Aug 6 • 48:41
Home Schooling from Kindergarten to High School with - me!
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Home Schooling from Kindergarten to High School with - me!

August 6, 2024 • 48:41 • Greta Eskridge

What a treat to spend the month of August talking all things home school in my new series Back to Home School. As a second-generation home schooler, I have loved home schooling for almost my whole life. Home schooling was an incredible gift to me as a student and now it is an incredible gift to me as a mom who is home schooling her kids. I share a little bit about my own home school journey in this episode and then jump into discussing the joys of home schooling in high school, as well as the early years. I hope you come away with the reminder that you are doing a good job wherever youre at in your home-schooling journey. And I hope youll be inspired to cast a vision for homeschooling from kindergarten all the way through those beautiful high school years. 

 

Here are some of the resources mentioned in this episode: 

Learn more about Home School Legal Defense Association here 

Home School High School: a Handbook for Christian Education by Carrie De Fransisco  

Becoming Home Schoolers: Give Your Kids a Great Education, a Strong Family, and a Life Theyll Thank You For Later by Monica Swanson 

Learning Well community with Alicia Hutchinson 

Cloud 9 Adventure  James Eskridges first illustrated book with 1000 Hours Outside 

Include these life skills in high schoolcooking, travel, finances, home repair, community service, household chores, child care, hospitality, event planning, navigating the doctors office, the DMV, filling out forms and paperworkthese are all things they should be learning and doing in high school. 

The Early Years a blog post by Greta Eskridge 

Home School 101 Instagram highlight by Greta Eskridge 

 

Here are some favorite quotes from this episode: 

*Being home schooled is one of the greatest gifts of my life. GE 

*Someday your kids will be the ones to say to you, mom, dad, being homeschooled is one of the biggest blessing of my life. GE 

*There is no perfect educational system. GE 

*You are your kids first teacher. GE 

*You need to have a vision for your home school journey. You need to have a vision for where you want to end up. GE 

There are so many reasons to keep home schooling through high school. 

Some of my favorites are: freedom, flexibility, so much less social pressure, the ability to have solid biblical truth as part of their studies, and so much more time together in the last years theyre going to be home. GE 

*One thing that holds parents back from wanting to home school their kid in high school is that they think their kids are going to miss out on what they see as really important things. But parents need to ask themselves, is it important to my kid or is it important to me? GE 

*Their high school experience is going to look different than yours because they are home schooled. But different doesnt mean bad. It just means different. GE 

*You dont need much to home school your kids. You can home school with a Bible, a math book and a library card. Carole Joy Seid 

*Home schooling is best when it is personalized to your family and all the ways you live and learn best. GE 

Find ways to inject joy into your home school. GE 

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We're living in a time filled with distraction and disconnection from the things that matter most. Things like faith, family, friendship, and childhood innocence feel harder and harder to hold onto. But I believe a joyful, connected life is possible with Jesus's help because he offers us life to the full! It's time to open our eyes to the wonder God has put all around us, so join me each week on The Greta Eskridge Podcast as some of my favorite friends and I explore ways to create connection in our families and chase joy through both the peaks and valleys of parenting and life.
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Jan 13 • 58:16
Helping Women Find Freedom from the Addiction and Shame of Masturbation with Molly Bertles →

Episode 99 

If you had told me 15 years ago, or even 5 years ago that Id be doing a podcast episode on masturbation, Id never, ever believe you. But here we are, 99 episodes into my podcast having a conversation that I couldnt imagine having. But over the years as I have talked with parents about creating a healthy sexual culture in their homes, one of the most common questions I get is: how do I talk about masturbation with my kids? So it is something we absolutely need to talk about. But Ill be the first to admit, it is a challenging topic. 

 

Thats why I appreciate people like Molly Bertles and her boldness and vulnerability in writing an entire book on the topic of masturbation. And more specifically on women and masturbation, which is even less talked about. In fact, the topic of women and masturbation often has so much shame and loneliness attached to it. And that is part of the reason it is hardly ever talked about. Molly bravely and compassionately steps into this topic in her book and in this podcast episode with me.  

 

Our goal is to help women find freedom from the shame and the addiction of masturbation and instead experience the goodness God is offering. This episode might be one you need to listen to for yourself, or to offer understanding and hope to a friend, or to equip you to talk about this with your own daughters and sons. I hope youll listen to this episode and hear in our voices and conversation that you dont have to be embarrassed or uncomfortable talking about this topic. God cares about every part of our lives, our struggles our heartaches, our questions and our confusion. So yes, He cares about this. And we do too. So join us for episode 99, the one where we talk about masturbation.  

 

Important things we talk about in this episode:  

*That kids using masturbation is most often not a sexual act, but simply a kind of self-soothing. 

*When masturbation does changes into a sexual activity. 

*How so many of us never had parents or anyone talk about it with us as kids or teens. 

*The way we act like masturbation is a male problem only and how that impacts women. 

*Why people use masturbation and how it is often used to numb negative feelings. 

*How masturbation is unhealthy and even harmful. 

*How culture tries to make us think masturbation is perfectly fine and healthy. 

*How masturbation hurts others. 

*The danger of fantasy and masturbation. 

*Why the gospel isnt about performance or working for Gods love, but accepting the free gift God gave us. 

*How some people choose masturbation after theyve been hurt sexually and how God loves you so much in that place and why there is hope in this place! 

 

Resources and other important things mentioned in this episode:  

*Find Gretas book, Its Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn here 

*Quote from Mollys professor: Sex in marriage is as holy as prayer. 

*The 2 lies Satan wants people to believe when they are stuck in sexual sin: you are uniquely ruined by this and no one can ever find out. Sam Alberry 

*The gospel applies to every part of our life, even our sex life. Greta Eskridge   

*We can, through Christ, renew our minds. That is spiritual and scriptural and scientific! Romans 12:2 is a good place to start with this understanding from a scriptural standpoint. 

*Find more on the topic of women using masturbation and porn in this episode right here that I recorded with Joy Skarka and in Joys book here. 

 

Where to find Molly 

Find Mollys book here 

Find Molly on Instagram here 

The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Jan 6 • 45:16
How Understanding Multiple Intelligences Helps You Understand Your Child with Dr. Kelly Cagle →

Episode 98 

Happy New Year friends! I am delighted to be starting a new year with you on the podcast and I already have so many great things in store for us. 

Were starting today with my guest, Dr. Kelly Cagel. Dr. Kelly is all about helping families navigate life with kids who interact with the world differently through things like ADHD.  She came to the US from Brazil as a little girl, knowing no English and that experience made her want to help kids who are navigating school and growing up in the midst of challenges, just like she did. 

If you are feeling frustrated or discouraged about your kid who always wants to move or be with his friends, let this episode be the one that encourages you to see those things as a benefit and not a detriment. Weve all been in that place of discouragement, but we dont have to stay there. Dr Kelly has tons of resources for you to help you with all this and more. Use the links below to find her! 

Also, as we start this new year, can I ask a favor of you? Will you leave a review of this podcast? Its one of the best ways for the podcast to grow. Leave one here. 

Secondly, if youve read it, can you leave a review of my book, Its Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn?  Thousands of you have read the book, but most of us dont bother to leave reviews. But they are wildly important to the success of a book because they help put the book in front of more people. So please, will you take a moment and leave a couple of reviews for me?  Thanks friends! And happy new year! 

 

Where to find Dr. Kelly: 

Find Dr. Kellys website here 

Find Dr. Kellys podcast here 

Find Dr. Kelly on Instagram here 

Find Dr. Kellys book here 

Where to find Greta: 

Find Gretas most recent book here 

Find info about Gretas upcoming Womens Walking Retreat in the Cotswolds here 

The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Dec 30 • 29:47
Year End Reflections and New Year Hopes with Greta Eskridge →

Episode 97 

Well this episode was far more emotional than I intended it to be. Get ready to hear me cry quite a bit as I process a little bit of 2025 with you. And then hear me cry even more as I talk about my hopes for the year ahead. I guess I had some things to process, and you get to come along for the ride. Youre welcome! But I am glad youre here with me. Really truly glad you are a part of this little podcast community we have here. Thank you! 

Links for all the things I talk about in this episode down below for you.  

Happy, happy new year my friends! See you in 2026! 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

*Get my new book, help protect your family and read Aaron and Is story here 

*Join me walking through the Cotswolds in 2026! Find info here 

*See the Footprints in the Sand poem here 

*Hebrews 13:5: I will never leave you, nor forsake you. 

*Jesus Lifted Me by Brooke Ligertwood and CAIN (listen to it today!) 

*Ephesians 6:19: Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.  

*Find Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri here (if somehow you have not read this book, read it first in 2026! 

*Find Theo of Golden by Allen Levi here. (if somehow you have not read this book yet, read it next in 2026! And join my January book club where well talk about it. Get updates on that in my newsletter here and on Substack here) 

 

The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Dec 23 • 20:09
Some Gifts For You This Christmas with Greta Eskridge →

Episode 96 

Get ready for a short and sweet Christmas episode! Today I want to talk about the power of generosity and how it points us to the ultimate act of generosity, Jesus coming down to earth and giving His life for humanity. 

So today I am spending a little time talking about the beauty of being an intentional, thoughtful, gift giver and why I really admire the love language of gift giving. Ive seen gift giving bring joy to the people in my family who love giving gifts and Ive seen, and experienced, the way receiving intentional and thoughtful gifts bring joy to the receiver. This feels especially relevant at Christmas time when gifts feel all important, but it can be less about the thoughtfulness behind the gift and just making sure you have something. 

Thats why in todays episode I am sharing two gifts with you that will bring joy to your life and to others if you share these gifts. What are they? A favorite recipe and a favorite new book. Youll find links to both below and I want to know if you enjoy either or both! And I want to wish you a merry, merry Christmas friends. God bless you. 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Find recipe for the cinnamon rolls here 

Find Theo of Golden book here 

Find the link for my online seminar here 

The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Dec 16 • 59:23
Time Management and Helpful Rhythms to Help You Thrive in Your Home and Business with KyAnne Molina →

Episode 95 

It is not too late to grab a couple of my books for last minute Christmas gifts. Choose my first book, Adventuring Together, (on major sale here!) for the mom in your life who is looking for inspiration and practical tips for enjoying her kids and enjoying motherhood.  

For kids, choose 100 Days of Adventure, (on major sale here!) and set them loose having fun and being creative off screens and in the beauty of nature, with art, books, cooking and with friends. And lastly, grab my latest book, Its Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, for every parent, friend, grandparent and person in your life who works with children so they can start the new year learning how to keep kids safe in online spaces. Books are always a great gift! 

 

Now, on with the podcast! I am so glad to have KyAnne Molina on the podcast today! KyAnne is a homeschooling mom to 3 little kids, a host of the very popular Simple Rhythms For Busy Moms podcast. KyAnne is also a coach for moms to help them create rhythms and systems to run their homes and businesses in a way that brings life rather than overwhelm. I was so excited to talk to KyAnne because I felt like I could really learn from KyAnne in my life right now. 

 

In this conversation with KyAnne I reflected on times of overwhelm in my early days of motherhood and now. Then we talked about creating rhythms and systems for those things and also ways that anyone facing those same things could find relief. This conversation was practical, and helpful for me and I know it will be for you too. 

Be sure to follow KyAnne and keep learning from her. 

 

Where to find KyAnne 

Find her website here 

Find KyAnnes podcast here 

Find KyAnne on Instagram here 

And dont forget, you can still sign up for my online seminar, Parenting in the Digital Age and get a recording of this incredibly important seminar. Get yours here. 

The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

About the Host

Greta Eskridge

Greta Eskridge is a second-generation homeschooler, an author, a speaker, and a podcast host. Greta’s faith in God is the lens through which she sees the world.

Greta loves encouraging parents to pursue joyful, connected parenting. And she is passionate about helping families create connection in a disconnected world through things like purposeful adventures, online safety, and keeping their eyes wide open to wonder. Greta firmly believes that “joy is the serious business of heaven” and is on mission to chase joy through both the peaks and valleys of parenting and life.

Greta lives in sunny southern California with her artist husband, Aaron, and their four kids--1 young adult and 3 teens. Greta loves nature, books and coffee and her favorite place to be is on a hiking trail. 

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