Hey friends, Jenny Eirich here. Before we jump into today's conversation with my dear friend

Greta Eskridge, I wanted to share a quick note. We actually recorded this episode all the way back in May

as a part of the launch for my new homeschooling book called homeschooling, but because of some sound

quality issues, it's taken me a little extra time to edit. It's much better now,

but still not perfect. So thank you so much for extending grace for a few little hiccups,

or quite a few little hiccups you may hear. I chose to release it now as the final episode

in our September Sunday homeschool series, because Greta's words are exactly what families need

as we're kicking off this new school

year. This conversation is heartfelt, practical, and deeply encouraging. My hope is that as you

listen, you'll feel reminded that you're not alone, you're doing more right than you think, and the

investment you're making matters for generations. Thanks for being here and for being part of this

community that lifts each other up. Let's dive in. If I get my kid a phone, I'll be able to keep in touch with them all the time. You'll be on it all the time. He could walk to school by himself. She could see something. She shouldn't. He could chat with grandma. Friends, trolls. They can access anything on the internet. They can access anything on the internet. So, should I give my kid a phone?

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To verify best network see e.e.com.com. Hey, we go. Welcome to the 1000 hours outside podcast. My name is Ginny Eurich and back for time number five. There's hardly been any people who've been on five times. Greta Eskridge, welcome. Hello, I'm glad to be here. How come we're such good friends? I just like you so much. I know there's something about you.

You're very endearing and right away. Oh, well, I feel the same about you. So I think it was just destiny. This was the plan from day one. This was the plan. And I've gotten to interact with your kids a little bit. and I know I'll interact with them more.

We're doing a conference together here coming up in Florida, FPEA,

which I hope people come to.

It's super fun.

It's like the biggest one in the world. And you and I are doing a session together. You have a bunch of your own sessions. And I know you're bringing some of your kids with you. So I am really thankful that you are coming on to talk about homeschooling. I have a new homeschooling book coming out and

people can grab it. It literally is just called homeschooling. So yay. Yay for that title. I love it.

I'm so excited about it. I'm all about the straightforward titles. Let's just let everybody know

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