As our children grow into their teenage years, a natural shift happens. They become more independent.They begin to develop their own identities.This is exactly what we want! In my homeschool, I’ve found it crucial to honor this development.That means shifting from the role of teacher to facilitator.One of the best ways to do this?Incorporate outside […]
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Homeschooling is a beautiful journey, but it can also be tough. It’s easy to get caught up in guilt, self-criticism, and comparison. But there’s a better way: self-compassion. Kristin Neff, a leading expert on self-compassion, breaks it down into three parts. Let’s explore how these can help you as a homeschool mom. 1. Self-Kindness Treat
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First off, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. You’re in good company—most of us have been there! Homeschooling can be a beautiful journey, but wow, does it come with a lot to juggle. And those moments of overwhelm? They’re real. So, Let’s Talk About That Overwhelm Maybe you’ve got piles of lesson plans, laundry,
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Over the years, my husband and I have diligently tried to keep up with regular interviews with our children. It’s been a journey of consistency—sometimes waxing, sometimes waning. But I’ve noticed a pattern. When things get rocky with one of my kids, it’s usually when we haven’t been connecting in these regular conversations. Through these
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As homeschool moms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. There’s so much to juggle—lessons, chores, and emotions. But real success comes from focusing on what we can control. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said it perfectly:“Success means doing well those things over which you have control.” The famous Serenity Prayer reminds us:“God, grant me the serenity to
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“But what about their social life?” Did anyone you know ask you this common question when you told them you decided to homeschool? Did you worry about it yourself? I know in the beginning I did! Being driven by this fear, the first couple of years I had my young children involved in every extracurricular
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From the beginning, I noticed a striking difference between my two oldest children—my oldest, a daughter, and my second child, a son. While my daughter would sit attentively, absorbing each word as I read or taught, my son seemed to have endless energy, doing backflips off the couch. Despite his constant motion, he could recite
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Homeschooling is an incredible journey. But it can easily become overwhelming if we let it. In his talk Good, Better, Best, Elder Dallin H. Oaks reminds us of the importance of focusing on the things that matter most. He teaches that while many things are good, only some things are better, and a few things
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According to the American Psychological Association (APA), self-esteem is “the degree to which the qualities and characteristics contained in one’s self-concept are perceived to be positive.” In other words, we are looking at who we are as a human being and deciding if what we see is positive or negative. To boost our children’s self-esteem,
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As homeschool moms, we often strive for perfection, but this can lead to all-or-nothing thinking—viewing things in extremes, where everything is either a total success or a complete failure. This mindset can be damaging, creating unnecessary stress and preventing us from acknowledging the progress we and our children are making. How All-or-Nothing Thinking Hurts Us
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