The Conscious Family Project

Jessica Waldock is a writer, photographer, and homeschool mom of one living in sunny Florida. She founded The Waldock Way as a way to give back to the homeschool community that she loves so much. The Waldock Way brings you unique resources that help ignite a love of learning in your children. The products encourage you to follow your children's lead and learn alongside them every day. The Waldock Way shop is 30% off until March 14th, 2022. Code “consciousfamily10” will take an additional 10% off until March 31, 2022.To Connect with Jessica:YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/thewaldockwayInstagram: www.instagram.com/thewaldockwayFacebook: www.facebook.com/thewaldockway

Kari O'Driscoll is the parent of two young adults and the founder of The SELF Project, an organization designed to create strong connections between preteens/teens and adults in their lives. Kari explains, "Through my research and my personal experience, I've learned that relationship is the most important part of a healthy life. The more connected they feel to adults who truly care for and respect them, the more able they will be to go out into the world and find trusting, loving, reciprocal relationships with other people."To connect with Kari:www.facebook.com/theselfprojwww.facebook.com/Kariodriscollauthorwww.theselfproject.com

Wendy Snyder is a Positive Parenting educator, family life coach & advocate. Wendy has a mission to help families create legacies they are proud of and does so by helping families parent from a place of great purpose and intention by creating healthy, respectful & cooperative relationships. To connect with Wendy:Instagram @freshstartwendyFacebook https://www.facebook.com/freshstartfamily/freshstartfamilyonline.com

Kerstin Kirchsteiger is a Scientist turned Life & Leadership Coach. She offers coaching that includes tools of Emotional Intelligence, Respectful Parenting and Leadership Tools that help her clients find their Flow, AND give them tools to create thriving relationships and a successful career. To connect with Kerstin:https://www.instagram.com/kerstin_kirchsteiger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/worklifeflow https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-life-flow/id1536599428 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkirchsteiger/www.kerstinkirchsteiger.com

Homeschooling is an extension of parenting. As a parent you teach your children to walk, talk, manage big feelings, communicate with siblings, the list goes on and on.  Homeschooling is a progression of that.  But, when our parenting skills or practices are not as effective as they could be it will quickly and significantly impact our homeschool. Today we are talking about the four areas of parenting that make your homeschooling journey    a place where your entire family thrives and finds joy. Resources from this episode.1. Connect with me on  Instagram 2. Triggers Book 3. How to Do the Work Book

It's that time of year where the nudge to plan for the "new year rhythm" gets strong and, can get, overwhelming. ⁠⁠Let's do this differently. ⁠⁠This episode is a 5 step plan to get from overwhelmed about the idea of planning to feeling great about the plan you are making.⁠⁠Fresh starts. Full hearts. ⁠Resources 1. https://consciousfamilyproject.com 2. Homeschool Like A Pro3. Instagram 

The actions and to do lists of homeschooling can be a lot and can easily take over our direction and time. Today, we are going to look a little deeper at the freedoms that homeschooling affords us that do not necessarily lie on the surface, so that we can intentionally take advantage and lean into all of the goodness and let go of more of the business. Resources from this episode: 1. Subscribe to my email list, I won't spam you but this is a great way to stay in touch. 2. Homeschooling Starter Kit, including how to choose curriculum. 3. Homeschool Like A Pro Course

When we get so close to the end of what we had planned for our homeschool year it can be tough to maintain enthusiasm and energy...it is tempting to let the year fizzle out and move onto other things but, in this episode I want to encourage you to use this time to fill your cup, your children's cup, and set yourself up for even more success int he future. Resources from this episode.1. Join my email list2. Come join me on Instagram. 3. If you are looking for support to plan and prep your next homeschool year, check out Homeschool Like a Pro. 

We are taking a deep dive into using rhythms in your homeschool and family life. Rhythms are systems that make the hundreds of decisions and to do's head to autopilot while making more room for you to enjoy. Resources from this episode. 1. Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne 2. Live and Highlights on Rhythms3. The Life Giving Rhythms Mini CourseI'd love to stay in touch and new tools to support you on your homeschooling journey, get set up here to receive all of the latest updates, tips, and tricks.

Today we are talking about how to actually make your days run more smoothly. When you homeschool you are in your home a lot. If your home is not a place of respite and refuge it can be a source of stress, which we know makes everything harder. Jackie is a dear friend, amazing homeschooling mama, and minimalism genius. She is sharing her best tips and tricks to get you started on a simpler path today. You can find Jackie on IG @whole9familyYou can also find her at https://whole9family.comAnd she has an incredible FREE Play Purge email course that you must check out if you are ready to get Minimal.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like? Whether or not it's even possible to run a business while homeschooling your kiddos? Well, that is what I am sharing this week. I am telling you all about what it really looks like and how I make it work. If you are have a desire to start your own business and build financial freedom into your ideal homeschooling life, get on the waitlist to join the Brave and Free Mama Workshop asap. This workshop will be everything that you need to get started. I'd love to stay in touch. Check me out on IG at @conscious_family_project You can learn more about me and the services I offer at my website www.allyadairchung.com

Failure has become a dirty word in our culture. We live in an age where one F can change the trajectory of a child's education and future. There is so much shame wrapped in failure but it doesn't have to be that way. Imagine the limitations that could vanish if we taught our children how to make friends with failure, to use it as an opportunity to learn and grow. Caity Neub has a passion for supporting moms with positive mindset and our talk is full of just that. To connect with Caity:Instagram @caitynuebFacebook @caitynuebwww.caitynueb.com

The past year has brought many challenges, one that we are going to address today is how we can keep pour kids active and engaged in physical activity while the world is so crazy. Let me introduce an incredible mama and CEO, Larissa Maloney. A former professional beach volleyball athlete, motivational speaker and the host of her own podcast—In the world of female sports! She's been featured in ESPN and national TV! And now she has created an incredible service for our kids called Active Kids 2.0.  This episode will inspire your entire family to get moving. Ways to connect with Larissa. Instagram - @Larissa.maloney  or @activekids2.0Active Kids 2.0   https://www.activekids2.com

Claudine is a homeschooling mama who holds an MBA in Finance, Graduate Certificate in Internal Audit and almost completed a second master's degree in forensic accounting.  A serial entrepreneur with a passion for educating on why skills held by successful entrepreneurs are key to youth development and fundamental to success in career and life. With over 20+ years as an entrepreneur and business executive, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Today she shares her homeschooling journey with us and teaches us how to support our kiddos in the area of STEAM and success. To reach Claudine:  Her website NoBo Kids Website www.nobokiddo.com@NoBoKiddo on all social media 

Doubt can plague parenthood. The outcome matter so much to us that when doubt enters our mind it can paralyze our action and it feels awful. Today we are talking about what doubt really is and what we can do when it starts creeping into our homeschooling and parenting. To continue this conversation be sure to follow me on IG @conscious_family_project or head to my website for a lot of resources to support your journey.www.allyadairchung.com 

I am so thrilled to be sharing this incredible interview with wonderful homeschooling mama, Jocelyn. She is an organic, life-schooling mama, hunter's wife, wild game butcher, urban homesteader, and RN with a passion to inspire people to heal with food. Our conversation covers so much goodness, we talk about their leap into homeschooling that came from the 2020 shut downs, how Jocelyn went from being a vegan to butchering an elk on her kitchen table, the importance of tapping into our intuition as parents, the beautiful realities of urban homesteading, running a business while homeschooling, and so much more. This is a special one. ** Please note that we discuss hunting and the lifecycle of animals and the sanctity of those lives in this episode.**Resources from this episode1. Jocelyn's AMAZING tonic 2. Cooking tools for kids, if you are nervous getting started. 3. More tools for cooking with kids. 4. 1000 hours outside Let's connect on Instagram @conscious_family_project or at my website allyadairchung.com

It is the beginning of the Holiday Season and the beginning of the mid-year slump. A time where it may start to feel easier to skip school, let go of the rhythm, and wonder if this homeschooling thing is for you. So, it is the perfect time for a refresh and reset. This episode is actually a recording of a training that I did for the Rock Your Homeschool Membership entitled " The First Few Weeks" and is focused on trouble shooting hiccups that come in the beginning of your homeschooling journey. But, these same hiccups can start to re-surface during the mid-year slump. This is a perfect time of year to take a more restful approach to academics, to lean into life schooling, and to reflect on how things are going. I know this will support you during this time of year. Let's connect on Instagram @conscious_family_project or on my website allyadairchung.com

If you have been around the homeschooling world for any length of time,  you have probably heard about Rhythms. A rhythm is creating a flow to your day that frees up the space of the mental load we carry, smooths out transitions with our kiddos, and allows you to get to the stuff the really matters regularly. Join me as I teach you the difference between rhythms and schedules, how to establish your own rhythm, and how to get it implemented in your home. Let's do this!I'd love to connect with you. You can find me on Instagram here or on my website at allyadairchung.com 

In a world where information is coming at us faster and faster. A world where world changing, life altering decisions are made quickly. It is crucial that our children know how to think critically, discern quality information, and stand firm for what they believe. As a homeschooling parent, you are in a unique position to really encourage the development of critical thinking and right now, that is a radical world-changing act. In this episode I share a ton of ways to exercise our children's critical thinking muscles. 1. Socratic Questioning for Littles 2. Socratic Questioning3. Logic Games4. Critical Thinking and Logic Resources5. Follow me on Instagram6. Find more resources on my website

This episode is all about Conscious Homeschooling. When you are consciously homeschooling you get to live a life like no one else. You get to have meaningful relationships with your children without constantly being at odd. Your life can reflect your values and your children can have time and space to become successful experts in what matters most to them. The best part is that all of this can happen without you having to micro-manage and control every aspect of your day and life. You can actually enjoy it. When you are consciously homeschooling your family gets to a point where it can run intuitively like a well oiled machine. 1. Dr. Shefali's Book on Conscious Parenting2. Triggers by Wendy Speake 3. Homeschooling Simplified Webinar4. 1:1 Coaching 5. Conscious Family Project on Instagram To support this podcast please consider taking a few minutes to leave a review. This will help me to serve more families just like yours.

In this episode Ally has a conversation with Amanda Doan of Be Well Now Nutrition. They discuss how learning and food are connected and what you can do to use that knowledge to make your homeschooling and parenting smoother and more joyful. 1. Amanda on Instagram 2. Be Well Now Nutrition Website   3. City Lifestyle Article about Ally's Family4. Get in touch with Ally here. 

Have you noticed that homeschooling is like parenting on steroids???When homeschooling, parenting is as consistent as breathing and without a solid foundation and set of tools you can easily find yourself running ragged and having to apologize over and over again after having days where hiding int he bathroom with chocolate became necessary. This episode is your answer. Tips that you can implement today that will make your parenting and homeschooling journey easier and more joyful. 1. Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie2. Episode 4 has a lot of information on establishing rhythms. 3. Find me on Instagram or Facebook 4. For free resources head to allyadairchung.com

In this episode, Ally gives you 10 targeted strategies for homeschooling a kiddo who struggles with focus that are effective and respectful of your child. Is your homeschooling day ending in tears? Is your kiddo unable to get the work you have planned complete each day because they just can't focus? There is so much that you can do to support them and start thriving in your homeschool. 1. Brains On Episode2. Wiggle Seats3. Fidgets4. Thinking Putty5. Thinking Putty Recipe6. Go Noodle7. Connect with me on Instagram or through my website. I can't wait to hear from you. 

In this episode I interview and incredible college counselor whom has worked with homeschooled and independent study students for years. She is an expert in the feild with great info to share. 1. Connect with Jen here2. UC Doorways

We are going there in this episode and discussing purpose, accountability, and community. You deserve to have the life you were made for and both you and your children deserve to step fully into your purpose with a community that really gets you. Let's do this. 1. The Rock Your Homeschool Membership2. Instagram @conscious_family_project3. Facebook Conscious Family Project4. Email hello@allyadairchung.com

In this episode, Ally shares her 10 step process for preparing her home, curriculum, and family for a new school year. Her six year old son is a special guest who drops some major truth bombs about what it means for us parents to do the job of homeschooling well. Discussed in this episode.1. The Homeschool Like a Pro Course 2. Rock Your Homeschool Membership Where you can find me:1. allyadairchung.com2. Instagram @conscious_family_project3. Facebook Conscious Family Project 

In this episode, Ally interviews Christina Laster, a Civil Rights Activist and Humanitarian Homeschooling Mom, about what it means to advocate for your child and trust yourself as a homeschooling parent. Links for this episode. 1. Fundraiser https://donorbox.org/partner4mosaicinnovates2. Find Christina https://www.facebook.com/LetMyPeopleThink1/@ChristinaLast3r on Twitter365wise on Instagram Email address:Christina@npunion.org https://nationalparentsunion.org/3. California Ed Codehttp://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=51100.&lawCode=EDC4. California Dept of Education test scoreshttps://caaspp-elpac.cde.ca.gov/caaspp/5. Articleshttps://muckrack.com/christina-laster/articles6. National Parents Union https://www.facebook.com/nationalparentsunion/@NationalParents on Twitter7. Amigos Homeschooling en Españolhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/855157901534234/?ref=share 

In this episode Ally interviews her most favorite person on the planet, her husband Brandon. They talk about everything from his reluctance to agree to homeschool to his 180 of being a proud homeschool dad. This episode is so sweet and so full of truth. We don't hear Dad's voices in this area as often as we should. Enjoy. Links from the episode:1. Homeschool Like a Pro Enrollment 2. Email your questions and the screenshot of your review to enter for a chance to win  free seat in Homeschool Like a Pro at hello@allyadairchung.com 

In this episode Ally talks about what deschooling is, why it matters, and what you can do to make the process much less painful. If you are feeling worried about homeschooling and whether or not you are doing it right, start with this episode. Deschooling is a crucial step in getting it right. Resources from this episode:1. Ivan Illich - Deschooling Society2. John Holt - Freedom and Beyond  3. Robert K. Greenleaf "Best Test" Printable4. Homeschool Like a Pro Waitlist Sign up

Seriously, how do you get it all done?? It is comical how often people ask me this and the truth is two fold. First, NO ONE gets it ALL done. Second, I keep it simple and have a plan. This episode takes your through four areas where simplifying can make your homeschool run smoother and be more enjoyable for everyone in you home. From laundry to curriculum, I have got you covered.1. Treehouse Schoolhouse came up with the laundry idea...brilliant.2. The shelves and cubes that I use. 3. You can also find me on instagram @conscious_family_project or facebook at Conscious Family Project4. For more resources, head to my website allyadairchung.com

In this episode I am talking about the nitty gritty of you can actually homeschool well while working from home. I am sharing my best tips on this subject. With as much as you manage already each day, the idea of adding homeschooling to the mix can be unimaginable. This episode takes you into all of the things I have learned from real life falling on my face and getting back up again, along with all of the things I have learned from working with other homeschooling families. It is possible. I will show you how. 1. Today's show notes. 2. The Ultimate Work At Home Homeschooling Checklist 3. You can also find me on instagram @conscious_family_project or facebook at Conscious Family Project4. For more resources, head to my website allyadairchung.com

We are talking about how shifting your mindset and building a family team to gain buy in and make your job as a homeschooling parent easier and more joyful. In this episode Ally Discusses:How a team mindset creates ease in your homeschool8 tips to creating a team mindset MissionSunday MeetingsInclusion in decisions Service - choresRally around each otherDinner Table DiscussionsCoercion vs. PersuasionResources from this episode: The end of the year survey was from Brandy Vencel at the Afterthoughts BlogHomeschooling Like A Pro CourseFor more resources, check out:This episodes show notes and transcript.Free Homeschooling Starter Kitwww.allyadairchung.com Instagram @conscious_family_project

We are talking about some of the biggest reasons why people are worried about starting their homeschooling journey and how to bust through them. In this episode Ally discusses:How she came to homeschoolingBut how will they be socialized?What to do if you aren't teacher.Is college possible for a homeschooler?What to do if you aren't patient enough to homeschool. For more resources, check out:This episodes show notes and transcript.Free Homeschooling Starter Kitwww.allyadairchung.com