Interview: homeschool family

Written interview for a homeschool parent. About 20 minutes. Answer in your own words; we only fix typos. Before anything goes live you will see your finished page and sign a short release.

Your name as you would like it shown (first name + last initial is fine)*

Email (the one we wrote to)*

Town or county*

How long have you been homeschooling?*

Your kids' ages (optional, we mention ages only, never names)

Your homeschool style (optional)

Where does your homeschool story begin? What made you choose it?*

Has it been a smooth road? What were the hardest parts, and how did you get through them?*

What does a typical week look like for your family now?*

What is working really well right now? A curriculum, a routine, a co-op, a favorite field trip spot.

What is one thing you wish you had known in your first year?*

What do people get wrong about homeschooling?

Florida favorites: a place, class, group or resource near you that other families should know about.

Any advice for a parent who is thinking about starting?*

Lightning round (optional): best field trip ever

Lightning round: a book everyone in your house loves

Lightning round: your homeschool day in three words

One good photo of you (or your family, team or logo) for the top of your page*

Choose fileNo file chosen

Max 15 MB per file.

4 to 8 more photos: learning at home, field trips, classes, projects. Kids only if you are comfortable.

Choose filesNo file chosen

Max 15 MB per file.

Links (optional): website, blog, Instagram, Facebook, co-op

Who else should we talk to? Up to 3 families or services making waves: name, email and why