Homeschool moms are busy with a lot of things, but in our busyness are we neglecting to take care of ourselves?  How do we balance all we have to do with our own needs, while avoiding the trap of selfishness?  This podcast might step on a few toes, but it's time we addressed self care as a homeschool mom! FREE 7 DAY TRIAL of Minno with code: RAISINGARROWSGo to >> GoMinno.com - The streaming service for Christian kids has all the classic episodes of Veggie Tales + thousands more! In this episode:  Why I don't like the term "self care" and what I prefer instead. Why homeschool moms are so stressed and in such need of "self care." How to create healthy "temple" habits. How to hit the "reset" button on your day. How to fit self care into your morning and evening schedule.  Resources mentioned:  Podcast #69 (Relaxed Homeschool Mom) Podcast #45 (Sensory Issues)  Podcast #52 (Mother Culture)  Podcast #37 (Extracurricular Activities)  How to Take a Homeschool Mom Sabbatical (blog) 

Balancing Homeschooling & Self Care

Large family homemaking and homeschooling encouragement and tips from a mom of 10!

Kids & Family

Parenting

Education for Kids

A plethora of ideas to help you spend quality time with your teenagers as they move from childhood into adulthood. Resources mentioned:  Boys & Their Attitudes - Podcast #54 Girls & Their Attitudes - Podcast #56 Homeschool to College: Transitioning Your Teen - Podcast #102 Mother Daughter Journaling (post) 

Spending Time with Your Teens

Don't let your marriage slip through the cracks of your homeschooling day! Resources mentioned:  The 5 Love Languages (book) Just Between Us (app) Driveway Dates (post) 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson (book) 

14 Ways to Make Your Marriage a Priority

The relationship between a mother and her son is special, but it also changes as he moves from being a little boy, to being a teenager, to being a man.  As moms we need to learn to accept these changes and grow and change with them.  Resources mentioned:  Boys and Their Attitudes (Podcast #54) How to Parent and Discipline Boys and their Attitudes (post) Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy 

Mothering Sons into Adulthood

Tactics for keeping the house clean with a bunch of kids underfoot! Get my book - Home Management for the Homeschool Mom Resources mentioned:  4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day (free class) Mom's Daily Checklist Cleaning with Kids Podcast Series - #46-49 How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot - Podcast #50 

How to Keep the House Clean with A Lot of Kids

Are your Sundays anything but restful?  Are you tired of trying to get Sundays "right?"  When you have a lot of kids, Sundays can be hard - getting everyone ready, keeping everyone calm during the service, and then they still expect to eat when you get home!  It's time we changed how we see Sundays and lean into Jesus as our Sabbath rest! Focus you calendar on Christ! Celebrating the Church Year Online Guide BUY NOW and start CELEBRATING!    

Balancing Homeschooling & Self Care

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