HGTV’s Erin Napier Makes Big Decision Impacting Her Family’s Lives
Viewers have come to know Erin and Ben Napier and their family through their HGTV shows. Recently, Erin took to social media to announce big news for her family. Many fans have also been sharing their reactions to the news, with some actually being the inspiration for the change.
Erin Napier Recently Talked About Changing Times On Instagram
Erin and Ben Napier are best known for their HGTV series, Home Town. On this show, the couple helps to renovate homes in Laurel, Mississippi. Viewers have also seen a few spin-offs of the show, like Home Town Takeover.
In their personal lives, Erin and Ben met while attending junior college and married in 2008. They have since gone on to have two daughters together, Helen and Mae.
As summer comes to an end, Erin recently took to Instagram to bemoan the change in seasons. In particular, she disliked how she won’t be spending as much time with her children now that school is starting.
Back in July, Erin wrote, “How do we stop the clock so school never starts back? Anyone else soaking up this time with your kids like raisin bran in whole milk?”
In the comments, a few fans shared that they had some positive experiences with homeschooling. As one fan wrote, “I homeschooled mine from 4th grade until she left for college. Loved having all that added time together.”
Comments didn’t just come from people who homeschooled their kids, but former homeschooled students themselves. As another fan wrote, “My mom pulled me out of public school in 4th. Grade & Homeschooled me as well!. I loved it. So many sweet memories. I received my diploma in the mail, then I earned a Certificate online from the US Career Institute.”
Erin recently took to social media to reveal she took these comments to heart. On September 1, in a now deleted post, she shared that she was now planning to homeschool Helen and Mae going forward.
According to EntertainmentNow, Erin shared that she had been interested in homeschooling for children for a while now. In a since-deleted post, she previously shared, “Homeschool was our dream from the day Helen was born, but work was busy, then Mae was born and we just kept saying ‘someday we will.’”
Fans Recognized A Certain Book Erin Shared In A Recent Video
“After 3 years at an amazing little school, the dream wouldn’t leave me alone and we weren’t ready to let this summer of being together and having fun end. So, here we go. My painting studio became a classical school overnight.”
In a video shared on September 4, 2025, Erin showed fans a glimpse of her new home classroom, which contained two desks, a printer, and a whiteboard. she also showcased Susan Wise Bauer’s book, The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education.
A few commenters noted that the book was used a guide for homeschooling. As one fan noted, “That is an AWESOME book. I used it to homeschool my son who was bored by curriculum! Enjoy.”
Other fans also commented on the book. A few also had experience with homeschooling and offered suggestions, including those in the Laurel area. Some comments included:
- “Beautiful memories! I don’t know if you are considering homeschooling or are homeschooling already, but we have a tiny little Classical Conversations community in Laurel. We meet at Magnolia Baptist on Mondays.”
- “Susan Wise Bauer was so helpful when it first came out and I was homeschooling my girls! I would do it all over again (16yrs) and they both graduated from college!”
- “Happy birthday! Also, that Well-Trained Mind book was my gateway to homeschooling. I was never able to put my son in public school after learning what I learned from that and Last Child in the Woods. He’s a senior now!”
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