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Home(school) with Steph

Home(school) with Steph

By: Stephany Rios
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Hi, I'm Steph. I grew up going to public school and with parents who punched a time clock. I never thought I'd take a different path. Then my high school sweetheart husband dropped out of college and pursued entrepreneurship and a series of circumstances made me reluctant to put my oldest child in public school. Now, I'm a homeschooling mom of 5, a former RN turned jewelry designer & small business owner. I'm sharing everything you need to know when it comes to raising children, homeschooling, motherhood and more.

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Episodes
  • The Journey Back to Joy in Motherhood with Dr. Rosenna Bakari
    Mar 31 2026

    Hello and welcome back to another episode. Thanks for joining me today. In the studio I have Dr. Rosenna Bakari. She is the author of Seven Exits, Leave Behind What No Longer Serves You. You heard her on the podcast with me last week and we just ran out of time and had too much to talk about. You're getting episode two of this conversation because we had more to chat about Rosina.

    • Show Notes:
    • 00:00 Intro
    • 02:49 The Inspiration Behind 'Seven Exits'
    • 05:39 Empowerment vs. Feeling Better
    • 08:49 The Importance of Self-Care for Mothers
    • 11:38 Understanding Self-Centeredness vs. Selfishness
    • 14:47 The Seven Exits Explained
    • 17:47 Unconditional Love and Conditions
    • 26:49 Embracing Discomfort
    • 32:44 Understanding Silence and Secrecy
    • 33:47 The Impact of Indoctrination
    • 39:46 Finding Joy in Motherhood

    Links:

    Find Rosena on: Instagram,Facebook,Linkedin,YoutubeandTicTok

    You can find her book Seven Exits on Amazon

    Dr. Bakari is offering our listeners a special gift.

    To receive it, simply email the word “homeschool” to offer@sevenexits.com.

    You’ll receive an introduction to the Seven Exits homeschooling framework. The resource includes 52 essential affirmations for Eduparents, offering weekly grounding and encouragement rooted in empowerment.

    • State Laws for homeschool
    • Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

    www.ivianaandco.com

    • Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

    www.stephriosblog.com

    Let’s connect!

    Join me on Facebook: Iviana & Co

    Steph Rios Blog

    Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

    @stephriosblog



    Leave a review!

    Did this podcast episode resonate with you? If you found it helpful and meaningful, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also screenshot the episode and share it to your social network! I appreciate your support so much. Thank you!

    ~Steph

    *I do make a small commission from amazon links as an amazon affiliate. No legal advice is being given in regards to homeschooling. Make sure to check your state laws and remain compliant with homeschool laws in your state


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    58 mins
  • Unschooling, Curiosity, and the Long View of Homeschooling with Dr. Rosenna Bakari
    Mar 24 2026

    Hello, and welcome to another episode of Home School with Steph. Today in the studio, I have Dr. Rosina Bakhari. She is an educational psychologist, author, and empowerment expert. She built her career teaching pre-service teachers, but her journey took a powerful turn when she began to home school her two children while pursuing her PhD at the University of Northern Colorado.

    • Show Notes:
    • 02:02 The Decision to Homeschool
    • 05:22 Understanding Unschooling
    • 12:43 Socialization Myths
    • 15:05 The Importance of Relationships
    • 18:04 Balancing Education and Family Life
    • 27:22 Pursuing a PhD While Homeschooling
    • 33:01 Reflections on the Homeschooling Experience

    Links:

    Find Rosena on: Instagram, Facebook,Linkedin, Youtube and TicTok


    You can find her book Seven Exits on Amazon

    Special Offers:

    Dr. Bakari is offering our listeners a special gift.

    To receive it, simply email the word “homeschool” to offer@sevenexits.com.

    You’ll receive an introduction to the Seven Exits homeschooling framework, designed to help parents trust themselves as educators for the remainder of the school year. The resource includes 52 essential affirmations for Eduparents, offering weekly grounding and encouragement rooted in empowerment—not pressure.


    • State Laws for homeschool
    • Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

    www.ivianaandco.com

    • Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

    www.stephriosblog.com

    Let’s connect!

    Join me on Facebook: Iviana & Co

    Steph Rios Blog

    Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

    @stephriosblog


    Leave a review!

    Did this podcast episode resonate with you? If you found it helpful and meaningful, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also screenshot the episode and share it to your social network! I appreciate your support so much. Thank you!

    ~Steph

    *I do make a small commission from amazon links as an amazon affiliate. No legal advice is being given in regards to homeschooling. Make sure to check your state laws and remain compliant with homeschool laws in your state


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    40 mins
  • My journey of co-sleeping and closing that chapter
    Mar 17 2026

    Hello and welcome back to another episode of Home School Stuff. Are you one of those moms who might get a little curious about other families and if they co-sleep or don't co-sleep, how that's worked for them and how do we get out of co-sleeping if we've started? If that topic is of curiosity to you or maybe you are going through a similar situation because you have young kiddos, this episode is for you.



    • Show Notes:
    • 00:00 Intro
    • 02:59 The Co-Sleeping Journey Begins
    • 05:48 Transitioning to Independent Sleep
    • 08:44 Navigating Sleep Challenges
    • 11:39 Closing the Co-Sleeping Chapter
    • 14:26 Reflections on Motherhood and Sleep


    Links:

    • State Laws for homeschool


    • Check out my jewelry. Fun & feminine designs to help you feel like your most confident self. Use promo code: earrings at checkout for 10% off your first order!

    www.ivianaandco.com

    • Personal blog with family travel tips, homeschooling resources and the occasional DIY

    www.stephriosblog.com




    Let’s connect!

    Join me on Facebook: Iviana & Co

    Steph Rios Blog

    Join me on Instagram: @ivianaandco

    @stephriosblog



    Leave a review!

    Did this podcast episode resonate with you? If you found it helpful and meaningful, please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also screenshot the episode and share it to your social network! I appreciate your support so much. Thank you!


    ~Steph


    *I do make a small commission from amazon links as an amazon affiliate. No legal advice is being given in regards to homeschooling. Make sure to check your state laws and remain compliant with homeschool laws in your state


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