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#143: "I Was Homeschooled, Tried Public School, Then Homeschooled My 5 Kids - Here's What I Learned"
Episode 143
Nicole Goff was homeschooled by "hippie" parents, tried public school for two years (8th-9th grade), excelled academically but faced bullying, and chose to return home. Now she's homeschooled five kids for 20+ years and runs Four Corners Community School—a 32-family cooperative in Florida.
What we cover:
- Florida's PEP scholarship: $8,000 per homeschool child for tutoring, curriculum, sports, music lessons, and more
- Waldorf education philosophy: waiting until age 7 to teach reading and prioritizing imagination
- Starting and sustaining a homeschool co-op from 2 families to 32 (including during COVID)
- Screen time reality: why tech CEOs ban social media for their own kids and how to protect yours
- Socio-emotional learning done right vs the concerning agenda in some public schools
- Teaching special needs and dyslexic kids at home
- The mistake of bringing "school" into your home (curriculum burnout and constant battles)
- Parent emotional regulation: Nicole's #1 strategy for the hardest homeschool days
Perfect for: Parents considering homeschooling, veteran homeschoolers needing encouragement, anyone wanting to start a homeschool co-op, moms struggling with burnout, families exploring Waldorf/unschooling/experiential learning methods.
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Coaching Website: https://www.nicolegoffspeaks.com/
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Homeschool Co-op: https://4cornerscommunityschool.org/
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