Our family is all in on the 1000 Hours Outside lifestyle—and honestly, it’s been a total game-changer! I wasn’t exactly an “outdoorsy” type at first, but I wasn’t about to miss out on the adventure (hello, FOMO!). So I jumped in, muddy boots and all.

Now, anytime Ginny drops a new book, it’s an instant add to cart moment. Her words just get me. Especially when our homeschool path doesn’t look like anyone else’s—which has led to more than a few moments of doubt.

But if you’ve ever felt the same? This book is your reminder: you’ve got this. Seriously. You’re doing an amazing job, and you’re not alone. We’re all figuring it out together—one muddy trail, messy art project, and memory at a time.

Thank you Ginny for an advanced copy!! I absolutely loved jt!!

If I were to recommend just one book on homeschooling to answer people's questions, this would be the book.

If I were to recommend just one book to a parent who was struggling or doubting how they were doing as a parent, how they were doing with homeschooling or if they could even do well at it, this would be the book.

If I were to recommend just one book to others to help them better understand why I choose homeschooling, this would be the book.

If you haven't ordered your copy, I'm telling you, it's worth it!

This book was like sitting down and enjoying a real conversation with a friend. Ginny makes reading her books extremely enjoyable, as well as relatable. I really enjoyed the encouragement and support that this book provides. It doesn't feel like shame and really feels like Ginny is in my home letting me know I'm not failing my children.

This is one of the most well-written and researched books I have read about homeschooling in my 11+ years as a homeschooling mom. Filled with encouragement and practical ideas, I would recommend this to anyone interested in homeschooling or homeschooling already. Ginny has, once again, brought her unique journey into the book, paving a way forward for others. Her honesty and rawness make the book super relatable. Read and be inspired!

I was homeschooled all through my K-12 years during the 1980s and have never attended conventional school, so this book was quite a familiar, cosy read for me. Ginny has woven the voices of many experts into this part memoir/ part treatise and makes an intelligent case for home educating. I was brought up in an era when we felt we had to be either silent or defensive about how we were being “schooled”, so it’s refreshing to see how much has changed in 30-40 years. Home educating is now easily accepted as an alternate form of schooling and Ginny explains why. Her personal story of her journey into gaining confidence with homeschooling was very relatable; being a second generation homeschooler has not necessarily made it any easier for me and her bold encouragement is valuable! Highly recommend if you are interested in or want to know more about home education.