Ep. 124 - The Homeschool Boy Episode Every Mom Needs | Remembering Durenda Wilson

If you're raising boys, you already know they don't always learn the way school expects them to — and that can leave you wondering if something is wrong. In this throwback episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with the beloved Durenda Wilson to talk about how boys actually learn and how to raise them into capable, confident men. We're revisiting this conversation in loving memory of Durenda.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

Why boys often learn differently than girls — and what the brain research actually showsHow to let go of rigid scope-and-sequence without feeling like you're falling behindWhy movement, energy, and hands-on learning matter so much for boysHow to raise self-directed sons who take ownership of their own learningThe relationship-first approach that keeps boys from burning out on schoolHow to protect connection while still teaching resilience and hard thingsWhy sibling conflict is actually training ground for real lifeHow to homeschool with the long game in mind — raising capable, confident menSponsors:

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