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Welcome to the Philosophy Challenge

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How this homeschool mom FINALLY found her groove WITHOUT becoming overwhelmed
(and how you can do the exact same thing.)

Are you a Christian homeschool parent who has the desire to teach your child without having them stare at a screen all day or be dependent on an on-line district to teach for you?  

How are you supposed to feel confident with your homeschooling groove if you don’t know where to even begin to look, the endless piles of information is overwhelming and it takes so much time to find the right programs, unit studies or subject materials for your unique family needs? 

Is it actually possible to feel confident with your homeschooling groove without feeling confused, overwhelmed, fearful about your ability to teach your family well without the judgment of others OR worry that the direction you are heading in with your family does not ‘fit’ the public school mold?! 

I bet you’ve tried making homeschool ‘feel’ like school with the workbooks and the paper pushing, the intense study times per subject and strict scheduling. I bet you’ve tried spending hours… and hours…  searching for the perfect curriculum fit (the one fits all scenario) with each whole educational program or individual subject sets available just to spend loads of money on materials that fail at meeting all your family’s needs or expectations... And nothing has quite worked for you, right?

How do you find the  TIME  to understand your individual family educational philosophy and how to apply it if you're a busy homeschool parent trying to figure out the loads of educational resources, fads, facts and expectations OTHERS set for YOUR family?

How do you justify spending money on whole educational programs or individual subject sets that don’t meet your family needs and end up having noticeable disappointing gaps, lack the invested interest you SO hoped your children would have, and inflame the real struggle of getting the prescribed work completed without the battle so you end up barely even using them?

 Why's it so nerve-racking to find the right curriculum fit for your family, create your own space of learning and follow the best learning path for your individual child despite what it may look like to others?

Is the constant battle to feel confident in your homeschooling groove really worth it?

Can you really get that confident groove withOUT feeling confused, overwhelmed or fearful about the direction you want to take your family when it comes to educating them?

 ...And when should you take a moment to think about and apply the core beliefs and values you want to instill in your child?

 Should you even take the time to build an individual family educational philosophy?

 Are you confident in providing enjoyable educational experiences for you and your family? How often?

 What about effective and efficient scheduling that creates a supportive and educational environment?

 STOP. JUST STOP. 

If any (or all) of the above questions run through your head… day after day… I might be able to help.

Hey, it's Heather Hobbs  here… 

And, while I don't claim to know it all, I HAVE helped SO many homeschool parents transform their family education plan and life by creating a sustainable step by step action plan. They call themselves...
Break Free Philosophers 
And yet…
Not that long ago, I was in your shoes.

Those early days were rough.

I'd take a step forward only to take three more back. I was drowning in the expectations I had placed on myself as a past elementary education teacher as well as the expectation of others including public school influence, close family members, other homeschool families and the large piles of information and curriculum program options available on-line. It was incredibly overwhelming at times and I felt I had lost valuable time with my kids trying to implement popular curriculums that just didn’t work for my family because they didn’t fit our family philosophy.

Anyway, if that's kind of how you feel right now...

Let me give you a road map so that you stop hitting dead ends or getting lost on back roads and instead take the fast lane to building a confident homeschool groove for your family that you can be proud of.

Let me show you how YOU (and your family) are empowered to CREATE, BUILD & DISCOVER TOMORROW TOGETHER!
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Click on the Application Link to register your application today!

Application Link

HERE'S WHAT I'M PROPOSING>>>

 I’ve had a TONNE of  homeschool parents who have the desire to teach their family without having them stare at a screen all day or be dependent on an on-line district to teach for them that reach out to me asking for my help.

So I had this crazy idea to build a step by step plan to guide you from a space of being unsure, second guessing yourself and drowning in complete overwhelm to building an exciting personalized homeschool groove you can have confidence in within 10 weeks.

No fluff. No messing around, just a simple plan to take you from an overwhelming loss of direction to a confident, rhythmic groove.

Here’s what’s going to happen…
I am looking for 5 Christian homeschool parents who have the desire to teach their child without having them stare at a screen all day or be dependent on an on-line district to teach for them, who are sick of wasting valuable time trying to figure out where to start, spending money on programs that don’t serve or support their family and are ready to take back control.

On March 17th, 2025,  these added founding members will start working closely with me to achieve confidence in homeschooling and find that individual family groove. 
I will not let you fail!

Does that sound exciting to you?

Would you LOVE to stop wasting time looking through loads of curriculums, comparing yourself to others, worrying about what others think or whether or not you are capable of teaching your own family, OR how the public school does things differently and start taking the right steps towards FINALLY achieving that confident homeschool groove we know is just waiting to become activated from within?

INTERESTED IN CLAIMING ONE OF THE FIVE SPOTS AVALIABLE? CLICK ON THE APPLICATION LINK BELOW

​The application link will ask you 4-5 questions. Once submitted, you will be asked to set up a discovery call with me. The purpose of the call is to DISCOVER how I can help you and whether or not this program is the best fit for you... sound good?

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If you are interested in claiming one of the 5 spots available click below 
Application Link
The 5 Founding Members Will Receive: 

The 10 Week Family Educational Philosophy Challenge so that a strong foundation of core values and beliefs for home education can be constructed and direct the subject matter and curriculum from the very heart of the established philosophy (which beats trying it the opposite way by forcing an established curriculum to simply work in-part to fulfill some of your philosophy.) 

The Challenge follows the Core7Method, which is a unique system to achieve finding that homeschool groove with confidence. This method invites you to build your very own individualized family educational philosophy while discovering environmental influencers that build a natural love for learning as well as the fill in why’s, how’s and what’s of curriculum options that fit your individual family philosophy along the way and will build the foundation for your family education plan so you can find that groove you’ve been looking for with confidence.   

 Steps to Homeschooling 101 to give you the foundations of what it legally takes for you to homeschool where you live.

 Developmental Stages so you can be confident your child is on track developmentally.

 Academic Developmental Stages so you can be confident you don't miss any important academic developmental steps and your material is age appropriate for your family’s needs

 Curriculum Lists to support you in compiling your education plan so you can be confident you are providing the materials that meet your family’s needs

 Weekly Individualized Feedback Zoom Calls throughout the duration of the challenge so that you can ask questions and get real heart-to-heart, personalized, non-judgemental feedback and stay accountable throughout the challenge.

 Subject Trainings including reading, writing, math, science, history, civics, spirituality(the arts) and wellness to give you a great head start and point you in the right direction in each subject for your family

 Lifetime Access to the ever expanding subject trainings, academic developmental stages,  and the Core7Method Training including any and all updates within these categories without the cost of membership to keep you up-to-date and in the loop

 Break Free Philosopher T-Shirt… the soft kind … Upon Completion of the 10 Week Family Educational Philosophy Challenge so that you, too, can proudly identify as a powerful Break Free Philosopher.

The best part is, you will get all of this for a HUGE discount as a founding member! 

When I do the full public launch, I’m going to charge $7,975 for this program.
But I have a sneaky reason for giving you a huge discount…

I’m looking for 5 more Founding Members, who I can work with closely over the next 10 weeks to get them incredible results so I can add future testimonials to the Break Free Philosopher Movement!

All I need from you is $497.

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BREAK FREE PHILOSPHERS
Golden Takeaways

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  • "Validation on depression and using music to get out of depression"
  • "Listing the strengths from me to my kids and my kids to me"
  • "Yearly transcripts"
  • "Other ways to track educational progress that don’t feel like I'm keeping every workbook, picture, study unit, etc."
  • "Bloom’s Taxonomy so I can better assess levels of learning"
  • "Creating assessments that go with our daily learning"
  • "One of the things that was most impactful for me was identifying and writing out my patterns and systems that have already been set in place and becoming aware of them and why they were there"
  • "This helped me see that I was already on the right path, I just needed to tell myself I was"
  • "Identifying the physical and emotional influencers. I am able to identify the influencers better now which enables me to make decisions easier about what we introduce to our family and home and what to leave out"
  • “Sitting down with the family and discussing our direction and purpose together”
  • “I loved how when I sat down to put pen to paper how clear my purpose became”
  • “I appreciate the foundational perspective on Identity, Agency, and Atonement for our focus and direction”  

“It’s hard to say where my dear friend and personal cheerleader, Heather, has not impacted my life for the better. From simple but effective parenting techniques like, "Where are your ears?" and "I caught my thought!" (which truly work), to her influential and enlightening programs and classes she single-handedly creates or sponsors and selflessly offers to the community (such as her anxiety and depression class, her Horizon Family Education Conference, By Design Learning Center courses and tutoring, StepIn Program and so many more) Heather has remained personal with me and the footprints she has left in my life will never fade. One concept out of many that I have taken to heart is her mantra: "I am my child's greatest advocate.” With the opinion saturated (professional or otherwise) society on parenting and child-rearing, this insight on how me and my spouse are our children's number one protectors, providers, teachers and cheerleaders has been transformative. No one cares about my child or knows and understands my child more than me. This has empowered me to rise up to the task and duty to know my child’s heart and potential and to be the voice for them in advocating for their best interests and well being. Thank you Heather, for believing in me and my role as a parent and for empowering me to approach my parenting differently so that both me and my children succeed outside the home because of what we do in the home where the most optimal learning truly takes place.” - Meryk Draney

Click below to register your application today!

Application Link

Time is running out to grab your spot for the 10 Week Family Educational Philosophy Challenge!

I’ve had a BUNCH of questions, so I want to cover some important stuff real quick...
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If you are still sitting on the fence, here is what you need to know... 

When does it start?
On March,17th, 5 Founding Members of the 10 Week Family Educational Philosophy Challenge
 will kick off their journey working closely with me to achieve finding their very own unique homeschool groove with confidence withOUT feeling overwhelmed, judged, incapable, or like they have to teach their kids according to the expectations others place on them.
Who is it for?
The program is specifically designed to help Christian homeschool parents put an end to the confusion of even knowing where to start, being overwhelmed and wasting time looking through loads of curricula trying to find the right fit for their family. 
It’s designed for people who’ve tried making homeschool ‘feel’ like school with the workbooks and paper pushing, the intense study times per subject, strict scheduling and spending loads of money on educational materials, but still haven’t been able to find that homeschool groove with confidence.
What’s included?
You’ll get the 10 Week Family Educational Philosophy Challenge that follows the Core7Method PLUS the following BONUSES including Homeschooling 101, Developmental Stages, Academic Developmental Stages
, Weekly Individualized Feedback Calls, Subject Trainings, Lifetime access to the ever expanding subject trainings, academic developmental stages and Core7Method training, PLUS a Break Free Philosopher T-Shirt upon completion of the program, valued at $7,975. 
I'm a busy mom, how much time is this going to take?
Absolutely! Time is definitely so valuable, isn’t it?! The Daily Invite will take approximately 15 -20 minutes each day.  As part of the Bonus Feedback Calls, plan on 30 to 45 minutes depending on the discussion.
Do the daily invites have to be completed at or by a certain time each day? 
After viewing the short video which includes the daily invite you will have 24 hours to get it completed. This can be initiated at any time of day that is most convenient for you.  
What if I am still working but have the desire to stay at home and homeschool when my baby is a little older, will this course still benefit me?
​Absolutely! It is a GREAT way to prepare yourself for what is ahead! It will empower you with tools that will create a strong foundation for you to build upon as you watch your baby develop.
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What Others Have Said

"Writing down my statement or goal for our family while also having the opportunity to sit down and really think about each child and what they need in every subject category as well as really looking at them individually and not basing their success on how well they match what their peers are doing has taken a lot of stress out of our already unconventional lifestyle.”
​- Elise Vincent 
”Heather has always been a great resource for any homeschooling questions I may have. I especially appreciated her help when I first started to contemplate homeschooling my children. Knowing what subjects to teach, how to teach them, and what were good curriculum sources was overwhelming. Knowing that she was a seasoned homeschool mom, she was my first go to for help. She shared with me lots of resources and answered the many questions I had about homeschooling. She was also a huge support as I transitioned my mindset of what school "should" look like based on public school experience to what my homeschool can become. She opened up my mind to all the opportunities homeschooling can provide my children that public school can not. I know that if I had not gotten her emotional, spiritual, and hands on help, I would not be where I am at in my homeschool journey today. There is a great possibility I may not have even taken that leap of faith to homeschool. I appreciate all her hard work in providing opportunities and resources for the homeschool community and encouraging moms just like me that they too can homeschool their children.”  - Melissa Asher

⭐"Heather Hobbs is a close friend, and the person I have gone to for counsel and advice at some of the most difficult times in my life. Her life experience is a story unto itself, but what really sets Heather apart is her ability to teach. It doesn’t matter the topic or person; Heather seems to be able to reach into your mind and bring out a deep desire to learn more and be more.  This is apparent watching her work with both adults and children. Children especially seem to light up and grow around Heather.
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For me personally, I feel that one of the greatest lessons Heather has taught me is to give people space to grow. I worked in one of Heather’s preschools and soon noticed a different approach to when kids asked a question. Heather would give the child her full attention, sometimes asking a return question to be sure she understood what was being asked, and then often asked what the child thought was the answer. At first the kids were taken back, but with a little encouragement, and a listening ear the kids would quickly open up and started thinking about the issue. They felt heard and capable as they were gently guided into finding their own answers. 

Heather did something very similar for me as I helped to develop her art program. She would let me know the theme and general idea of what she wanted then let me come up with ideas and lesson plans. She would give me tools as needed but always, always let me think and offer ideas before coming up with a final plan. She was very comfortable with me making mistakes as I figured out the needs of the kids. In this environment I blossomed like so many others that Heather works with and supports. Heather does so much more than teach she, encourages you to become your own solution. 

This life lesson has been invaluable as I am raising my own children. To be honest, this approach has changed the way I treat people as a whole both professionally and personally. My relationship with my husband and children has improved. In the professional world it has allowed me to pioneer in the field of pain managements working along-side doctors of many different practices. When people feel heard growth for both parties is inevitable. 
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Heather Hobbs is an open-hearted true friend. She is a master of listening and encouraging others to be their very best. She continues to perfect many skills, but in my mind her greatest gift and passion will always be teaching."⭐ - Natalie Anderson

Click the link below to Register for the
10 Week Philosophy Challenge!

Registration Link

Family Education Philosophy Challenge - 2025

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This Challenge follows the Core7Method, which is a unique system to achieve finding that homeschool groove with confidence. This method invites you to build your very own individualized family educational philosophy while discovering environmental influencers that build a natural love for learning as well as the fill in why’s, how’s and what’s of curriculum options that fit your individual family philosophy along the way and will build the foundation for your family education plan so you can find that groove you’ve been looking for with confidence.   

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