Ep. 135 - What Every Homeschool Dad Needs to Know // Dr. Joe O’Tool

What is a homeschool dad actually supposed to do when his wife is the one teaching? Most homeschool content is written for moms, so dads are left guessing — supportive, but unsure where they fit. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Dr. Joe O'Tool, a board-certified functional neurologist and second-generation homeschooler, to answer the question directly: what every homeschool dad needs to know.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

What the dad's role in homeschooling actually is when mom is the primary teacherWhy the best homeschool dads lead without micromanaging the day-to-dayWhat to say to your wife when she has taught the same concept five times and hit a wallWhy a dad's criticism is usually fear talking — and what to do with that fearThe one action step Dr. Joe gives every nervous homeschool dadWhy deschooling matters just as much for dads as it does for momsThe skill that predicts academic success better than intelligence doesHow to explain your family's homeschooling to coworkers and friends without apologizingSponsors:

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