Simple Ways to Raise Critical Thinkers & Independent Learners

Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast · Jun 4, 2026 · 20m

How many times do you hear in a day “Mom, I need your help"? How many times do you say to yourself, “I need him to do more on his own without my help or without me directing every step of the way.” In this week's episode, Carrie is addressing a question she gets all the time: “How can I get my kid to be more independent?” Carrie shares simple strategies to help your children and teens to become critical thinkers, independent learners, and self-motivated individuals. It's never too early to start and it's never too late to try. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up and join Carrie…