Move from survival mode to thriving, with tools to nurture deep connections and handle challenges with grace.
Create an education that honors your child’s unique journey, without the pressure to copy traditional school.
Access professional mental health support to ensure both you and your children flourish through every season.
Speaker, Coach, Entrepreneur
15+ years supporting parents in learning, social, and emotional development
Helping families create personalized learning experiences that work
Homeschool Specialist for Bright & Quirky
Parent Coach for Big Life Journal
Featured speaker at state homeschool conferences
Founder of Homeschool Essentials
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Expert in family dynamics and child development
Regular “Ask Anything” sessions focused on emotional well-being
Helping parents build strong family relationships
Supporting confident decision-making in education
10-minute coaching videos aligned with monthly themes
Practical tip sheets for implementation
Monthly group coaching with Michelle
Clear action steps for steady progress
Expert interviews and curated resources
Regular “Ask Anything” sessions with Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Seasonal planning workshops
Implementation support when you need it
Private, off-Facebook community
Real-time support from like-minded moms
Regular celebration circles
Meaningful connections that last
Transform your life and learning, one book at a time.
Join us for inspiring reads designed to align with the unique rhythms of each season.
Combat winter blues and homeschooling monotony by embracing a simpler, more intentional pace. Discover how to find beauty in small moments and create a peaceful homeschool atmosphere, even in the darkest months.
As spring brings renewal, focus on strengthening your relationship with your child. Learn to foster deeper connection without the pressure of striving for perfection, creating a stronger bond that blossoms alongside the season.
Design a homeschool experience that celebrates milestones and cultivates lasting memories. Explore the science behind memorable experiences and how to intentionally create moments of joy and transformation.
Shift focus to fostering independence and intrinsic motivation. Learn how to help your child take ownership of their learning, develop resilience, and achieve academic growth—without constant nagging or stress.
We’ve designed this program to fit naturally into your busy life.
10-minute coaching videos
Practical tip sheets
Connect with the community for support and celebration
Live group coaching sessions with Michelle
Participate in book club discussions
Interviews with experts in parenting, education, and mental health
“Ask Anything” sessions with Dan
Seasonal planning workshops
Engage in special events and celebrations
Access new resources and tools for each season
* Everything except group coaching is recorded and saved to our Learning Library for access when it works best for you.
Our coaching program follows your natural homeschool rhythm, providing exactly what you need, when you need it most.
Transform your homeschool experience with expert guidance, proven support, and a community that truly understands your journey. Choose the plan that fits your family best.
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Everything you need to thrive:
12 months of expert coaching videos aligned with your homeschool journey
Tip sheets with practical strategies
Group coaching calls
Interviews with experts in parenting, education & mental health
“Ask Anything” sessions with a licensed mental health counselor
Book club deep dives for personal growth
Private, off-Facebook community of supportive moms
Full access to searchable Learning Library
All courses in parenting, homeschooling & mental health
ThriveScore™ Assessment
Planning Guides
VIP access to our Once Upon A Homeschool planner waitlist
Two FREE months ($50 value)
Limited edition “Ready Set Homeschool Together” mug ($25 value)
30-day “Love it or Leave it” guarantee
Our membership community only opens twice a year for new members.
Join the waitlist to be the first to know when the doors are open again!
Try Best Year Ever risk-free for 30 days. If you don’t feel more confident and supported in your homeschool journey, simply let us know for a full refund. No questions asked.
*Welcome mug ships after 30 days to US addresses only. International shipping available for additional fee.
You know what’s amazing? Each of these moms started exactly where you are right now. They were trying so hard but feeling overwhelmed, wanting the best for their kids but not sure how to get there.
Then they discovered the missing piece here — someone to walk alongside them, show them what works (and what doesn’t!), and remind them they’re doing better than they think. The combination of professional support for tough moments, practical ideas that actually work, and other moms who just get it… it changes everything.
Watching the confidence bloom in these moms as they find their way is incredible. But the best part? When they share that they finally feel understood and supported. Because this journey is so much better when we walk it together.
While many wonderful communities offer support and courses provide curriculum guidance, we’ve created something more comprehensive. We recognize the unique challenges of being both parent and teacher.
Each month’s coaching is carefully aligned with your natural homeschool rhythm. You’ll get expert guidance across parenting, education, and emotional well-being, plus direct access to our licensed mental health counselor.
It’s like having a combination of trusted mentor, parenting coach, and supportive friend — all integrated into one program that truly meets you where you are.
I hear this from so many moms, and it’s such a good question! You can try the program risk-free for 30 days so you can get a real sense for what’s inside. Jump into our group coaching calls, watch the concise videos that fit your schedule, and connect with our incredible community.
Get to know our experts and feel the support that’s here for you. Discover how it feels to have expert guidance and a community of moms who truly get it. You’ll know in your heart if this is your homeschool home.
And if it’s not? Simply let us know within the first 30 days and we’ll fully refund your investment — no questions asked. Because this isn’t about us — it’s about finding the right fit for you and your family.
I completely understand — you want to give your kids every opportunity, and those expenses add up fast. We intentionally designed this program to deliver as much value as we can pack in — it’s what we wish we had when our kids were growing up! Consider what you’d invest in working with a homeschool consultant, parenting coach, or counselor individually — each session could cost hundreds of dollars.
Here, you’re gaining ongoing expert guidance, professional support, and an entire community of understanding moms — all for less than the cost of a single session. Plus, we consistently hear from our moms that having this support actually helps them make better curriculum choices and create routines that make activities more manageable.
Think of it as an investment in your whole family’s success and well-being. Because when you have the support you need to thrive, everyone benefits.
This is such a common experience in the homeschool journey! Our children grow and change, family dynamics shift, and suddenly we need new approaches. It’s actually a sign of your insight as a mom that you’re recognizing the need to adapt.
What’s beautiful about our program is that it grows with you. Whether your kids are hitting new developmental stages, you’re navigating learning challenges, or your family life is shifting, we’re here with fresh perspectives and practical strategies. You’ll get support from other experienced moms who’ve navigated similar transitions, plus professional guidance for finding approaches that fit your evolving needs.
Remember, needing to adapt your approach isn’t a sign of failure — it’s a sign of wisdom. And we’ll help you find your way forward.
I’ve been there — trying to do it all while feeling like there’s never enough time. So we designed this program to fit seamlessly into real life with kids! Everything is delivered in bite-sized pieces that work with your schedule — short videos you can watch while folding laundry, practical tips you can apply right away, and support that’s there when you need it.
We often hear from moms that having this structured support actually helps them find more time in their days. You’ll discover how to create routines that work for your unique family, ways to weave learning naturally into daily life, and strategies for juggling all the moving pieces of homeschool life.
Most importantly, you choose what works for your schedule — from just the daily essentials to optional live coaching sessions and community connections. Everything is recorded and available when you need it, because we understand that flexibility is essential for busy moms.
First, let me give you a virtual hug, because I know exactly how hard those days are. When you’re dealing with big emotions — both your children’s and your own — it can feel overwhelming and isolating. But you don’t have to face this alone.
Focusing on mental health support is a core part of our program. You’ll have regular access to our licensed mental health counselor through “Ask Anything” sessions, plus monthly group coaching focused on emotional well-being.
Our private community provides a safe space where moms can share both struggles and small wins, supporting each other through every season.
Whether you’re dealing with your own overwhelm, helping your child through big emotions, or just need someone who gets it, you’ll find the support you need to move from surviving to thriving. Because taking care of emotional well-being isn’t extra — it’s essential.
We’ve assembled a warm, supportive community of moms who truly get it — especially if you have a child with learning differences. As a mom of two out-of-the-box kids myself (including ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning challenges), I deeply understand both the struggles and the joys of this journey.
Our members often share that they feel completely seen and understood here, often for the first time. Through monthly group coaching sessions, regular “Ask Anything” sessions with our licensed mental health counselor, and daily connections with fellow moms, you’ll never navigate tough decisions alone. Whether your child has ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or other unique learning needs – or you’re simply following a different path – this is a place where you can be completely real about both your struggles and your celebrations.
You’ll find a community that not only understands your journey but embraces what makes your family beautifully unique.
As a homeschool mom myself, I know firsthand how isolating this journey can feel. We’ve been intentional about nurturing a close-knit, highly engaged community where every mom is truly seen and supported. No getting lost in a feed of thousands! Through monthly group coaching, regular Ask Anything sessions, and daily connections with like-minded moms, you’ll develop real relationships and receive practical support exactly when you need it.
Our members tell me the difference is profound – instead of scrolling through endless posts hoping someone understands, you’ll have direct connections with moms who share your everyday reality. Whether you’re celebrating a breakthrough, working through a challenge, or simply need someone to say “me too,” you’ll find genuine friendship and support here.
It’s so much more than just an online course or an unstructured community. You’ll gain a trusted circle of homeschool friends doing life together — where genuine relationships flourish, we value each other’s wisdom, and we support one another through the ups and downs on life and learning.
We would love to welcome you into this incredible circle of moms — I have a feeling you’ll fit right in.
I love this question because faith naturally flows through my life and our home — it shapes how I see parenting, learning, and growing together. When I discovered how beautifully faith weaves together with brain science and child development, it deepened both my parenting and my teaching in ways I never expected.
In our community, you’ll find us having real, honest conversations about both faith and research. We learn from amazing experts who share our passion for helping children thrive, even when our beliefs differ. Their wisdom about how kids learn and grow adds so much to our understanding — because ultimately, we’re all working toward helping our children flourish.
This beautiful interplay of faith and research creates something special in our community. Faith guides our perspective while science deepens our understanding – nurturing both hearts and minds in ways that truly matter.
I know that feeling of wanting support right away! We open enrollment during natural planning seasons in the homeschool year — typically late summer for back-to-school, January for mid-year renewal, and spring for next year planning.
If we’re currently open for enrollment, you can join right now and get instant access to everything — our complete library of resources, live sessions, private community, and all our support systems. Many of our members tell me they wish they had found us sooner as their homeschool home.
If enrollment isn’t open at the moment, join our waitlist to be first in line when spots open up. In the meantime, we’ll send you some valuable resources to support you while you wait. Because your journey matters to us, even before you officially join.
Our membership community only opens twice a year for new members.
Join the waitlist to be the first to know when the doors are open again!
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