<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The ECHO Village]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ECHO Village]]></description><link>https://theechovillage.wixsite.com/homeschool/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:11:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://theechovillage.wixsite.com/homeschool/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[When Scrolling Leads to Doubts]]></title><description><![CDATA[When scrolling thru social media feeds, it can bring doubt to the most seasoned homeschool parent.  We're going to talk about it, and how to not let the doubt take over your dream to be a homeschooling family.]]></description><link>https://theechovillage.wixsite.com/homeschool/post/when-scrolling-leads-to-doubts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57d7c04ee79d90036e3cf0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:23:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e0a0329878bd4dad9926603980dda63a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Conn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strewing 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if you could spark your family’s curiosity without a single lecture or power struggle? ☕✨ Welcome to the art of the invisible invitation. Strewing is the simple magic of leaving an intriguing object out, saying absolutely nothing, and letting them discover it on their own terms. Tap through for 10 budget-friendly ideas to try today, plus a real-life guide for what to do when they couldn't care less. Grab a coffee and come join us on the porch!]]></description><link>https://theechovillage.wixsite.com/homeschool/post/strewing-101</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1a0f7f3455402997532069</guid><category><![CDATA[The Basics]]></category><category><![CDATA[Homeschooling Posts]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:31:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3dbd624e18604471852f1c8999ff95ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Conn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beautiful Art of Boredom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boredom isn't a problem you need to fix.  It's actually a gift waiting to be unwrapped.  How to make summer boredom work for your homeschool family.]]></description><link>https://theechovillage.wixsite.com/homeschool/post/the-beautiful-art-of-boredom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15cbe2b22ef328630d4a11</guid><category><![CDATA[Unschool'y Summer]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:08:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bce5133bc98949718e1d9f51a531c2ee~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Conn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to Basics: What is De-Schooling??]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wondered what De-Schooling means?  Have you even heard of it?  It's something EVERY homeschooling parent needs to know about...know that THEY, wherever they are in their homeschool journey, can use for their homeschooling family.]]></description><link>https://theechovillage.wixsite.com/homeschool/post/back-to-basics-what-is-de-schooling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a01f569e0af128698ef9b5c</guid><category><![CDATA[The Basics]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:24:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b7c7ee5b10684ca9be95e572f5a6df73~mv2_d_3000_2000_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Conn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to Basics:  What About Socialization??]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the BIG question that ALL homeschoolers eventually get asked, "What About Socialization?"  So, we're going to talk about it....because, if we are being honest with ourselves, we've at one point or another, have had our own worries about it!]]></description><link>https://theechovillage.wixsite.com/homeschool/post/back-to-basics-what-about-socialization</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a01fafae8ad7aab1e5a055f</guid><category><![CDATA[The Basics]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:09:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9426edb5fe548618a2ca7cde4826953.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Conn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Homeschool Mom's Mother's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the sun has fully stretched, before the coffee’s even hot, you’ve already answered seventeen questions, found a missing shoe, cut an apple into “the right slices,” and explained—again—why we do not lick the dog. Happy Mother’s Day, Homeschool Mama. This day belongs to you, too. To the mother teaching fractions while carrying the mental load of meal plans, laundry piles, appointments, budgets, and whether anyone has eaten a vegetable this week. To the mother who wonders quietly, usually...]]></description><link>https://theechovillage.wixsite.com/homeschool/post/a-homeschool-mom-s-mother-s-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ff67937e54dfff8bffc747</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 18:02:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_2ea5959b776e4bb1a86ed4633615fe85~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Conn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to Basics: What is Homeschooling?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Homeschooling?  YOU are your child's first teacher...that shouldn't have to stop once they become "school age"!  Find out if homeschooling might be a path for your family!]]></description><link>https://theechovillage.wixsite.com/homeschool/post/what-is-homeschooling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb90905caf4ed272c057b9</guid><category><![CDATA[The Basics]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:15:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b98424b2af3d4254936164d3ae8a6f2e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Conn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We're Just Getting Started]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ECHO Village is still in its beginning season, but we plan on GROWING!!]]></description><link>https://theechovillage.wixsite.com/homeschool/post/we-re-just-getting-started</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb877ef97c5203756547a5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:57:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ba58f60220af40568a67eacf6cb523e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Conn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pull Up a Chair -- You Are in the Right Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pull Up a Chair -- You Are in the Right Place -- Get to Know Jenn &#38; Dan -- and the WHY behind The ECHO Village]]></description><link>https://theechovillage.wixsite.com/homeschool/post/pull-up-a-chair-you-are-in-the-right-place</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb50e66d919e5ce872ef6d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:41:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b5df2_24973b4b2a5240dfab16331d3c6f8003~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Conn</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>