Erin Napier opens up about homeschooling setup with husband Ben Napier

Erin Napier gave an intimate look at how she and her husband, Ben Napier, manage to homeschool their two daughters while balancing their busy filming schedule for HGTV's Home Town.

The 40-year-old designer shared a “day in the life” post on Instagram on Sunday, April 19, revealing the structured routine she and Ben follow while educating their daughters, Helen, 8, and Mae, 4, at home in Laurel, Mississippi.

In her candid reflection, Erin admitted she once questioned the idea of homeschooling herself.

“Some people think homeschooling is weird. I did too when I was young,” she wrote. “But we met homeschoolers who were so remarkable… it made us realize we wanted whatever that was.”

Her post featured a series of photos showing the family’s at-home learning environment, including the girls working at desks, engaging in creative projects, and participating in outdoor activities around their home.

Erin explained that the day typically begins with chores such as dishes, laundry, feeding pets, and watering the garden — a task she noted her youngest daughter completes daily.

The couple, who star in Home Town and its spinoff series, divide teaching responsibilities around their filming commitments. Erin described how their production team adjusts schedules to allow dedicated teaching time, while a retired teacher occasionally steps in when needed.

Ben, who holds a background in history and English, leads lessons in history, Bible studies, and math, while Erin focuses on language arts, phonics, science, art, and etiquette.

“We switch throughout the day,” she explained, adding that reading sessions include classic literature followed by narration exercises to build comprehension and critical thinking.

Beyond academics, the Napier children also take part in extracurricular activities, including gymnastics, ballet, tennis, piano, horseback riding, and group sports to ensure regular social interaction with peers.

Erin emphasized that the family follows the routine “for as long as it serves the girls,” noting that they remain open to transitioning to traditional schooling in the future.

The couple has previously spoken about their decision to homeschool, saying it reflects their desire to raise their children with a slower-paced, hands-on approach to learning and daily life.