This week, our book club explored Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach, diving into how radical acceptance homeschool practices can transform both our personal growth and the way we approach homeschool and life. By embracing life’s challenges with compassion and presence, we can create a more peaceful, connected, and intentional homeschool environment for ourselves and our children.
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From Playing Small to Standing Tall in Your Radical Acceptance Homeschool Journey
Our discussion centered around a theme many homeschool parents wrestle with: the difference between playing small and choosing to play big—both in life and in the way we educate our children. What truly prevents us from expanding beyond our self-imposed limitations? And what does it take to break through these barriers?
One of the biggest revelations in our radical acceptance homeschool discussion was this: Before we can step into something bigger in our homeschool journey, we first have to give ourselves permission. This permission takes several critical forms:
- Permission to feel our feelings fully – Acknowledging emotions without judgment, even on tough homeschool days.
- Permission to be vulnerable – Showing up authentically, without shame, when lessons don’t go as planned.
- Permission to recognize how our self-imposed boundaries affect others – Understanding how the limits we place on ourselves can also shape (and sometimes restrict) our children’s learning experiences.
The Courage to Expand Through Radical Acceptance Homeschool Practices
During our discussion, we asked a simple but powerful question:
How willing am I to allow myself to play bigger in my role as a home educator and beyond homeschool mom?
This question isn’t about external achievement—it’s about internal permission. Radical acceptance homeschool practices mean letting go of unconscious restraints we’ve placed on ourselves—restraints formed by past criticism, comparison with other homeschool families, or societal expectations about “proper” education.
Finding Our Fight Song in the Radical Acceptance Homeschool Journey
To inspire this shift in perspective, I shared Rachel Platten’s empowering anthem, Fight Song. Its lyrics remind us that we’re stronger than we think—and that stepping into our power as homeschool educators and women begins with believing in ourselves and the choices we make for our families.
Sometimes, the most profound shifts in homeschooling don’t come from a new curriculum or a perfect schedule, but from simple, heartfelt reminders of our worthiness and strength as both educators and mothers.
Let’s Continue the Conversation
I’d love to hear your thoughts on radical acceptance homeschool approaches:
- Have you noticed ways you might be holding your homeschool vision back?
- What would playing bigger look like in your homeschool right now?
- What permission do you most need to give yourself as a homeschool educator?
Share your reflections in the comments below—let’s continue this important conversation beyond our book club discussion!
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I help homeschool mamas shed what’s not working in their homeschool & life, so they can show up authentically, purposefully, and confidently in their homeschool & lives.
