Facing the Roadblocks to Home Education

If you're reading this, you're probably someone who's considered home education—or maybe you're already on the journey and just need a bit of encouragement.

Let's be real: choosing to home educate isn't always a walk in the park. There are roadblocks everywhere you look, from doubts about your own ability to teach, to navigating the endless opinions of friends and family, to the ever-present worry about "doing it right." If you've ever found yourself lying awake at night wondering if you're making the right choice for your child, you're not alone.

On the latest episode of The Big Home Ed Conversations podcast, we dove deep into these challenges.

We talked honestly about what holds so many parents back from taking the leap—fear of judgment, the pressure to keep up with the school system, and the overwhelming feeling that you have to have it all figured out before you start. Spoiler: you don't.

The Real Roadblocks (and How to Move Past Them)

Self-Doubt: That nagging voice that says, "Am I really qualified to do this?" Trust me, every home ed parent has been there. The truth? You know your child better than anyone, and you're more equipped than you think. Anything you don't know, you can learn or someone out there can help you get there!

Societal Pressure: From well-meaning relatives to the random lady at the supermarket, everyone seems to have an opinion. Our advice? Tune out the noise and tune in to your family's unique needs.

Fear of Missing Out: Worried your child will miss out on social opportunities or academic milestones? Home education opens up a world of experiences that are often richer and more personalized than what's possible in a traditional classroom.

We unpacked all of this in the episode, sharing real stories and practical tips for moving past these mental roadblocks. If you haven't listened yet, seriously—go give it a play! Sometimes just hearing from others who've walked the same path is the reassurance you need.

Special Offer: Outschool!

And before you go, I want to let you in on something special. This summer, Outschool offered myself and Ashley a sponsored opportunity to honestly review their platform - giving our listeners a huge $35 off your first month's membership with the discount code: HOMEED35!

Subscribing to Outschool, whether for an ad-hoc class or a membership, gives you exclusive access to a huge variety of online classes created by passionate, unique and (importantly) vetted individuals from around the world, offering classes, clubs and tutoring on everything from English language, to French, to horse medicine to Percy Jackson and the lightening thief!

Outschool was designed entirely with home educators in mind, to make your journey even smoother. We have really enjoyed getting stuck in and tell you more about it on the podcast, so tune in and tell us what you think!

Ready for more?

Listen to the full episode over on The BIG Home Ed Conversations podcast — you can also find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and follow along for behind-the-scenes updates on Instagram and TikTok @bighomeedpodcast.

And if you found this post helpful, please share it with a friend who might need a little encouragement today.

If you'd like some 1:1 support figuring out your own home ed roadblocks, you can find out more about working with me at kellyrigg.mykajabi.com.