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163 – Homeschooling ADHD Kids with Linsey Knerl

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163 - Homeschooling ADHD Kids with Linsey Knerl
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In this episode of The Soaring Child, host Dana Kay talks with homeschooling expert and author Linsey Knerl about how homeschooling can be a game-changer for kids with ADHD. Linsey, a mom of six and author of Homeschool Hacks: How to Give Your Kid a Great Education Without Losing Your Job or Your Mind, shares her two decades of experience and wisdom. Together, they explore the flexibility and power of homeschooling for families who feel stuck in traditional education systems that don’t serve neurodivergent learners.

Dana and Linsey break down common fears around homeschooling, like not being “qualified,” managing costs, and working while teaching. They discuss how to make learning more natural, how screens can help (or hurt), and what daily life can really look like—from toddlers to teens. Whether you’re curious about alternatives to school or ready to dive into homeschooling, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and encouragement.
Link Mentioned in the Show:
Healthy Habits for Digital Kids Free Downloadable Guide – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/free-guide-managing-adhd-and-screen-time

Symptom Reduction Tool – http://adhdthriveinstitute.com/tool

 Show Notes

Key Takeaways:
[3:07] Why Homeschooling for ADHD?
[3:57] Breaking the Homeschooling Myths
[7:51] What a Homeschool Day Looks Like
[12:45] Costs and Curriculum Choices
[17:09] Homeschooling Younger vs. Older Kids
[29:13] Screen Time & Online Learning
[31:57] Finding Support and Community
[35:11] Taking the First Step

Memorable Moments:
“They’re already putting in the work. Homeschooling just makes it intentional.”

“You’re not failing if you need a break.”

“Most kids don’t need formal schooling at age three—what they need is curiosity.”

“Self-paced learning lets you ride the waves.”

“Use their natural interests to spark real education.”

“Homeschooling isn’t about being a teacher—it’s about being a guide.”

“Parents with ADHD kids are already doing so much—they’re just missing control.”

“It’s not about replacing school; it’s about redefining education.”

“Online learning needs supervision—but it can work beautifully.”

“Before you choose curriculum, figure out the logistics.”

How to Connect with Linsey Knerl:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lknerl/
Website: https://www.lillepunkin.com/

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Dana Kay, board certified health & nutrition practitioner, author of the best selling book Thriving with ADHD: A guide to naturally reducing ADHD symptoms In your child, leading ADHD expert but most importantly a mom with a child with ADHD who gets it.

As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child & the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. Dana has been featured in Forbes, on Fox & CBS, & various other online media. She has also been a guest at multiple parenting & ADHD summits & podcasts.

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