Question Time 25th May 2024

The HEFA Podcast - The Heart Of Home Education

In this week's episode, we discuss various topics related to home education as we answer questions from listeners!

We have a range of questions this week from changing a child's behaviour regarding social interactions, tackling math when the parent is not good at it, to dealing with concerned family members.

Takeaways

• Respect a child's boundaries and allow them to interact in their own way, as long as they are not being dangerous or intentionally rude.

• Model the behaviour you want to see and offer choices to encourage social interactions.

• Focus on numeracy rather than traditional maths, and make it relevant to everyday life.

• Address concerns from family members by asking specific questions and responding confidently.

• Remember that home ed allows for personalised learning and the development of essential skills beyond academic subjects. Be confident in your choice to home ed and don't feel the need to justify yourself to others

• Find a community of like-minded home edders for support and connection

• Avoid comparing yourself to other families and focus on what works best for your child

• Adjust your approach to accommodate your child's special educational needs

• Prioritise your child's mental and physical health in your home ed journey

00:00 Introduction

02:45 Navigating Social Interactions in Home ed

30:08 Dealing with Concerned Family Members

38:53 Navigating Family Concerns and Building Confidence

40:55 The Value of Finding a Home ed Community

51:50 Overcoming Guilt and Comparison in Home ed

57:20 Home Edding a Child with Special Educational Needs

01:01:59 Prioritising Mental and Physical Health