What I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool Curriculum

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SUMMARY

You’ve asked the question—maybe in a Facebook group, maybe at a co-op meeting, or maybe sitting on your kitchen floor surrounded by catalogs: What’s the best homeschool curriculum to buy?

But what if that’s the wrong question entirely?

In this empowering episode, Christy-Faith unpacks the real reason so many homeschool moms get stuck in the curriculum trap—and what to do instead. If you’ve ever felt like you just need someone to tell you what to buy so you don’t mess everything up, this episode will help you breathe again.

Spoiler: the curriculum isn’t the magic. You are.

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RECAP

Choosing homeschool curriculum can feel overwhelming—but the secret to clarity isn’t in another catalog or blog list. It starts with a shift in mindset.

✅ Why “What’s the best curriculum?” is the wrong question
✅ The truth about deschooling—and why it’s not optional
✅ How traditional school mindsets are sabotaging your homeschool
✅ What to ask instead: “What curriculum is good for us?”
✅ How to avoid curriculum panic (and regret shelf)
✅ Real steps to finding curriculum that fits your kids and your chaos level

If you’ve ever felt like you're doing too much, spending too much, or second-guessing everything—this is your reminder that the curriculum isn’t in charge. You are.

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💬 What’s been your biggest homeschool curriculum challenge—and what helped you finally figure it out? Share it here!