Latecomers: Homeschool Podcast

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. 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]! To support this podcast use this code when you sign up for World Watch News [https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDacJFHJeFB]

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.  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]! To support this podcast use this code when you sign up for World Watch News [https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDacJFHJeFB]

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.  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]! To support this podcast use this code when you sign up for World Watch News [https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDacJFHJeFB]

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! 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]! To support this podcast use this code when you sign up for World Watch News [https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDacJFHJeFB]

24. How To Keep Kids Safe Online with Nicki Petrossi from Scrolling 2 Death

In this episode Katy talks with social media reform advocate, Nicki Petrossi about digital safety for kids. From topics such as Roblox, social media, Ai, and school devices this is a great resource and starting place for anyone wanting to learn more.  *This episode contains sensitive topics such as child harm, suicide, and sexual exploitation of children* Nicki Petrossi is a former social media executive turned social media reform advocate. In late 2023, Nicki launched Scrolling 2 Death, a podcast for parents who are worried about social media. It’s a safe space to elevate the human experiences of children online and educate parents on how to keep them safe. In 2025, Nicki launched Tech-Safe Learning Coalition, which supports parents related to issues with school tech, and The Heat is On, an investigative mini-series and parent movement to hold Big Tech accountable for harm to children. Nicki also travels the world as an event speaker, inspiring families, educators and lawmakers through online safety education and awareness. Scrolling 2 Death [https://www.scrolling2death.com] Find Nicki on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scrolling2death/] Sign up for The Heat Is On newsletter [https://www.scrolling2death.com/heat] Tech Exit by Clare Morell [https://www.amazon.com/Tech-Exit-Practical-Freeing-Smartphones/dp/059373629X] The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt [https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book] Tech Safe Learning [https://www.techsafelearning.org] The Digital Dilusion by Jared Cooney Horvath [https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Delusion-Classroom-Technology-Learning/dp/B0G5622DQQ] 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World by Jean Twenge [https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Raising-Kids-High-Tech-World/dp/1668099993] Screen Strong [https://screenstrong.org] 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]! To support this podcast use this code when you sign up for World Watch News [https://app.worldwatch.news/?referral_code=DBgHDacJFHJeFB]