Mandy Davis began her journey in traditional education, where she worked tirelessly within public schools, private schools, and international institutions. But her path took a transformative turn when she chose to homeschool her three children, allowing her to blend her extensive background with a heartfelt commitment to personalized alternative education.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR:

• Why fighting the system is probably not the best use of your time
• How Mandy's unexpected journey can help you rethink your education options
• How Mandy's book can help you with the very practical "how-to" side of homeschooling
• Why it's so important to be on the same page with your spouse
• Why Outside-the-Box kids often fall through the cracks in the public school system
• Why Outside-the-Box kids thrive in the homeschool environment
• and much more

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We live in an age of cynicism and polarization but a more balanced view can help us think critically and ponder our civic duty as Americans. As we approach the 250th birthday of America, Dawn and I discuss and celebrate the good and beautiful about this land that we love.

Dawn Duran has devoted so much to collect what is admirable in and about America and shares her own passion in A Reasoned Patriotism.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Why a Reasoned Patriotism is the answer
• How to celebrate America's birthday with joy
• Why a Reasoned Patriotism is the answer
• How you can access fantastic resources to help you enjoy American culture through art, music, poetry, travel, and more

I've talked about autism a lot on this podcast (especially in this Autism Everything episode) but for the first time, I'm bringing my husband in to discuss autism from a dad's perspective. Don't miss this behind the scenes coversation and be sure to share this one with your husband, ladies.

This is Lee's first time on Homeschooling Outside the Box, but you can hear more from him on these podcast episodes:

No Dumb Questions: Hockey and What It Means

No Dumb Questions: Marine Corp Boot Camp