299: Confident Kids, Critical Thinkers: How Homeschooling Transformed the Cavin Family

In this episode from the archives, The Cavins were your typical public school family until their oldest daughter started to experience difficulty in her math classes. After homeschooling now for four years, they share a few of the things they've learned and experienced in making this switch for their family.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

1. what prompted the Cavins to start homeschooling
2. how the Cavins chose this method
3. what happens when dad and mom have a shared vision
4. how the family cut back their screen time
5. protecting time together at night
6. how the parents have become readers themselves
7. the spiritual growth they've seen in their children

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