Homeschooling is a sacred, personal journey.But it’s so easy to feel like we’re falling short. Maybe you’ve felt it.Scrolling Instagram.Hearing about another mom’s curriculum. Watching someone else’s kids “excel.” Suddenly, your own journey feels… not enough. Today, let’s talk about how to break free. Because comparison steals what matters most:your joy, your confidence, and your […]
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How the CTFAR Model Can Help You Stop Spinning in Overwhelm and Start Homeschooling with Peace Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the things—the curriculum, the routines, the planning—and still feel like you’re barely hanging on? Maybe you’re constantly reacting to your kids, doubting your decisions, or comparing yourself to every other “perfect
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Are we protecting our kids too much? Many parents think shielding children from difficulty will help them thrive. But research shows the opposite. Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff call this “safetyism” in their book The Coddling of the American Mind. Safetyism teaches kids that discomfort is dangerous. But real growth comes from learning to navigate
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Shame is sneaky. It doesn’t show up and announce itself. Instead, it whispers things like: “I should be doing more.” “If I were a better mom, my kids would be thriving.” “Other homeschool moms seem to have it all figured out.” “If I admit I’m struggling, people will think I’m failing.” Sound familiar? If so,
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Childhood has changed. Kids used to spend their days outside, climbing trees, building forts, and playing with friends. Now, they spend hours on smartphones, social media, and video games—and it’s affecting their mental health. Anxiety, depression, and social struggles are rising. Why? Because too much screen time is rewiring their brains. But we can take
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Feeling Drained and Unmotivated? You sit down to homeschool, but your kids are restless, distracted, and unmotivated. You grab your phone for a quick break, but instead of feeling refreshed, you feel more exhausted. Why does everything feel harder than it should? The answer might not be homeschooling itself—it might be your brain’s dopamine balance.
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As homeschool moms, we often feel the weight of being everything for everyone—teacher, nurturer, homemaker, and so much more. With so much responsibility, it can feel selfish to want something for ourselves. But what if those desires—those deep, recurring dreams tugging at your heart—are actually whispers from God? What if they’re part of your divine
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1. Confidence Through Divine Identity Your worth isn’t tied to how well you homeschool.It’s rooted in who you are: a child of God. “We did not come to this earth to gain our worth – we brought it with us.”— Ardeth G. Kapp, The Joy of the Journey (Deseret Book, 1992) When you truly understand
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As homeschool moms, we wear many hats: teacher, caregiver, chauffeur, meal planner, and more. Our days are full of opportunities and demands, each vying for our attention and energy. In a world that often equates busyness with worth, it’s easy to feel we should say yes to everything. But when we try to do it
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What is a Growth Mindset? A growth mindset means you believe you can improve with effort and practice.It sounds like: What is a Fixed Mindset? A fixed mindset means you think abilities can’t change.It sounds like: Why Does This Matter? With a fixed mindset, kids give up when it’s hard.With a growth mindset, they keep
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