25. Starting Homeschool In The Middle of The Year

How She Did It: Rachel Davidson

Katy welcomes listeners and introduces her conversation with Rachel Davidson, a former business owner and educator who pivoted to homeschooling after her kids were already in school. Rachel shares how commuting to private school, lack of time, and her daughter’s anxiety led their family to “give it a try,” though their first online, private-school-style program wasn’t a fit. In their second year, they found a better stride and describe benefits like more sleep, less stress, more family time, and greater flexibility through co-ops, tutors, and outside classes. They discuss stereotypes, the difficulty of blocking outside opinions, and how homeschooling can protect a child’s love of learning and support introverted kids. Rachel advises getting spouses aligned, asking experienced homeschoolers questions, and trying it if it’s on your heart. Make sure you follow along with Rachel on Instagram! @racheldavidsoncreative  To support this podcast use this code when you sign up for World Watch News [https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDacJFHJeFB] Don't forget to follow The Latecomers Podcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/latecomerspodcast/]! And join the Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573246109498]!

28. Self Care vs. Selfishness

Katy shares a summer update and shares about finishing her Latecomers Retreat field guides, now available on her website [https://www.katytullos.com/retreat-guides]. Reflecting on a tricky homeschool year with fewer field trips, she’s joining an outdoor nature co-op and focusing on mindset, gratitude, and strong relationships with her kids. She unpacks self-care vs. selfishness from a Christian perspective, describing self-care as “fuel in the tank” that builds patience, generosity, and long-term homeschooling longevity. She explains her daily self-care routines (quiet mornings outside with coffee, Bible recap [https://www.thebiblerecap.com], favorite mugs, eye patches [https://amzn.to/4xs5dof]) and her bigger yearly reset: a homeschool planning retreat with a friend in Fredericksburg, Texas. She details her retreat guides (two-night, three-night, and no-travel) [https://www.katytullos.com/retreat-guides], plus optional concierge help, exclusive podcast episodes, and an upcoming social media giveaway. To support this podcast use this code when you sign up for World Watch News [https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDacJFHJeFB] Don't forget to follow The Latecomers Podcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/latecomerspodcast/]! And join the Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573246109498]!

27. When You Feel Like A Failure

On the Latecomers Podcast season two, Katy records from her minivan during co-op and shares a transparent faith-focused episode about feeling imposter syndrome and like a failure as a homeschool mom. She talks about perfectionism, why constant discouragement doesn’t line up with how scripture shows God empowering and guiding parents.  To support this podcast use this code when you sign up for World Watch News [https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDacJFHJeFB] Don't forget to follow The Latecomers Podcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/latecomerspodcast/]! And join the Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573246109498]!

26. Finding Balance w/ Author Katie Vieira

In this episode of the Latecomers Podcast host Katy Tullos interviews homeschool mom and author Katie Viera. Katie shares her unexpected homeschool journey as well as her journey to publishing her book, Into The Field: Tennessee Summer. Katie is relatable and encouraging, give her a follow on Instagram to stay in the loop for her upcoming second book in the Into The Field series for early readers.  Find Into The Field: Tennessee Summer on Amazon [https://amzn.to/3Op7pLe]! Follow Katie on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/intothefieldbook?igsh=MTNueXpwMzltcnc1cg==] Katie mentions her Yeti coffee mug [https://amzn.to/4rlJGdo], The 1,000 Hours Outside Challenge [https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/], and Glow Kids.  [https://amzn.to/4qPniIp] Katy Tullos mentions reading Johnny Tremaine [https://amzn.to/40kOOCB] with her kids as a part of their U.S. History reading list.  To support this podcast use this code when you sign up for World Watch News [https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDacJFHJeFB] Don't forget to follow The Latecomers Podcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/latecomerspodcast/]! And join the Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573246109498]!

25. Starting Homeschool In The Middle of The Year

In the latest episode of the Latecomers Podcast, Katy kicks off Season 2 with reflections on her first year of podcasting and her own late start to homeschooling. She offers encouragement to new homeschoolers starting mid-year, discusses deschooling, and shares tips for choosing curriculum and setting values, goals, and limitations. Katy also highlights the importance of joining the homeschool community and promotes an upcoming Latecomers homeschool planning retreat.  Katy mentions a few past episodes in this episode, find them linked here! Deschooling Episode [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latecomers-homeschool-podcast/id1792752580?i=1000697324175] Goals, Values and Limitations Episode [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latecomers-homeschool-podcast/id1792752580?i=1000688077188] Comparing Traditional School to Homeschool Episode [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latecomers-homeschool-podcast/id1792752580?i=1000702682729] Sign up for the Latecomers newsletter [https://katy-tullos.squarespace.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnIPU7rrjFd2QoVjg1G7sbFM34U0Eei4wNderA2HBQFS0Tbdv6KPOuD8vyvCM_aem_qbzzTAumI1sFcPAEHDdrCw] to receive more information on the upcoming planning and pamper retreat this summer! To support this podcast use this code when you sign up for World Watch News [https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDacJFHJeFB] Don't forget to follow The Latecomers Podcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/latecomerspodcast/]! And join the Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573246109498]!