When she’s not curating memories, hoarding vintage books, or playing ringmaster to a circus of her own making, Jamie Erickson encourages and equips a growing community of mothers around the globe—on the Mom to Mom Podcast, through her blog The Unlikely Homeschool, at national conferences, and in her books Overwhelmed Mom, Holy Hygge, and Homeschool Bravely.
Jamie is the founder of the Biblio-files, a kid-lit vetting community fueled by her passion for placing clean, captivating fiction into the hands of young readers. She has been married to her college sweetheart for more than twenty-two years. Together, they are raising—and launching—their five second-generation homeschooled children along the shores of Lake Superior in Minnesota.
Montessori. Charlotte Mason. Unit studies. Project-based learning. Waldorf. Traditional textbooks. Unschooling.
If you’ve started researching homeschooling, you’ve likely discovered one thing quickly: there are a lot of options. And that can feel overwhelming.
Each approach has strengths and challenges. This session introduces the most common methods, explores their pros and cons, and helps you determine which approach, if any, best fits your family.
In this foundational session, we’ll walk through the most common educational methods in clear, practical terms—no jargon, no pressure to “pick a camp.”
You’ll learn:
Every method has its merits. Every method has trade-offs. The goal isn’t to crown a winner—it’s to help you discern what aligns with your child, your values, and your home. By the end, you’ll feel less overwhelmed and more equipped to choose intentionally—rather than reactively—as you begin your homeschool journey.
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