All or Nothing?

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  Most of us could be qualified as “All or Nothing” homeschoolers. We ride hard in whatever lane we’ve assigned ourselves and worry constantly about not living up to standard we have set for ourselves. Most of us could also assign ourselves a few other labels, as well. For example, I am the queen of
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Let’s Eliminate Burnout

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  Whether you call it a mental health day, a break for scheduling, or a teacher professional development day … we all need a break every now and then. Don’t feel guilty about this. Every professional educator has breaks like these scheduled; in-home educators need the same. There are many benefits of taking a break
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Redeeming the Rough Homeschool Day

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  We can all agree that rough homeschool days happen. Sometimes they occur more often than we’d like. When we encounter chaotic days or seasons of life, homeschooling can take a hit and we’re left feeling “behind the curve.” Don’t despair! There is hope, and all is not lost. Even the roughest of homeschool days
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Homeschooling Through the Hard Times

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  Let me begin by saying that I hope you never need this information. Homeschooling through a family emergency, medical crisis, or other hardship isn’t something I’d wish on anyone. However, if you find yourself in that position, here’s how to homeschool through hard times.   Homeschooling When Life Is Tough We all have bad
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Homeschool Burnout, Bedlam, and Balance

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  For many homeschooling families, getting back into the swing of homeschooling after a holiday is a challenge. Throw in a pandemic, and returning to ‘normal’ becomes even more of a challenge. Are you overwhelmed by the thought of getting back on schedule, or are you someone who does much better with schedules and you
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Wear Your Motherhood Capes Proudly

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  By definition, a superhero is an exceptionally skillful or successful person.  We, as a society, take it to mean anyone who steps up and does what is needed in times of adversity or emergency.  Superheroes can be found in all walks of life.  They don’t have to be just limited to medical professionals, the
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Avoiding Homeschool Winter Burnout

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  It’s that time of year. Winter has closed in on us. The dark nights and bleak days seem to suck out all the joy and happiness in the world. Obviously, I have a few issues. And if I’m going to burn out, it will most likely happen in the midst of winter. I can’t
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