Creating Times of Rest in Your Homeschool
As homeschoolers, it is so easy to brag about all the flexibility we have in our schedules and how...
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Tag: burnout
When All Else Fails…Take a Rest
Have you ever felt burned out? Maybe you’ve felt like you want to quit homeschooling for good...
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How to Keep Your Homeschool Momentum Going?
You’ve finally gotten your homeschool back up and running after a long summer break. All...
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Surviving homeschool burnout – one mom’s story
I believe the simple life is full of joy. Not a crazed, over the top, yelling from the roof tops kind of happiness but a deep down contentment in spite of circumstances.
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Recharge your batteries
Maybe the kids are done with their math curriculum. Done as in, they refuse to put any effort into it no matter how hard you try. Or, it’s possible you have a special needs child and have yet to figure out how to effectively teach them. Of course, you could be that mom who is just having one of those days. Or months. Or years.
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Getting Back on Track
By the time spring arrives, many home school moms are often looking forward to the next school year. The reason varies for each individual; for some the year hasn’t gone as planned while for others they are anticipating the start of something new.
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3 Traps to Avoid at Mid-Year
At the end of the year is not when most people probably want to talk about homeschooling mid-year....
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4 Signs You May Need to Attend a Homeschool Convention
If burnout starts as a ripple in early January then by May it can be a full blown tidal wave of...
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iTired: Dealing with Homeschool Fatigue
Fatigue is the epic battle for homeschool parents. Often it’s the biggest issue that homeschoolers face in the middle of winter. Between homeschooling and housework, parents feel stretched. Add your own need for self-care, the needs of your children and spouse, and it can feel impossible.
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Organization: Implementing a New Routine
I’ve discovered our priorities and passions, I’ve planned out a workable routine…it’s time to dump it on the kids, right? Surprise them one Monday morning after a relaxing Christmas break or summer holiday? No! That’s the fast-road to burn-out for me and my children!
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