ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Natalie talks with Christy-Faith, homeschool advocate, author of Homeschool Rising, education expert, and twin mom, about home-based learning, school-aged twins, and why homeschooling looks very different today than it did a generation ago.
Christy-Faith shares her own path to motherhood, including secondary infertility, IVF, fraternal twin girls, a surprise fourth baby, and the hard reality of parenting twins through the early years. She also opens up about her professional background in education, including running a learning intervention and tutoring center in Los Angeles before eventually choosing home education for her own family.
Natalie and Christy-Faith talk honestly about the fears many parents have around homeschooling - socialization, academics, family support, whether it is “too weird,” and whether parents are qualified to do it. Christy explains why she prefers the term home-based education, because modern homeschooling can include co-ops, live online classes, outside teachers, homeschool pods, interest-led learning, and a strong community.
The conversation also explores what happens when school is not working for your child. Natalie shares her own regrets about not exploring more flexible school options when her twins were younger, including the feeling that her kids were on a “runaway horse” in a system that did not always fit who they were.
This episode is a validating and thought-provoking conversation for twin parents who are questioning the traditional school path, wondering what options exist, or simply wanting permission to ask: Is there another way to educate my kids?
Connect with Guest:
Website: https://christy-faith.com
Book: Homeschool Rising - https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising
⭐ New to Christy-Faith? Start with Episode 101 - the New Homeschooler Series is the best place to begin.https://youtu.be/K9XUTDsiB70
The Christy-Faith Show www.youtube.com/@christy-faith
tiktok.com/@christy_faith
instagram.com/christy_faith_homeschool
facebook.com/ChristyFaithHomeschool
pinterest.com/ChristyFaithHomeschooling
EPISODE THEMES 📝
⦿ Christy-Faith’s journey through infertility, IVF, twins, and a surprise fourth baby
⦿ Why the newborn twin phase can feel impossible - and why it does get better
⦿ The pressure twin parents can feel around breastfeeding, education, and “doing it right”
⦿ Why homeschooling is more mainstream and flexible than it used to be
⦿ Why Christy-Faith prefers the phrase home-based education
⦿ How co-ops, live online classes, pods, and outside teachers can support homeschool families
⦿ The difference between running from school and running toward something better
⦿ Why school may not reward every child’s strengths
⦿ Nat’s honest reflection on education regrets with her own twins
⦿ How parents can start asking better questions about what their kids actually need
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Why more parents are considering homeschooling today
01:40 - Christy-Faith’s journey through infertility, IVF, and twin motherhood
05:35 - Surviving the newborn twin years and finding hope after NICU life
08:00 - Breastfeeding twins, feeding pressure, and letting go of mom guilt
15:35 - Breaking the old myths about homeschooling and socialization
20:30 - Modern homeschool resources, online classes, co-ops, and dual degree options
25:20 - Nat’s honest regrets about school struggles and parent advocacy
27:05 - What home-based education can actually look like for families
32:00 - Creating a customized, holistic learning experience for each child
35:00 - What to do when school is no longer working for your child
40:00 - Helping kids feel empowered and have a voice in their education
45:55 - Why skills-based learning matters in an AI-driven future
46:35 - Rethinking ADHD, dyslexia, learning differences, and neurodiversity
48:10 - Asking what’s strong instead of what’s wrong with your child
50:35 - How to start the homeschool conversation with your family
51:35 - Where to find Christy-Faith’s book, Homeschool Rising
