Are you constantly second-guessing if your child is “on track”? In Part 2 of this honest and empowering conversation, Anna sits down again with Andrew Pudewa of IEW to unpack the truth about motivation, grading, expectations, and how comparison is sabotaging our children—and our peace. Andrew shares a radically freeing perspective: what if we stopped measuring kids by age-based standards and instead focused on progress over pressure?

This episode is for any parent who’s felt overwhelmed by benchmarks, burned out by grading, or discouraged by a child’s “struggles.” You’ll walk away with fresh insight, powerful mindset shifts, and practical encouragement to lead your family with joy—not fear.

• Why age-based standards are outdated and harmful
• The 3 Laws of Motivation (and how to apply them to your homeschool)
• How grading can damage learning and destroy motivation
• The danger of rewarding “natural talent” and punishing “late bloomers”
• How to teach based on readiness—not age or grade
• Practical ways to make learning joyful, personalized, and relevant
• Why homeschooling isn’t just academic—it’s life preparation
• What grown-up homeschoolers are doing now (and how they’re thriving)

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Feeling pressure to start reading, writing, and academics early? In this powerful episode, Anna sits down with acclaimed educator and IEW founder Andrew Pudewa to unpack one of the biggest myths in education: that sooner is always better. They discuss why pushing academics too early can actually backfire—and what you can do instead to nurture your child’s love for learning.

If you’re overwhelmed by early learning pressure or unsure where to start with your child’s education, this episode offers both peace and a plan. Andrew shares timeless advice on readiness, poetry, audiobooks, screen time, and why listening and speaking should come before reading and writing.

• Why pushing reading too early can damage long-term learning
• What “neurological readiness” really means in early education
• How poetry, audiobooks, and rich language build vocabulary and thinking
• The dangers of comparing children based on grade level or age
• Why “readiness” beats “rigidity” when it comes to teaching foundational skills
• Practical ways to teach math, reading, and spelling verbally—before using a workbook
• The powerful role of memory, rhythm, and verbal storytelling in early literacy

🎧 Tune in and give yourself permission to release the hustle.

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📲 Share with another parent who needs a reminder: You don’t have to do it all to be doing it right.

In this second part with Andrew Kern, he shares profound insights on teaching children self-governance through homeschooling. Discover how to cultivate responsibility and decision-making skills by integrating practical life lessons and the Lost Tools of Writing. Learn strategies for fostering independence, managing authority, and creating a holistic educational environment that aligns with family and business dynamics. This episode is essential for entrepreneurial parents striving to balance their professional and homeschooling responsibilities while nurturing their children's growth.

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