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Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon speaks with Kristina Heagh-Avritt, an experienced educator and homeschool coach, about the intricacies of homeschooling, particularly for families with special needs children. They discuss common myths surrounding homeschooling, the importance of tailored education, and the resources available for parents. Kristina emphasizes the role of parents as primary educators and advocates for their children, encouraging them to trust their instincts and seek support when needed. The conversation also touches on the transition from homeschooling to public schooling and the preparation for college and career paths.Chapters00:00Introduction to Homeschooling and Special Needs03:26Myths Surrounding Homeschooling06:36Curriculum and Resources for Homeschooling09:12Socialization and Extracurricular Activities12:31Addressing Special Needs in Homeschooling15:17Transitioning from Homeschool to Public School18:10Parental Support and Resources20:10Career Counseling and College Preparation23:00Internships and Work Experience25:43Challenges in Homeschooling Special Needs Children28:36Final Thoughts and EncouragementAbout the podcast guest:Kristina Heagh-Avritt is the founder of Vibrant Family Education and host of the Bringing Education Home podcast. She brings 27 years of teaching experience to empower parents in providing a holistic education. Her service fosters academic skills, compassion, and a growth mindset through homeschooling to help children embrace their strengths and unique learning styles to reach their full potential.Find Kristina and access ger gifts and services here:Website - https://www.vibrantfamilyeducation.com. Be sure to pick up her free gift for families, an e-book titled "Education at Home in 10 Simple Steps" on the home page of her website!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristina.heaghavritt LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-heagh-avritt Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristinaheaghavritt/www.vibrantfamilyeducation.comAbout the podcast host:Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoonis a speaker, coach, special needs parent, podcaster, author, and strategy lecturer. She runs the Special Needs Parent Podcast because she aims to make special needs parents feel valued, connected, and supported.Join the Special Needs Parent Space (a free community for parents like us) at https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedsparentspaceGet Marcia's Amazon bestselling book, Lighting the Path, at https://books2read.com/lightingthepath Find Marcia (and many resources to support your special needs parenting journey) on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MarciaNB8/ and on Instagram @specialneedsparentjourney. Every month, she runs a free training session through her profile, and you'd be welcome to attend.