Why "Go With the Flow" Homeschooling is Failing Our Kids With Ashley Buffa

Why "Go With the Flow" Homeschooling is Failing Our Kids With Ashley Buffa

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1 Video View·Nov 18, 2025

Ashley Buffa joins me on the podcast to talk about the habits that set disciplined families apart from those who are barely getting by.

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In this conversation...

1. Why do you think so many homeschool moms have bought into the “go with the flow” mindset?
2. What are the long-term consequences of this hands-off approach for kids academically and morally?
3. How can moms reclaim leadership in their homeschools without becoming rigid or joyless?
4. What daily habits separate families who thrive from those barely hanging on?
5. What does it look like to run a homeschool that is disciplined and peaceful?

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