the first time, I'm bringing my husband in to discuss autism from a dad's perspective. Don't miss this behind the scenes coversation and be sure to share this one with your husband, ladies. This is Lee's first time on Homeschooling Outside the Box, but you can hear more from him on these podcast…
If your child has autism, Welcome . Welcome has a very positive connotation; the diagnosis your child received doesn't usually carry that same positivity. In fact, it probably rocked your world. And will continue to rock your world. The autism grief cycle is real. And yet, I say "welcome." Find all the links on my SUBSTACK
The high school years are a big turning point in your homeschool journey but you don't have to walk through them blindly. Transcripts? College applications? Paths for students not interested in college? The high school "experience?" We talk about all of the myths and realities today. Rachel Kovac has done so much research and shares her own story in Their Future is Shining Bright , THE homeschool…
Beauty matters. It is not frivolous. It is not an afterthought. In a world that worships all that is utilitarian, I am here to remind you that beauty has a purpose in and of itself. Find all the links on my SUBSTACK
Music has been an integral part of history since the beginning. From the psalms of David to your favorite Amazon playlists or Spotify stations today, every culture in every time period has used music for expression, pleasure, and even a high form of worship. Music clearly carries meaning. Music tells us how to feel. While the words are often important, it is the notes being played that dictate…
Thank you for joining me for my 100th episode! This is one of my favorite weeks of the year. It's the "already, not yet" week. We have already experienced most of the year — we've made it through Christmas morning, decking the halls, singing carols, and slowly, slowly, we are emerging from our cocoa coma to realize a new year is upon us. This new year is a gift full of anticipation and though…
Christmas is no ordinary time of year. It intoxicates our senses; the air smells of pine and sugar. The days are filled with music and stories. The soft, warm sleeves on our arms and thick mittens on our hands and hat on our head triggers our mind to think cozy thoughts despite the biting cold. Our taste buds crave cocoa and peppermint. Our children's eyes glow with the sparkle of twinkle lights…
I am not doing interviews right now, but I want to bring you some great talks from past seasons. Enjoy! Do you find it easy to embrace your child's differences? As new parents – or even "not yet" parents – we can have many dreams and ideas about what our children are going to be like. Sometimes we are accurate about personality traits or hair color or interests but often God blesses us with…