Madison Lamb

We Swear This Is Educational: The Home Ed Diaries

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We’re a home educating family figuring it out as we go: Madi (Mum), Louisa (14), and Oscar (almost 12), recently out of formal school and learning life a bit differently now. Expect honest chats, strong opinions, unexpected tangents, and plenty of real-life chaos. The kids share their take on school, leaving it behind, and what learning looks like at home. Nothing polished—just our everyday reality. We Swear This Is Educational: The Home Ed Diaries.

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Madison Lamb

Episodes

Ancient Stones & Modern Bans: Totally a Curriculum 16.06.2026 25:22

Episode 2 of We Swear This Is Educational – The Home Ed Diaries takes us out into the real world (yes, actual fresh air was involved) and straight into the chaos of learning on the go. Joined by Louisa and Oscar, we chat about the recent social media ban and what it means for kids growing up in a very online world—expect honest opinions, a bit of debate, and the occasional derailment. Alongside th...

This Is Definitely Education (Nobody Panic) 05.06.2026 24:45

In this pilot episode, Louisa and Oscar take the lead (because control is mostly theoretical in this household), introducing themselves and steering a conversation with Madi about what life looks like outside of school. The kids compare school vs home education from their own perspectives — what felt restrictive, what feels better, and what absolutely makes no sense either way. Madi tries to provi...