Homeschooling is MessyWhen your house is “lived in” all day, messes are inevitable. The goal isn’t a clean house. The real goal is to teach life skills, stewardship, and responsibility. When kids learn to contribute, they become competent, self-sufficient, and service-oriented adults. Words shape culture. Instead of saying, “Help mom clean…” change it to “Let’s […]
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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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As a certified life coach, one of the most transformative tools I use in my work with homeschool moms is Brooke Castillo’s CTFAR model. This simple yet powerful framework helps us understand how our thoughts influence our emotions, actions, and results. It’s been a game-changer for my clients and my own homeschool journey. Let me
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Homeschooling is amazing. But let’s be real—it’s also a lot. You’re juggling academics, chores, relationships, and your own sanity. That’s where Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families comes in. These simple principles can help you bring more peace and purpose to your homeschool. Let’s break it down. 1. Be Proactive Take charge of
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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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