Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What does homeschooling look like when you grew up homeschooled yourself? In today’s Homeschool Conversation I chat with Elizabeth Santelmann (second-generation homeschool mom, writer, curriculum creator, and host of the Sunshine in My Nest podcast) to talk about homeschooling with confidence, flexibility, and joy.
Elizabeth shares her family’s journey homeschooling three boys using a blended model approach, combining the best of co-op community with the freedom of home education. We explore how homeschool philosophy evolves over time, why you don’t need to recreate school at home, and how small daily rhythms can make a big difference in your homeschool.
This episode is packed with encouragement for new homeschool moms, especially those feeling overwhelmed or unsure. Elizabeth offers wisdom from her second-generation perspective, reminding listeners that you don’t need to justify your homeschool choices…and that caring deeply already puts you on the right path.
You’ll also hear practical advice on:
Creating simple, sustainable homeschool rhythms
Focusing on one “successful” thing per day
Avoiding burnout and unrealistic expectations
Building community and inviting other trusted adults into your children’s lives
Family-style learning with multiple ages
Teaching kids without fluorescent lights, pressure, or perfection
Elizabeth also shares what inspired her to write her own curriculum, rooted in family learning and a desire to help children see the image of God reflected in cultures around the world. Plus, she talks about what she’s reading lately and gives her best tips for turning around a homeschool day that’s going all wrong—spoiler alert: water, snacks, and coziness help.
This conversation will remind you that homeschooling doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful.
👉 Subscribe for more conversations on homeschooling, motherhood, faith, and cultivating a life of humility and doxology.
👉 Share this episode with a mom who could use encouragement today.
Show Notes and Full Transcript: humilityanddoxology.com/simple-rhythms-for-homeschool-success
FREE 5 Day Gentle Homeschool Reset: humilityanddoxology.com/gentle-homeschool-reset
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What does homeschooling look like when you grew up homeschooled yourself? In today’s Homeschool Conversation I chat with Elizabeth Santelmann (second-generation homeschool mom, writer, curriculum creator, and host of the Sunshine in My Nest podcast) to talk about homeschooling with confidence, flexibility, and joy.
Elizabeth shares her family’s journey homeschooling three boys using a blended model approach, combining the best of co-op community with the freedom of home education. We explore how homeschool philosophy evolves over time, why you don’t need to recreate school at home, and how small daily rhythms can make a big difference in your homeschool.
This episode is packed with encouragement for new homeschool moms, especially those feeling overwhelmed or unsure. Elizabeth offers wisdom from her second-generation perspective, reminding listeners that you don’t need to justify your homeschool choices…and that caring deeply already puts you on the right path.
You’ll also hear practical advice on:
Creating simple, sustainable homeschool rhythms
Focusing on one “successful” thing per day
Avoiding burnout and unrealistic expectations
Building community and inviting other trusted adults into your children’s lives
Family-style learning with multiple ages
Teaching kids without fluorescent lights, pressure, or perfection
Elizabeth also shares what inspired her to write her own curriculum, rooted in family learning and a desire to help children see the image of God reflected in cultures around the world. Plus, she talks about what she’s reading lately and gives her best tips for turning around a homeschool day that’s going all wrong—spoiler alert: water, snacks, and coziness help.
This conversation will remind you that homeschooling doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful.
👉 Subscribe for more conversations on homeschooling, motherhood, faith, and cultivating a life of humility and doxology.
👉 Share this episode with a mom who could use encouragement today.
Show Notes and Full Transcript: humilityanddoxology.com/simple-rhythms-for-homeschool-success
FREE 5 Day Gentle Homeschool Reset: humilityanddoxology.com/gentle-homeschool-reset
While you’re here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I’ll send you a $15 gift certificate to my shop! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.com
Join Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3t
Getting Started With Shakespeare Guide: humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children
FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar
FREE Homeschool Planning Guide: humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide
Year of Memory Work: humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work
Follow Humility and Doxology Online:
Blog humilityanddoxology.com/
Facebook facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxology
Instagram instagram.com/humilityanddoxology
YouTube: YouTube.com/humilityanddoxology
Amy’s Favorites: humilityanddoxology.com/favorites
This podcast and description contains affiliate links.
