Who else has ever felt overwhelmed?

I have seven kids, I homeschool, I work, I run the house and yard, and I have a husband who often travels for work. How could I not feel overwhelmed?

This was a story I held onto for years until I had a coach question my story. She asked me what if overwhelm was optional?I sat back for a while and just thought about. Is overwhelm truly optional?

I want to talk more about overwhelm and if it is optional, how do you stop feeling it, and is it a problem to feel overwhelmed sometimes.

Are you worried about what is the worst that could happen in your homeschool?

A hobby is an activity that is done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure. The research shows that spending time on an activity that you enjoy can improve your mental health and wellbeing. Research shows that people with hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress, low mood, and depression. Activities that get you out and about can make you feel happier and more relaxed.

That all sounds beautiful, but how in the world does one have time for a hobby AND homeschool?

That's what I want to cover in today's podcast episode. How to have a hobby and homeschool.

Also, if you want to hear how my Ironman went (training is my current favorite hobby) then make sure to listen to the last half of the episode.

What do you do when homeschool feels too hard?

How do you move forward when you have no idea of what is the next step?

I want to share with you how having faith can help you through any challenge that you may face.

Are you feeling the homeschool burn out?

It's May and I know many of you don't want to think, talk, or even do school right now. In today's short and sweet podcast episode, I talk about feeling burnt out, why it's ok, and what you can do.

I am so excited to have you listen to today's episode.

I got to interview my friend, Andee Martineau, about her book, Connect Method Parenting.

Andee is an amazing parenting coach who has done a brilliant job of helping you parent without using bribing, punishments, grounding, or time outs. She went from traditional parenting (using punishments and rewards) and now teaches her connect method parenting.

You are going to want to check out today's episode where we cover consequences, meltdowns, and lying just to name a few.

My absolute favorite parenting book has to be from the scriptures. My goal is to parent like my Heavenly Parents and my Savior.

I found this gem in the scriptures the other day, and I think it shows a great way for us to run our homes.

Check out this episode to hear.

I remember how challenging it was to have so many little babies in such a short amount of time.

I would think about how much easier things would get when they got older.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but things don't get easier when kids get older. The hard just changes.

In today's podcast episode I share with you how to stop wishing away the days and hoping for things to get easier, but instead to have a life that you like now.

Are you worried that you need to teach your children everything?  

Do you worry about what will happen if you haven't done enough by the time they are 18?  

If so, you need to check out this episode from a mother who has three adult children who have graduated from homeschooling.

Did you know that learning to play an instrument is so good for your brain? Playing an instrument recruits almost every part of the brain, including regions that process vision, sound, movement, and memory.

It's easy to see why so many homeschool parents are encouraging their kids to play one.

However, if you are fighting with your kid, is it worth it?

Check out today's episode to see if your kid should play an instrument.