Season 2, Episode 69 · Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali
Why More Parents Are Choosing Homeschooling ?
25 Aug 2026 · 35 min
Episode notes
On today’s episode, Dr. Shefali is joined by two moms and founders of Mindful Mantas to explore the world of homeschooling. They share their personal journeys as mothers and entrepreneurs, and explain what inspired them to create a different learning path for their children. The conversation covers the pros and cons of homeschooling, the importance of recognizing that every child learns differently, and how one founder’s own experience with ADHD helped her better understand her child and create a more supportive learning environment. Dr. Shefali and the founders discuss why homeschooling is…
Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali
by Dr. Shefali / Maia Wisdom · English · Kids & Family
This is not your typical parenting podcast. It is a podcast about raising the parent as much as it is about raising our children. Join Dr. Shefali, the pioneer of conscious parenting, New York Times bestselling author, clinical psychologist, and Oprah’s favorite parenting expert, as she engages…
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