Guided Year FAQs

1. What exactly is Guided Year? 

   
   

   Guided Year is a 12-month membership community for intentional parenting. Each month, we gather online for a live conversation on a relevant parenting or education theme, and you’ll have access to a discussion board where you can connect, ask questions, and get support. There are two tracks—one for homeschool families, and one for families with kids in school so you can get support that truly fits your life.

2. Is this for homeschoolers or parents with kids in school? 

   
   

   Both! Guided Year has two distinct tracks—Pathways for Homeschoolers and Pathways in School so you’ll join the conversations most relevant to your family’s journey.

   
   

3. What kinds of topics do you cover each month? 

   
   

   Each month we gather for a live, open conversation centered around a practical parenting or education theme. There are two separate tracks: Pathways in School and Pathways for Homeschoolers so the discussions are tailored to your family’s context.

   
   

   We cover topics like setting up school-year routines, digital devices, after-school challenges, family culture, curriculum choices, enrichment opportunities, and more. And there’s always space for parents to bring up whatever’s on their mind.

   
   

You can view the tentative topic schedule for school families here and for homeschool families here.

4. I have specific questions I’d like addressed in Guided Year. Is there a way to do that?

   
   

   Yes! Guided Year is designed to support you in the areas that matter most to your family. You’re always welcome to post your questions in the community for me and other members to respond to. You can also suggest topics for future Live Chats—many of our monthly themes are shaped by member requests.

   
   

   My goal is for Guided Year to feel like semi-private coaching in a supportive community—where you can bring your real-life parenting questions and get thoughtful, personalized feedback throughout the year.

   
   

5. How much time does it take each month?

   
   

   The live session is one hour each month. You can also participate in the discussion board as much or as little as you like. Some parents pop in occasionally, while others check in weekly. I have been sharing posts on parenting and educational topics roughly once a week.

   
   

6. I missed the recent live chat. Can I watch a recording? 

   
   

   Absolutely! All live chat recordings are posted in the Guided Year groups. You can catch up on July’s Live Chat and any future sessions whenever it works for you.

   
   

7. What did you discuss in the July Live Chat? 

   
   

   July’s chat was such a rich conversation! We talked about making space for our own needs alongside our children’s, balancing friend time and family time over the summer, and what to do if you really don’t enjoy board games but your kids love them along with lots more. It was full of practical ideas and honest reflections, with a warm, friendly feel. I’d love for you to join and listen in!

   
   

8. I haven’t signed up for Guided Year yet. Can I still join? 

   
   

   Yes! Registration is open up to September 1. You can join anytime this summer and instantly access all the past sessions and community conversations.

   
   

9. I live in a different time zone. Will I be able to connect and join live sessions? 

   
   

   Yes! Each month I post a poll so members can vote on the session time and discussion topics. This helps us rotate times throughout the year to include members from different time zones. You’ll also have access to recordings, so you never have to miss out. If you join now, you can still vote to select August’s live chat time.

   
   

10. I need help registering. Can you help me?

    Absolutely! I’d love to help you get started. Start off at www.mothersguidance.com/home-schooling and if you have any trouble, just email me at rebecca@mothersguidance.com and I’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.