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

Today's topic is something that a lot of homeschoolers struggle with. Homeschooling your reluctant learner can be incredibly frustrating and exhausting. I know because I've been there!

With this episode, I want to give you some tips and strategies for homeschooling your reluctant learner without losing you sh*t! It takes some practice and patience, but it's so worth it! 

The Working Homeschool Moms Support Group on Facebook is a place to meet and hang out with other working homeschool moms. I also go live everything Thursday to chat about schedules, mindset, homeschooling, self care and everything in between. I would love to see you there!

With working homeschool moms in mind, I created The Ultimate Working Homeschool Mom Planner. It's a 60-page PDF printable planner that you can use to keep track of everything you might need as a working homeschool mom. You only need to buy it once and can then use it year after year. 

If you're feeling really overwhelmed with working homeschool mom life, then I have two things that can really help. The first is the Working Homeschool Mom Mindset Magic Challenge, which will help you to take stock of where you are and where you want to go. My Simple Time Audit will help you to identify where you're spending your time and then how to spend it more efficiently. Both of these challenges can really help you when you're feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. 

I send a weekly newsletter with homeschool chats and a special subscriber freebie. You also get access to my library of freebies by signing up. I would love to be able to connect regularly with you though your inbox! 

Please take a screenshot when you listen to this podcast, and then share it to your IG stories and tag me. It can really help to spread the podcast and to get as many working homeschool moms to listen as possible. I know it can be a tough journey so I want to help! 

And if you ever need some one-on-one time to set some goals, shift your mindset or figure out a way forward, then please book in a 30 minute coaching call with me. I'm currently offering a free, no obligation call so that I can see how to best support you.

Until next time...take care!

In today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I'm chatting to my husband, Gareth Jones. I thought it would be interesting to see what it's like to be a working homeschool dad! It was so much fun and I enjoyed chatting about why we homeschool, what we struggle with and what it's like to work and homeschool at the same time. 

You can find Gareth here... 

On Instagram at instagram.com/thisisjbs

And on his website at JBS Music Design

If you're a working homeschool mom who's looking for a community, then I would like to invite you to join the Working Homeschool Moms Support Group on Facebook. I share daily tips and strategies for being a happy and thriving working homeschool mom. I also go live every Thursday to chat about topics related to working homeschool mom life. I hope to see you there!

If you like printable PDF planners to stay organized, then you'll love the Ultimate Working Homeschool Mom Planner. It's a 60-page PDF printable that will help you to track homeschooling, work, organization, goals, finances and lots more. As it's not dated, you only need to buy it once. Then you can use it year after year to stay on top of it all.

I love a good challenge. How about you? I created The Working Homeschool Mom Mindset Magic Challenge as a way to take stock of where you are and of where you want to go. For 5 days, you get an email and some tasks which will help you to shift your mindset. I find this kind of challenge so useful when I'm stuck or feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. 

My Simple Time Audit is also awesome when you're feeling like there just aren't enough hours in the day. When you know exactly how you spend your time, it's easier to get rid of what you don't need and to add in more of what lights you up. The time audit also includes a daily planner that you can use to plan the perfect day!

If you like homeschool resources, mindset printables and lots of other cool stuff related to being a working homeschool mom, then my newsletter might interest you. I send a weekly email with a special freebie for my subscribers and you also get access to my resources library. 

I would love to help as many working homeschool moms as possible, so it would be great if you can share the podcast. You could also rate, review and subscribe, which will also help more women to find it. I would love it if you tagged me on Instagram, and let me know what resonated the most with you. 

Lastly, if you feel you need some one-on-one help with working homeschool mom life, then please book in a coaching session with me. I offer a free 30 minute exploration call to see if coaching is what you need. I would love to support you in any way that I can!

Until next week, take care! 

This week's episode is about the benefits of journaling for working homeschool moms. I know the thought of adding another activity to your already-full schedule seems crazy. But I'm sure you'll feel the benefits really quickly!

Journaling has helped me to have magic in my life, to be grateful and to see how we've progressed in our homeschool. It's also a super quick way to add some self-care to my day! I hope the episode will convince you to start journaling, if you don't already! I love it and I'm sure you will too!

The Working Homeschool Moms Support Group is a private group on Facebook, just for working homeschool moms. If you're looking for a community, then I would love to see you there! Come over and say 'hi'! 

Do you like to use a paper planner? Then you'll love The Ultimate Working Homeschool Mom Planner because it's just for working homeschool moms! It's a 60-page PDF printable that you can buy once and then use year after year. 

Have you ever done a time audit? It can help so much when you feel like you don't have enough hours in the day. I have a free printable that walks you through the process. At the end, you're bound to gain more hours in the day!

Are you signed up to my newsletter? I send a weekly newsletter, which includes a weekly printable. You'll also get access to my resources library of homeschool goodies.

Please take a screenshot of you listening to this episode, share it to your IG stories and tag me on Instagram. I want to help as many working homeschool moms as possible because I know it can be a tough path to tread alone. You could also share the podcast with a working homeschool mom who might need some encouragement. 

I would love to connect one-to-one with you. You can book in a free 30 minute coaching call so we can chat about your challenges and your wins! I look forward to meet you!

Until next time...take care!

Today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms is a must-listen! I speak to Vida Mercer from Mercer Homeschooling about tough homeschool days, keeping it simple and the radical pursuit of what works for you and your family. There is so much great advice in this episode!

Vida is a second-generation homeschooler and founder of Mercer Homeschooling, which helps families homeschool successfully and helps businesses serve homeschoolers better. She is also a writer, writing coach, and curriculum developer. Her in-depth experience and positive attitude make for a really great listen!

You can find Vida here...

On Instagram at instagram.com/mercerhomeschooling

On Facebook at facebook.com/mercerhomeschooling

On Twitter at twitter.com/vida_writes

On her website at Mercer Homeschooling

And on Brave Writer at bravewriter.com/teachers/vida-mercer

If you're looking for some support as a working homeschool mom, then I would love to welcome you to my private Facebook group. The Working Homeschool Moms Support Group is a place to find women in a similar situation to you, so is great for advice, support and commiseration. 

I have designed a planner for working homeschool moms. The Ultimate Working Homeschool Mom Planner covers all areas of you life like homeschooling, organization, goals, finances and much more. Get the 60 page PDF once and use it year after year. 

I know how frustrating it can be to be a working homeschool mom. But I find that sometimes a mindset shift can work wonders when you're feeling overwhelmed. The Working Homeschool Mom Mindset Magic Challenge helps you to take stock of where you are and to plan where you want to go. It's simple but powerful, and I'm sure you're going to love it!

If you like homeschool freebies, then my newsletter is just for you. Get access to loads of resources, including unit studies, plus a special weekly subscriber printable.

I would love it if you would tag me on Instagram, listening to this episode. I want to reach and support as many working homeschool moms as possible. Because this journey is better together! 

Lastly, if you would like some one-on-one time with me, then please book in a free 30 minute coaching call. We can see where you are and chart a path forward together!

Until next time...take care!

Today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, is perfect for working homeschool mom newbies. I know how overwhelming and scary it can be at the beginning, so I hope this episode will give you some tips and strategies for making the transition as smooth as possible.

One of the things that helped me to move from one reality to another, was to find a community. As a result, I created the Working Homeschool Moms Support Group on Facebook to help working homeschool moms. The tough times are much easier when you can hang out with people who know what it takes! I would love to see you there! 

I created The Ultimate Working Homeschool Mom Planner with the idea of having everything you might need in a planner as a working homeschool mom, all in one place. It has 60 pages you can download and print out. And it comes with the added bonus of access to my resources library.  

If you're looking for a bit of a mindset shift, then the Working Homeschool Mom Mindset Magic Challenge is just for you! It's a 5 day challenge where you take stock of where you are and where you want to go. I think it's important to do this at least one or twice a year! I do it myself!

Have you signed up to my newsletter yet? It gives you access to my library of homeschool resources, as well as special subscriber printables, straight to your inbox. I send one out every Friday with advice, tips and lots of other goodies. 

I would love to know what resonated the most with you during this episode. You can tag or DM me on Instagram and let me know. And I would be grateful if you could share this episode with another working homeschool mom. I really want to support and encourage as many women as possible!

Lastly, I am currently offering a free 30 minute coaching call. This is perfect if you're just starting out and need a sounding board. Let's connect so that we can get to know each other!

Until next time...take care!

I had a delightful chat with the dynamic duo who are Cynthia and Justine, the co-founders of The Learn + Live Letter. It is a unit study homeschool curriculum offering play- and project-based lessons for children ages 3-11. Through their flexible, eclectic, and secular approach, Learn + Live strives to provide children from all backgrounds with meaningful lessons that foster a love of learning and bring the topics to life in a gentle, holistic way. And because they firmly believe learning should be fun for your child and you, they also provide education, support, and empowerment for homeschool grownups through our newsletters and social media to help you feel like the boss of your homeschool.

They have so much fantastic advice to share about how to be the boss of your homeschool and how to feel confident in the decisions you make. Be sure to check them out on Instagram because their Reels are the BEST! They're sure to become your new homeschool BFFs because what they share is so relatable and funny! 

You can find Cynthia and Justine here...

On Instagram at instagram.com/learnandliveletter

And on their website at The Learn + Live Letter

The Working Homeschool Moms Support Group is a place to meet fellow working homeschool moms. And be sure to tune in on Thursdays, when I go live with a topic relevant to being a working homeschool mom.

I have created a 60-page printable PDF planner just for working homeschool moms, The Ultimate Working Homeschool Mom Planner. If you like to have everything in one place, then it will be perfect for you! Added bonuses are that you only need to buy it once and it comes with access to a library of homeschool freebies.

My newsletter is sent out once a week on a Friday. Once you sign up, you get access to loads of freebies, plus a special subscriber printable.

I would love it if you could take a screenshot of this episode and then tag me on Instagram. I want to support as many working homeschool moms as possible because I know it can be a lonely journey. I would also love to hear what you thought about it, so please send me a DM with your takeaways.

If you would like to work with me on a more personal level, then please book in a session with me. I'm offering a free, no obligation 30 minute coaching call so that I can see how I can support you in your working homeschool mom life.  

Until next time...take care!

Today's episode is about something I feel very strongly about...deschooling. I think that deschooling is vital for a successful homeschool. And both kids AND parents need to deschool! Have a listen and then let me know what your thoughts are. I would love to start a conversation around this topic. You can also find a blog post linked to this episode.

The Working Homeschool Moms Support Group on Facebook is a place to meet fellow working homeschool moms. I find that it's helped me so much in tough times to be able to connect with women in the same position as I'm in.

I think that organization is a huge part of being a happy and thriving working homeschool mom. If you feel the same, then The Ultimate Working Homeschool Mom Planner could be a great way for you to keep track of everything. It's a 60-page PDF printable that you can buy once and then use year after year.

Are you feeling frustrated with the way your day looks? The Working Homeschool Mom Mindset Magic Challenge is great of you're needing to take stock and make changes. I personally think that mindset is such a huge part of crafting the life we want!

If you like homeschool freebies, then you're going to want to sign up my newsletter? I have a big library of resources as well as a special weekly subscriber freebie, sent directly to your inbox.

I would love it if you tagged me on Instagram, showing you listening to the episode. It's my mission in life to help as many working homeschool moms as possible. This journey is better taken with friends!

Lastly, I'm offering a free, no obligation 30 minute coaching call. I want to support you so that you can be a happy and thriving working homeschool mom!

Until next time...take care!

I had a wonderful chat with Kelly Sage from Curiosity Encouraged, which I'm sharing in today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms. We speak about how important having a growth mindset is when being a working homeschool mom. She also speaks about building connections with your children as a way to homeschool successfully. She has such great advice to share, so definitely have a listen! 

Kelly believes when it comes to teaching and parenting, connection, interest, and trust are our greatest allies. Once a brick and mortar middle and high school English teacher, Kelly left traditional teaching to homeschool her children and reclaim how she and her family spent their time. 

They practice interest-led learning, so their days rarely look the same, but for her sanity, Kelly tries to keep a simple rhythm, which usually involves a lot of books and time outside. Kelly teaches reading and writing workshops online, tutors children all around the world, facilitates local workshops, and writes about nurturing the love of learning on her website, Curiosity Encouraged. 

She loves to journal, read memoirs, travel, drink coffee, and spend time in a little hidden hollow her family calls home.

You can find Kelly here...

On Instagram at instagram.com/curiosityencouraged

On her website at Curiosity Encouraged

And be sure to sign up for her 5 day Winter Poetry Writer's Workshop

Have you joined the Working Homeschool Moms Support Group on Facebook yet? It's a place to hang out with women in the same situation as you are. I also go live every Thursday so if you have any questions, be sure to attend. 

The Ultimate Working Homeschool Mom Planner is a 60-page PDF printable that is perfect for working homeschool moms. Keep track of homeschooling, work, organization, goals, finances and lots more...all in one place. You only need to buy it once, as it isn't dated, and then use it year after year. 

The Working Homeschool Mom Mindset Magic Challenge is for working homeschool moms who are feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. During the 5 days, the challenge helps you to see where you are and where you want to go. It's perfect for the new year! 

Have you signed up to my newsletter? When you sign up, you get access to a library of free homeschool printables. And you also get a special subscriber freebie with my weekly newsletter, directly to your inbox. 

When you listen to this episode, please take a screenshot, share it to your IG stories and tag me on Instagram. I really want to help as many working homeschool moms as I can. We're all in this together! You could also send me a DM and let me know what resonated the most with you. 

And if you ever need to chat, book in a 30 minute coaching call with me. I'm currently offering a free, no obligation call so that I can see how to best support you.

Until next time...take care!

In today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I'm talking about finding that perfect schedule as a working homeschool mom. Spoiler alert! It's never going to be perfect! But have a listen for some strategies on crafting a schedule that works for you and your family. 

If you are someone who like to use a planner, like I do, then you could find The Ultimate Working Homeschool Mom Planner useful. It has 60 pages that cover areas like homeschool, schedules, finances, organization and goal setting. It's in PDF version, so you can download it and print it off. It's not dated so you buy it once and use it year after year. As a thank you for being a loyal listener, take 50% off with the discount code 50OFFEPISODE5 at checkout.  

Have you joined by 5 day Working Homeschool Mom Mindset Magic Challenge yet? The beginning of the year is a perfect time to work on mindset and goals! You could also join fellow working homeschool moms over on Facebook. Request to join the Working Homeschool Moms Support Group. I would love to see you there!

Find this episode in blog post form on my website. I would love to hear your thoughts! You could comment on the post, tag me on Instagram or send me a DM and let me know what resonated the most with you. And please share this podcast so that I can support as many working homeschool moms as possible! 

And if you ever need to chat, remember that you can book in a 30 minute coaching call with me. I'm currently offering a free session, so be sure to take advantage of it! 

Until next time...take care!

In today's episode of The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to Kelly Briggs AKA Simple Home Mom. We speak about keeping it simple, looking after ourselves and manageable organization and scheduling. Kelly has so much advice and goodness to share and I'm positive you're going to love hearing it, as much as I loved recording it!

Kelly Briggs is from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and has four children under eleven. She's a former elementary teacher, who became a homeschool mom almost nine years ago. She's a simple homemaker coach and teaches overwhelmed moms how to keep it simple while caring for their homes and themselves, focusing on routines and planning tips.

You can find Kelly here...

On Instagram at instagram.com/simplehomemom/

At her website Simple Home Mom

And find her Simple Planner and other goodies here

If mindset is something you would like to work on, then you could sign up for my 5 day Working Homeschool Mom Mindset Magic Challenge. It's an awesome way to slow down, take a step back and to rethink your life. Then you can start taking concrete steps to build the life you want. And to be a happy and thriving working homeschool mom.

Tag me on Instagram or send me a DM and let me know what resonated the most with you from this episode. I would love to hear your thoughts! And if there's a working homeschool mom who could benefit from the show, then please share it. I want to help as many women as I can with the podcast!

Lastly, if you ever need to talk about anything related to being a working homeschool mom, then book in 30 minute coaching call with me. I'm offering a free session so that I can support you in any way that I can!

Until next week...take care!