{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Homeschool Curious to Community Builder: Morgan Bergstrom on Launching BaseCampEd","description":"What if finding a few like-minded families near you were as easy as dropping a pin on a map? In this episode, Lisa chats with Morgan Bergstrom\u2014former corporate recruiter, mom of three (soon four!), and creator of BaseCampEd, a free app that helps homeschool and alt-ed families connect locally. Morgan shares her family\u2019s journey from full-time daycare to kindergarten at home, the moment the \u201cmini co-op\u201d idea clicked, and why connection\u2014not perfection\u2014keeps families thriving. We talk hybrid options, micro-schools, nature schools, and why you don\u2019t have to go \u201call in\u201d on day one. If you\u2019re homeschool-curious (or already homeschooling and craving real-life community), this one\u2019s for you. In This Episode   Morgan\u2019s pivot from 12 years in corporate recruiting to entrepreneurship   The origin story of BaseCampEd (and why it\u2019ll always be free for parents)   Moving every 2\u20133 years: building community fast in a new city   Hybrid\/alt-ed options: co-ops, micro-schools, nature &amp;amp; farm schools, STEM programs   How to \u201ctest drive\u201d homeschooling without going all-in   Socialization myths vs. real connection   Why homeschooling pairs naturally with entrepreneurship   Key Takeaways   You don\u2019t need 100 people\u2014just a few good families you connect with.   Try before you leap: add a small reading\/math kit after dinner or on weekends.   Use tools (like BaseCampEd) to find local groups, events, and alt-ed resources.   Give your kids the gift of time: true literacy &amp;amp; critical thinking don\u2019t require 6 hours at a table.   Quotables   \u201cI wanted a Zillow for homeschoolers: pull up a map, click the dots, read profiles, and connect.\u201d \u2014Morgan   \u201cYou don\u2019t have to be \u2018all in\u2019 on day one. Start small and see how your child resonates.\u201d \u2014Morgan   \u201cHomeschooling opens doors to alternative work and entrepreneurship.\u201d \u2014Lisa   Resources &amp;amp; Links   BaseCampEd \u2013 Free app to connect with local homeschool &amp;amp; alt-ed families&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   True North Academy \u2013 Live and self-paced classes for K\u201312&amp;nbsp;   It\u2019s Not That Hard to Homeschool Podcast \u2013 More episodes with Lisa&amp;nbsp;   ","author_name":"It's Not That Hard to Homeschool","author_url":"https:\/\/www.notthathardtohomeschool.com\/homeschool-high-school-podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38341780\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/fd6a54\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38341780"}