# 150. Homeschool Families and Professional Support: Knowing When to Ask for Help Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569/150-homeschool-families-and-professional-support-knowing-when-to-ask-for-help Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569/150-homeschool-families-and-professional-support-knowing-when-to-ask-for-help.md Podcast: [Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous](https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569) Published: 2026-06-29T07:28:00+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kami-wanous/episodes/150--Homeschool-Families-and-Professional-Support-Knowing-When-to-Ask-for-Help-e3ldivc Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/103b5d9bc/podcast/play/122128812/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-29%2F427010854-44100-2-659a68197775e.m4a Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569/episodes/150-homeschool-families-and-professional-support-knowing-when-to-ask-for-help Duration seconds: 2202 ## Resource You've wondered it. Most homeschool moms have. Is what I'm doing enough? Or does my child need something I can't give them? In this episode, I'm joined by Kimberly Bennett — Licensed Professional Counselor, homeschooling mom, and founder of the Homeschool Counseling Network — to talk honestly about when outside professional support makes sense, what to look for in a provider, and why finding someone who actually understands homeschooling changes everything. Whether you're navigating learning differences, emotional struggles, health needs, or just a season that feels bigger than you can handle alone — this conversation will help you know what to look for and where to find it. This isn't a scary conversation. It's a relief. Inside this episode: Signs it may be time to seek outside support Why a provider who doesn't understand homeschool culture can do more harm than good What the Homeschool Counseling Network's professional support directory actually includes Support options across mental health, tutoring, parenting, health, and more Why asking for help is one of the most powerful things a mentoring mom can do CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY: -FREE 100+page Guide Homeschoolers' Mental Health Toolkit Homeschoolers' Mental Health Toolkit -FREE HCN Preferred Provider Directory Mental Health Providers - Find & Compare Education Professionals Website: http://www.homeschoolcounselingnetwork.com/ Instagram: @kimberlybennettlpc_hcn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.bennett.lpc/ Facebook Group: HCN Public Resource Sharing Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/935707694836042 CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every T… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569/episodes/150-homeschool-families-and-professional-support-knowing-when-to-ask-for-help/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569/150-homeschool-families-and-professional-support-knowing-when-to-ask-for-help.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.