The Livin'Sky Podcast
Welcome to The Livin’Sky Podcast, where whole-child wellness meets real-life parenting.
I'm Lena Livinsky, pediatric speech-language pathologist, holistic feeding specialist, and mom. I help you understand what your child's body, behavior, and development are really telling you. Because whether it shows up as picky eating, meltdowns, sleep struggles, or something that just feels "off"... your child isn't the problem. Their body is communicating.
When you learn how to listen, everything starts to shift.
Each episode goes beyond surface-level advice to look at the full picture: biology-informed feeding, nervous system regulation, gut health, oral motor development, and the small shifts at home that create real change.
This podcast is for the mom who is done with quick fixes and ready for real answers.
✨ Let’s Livin’Sky together.
The Livin'Sky Podcast
Homeschooling Without Burnout: Real-Life Tips for Raising Independent Learners with Linsey Knerl
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In this episode of The Livin’ Sky Podcast, I sit down with Linsey Knerl, author of Homeschool Hacks and a homeschooling mom of six, for a grounded and honest conversation about what homeschooling really looks like in real family life.
We talk about why more parents are considering homeschooling, how to make it work without burnout, and why homeschooling does not have to mean perfection, isolation, or doing everything yourself. Lindsay shares what she has learned from over two decades of homeschooling, including how to support different learning styles, balance work and home education, think about technology, create calm around mealtimes, and raise independent, resilient kids.
This episode is packed with practical encouragement for parents who are homeschooling already, considering it for the future, or simply wanting to create a more personalized and connected learning life at home.
In This Episode, We Talk About
- Why Lindsay first chose homeschooling
- What homeschooling actually looks like day to day
- Whether homeschooled children can get into college
- Supporting children with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia
- How to homeschool while working and managing family life
- What hybrid homeschooling can look like
- Why homeschool co-ops and community matter
- How many hours homeschooling really takes
- Why parents do not need to teach every subject themselves
- Technology, screen time, and homeschooling balance
- The truth about homeschool socialization
- Honoring each child’s unique learning style
- Why cooking, nutrition, and family meals matter
- Helping picky eaters feel calmer and more secure at the table
- Preventing burnout as a homeschooling parent
- Raising resilient and adaptable kids
Mentioned in This Episode
- Homeschool Hacks by Linsey Knerl
- Lindsay’s website: linseyknerl.com
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making significant dietary changes.