In this episode of Show Me Homeschool, Erin sits down with Kristen Pratt—homeschool expert, mother of nine, and the creative force behind the award-winning Language Lessons for a Living Education series and the Master Books Method. Kristen shares her personal journey from being a curious parent seeking educational options, to pulling her daughter out of private school midyear, and eventually becoming a curriculum developer and founder of Kingsway Learning. She opens up about the challenges and joys of homeschooling through different seasons, learning to trust God with both the big and small moments, and how practical decisions (like used curriculum sales and budget-friendly resources) shaped her family’s educational journey.

How does effective communication contribute to a successful homeschooling experience? What steps can be taken to improve communication between partners and ensure that both have their needs and ideas heard?

On this episode of Show Me Homeschool, Erin and Joe discuss the importance of communication in homeschooling, highlighting the challenges they faced and how they overcame them through trust, openness and honesty, and involving each other in the decision-making process. They offer insights and tips for creating a healthy homeschooling environment and encourage listeners to seek support and guidance from others in the homeschooling community.