Chaos & Coffee: Working Homeschool Mom Show | Christian Work at Home Mom, Time Management, Routines

About Today's Episode

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I have Beth McCarter from The Homeschool Graduate back on the show again. We're talking in depth about mental health and homeschooling.

Beth very generously shares her life experiences and struggles with mental health and how she manages them in order homeschool and have positive, loving relationships with her children. We also cover topics like...

She has an exciting membership launching in late fall/autumn which is specifically for those thinking about starting homeschooling. You can join the waitlist for Guided Groups. Be sure to also sign up for her 1 hour story telling session called How I Homeschool w/ ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and THRIVE, on the signup page.

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

Working homeschool mom, I would love to support you in any way that I can. Please find all the ways we can connect and what I can offer in way of support here.

Sponsor for the Episode

Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? I’m thrilled to introduce our favourite math curriculum to you.

CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way!

The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a “test”.

Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with a practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly.

Visit www.ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. Or take advantage of this fantastic special! Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.

Today on the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about how to deal with homeschool burnout in a positive way. As working homeschool moms, we can easily get overwhelmed by home educating our kids. We have so much to do on any given day that we can easily feel like we're not able to manage. So today I chat about some practical things you can do to have the best homeschool experience.

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? I’m thrilled to introduce our favourite math curriculum to you.

CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way!

The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a “test”.

Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with a practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly.

Visit www.ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. Or take advantage of this fantastic special! Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.

On today’s episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to Christine Suarez. A homeschool mom of two living in Brooklyn, New York, Christine uses her 10+ years of experience in education, psychological development, and homeschooling to empower other parents on her website bloomingbrilliant.net.

Christine’s new business, Blooming Brilliant Books, provides thoughtful resources, encouragement, and support to homeschooling parents all over the country. Follow Christine on social media at @BloomingBrilliant, and check out her most recent publication, The Homeschool Pep Talk Journal.

We had some technical issues so the first few questions didn’t record. But there’s so much value in the rest of the episode so I had to publish it! I love that Christine speaks about the importance of mindset, which she believes is vital for being a happy and thriving working homeschool mom. She also mentions deschooling as her number one tip when starting out. We all need to deschool through our homeschooling journey so I agree wholeheartedly with her on this point!

If you’re looking for a community of working homeschool moms, then be sure to check out everything that I have to offer. 

CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way! The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a “test”.

Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with a practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly. 

Visit www.ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. Or take advantage of this fantastic special! Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about how to prioritize when everything is important. As working homeschool moms, we have loads and loads of things to do. So how can we identify what's really important? The first place to start is with our values and goals. Then we can see what is really a priority in our lives. And start to schedule our days accordingly. 

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

I have a lot of support for working homeschool moms, including a time audit and daily planner. You can use these to figure out where your times goes and to see what needs to stay and what needs to go, according to your goals and values. 

You can find everything else I have to offer here: support for working homeschool moms

Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? I’m thrilled to introduce our favourite math curriculum to you.

CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way!

The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a “test”.

Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with a practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly.

Visit www.ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. Or take advantage of this fantastic special! Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to Jodie Perry. Jodie is a wife, homeschooling mom of 6, writer, blogger, podcaster, and accidental entrepreneur. I had great fun speaking to her and she said something that tickled me pink. She said that working homeschool moms are rebel moms because we decide to throw convention out of the window and live on our own terms. Love it!

Her site, www.lifeunboxed.blog, helps momtrepreneurs break free from the 9-5, be their own boss, raise their kids, and enjoy their lives. It gives them the tools they need to be successful on their own terms—in any field or career path.

Jodie has been running her virtual assistant business (wwww.jodierperry.com) since 2014. She understands the challenges of raising kids, running a business, and keeping your sanity…most days. She shares her experience with other moms, so they can be confident that they can do it too.

Lifeunboxed.blog is a space for moms who are (or want to) run a business and have the flexibility of homeschooling their kids. You can listen to the podcast on any platform: Life Unboxed Blog Show. Or follow Life Unboxed on Facebook.com/lifeunboxedblog on Instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog and on Pinterest.com/LifeUnboxed

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

As working homeschool moms, we need all the support and encouragement we can get. Am I right? As a working homeschool mom, I know how invaluable this can be so I have lots to offer you to help you along journey. You can find everything here. 

Sponsor for the Episode

Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? I’m thrilled to introduce our favourite math curriculum to you.

CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way!

The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a “test”.

Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with a practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly.

Visit www.ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. Or take advantage of this fantastic special! Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat about ways to schedule enough homeschool time into your day. 

In a recent poll on my Facebook group for working homeschool moms, I discovered that a common struggle is feeling like you don't have enough homeschool time in your day. I know this uncomfortable and worrying feeling because I've definitely felt it. And I'm sure I will feel it again in the future as we go through different seasons.

As I'm quite a few years into the homeschooling journey, I've learnt some ways to overcome this anxiety when it crops up. And you guessed it - the strategies are part mindset and part practical. Because that's just how I roll! 😁 I hope this episode will give you some reassurance and confidence when you feel like you're not doing enough!

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

If you're looking for working homeschool mom support, then I have lots of resources available to you. And you can always reach out to me if you have a question or a query. 

Sponsor for the Episode

Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? I’m thrilled to introduce our favourite math curriculum to you.

CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way!

The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a “test”.

Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with a practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly.

Visit www.ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. Or take advantage of this fantastic special! Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about a topic that's very close to my heart. I've been homeschooling my neurodivergent children for more than five years, so in this episode I want to share my experiences. I'm not a trained expert but I have a lot of tips and strategies that I hope will help and inspire you. 

Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? I’m thrilled to introduce our favourite math curriculum to you.

CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way!

The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a “test”.

Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with a practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly.

Visit www.ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. Or take advantage of this fantastic special! Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I have the great pleasure of speaking to Jae from the Homeschool Yo Kid app. She is currently on her home learning journey with two beautiful young souls leading the way. 

After 14 years in public education, Jae has developed a homeschool app that allows families to comfortably begin their home learning journey with confidence. Homeschool Yo Kids is for new and seasoned homeschoolers that seek guidance, inspiration, and a confidence builder through the access to various resources, curriculum, activities, and a community to grow with.

There are so many fantastic takeaways from this episode. I love that Jae says we're all qualified to homeschool our kids and that we have a choice as to how to do it. And the fact that she says we need to admit we're not perfect. In her homeschool she says: "I don't know. Let's look it up". I love this! I'm sure you're going to love this episode as much as I do!

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If you need any support as a working homeschool mom, please see all the resources I have available for you here. 

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Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? I’m thrilled to introduce our favourite math curriculum to you.

CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way!

The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a “test”.

Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with a practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly.

Visit www.ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. Or take advantage of this fantastic special! Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about self-compassion. As working homeschool moms, we need to shower ourselves with kindness. We're bound to 'fail' sometimes. But when we have lots of self-compassion, we are able to move on easily.

Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? I’m thrilled to introduce our favourite math curriculum to you.

CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way!

The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a “test”.

Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with a practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly.

Visit www.ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. Or take advantage of this fantastic special! Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to Beth McCarter. She's a worldschooler, writer at The Homeschool Graduate and the creator of a free virtual homeschool summit. 

I loved speaking to Beth so much because she is so candid about the need to take care of our mental health as working homeschool moms. And she also said that we need to be kind to ourselves...I couldn't agree more! 

Be sure to follow her on Instagram and check out her website too. 

As a working homeschool mom, I know it can be super tough. So I have lots of resources to support you! 

Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? I’m thrilled to introduce our favourite math curriculum to you.

CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way!

The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a “test”.

Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with a practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly.

Visit www.ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. Or take advantage of this fantastic special! Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.