A Free Mini Guide for Parents
Take the first gentle step into homeschooling with calm, clarity, and connection.
Homeschooling doesn’t have to start with structure – it starts with space. If school has left your child anxious, burnt out, or resistant to learning, this mini guide will help you both exhale.
Deschooling Essentials is a free, printable resource that helps you begin your homeschooling journey with confidence – without diving into workbooks or timetables.
You’ll learn how to rest, reconnect, and recognise that learning is already happening every day.
What’s Inside the Free Guide
When you’re stepping away from traditional schooling, the first stage is about recovery – not routines.
This mini guide gives you the tools and reassurance to slow down and observe before you plan.
Here’s what’s inside:
Each section includes short, guided exercises – no pressure, just practical steps toward calmer days.
Why Deschooling Matters
For many neurodivergent families, school isn’t just stressful – it’s exhausting. Autistic, ADHD, PDA, and anxious children often need time to recover before they can thrive in a home learning environment.
Deschooling gives you both space to:
Think of it as a reset button before homeschooling begins – a season of rest that makes everything else possible.
Ready to make your first days calmer?
Who It’s For
This mini guide was designed for parents who want to homeschool differently – gently, without guilt or overwhelm.
It’s perfect if you:
You don’t need to have it all figured out – this guide helps you take that first step with reassurance and structure.
A Note From Sophie
I know what it’s like to question everything – Am I doing enough? Should we start lessons? What if I fail?
Hi, I’m Sophie – a homeschooling mum of two autistic and ADHD boys, and creator of Totally Frank.
I made this mini guide because the early days of homeschooling can feel confusing and isolating.
But I also know that real learning begins when you slow down and reconnect.
Deschooling Essentials is a small but powerful start – one that gives you permission to rest, notice, and rebuild confidence before anything else.
Start with calm not chaos.
FAQ
Q: What is deschooling?
A: Deschooling is the transition period between leaving traditional school and beginning homeschooling. It’s a time for rest, recovery, and reconnection.
Q: How long does deschooling take?
A: Every child is different, but a common guide is one month for each year in school.
