# 299: Confident Kids, Critical Thinkers: How Homeschooling Transformed the Cavin Family

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Podcast: [Homeschool Made Simple](https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-made-simple-277416)
Published: 2026-01-14T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.homeschoolmadesimple.net
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## Resource

In this episode from the archives, The Cavins were your typical public school family until their oldest daughter started to experience difficulty in her math classes. After homeschooling now for four years, they share a few of the things they've learned and experienced in making this switch for their family. In this episode, you'll hear about: what prompted the Cavins to start homeschooling how the Cavins chose this method what happens when dad and mom have a shared vision how the family cut back their screen time protecting time together at night how the parents have become readers themselves the spiritual growth they've seen in their children RESOURCES + Click here for a complete list of books mentioned in this episode + Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping! +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education . +Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year! +Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid! CONNECT Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Mentioned in this episode: Musical Lessons in Your Home: Use code HOMESCHOOL20 for 20% off lessons Voetberg Music Academy

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