1KHO 315 (Summer Homeschool Special #1): Embracing the Unexpected: Monica Swanson on the Joys and Challenges of Homeschooling

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 21 July 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Join host Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast as she welcomes Monica Swanson, author of Becoming Homeschoolers. Monica shares her journey of homeschooling her four sons in Hawaii, including a professional surfer. Discover the unplanned beginnings, the unexpected ease of homeschooling days, and the countless blessings it brings to the entire family. Monica discusses the personal growth homeschooling fosters in parents, the importance of sleep, and the benefits of starting early. Learn about the resources available at MonicaSwanson.com and hear how lonely seasons turned into periods of significant growth, creating strong sibling bonds and enriching family life. ** Learn more about Monica >> www.monicaswanson.com Get a copy of Monica's book here >> Becoming Homeschoolers ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	As our kids have gotten older, one of the biggest questions we've hit is when and how they should get their first phone.
0:06.5	I know so many parents are asking the same question right now, especially as back to school gets closer.
0:12.0	That's why I'm super excited to tell you about our friends
0:15.1	at Cosmo Technologies.
0:17.0	Cosmo makes an award-winning kids smart watch
0:19.5	called Junior Track that our family loves
0:22.0	and gives us as parents so much peace of mind.
0:24.6	It's the perfect first phone for kids ages 6 to 12.
0:28.2	With Junior Track, you get a stand-alone kids-safe phone
0:31.5	with all the essentials for family connection like
0:34.3	calling messaging GPS location parent approved contacts activity tracking
0:39.3	and more all with no social media and
0:43.2	it's all safely and seamlessly managed by you as the parent
0:46.3	with an app right on your phone.
0:48.2	We've had Cosmos founder Russell York on our podcast twice
0:52.0	and we absolutely love Cosmo's big mission
0:54.3	to safely connect families everywhere and inspire amazing real world
0:58.7	childhoods. Right now Cosmo has a fantastic back to school sale.
1:03.0	It's happening where you can get a free junior track watch
1:06.0	with a 12 month Cosmo membership.
1:09.0	Supplies are limited, so head over to Cosmo Together.
1:12.0	com slash 1KO and try it out risk-free with their 15-day money back
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