Zan Tyler Podcast: Thriving in Your Homeschool

Can one simple change transform your homeschool and your family life?

For this special 200th episode, Zan welcomes back Ginny Yurich, founder of the global movement 1000 Hours Outside and the very first guest ever featured on the podcast. Together they celebrate five years of conversations while reflecting on lessons they've learned about homeschooling, parenting, and what children need most. From the power of outdoor play and productive boredom to the value of hobbies, movement, and skill-building, Ginny and Zan share why the ordinary moments of homeschooling are often where the real growth happens. They also encourage parents who wonder if they're doing enough and explain why the rewards of homeschooling are often seen only with time.

 

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https://zantyler.com/podcast/200-ginny-yurich

 

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Why are so many children and teens struggling with anxiety today? Zan Tyler and Dr. Roger Smith discuss the growing mental health challenges facing families and the unique ways homeschooling can nurture emotionally healthy children. They talk about smartphones, social media, play, strong family relationships, and the importance of real community in a disconnected culture. Zan and Roger also offer thoughtful guidance for recognizing when a child may need additional help. You’ll come away encouraged that small, intentional choices at home really do shape your child’s emotional health and future.

 

SHOW NOTES
https://zantyler.com/podcast/199-roger-smith

 

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Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.

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How much influence do parents really have in their children’s lives? Zan Tyler and Dr. Roger Smith, pediatrician and internist, talk about the kind of relationships that shape children for the long haul. From choosing doctors you can trust to building a home filled with laughter, Roger shares why he and his wife became fully committed to homeschooling and never looked back. Zan and Roger also discuss the growing pressure many homeschool families feel today and why parents should not underestimate the power of being present, engaged, and deeply connected to their children.

 

SHOW NOTES
https://zantyler.com/podcast/198-roger-smith

 

LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE
Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3  
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2 

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What happens when homeschooling looks nothing like you expected? Stephanie Price, mom of five, joins Zan to share the surprising lessons she’s learned after five years of homeschooling — from letting go of public school pressure to discovering how each child learns best. Together, they talk honestly about hard days, mom guilt, flexible rhythms, and why a mother’s peace shapes the atmosphere of the whole homeschool. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing enough, this conversation will bring fresh freedom and encouragement.

 

SHOW NOTES
https://zantyler.com/podcast/197-stephanie-price

 

LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE
Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3  
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2 

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Is homeschool freedom truly secure now that it's legal in all 50 states? HSLDA President Jim Mason says the answer might surprise you. As America marks its 250th anniversary, Jim and Zan trace the founding vision of "the pursuit of happiness" and why it places the family at the center of a flourishing society. They also name the real ideological threats facing homeschoolers right now, and why small infringements left unchallenged become big losses. Your homeschool freedom was hard-won, and this conversation will remind you why it's worth fighting for.

SHOW NOTES
https://zantyler.com/podcast/196-jim-mason

 

LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE
Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey.

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3  
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2 

CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL
Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast 
Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool 
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast 
Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler 

SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL
https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan