Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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If you're about to teach your child to read—or you're in the thick of it—you’re not alone. I had no idea how many emotions and second-guesses would come with this part of homeschooling. In this video, I'm sharing the things I wish someone had told me before I started.
The stuff I learned the hard way… so you don’t have to.

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