The Homeschool Shift That Changes Everything: An Interview with Kami Wanous

Homeschool is a Work of Heart · Apr 9, 2026 · 27m

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In this episode, I sit down with Kami Wanous, founder of The Freedom Scholar, to talk about why so many homeschooling families struggle and how to move beyond it.

Kami shares her early experience of recreating school at home, which quickly led to frustration for both her and her son. Can you relate?

The turning point came when she stopped focusing on checking boxes and started rebuilding his love of learning. This was a real game-changer.

Together, we talk about the pressure of “educational shoulds,” how that pressure lowers motivation, and why curiosity must come before…