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Well This Wasn't The Plan!

Well This Wasn't The Plan!

De: Carson and Teran Sands
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We never expected to homeschool...but here we are! Life is funny that way, ya know?


After 4 years in public school, we've made the unexpected leap into homeschooling our 3 kids--while still working full-time! On this podcast, we're documenting the journey in real time: the good, the hard, the hilarious, and everything in between.


Whether you're a curious parent, a fellow homeschooler, or just here for the chaos, welcome!


Let's figure it out together--because sometimes the best things start with, "Well, that wasn't the plan..."

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  • 29. Taking Away Recess as Punishment: Should It Be Illegal?
    Mar 20 2026

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    We share big podcast news, a new homeschool guide we built for working parents, and what our week looks like when the kids stay with grandparents during tax season. Then we dig into why recess gets cut so often, how that hits kids’ mental health, and we answer your biggest questions about homeschooling at every age.


    • why taking away recess feels harmful and how often it happens
    • the link between outdoor time, movement, ADHD, anxiety and school burnout
    • parents assuming recess happens and learning it often gets canceled
    • why we still want school systems to change for families who cannot homeschool
    • starting homeschool in middle school or high school and keeping traditional experiences
    • finishing schoolwork in about two hours and using a four-day schedule
    • homeschooling even if you feel bad at school by using modern resources
    • property taxes frustration while choosing what’s best for kids
    • type B parenting and using simple open-and-go curriculum
    • patience improving when life slows down outside the school scramble
    • socialization made intentional through activities and better conversations at home

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    Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year)

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    The reading app we LOVE!

    The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!

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    23 m
  • 28. Capable Kids: Chores and Homeschooling
    Mar 13 2026

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    We juggle tax season, a broken leg, and a new homeschool rhythm while trying to build a house where everyone contributes. We share the chore routines that finally work, why we treat chores like teachable skills, and how teamwork language changes everything.



    • using a simple structure of daily chores plus laundry days plus a weekly family cleaning day
    • handling pushback, slow progress, and imperfect work without giving up
    • motivating with Fun Friday so fun follows follow-through
    • teaching mental load and “notice what needs doing” skills
    • how our upbringings shaped our marriage and household expectations

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    Our Curriculum we LOVE

    Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year)

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    Find Our Free PDFs!

    The reading app we LOVE!

    The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!

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    54 m
  • 27. A 10-Year-Old Explains Why Homeschool Works (After 4 Years in Public School)
    Mar 6 2026

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    We ask Saylor—the spark behind our homeschool switch—to answer your questions about slow mornings, ADHD-friendly learning, real social time, sports, screens, chores, and why she never wants to go back to public school. Two focused hours, long outdoor play, and a simple structure turned our evenings from chaos to calm.

    • why we chose two-hour school blocks and more outside time
    • why homeschool supports ADHD
    • the case against taking away recess
    • sports that feel fun when you’re not already drained
    • limited screens after chores with sleep as the priority
    • chores, laundry, and building life skills
    • kindergarten as a positive start before homeschooling

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    Our Curriculum we LOVE

    Homeschool + Working Parents Guide (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year)

    Follow us on IG

    Find Our Free PDFs!

    The reading app we LOVE!

    The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!

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    33 m
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From a mama with kids similar ages of yours, this entire podcast is raw, real, eye opening, and truly motivating to me! I have mine in public school and have been following your journey on IG. I love how you have brought everything back to what matters most... and making the best choices for your family! I look forward to hearing the whole story and beyond!

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