Are you a first-time homeschooler or thinking about homeschooling? Are you wondering about how to get started? Here are 10 things you need to know to homeschool. This post was originally published November 3, 2015, but has since been updated. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. 10 Things You Need to Know to Homeschool 1. Know Your … [Read more...] about 10 Things You Need to Know to Homeschool
Encouragement
When You Can’t Do Everything: Overcoming Homeschool Burnout
Homeschool burnout can leave you feeling defeated, stressed, and tired. How do you spot the signs of burnout, and what can you do to help your homeschool and yourself to thrive again? This week I found myself sitting behind my closed bedroom door crying and gorging myself on giant handfuls of coffee nut M&M's. Feelings of frustration and overwhelming thoughts had finally gotten the best of … [Read more...] about When You Can’t Do Everything: Overcoming Homeschool Burnout
Homeschooling with Mental Illness
"I think your depression may be cycling back around." my doctor said. "Is this what I can expect the rest of my life to be be like? Swinging from depressed to normal?" I asked. "There are lots of different treatment options. We just have to find the right one for you." my doctor replied. My doctor seemed full of optimism, but I felt the crushing weight of what having a mental illness … [Read more...] about Homeschooling with Mental Illness
Embracing Our Strengths as Introverted Homeschool Moms
Are you an introvert? Being introverted homeschool moms can be a struggle. But there are also strengths and encouragement in our quiet ways. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Introverted Homeschool Moms Motherhood is beautiful; motherhood is hard. All moms understand this paradoxical truth. Yet introverted mothers face unique … [Read more...] about Embracing Our Strengths as Introverted Homeschool Moms
Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Does Seasonal Affective Disorder affect your mood? Do you struggle with depression? Here are 12 Self-Care tips to help you cope with the Winter Blues! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. *Disclaimer - I am not an expert, doctor, or medical professional. I do not claim to cure or treat any disease. I am only sharing my personal … [Read more...] about Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Are You Unexpectedly Homeschooling
There are parents around the world who plan to homeschool. They reach this decision through research, planning, and gradual reasoning that homeschooling is the best plan for their child and their family. Then, there are the parents all over the internet that are suddenly finding themselves unexpectedly homeschooling! This post is for them. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read … [Read more...] about Are You Unexpectedly Homeschooling
When You’ve Lost Your Homeschool Rhythm
I have to admit a hard truth, folks. We've kind of sort of misplaced our homeschool rhythm. Or possibly it was thrown from a speeding Mustang, ridden by feral farm animals, into the jaws of an outlaw coyote. Maybe I've been reading too many Adventures of Hank the Cowdog to the children. I'm not sure. All I know is our rhythm has gone missing, and I'm struggling to find it. Homeschooling through … [Read more...] about When You’ve Lost Your Homeschool Rhythm
Homeschooling with Depression
Are you homeschooling with depression? You are not alone! I deal with depression year-round, and I have for years. Your depression may look different than mine, but we are both homeschool moms doing the best we can for our kids, our families, and ourselves. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. *Disclaimer - I am not an expert, doctor, … [Read more...] about Homeschooling with Depression
The Pressure to be the Perfect Homeschool Mom
Parenting is hard, folks. There, I said it. Homeschooling is hard too. Both are difficult jobs. They are marathons, not sprints. It takes years for you to see the outcomes of whatever it is you are doing right now in this moment. Years of tiny little moments adding up and filling this small person you are raising. No pressure. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure … [Read more...] about The Pressure to be the Perfect Homeschool Mom
Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool Mom
Self-care for moms can be difficult. Add in homeschooling and now you've really got a challenge! But what if you are an introverted homeschool mom surrounded by extroverts. How can you not only homeschool well but also thrive in a world full of extroverts? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool … [Read more...] about Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool Mom