- 47 minutes 34 secondsLooking Back: What Mattered Most in Our Homeschool | Jan Smith | Ep. 211
What will your children remember most about their homeschool years?
Zan Tyler and veteran homeschool mom Jan Smith look back on the years of teaching, training, and growing alongside their children and share what they’ve learned about what matters most. They talk about recognizing each child’s gifts, making room for character training, building strong relationships, and refusing to let insecurity steal the joy of the journey. Along the way, Zan and Jan offer the kind of perspective that can help you approach this homeschool year with greater peace and confidence.
Trust that God has equipped you for the children He’s given you, and keep investing in what lasts.
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How do you build a high school plan that actually fits your teen?
Zan Tyler and veteran homeschool mom Beth Martin get practical about shaping the high school years around your child’s strengths, interests, and future goals. They talk co-ops, creative electives, transcripts, college planning, and the many paths available after graduation. Zan shares how real-life experiences became meaningful credits for her own children, while Beth explains why it’s wise to plan ahead without locking your teen into one future. Homeschooling high school doesn’t have to follow a factory model. You can build something purposeful, flexible, and uniquely suited to your child.
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Does homeschooling in high school feel like a leap you’re not ready to take?
Zan Tyler and veteran homeschool mom Beth Martin talk through the doubts parents often carry into the high school years and show how much possibility lies beyond them. Beth shares what she learned homeschooling her three children and guiding hundreds of families through high school, including one surprising truth: colleges are actively recruiting homeschool students. Zan recalls how flexibility allowed her son to move into high school coursework early, opening doors to missions, leadership, and deeper faith. Discover how these years can prepare your teen for far more than a transcript.
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Are you exhausted from trying to carry every part of your homeschool alone?
Zan Tyler and producer Caleb Price talk candidly about the daily responsibilities, constant pressure, and genuine fears that can leave homeschool parents feeling burned out. Zan shares how God met her during one of the most overwhelming seasons of her life, while she and Caleb offer practical ways to lighten the load, seek support, and step away when needed. Burnout is real, but you don’t have to ignore it or face it alone. Stop, drop, take a break, and remember that God will do the heavy lifting.
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What should you do when a diagnosis lands in your lap or a learning struggle persists? A diagnosis is not a verdict. Zan Tyler welcomes back longtime friend and educator Beth Moore for a conversation about testing, early intervention, IEPs, 504s, and creating a student education plan for your child. They share practical ways to identify needs, adapt curriculum, and build a homeschooling approach around your child’s strengths without becoming ruled by labels or mom guilt. Greater understanding can lead to helpful support, renewed confidence, and more joy in your homeschool.
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How can you help a child who learns differently truly thrive?
Zan Tyler sits down with longtime friend and educator Beth Moore, who spent 25 years teaching in public, private, and homeschool classrooms and homeschooled her own two children with ADHD and dyslexia. Together, they discuss neurodivergence, the strengths often hidden within learning differences, and the support children need to succeed. Your child may learn differently, but with patience, understanding, and the right tools, they can flourish.
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What happens when homeschooling feels too hard to carry, but too important to let go? Zan Tyler welcomes Caleb and Tamara Wheat, known as Doin’ It with a Dozen, to share their remarkable story of loss, love, blended family life, and returning to homeschooling after a year in private school. From the everyday logistics of PB&J sandwich-making to the bigger questions of grief, discipleship, and family life, Caleb and Tamara share the deeper encouragement every homeschool parent needs: you do not have to do it perfectly for it to be worth it. Choose the hard that keeps your children’s hearts close.
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As we are poised to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American freedom, don’t miss this riveting discussion of the history of homeschool freedom, and the very real current threats we are now experiencing around the country. At the Homeschool Montana convention, Zan joined fellow homeschool freedom pioneers Mike Farris, Heidi St. John, and Steve White for a candid panel discussion about where we've been, what we almost lost, and what's at stake right now. Zan shares the moment a state superintendent threatened her with jail, the midnight prayer that turned a legislative battle around, and her urgent warning that homeschool freedom is never as secure as it feels. Gain fresh courage to stand firm, show up, and pass this hard-won legacy of freedom to the next generation.
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Are your children ready to stand firm in a culture that pulls them in every direction?
In this keynote presentation at the 2026 Montana Homeschool Convention, Zan Tyler traces the thread from Harvard's Christ-centered beginnings to today's cultural confusion and shows why biblical worldview training matters more than ever. Through personal stories and decades of homeschool experience, she encourages parents to stay rooted in God's Word and raise children who know God, think biblically, and serve Him faithfully wherever He calls them.
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How quickly can homeschool freedom disappear?
Zan Tyler and Caleb Price examine two headline-making developments in Connecticut and New Hampshire that reveal just how quickly homeschool laws can change. They also discuss why discipleship remains at the heart of homeschooling and the responsibility parents have to steward freedom well. As they reflect on the future of home education, Zan and Caleb highlight why homeschool graduates continue to demonstrate the academic, leadership, and character qualities our culture desperately needs. Freedom is never guaranteed. It must be understood, protected, and passed on to the next generation.
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Are homeschoolers actually better prepared for the future?
Zan and Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside, discuss the high school years, entrepreneurship, and the changing world today's children are growing up in. They share why flexibility, creativity, and real-world skills matter more than ever as traditional career paths continue to shift. Ginny and Zan also talk about raising capable young adults, helping teens discover their interests, and why homeschooling gives families unique opportunities to prepare children for life beyond graduation.
If you've ever wondered whether homeschooling is truly preparing your child for the future, this conversation offers both practical ideas and encouragement.
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