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Oct 2024
33m 25s

How to Be a Present Parent while Homesch...

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed, Creator of The Collaborative Parenting Methodology
About this episode

Have you ever wondered if homeschooling is right for you and your family?


In this episode, Mitch Blackford from Fun Rich Mom joins me to discuss the decision to homeschool. We ask the questions does homeschooling make sense for me and my family? How will I design it so it works for me, my family and my work?


Mama of two, Mitch Blackford is the host of Fun Rich Mom podcast delivering tips on rediscovering your soul, finding meaningful connections beyond parenthood, and making life playful again. Be sure to check out her 5 Day Redefine Freebie at ⁠www.funrichmomfriends.com.


Feeling lost and overwhelmed? Looking for more connection with your kids in your daily life? Reach out, I can help.


Book a ⁠⁠complimentary connection call ⁠⁠and let's calm the chaos together.



October 10, 2024

Episode 184

How to Be a Present Parent while Homeschooling and Running a Business with Mitch Blackford (Part 2)


About Your Host:

Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators  to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.


Ready to raise world-ready kids who change the world? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.caratyrrell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to begin your Collaborative Parenting journey!

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