# Why Your Connection Matters More Than Curriculum

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Podcast: [HomeSchool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-thinktank-parenting-podcast-248441)
Published: 2026-02-24T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://homeschoolthinktank.com/connection-before-curriculum/
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## Resource

In this episode, I share why your connection with your child matters more than any curriculum. As a homeschooling mom, I share my homeschooling journey and the hard lessons I learned when I let curriculum take priority over my relationship with my children. I'll show you how focusing on connection can help prevent challenges, strengthen your bond with your children, and create a more rewarding homeschooling experience. Join me as I share practical advice and personal insights to help you understand my motto, "Connection Before Curriculum." Visit HomeSchoolThinkTank.com to learn more and find out how I can support you on your homeschooling journey. Click here to see the article that corresponds with this episode. Click here to sign up for my free course. © 2018–2026 HomeSchool ThinkTank, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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