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#163: The More Self-Sufficient You Are, the Less You Need School
Description
In this episode, we step outside the traditional conversation around education and take a deeper look at something bigger—how we’re raising our kids in today’s world.
Cheryl sits down with Doug Evans, founder of The Sprouting Company, to talk about self-sufficiency, food, environment, and why more families are questioning the systems we’ve always relied on—from school to the food we eat.
They explore:
- Why play-based learning may be more powerful than structured classrooms
- How environment (indoor vs outdoor living) impacts children’s development
- The connection between food, health, and independence
- Simple ways families can become more self-sufficient (even if you’re busy)
- What it looks like to raise kids outside the traditional system
While this conversation isn’t just about homeschooling, it touches on a core idea many parents are starting to realize:
We have more control over our children’s lives—and learning—than we’ve been led to believe.
If you’ve ever questioned the way things are “supposed” to be done, this episode will give you a lot to think about.
Episode Resources:
Instagram- The Sprouting Company
https://www.youtube.com/@TheSproutingCompany
- Cheryl’s eBook- The Homeschool How To: Complete Starter Guide
Instagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast
Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast