18. Homeschooling 9 Kids: Real Talk on Large Family Life & Grace-Filled Parenting with Rachel Riley

In this heartwarming and powerful episode of It’s MarSAY, Marcai sits down with her best friend Rachel—a homeschooling mom of nine, former nurse, and adoptive parent—to talk about motherhood, fostering, homeschooling, and the grace of God through life’s chaos and beauty. The conversation is filled with laughter, honesty, and inspiration as Rachel shares her family’s journey, her call to adopt, and how she finds balance (and sanity!) through it all.

What You'll Learn:

• How Rachel and her husband were led to adopt four siblings after fostering

• What it’s really like to homeschool nine children

• Creative tips for managing a large household and schooling on the go

• How God’s grace shows up in everyday parenting struggles

• The importance of flexibility and structure in homeschool life

• Rachel’s personal journey from nurse to full-time mom and home educator

 

Questions Answered in This Episode:

• What inspired Rachel to pursue nursing and then step away from her career?

• How did Rachel and her husband discern their call to foster and adopt?

• What does a typical day look like in a household of 11?

• How does homeschooling work with a big family?

• How does Rachel stay grounded in her faith while managing a full plate?

• What do people misunderstand about foster care, large families, and homeschooling?

 

Connect with Rachel:

Instagram: @rachyrach55

 

Connect with Marcai:

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• Facebook