Be encouraged! You're already "doing it right" just by doing it.
- a must-have resource for parents who homeschool or who want to start
- from the founder of the 1000 Hours Outside Movement
- equips parents with the confidence and tools they need to give their children the education they dream of and deserve
During the past five years, homeschooling rates have been on the rise and show no signs of slowing. But many parents lack confidence, questioning whether they are doing it right (or whether they should take the plunge at all). With so many voices offering conflicting advice, it's hard to know where to start and where to go from there.
A homeschooling mother of five and founder of 1000 Hours Outside, Ginny Yurich draws from her years of experience and research, as well as her master's degree in education from the University of Michigan, to encourage and equip parents who want to give homeschooling a try or want to improve their experience.
Starting from the standpoint of "you're doing it right" instead of "you're doing it wrong," Ginny helps parents understand that just by choosing to homeschool they are
- learning through living
- allowing for individual timelines
- leaving space for boredom
- providing multiage experiences
- teaching self-reliance
- offering freedom
- slowing down
- and more
If you've been on the fence about homeschooling or wondering if you're doing it all wrong, let Ginny encourage you in all you've already accomplished and equip you for even greater things ahead.
"If just the thought of homeschooling makes you feel like quitting everything, this book will encourage you! Ginny will help you identify and remove self-imposed pressure so you can see that learning happens best in the freedom of everyday moments."-- Levi and Jennie Lusko, bestselling authors of The Marriage Devotional
"In an age of hyperchoice and anxiety around all the things our kids could or should be doing, this book is an enormous breath of fresh air. I finished it feeling equipped and empowered while simultaneously feeling relief."-- Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of Fighting Shadows
"If you've ever questioned your ability to homeschool your children successfully, help is on the way! Ginny Yurich offers readers the reassurance they need to go the distance with confidence and joy. A must-read for every homeschooling parent!"-- Heidi St. John, author of Becoming MomStrong and host of The Heidi St. John Podcast
"Ginny is one of the most gifted communicators I know. Her newest book is wonderful, personal, practical, and a total pleasure to read. I trust her integrity and wisdom. I loved this book, and I know you will too."-- Sally Clarkson, speaker, podcaster, and bestselling author
Ginny Yurich, MEd, is the author of Until the Streetlights Come On, a homeschooling mother of five, and founder and CEO of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement to reclaim childhood and reconnect families. Along with her husband, Josh, Ginny is the creator and curator of the 1000 Hours Outside lifestyle brand, which includes a robust online store, a top-ranked mobile app, and multiple books. She is a sought-after national speaker and also hosts the top-ranked 1000 Hours Outside podcast. An advocate for nature-based play and its benefits for children, Ginny lives with her family in the Ann Arbor area of Michigan.
Baker Books
Pub Date: May 20, 2025
5.51 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
224 pages
Hardcover