Homeschool Encouragement

You don't need to feel alone, discouraged, or overwhelmed in your homeschool journey.

Get tips, ideas, and resources to help you deal with the ups and downs of homeschool life.

Believe it or not, you can make time for self-care as a homeschooler! Learn my secrets for "me-time" that are simple and practical. Make your dream a reality!
Encouragement | Homeschool

How To Make Time for Self-Care as a Homeschooler

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!   As a homeschooler, self-care time may feel impossible. On top of the normal day-to-day family responsibilities, you're responsible for the education of your children. Who has time for self-care?!? Not only do you have time for self-care, but you need...

Feel like the joy has been sucked out of your homeschool? Here is a list of 10 homeschool joy suckers with tips on how to conquer each.
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How to Conquer Joy Suckers in Your Homeschool Life

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!   Have you had to deal with joy suckers in your homeschool life? Wonder why these joy suckers rob the joy and steal the delight in your homeschool day? Find out more about joy suckers and their perceived power over your...

If you struggle with homeschool mom guilt, anxiety, or self-doubt, here are 7 useful tips to help you trust in yourself & the homeschool process.
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7 Helpful Tips to Trust in the Homeschool Process

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!   Do you worry if you're doing this homeschool thing "right"? You're not alone! As a homeschooler, it's normal to fret over if you're doing enough and what's best for your kids. Before you let those fears bring you down, read...

Sketch of the year 2020 with rainbow target & green arrow in center and woman's hands in shape of rectangular frame to demonstrate how using a Homeschool Word of the Year can help find focus & maintain vision
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Find Focus & Maintain Vision with a Homeschool Word of the Year

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!     Discover how a homeschool word of the year can help you find focus and maintain your vision this year. Get tips and a free printable guide to show you how to get started with this positive practice. (Plus, find...

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Why Your Mindset is Important in Your Homeschool

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!   Discover why YOUR mindset is important in your homeschool. If you want to transform your homeschooling adventures, these tips and resources will help you become more positive, patient, and relaxed with your homeschool mindset.     The Importance of Mindset...

Discover the joys and benefits of building a homeschool treasure chest, one gem at a time. Use this positive approach to homeschooling to help your kids & yourself.
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How to Build Your Homeschool Treasure Chest, One Gem at a Time

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!   You want to look back on your homeschool day with a smile. But, it feels like it gets harder and harder. You feel like you're buried in a mountain of to-dos and doubts. Plus, you're not sure if it's been...

Are you a homeschool mom? Do you indulge in any of these top 10 guilty pleasures? Find out if your favorite form of self-care made the list!
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Top 10 Guilty Pleasures for Homeschool Moms

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!   Homeschool moms are often asked how they do it all. Lessons, planning, record keeping. Chores, errands, meals. How do homeschool moms manage to maintain their sanity while spinning so many plates at once? Guilty pleasures. You know the saying All...

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How to Know You Are Doing Enough in Your Homeschool

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!   One of the most frequent questions that I hear homeschoolers ask is:  How do I know that I'm doing enough in my homeschool? I'm sharing my top 10 tips for overcoming this common homeschool fear. As a homeschool mom of...

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When You Need a Homeschool Fairy Godmother

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!   Oh, to have a homeschool fairy godmother! Someone who could magically sweep in and rescue you from stress, dealing with resistance, and that teetering tower of laundry that's threatening to topple at any second on you and the kids. Find...

Learn how to masterfully handle haters in your homeschool life with these 3 simple tips to help you reclaim your joy.
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How to Masterfully Handle Haters (in Your Homeschool Life)

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!   Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me! Ah! The old children's rhyme often chanted on playgrounds and school yards. Remember hearing it? Or maybe saying it yourself? Did you ever think you would need...

Discover why it is essential as a homeschool mom to take time to learn & grow.
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What Is Homeschool Professional Development Time? (& Why You Need It!)

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! Let's chat about what homeschool professional development is and why it is essential to your homeschool and family. I will give my definition, provide examples, and then discuss how to use homeschool professional development time to grow as a homeschooler. As...

You CAN maintain focus in your homeschool. Here are 5 tips and resources to give you hope and help.
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5 Easy Ways to Maintain Focus in Your Homeschool

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!   Focus. Such a simple word. And yet sometimes so hard to achieve! Oh, I'm not talking about your kids (yet! I'll address helping your kid maintain focus in your homeschool this month). I'm talking about YOU!   A Few Reasons...

Do you realize that you have homeschool super powers? Yes, you do! Are you using these powers to help you rock your homeschool? Find out what these 6 tools are and how you can be accessing for greater homeschool peace.
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Homeschool Super Powers Activate: You Do Have What It Takes!

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!   As a homeschooler, it is normal to have moments when you less than enough. On those drab days where nothing seems to go right, you might feel: hopeless helpless friendless sleepless humorless worthless powerless That last one is the worst!...

Do you struggle with homeschool comparison? Learn more about how comparison can wreak havoc on your homeschool & what you can do to overcome it.
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Homeschool Comparison: What Is It And What To Do To Overcome

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting!   Comparison. Consider that word for a few moments. What are your first thoughts when you read it? When you say it out loud? Sit with those thoughts for a minute or so. Comparison is an intense word when you look...

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My Brave Writer Lifestyle Podcast Interview: Self-Care

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! Super exciting news! My Brave Writer Lifestyle Podcast is now available for download. Cue the gigantic disco ball, rainbow flashing lights, and You Should Be Dancing! I love myself some BeeGess!  Well, at least in my mind;) To check out what...

Learn from this mom of 11 how to homeschool multiple children simply & effectively. Part of 20 Days of Homeschooling Encouragement Blog Party.
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How to Homeschool Multiple Children Simply and Effectively

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! As a busy mom of 11 kids, I know firsthand how intimidating the prospect of homeschooling multiple children can be. In fact, just yesterday I had a complete stranger ask me why I would take on such an enormous task. And...