Homeschooling on the Move: Navigating Homeschooling as a Military Family – Lydia Rosado (Hosted by Cindy West)
"We've moved so often; that in itself is quite the education." ~ Lydia Rosado
Cindy West sits down with Lydia Rosado, a homeschool mom and Air Force wife, to explore the unique challenges and advantages of homeschooling while navigating a nomadic military lifestyle. Lydia shares her experiences moving every 1-3 years, how each transition shapes their homeschooling practices, and her family's strategies for maintaining social connections and academic consistency. Discover how Lydia incorporates local history and culture into her children's education through field trips and how they manage to keep learning fun and engaging despite the frequent moves.
📌 Highlights in this Episode:
Adjusting homeschool schedules around military moves
Maintaining social structures and connections
Incorporating local history and culture into learning
Managing emotional well-being during transitions
Recommended Resources:
Follow Lydia on Instagram - @happilyevercaffeinated
Lydia's Substack - Happily Ever Caffeinated
The Checklist: a Homeschool Curriculum Guide, by Cindy Downes - Unit Study Checklist - $14.95
Cindy West - Our Journey Westward
Strings Attached: The True Cost of School Choice
Making Homeschooling Affordable
Homeschooling Through the Years Series
Homeschooling Every Subject Series
Podcast Recommendations:
Cindy West on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Sponsors:
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