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

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to Elan Page about diversity in homeschooling. Elan is a podcaster, coach, and founder of Homeschool Our Way.

She is passionate about supporting families of color as they start their homeschool journey because of the invaluable opportunities it's afforded her own family: the ability to give her two daughters one-on-one instruction, the ability to nurture their children’s individual strengths and passions, and the ability to adapt both of their girls’ education to their unique learning styles.

Elan believes strongly that every family should have the knowledge and resources they need to start homeschooling with confidence and clarity, and Homeschool Our Way exists to do just that.

Elan and her husband live in Dallas, Texas with their elementary-aged daughters.

Elan has such a positive outlook on homeschooling and it's a joy to hear about her experiences. It's also so valuable to hear her sage advice about balancing work and homeschooling and making sure children feel seen and represented in their homeschooling journey.

Be sure to connect with Elan:

https://www.homeschoolourway.com/

https://www.homeschoolourway.com/podcasts/homeschool-our-way-with-elan-page-how-to-start-homeschool-moms-of-color-black-homeschool-families

And to book a free consultation with her:

https://www.homeschoolourway.com/discovery

Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017. 

The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:

https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

About the Episode

I recently came across the concept of Time Confetti. It was mentioned to me by Luba from The Hub as we were talking about managing homeschooling and work at the same time. 

You know how much I talk about time management, so you can imagine how intrigued I was! What is time confetti and what effect does it have on us as working homeschool moms? 

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Mom this week, I chat about what time confetti is, what negative effects it has on you as a working homeschool mom, and ways for you to overcome this fractured, scattered way to spend your time.

Links Mentioned

https://hubstaff.com/blog/time-confetti/

https://brigidschulte.com/

https://behavioralscientist.org/time-confetti-and-the-broken-promise-of-leisure/

https://mylittlehomeschool.com/simple-time-audit/

https://www.betterup.com/blog/apps-to-help-you-focus

Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017. 

The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your eBook here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and masteri

About the Episode

Money is such a huge part of helping you live life on your own terms, working homeschool mom. That's why today's episode of The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms is so important!

I chat to Allegra Moet Brantly, who is on a mission to lead 1 million women to $1 million in net worth. After starting her career in beauty and fashion in New York, she learned firsthand just how much money women leave on the table when they don't speak up for their worth in the workplace.

This led her to becoming a salary negotiation coach to help close the gender pay gap, and ultimately founding Factora in 2018, to help close the even more detrimental— gender investment gap—that can cost women to lose out on a million dollars over their lifetime. Factora educates and empowers women to build wealth and achieve early financial freedom.

A serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and host of the podcast where women talk wealth, Coffee & Coin, Allegra lives in East Austin with her devoted husband, sweet baby girl, and horse-sized dog.

Links Mentioned

https://www.creditkarma.com/

https://www.nerdwallet.com/

Connect with Allegra...

https://factorawealth.lpages.co/follow-us/

https://www.factorawealth.com/

Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017. 

The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your eBook here.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that m

About the Episode

Being a work-from-home homeschool mom definitely has many advantages. But it can also be tough to balance time when everything is less compartmentalized. 

On The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I’m going to look at some of the time pros and cons of being a work-from-home homeschool mom.

And then I’m going to give you some strategies that will help you balance time in an effective way.

Links Mentioned

https://motherhoodlifebalance.com/11-tips-to-master-being-a-hard-working-multi-task-mom/

Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017. 

The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:

⁠⁠⁠Grab your eBook here.⁠⁠⁠

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat to Natalie Burns from Homeschool Teaching Simplified.

Natalie is a wife and homeschooling mom of 3 on her 2 acre homestead in BC, Canada. As a certified teacher for over 11 years, she taught public high school biology and dance before shifting her desire to homeschool her own children.

For the first years she worked with a local homeschool academy as a support teacher before starting her own business, Homeschool Teaching Simplified.

Natalie now supports homeschooling moms to find freedom to reflect who they are as a family — through the way that they teach — so they can create deeper connection with their child.

I love Natalie's practical and positive approach to homeschool teaching. And she has some really useful strategies to share that you can implement immediately in your homeschool.

Be sure to connect with Natalie:

https://homeschoolteachingsimplified.com

https://homeschoolteachingsimplified.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolteachingsimplified

https://www.youtube.com/@homeschoolteachingsimplified

https://www.threads.net/@homeschoolteachingsimplified

Be sure to take her awesome 3 day challenge!

https://homeschoolteachingsimplified.com/challenge

And to catch the replay of the fantastic homeschool summit:

https://www.homeschoolteachingsimplified.com/recharge/charlottejones

Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017. 

The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:

⁠⁠Grab your eBook here.⁠⁠

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

About the Episode

If you’re new to homeschooling, you might want to know the best time to homeschool. When I started out in 2017, I certainly wanted to know! 

I also wanted to know how I was going to fit homeschooling into my busy day – a day that also contained work, chores, exercise, down time and much more. 

As a working homeschool mom, thinking about the best time to homeschool can be tough because it should be when you’re working, right Normally, kids go to school and mom goes to work.

But being a working homeschool mom is not a ‘normal’ way to live your life. In fact, it’s much, much, much better than normal! It’s extraordinary! It just takes a bit more creativity and patience to get there. 

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I’m going to give you some ideas for finding the best time to homeschool. And the great thing is that it will be the best time for YOU and your unique working homeschool mom life. 

Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017. 

The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:

⁠Grab your eBook here.⁠

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I tackle homeschooling math. It can be an overwhelming subject, so I'm incredibly honoured to chat to a math expert Pat Murray, the creator of our favourite math curriculum, CTCMath.

Pat's life is an inspiring tapestry of family values, entrepreneurial success, and educational innovation. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Pat's journey began in the late 1980s as a high-school math teacher. His passion for education and unique perspective on learning led him to create award-winning math teaching programs that would eventually shape the face of online education in mathematics.

Pat's approach to education is imbued with a deep sense of empathy and understanding of individual learning needs. He has transformed the abstract world of mathematics into an engaging and comprehensible subject for students of all ages.

In a world where education is becoming increasingly digitized, Pat Murray's innovative thinking has left an indelible mark on how mathematics is taught and learned. His journey from a humble math teacher to a globally recognized educational entrepreneur is not merely a tale of success but an embodiment of the belief that with passion, creativity, and dedication, one can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

You can find CTCMath here:

https://www.ctcmath.com

https://www.facebook.com/ctcmath

Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017. 

The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:

Grab your eBook here.

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that make

About the Episode

On The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat about time anxiety. Time is our most valuable asset.

As working homeschool moms, we need to make the most of every second. But did you know that time anxiety can have a major effect on how you see and use the time you have?

Today I'm going to dig deeper into what time anxiety is. Then I'm going to give you some ideas for how to manage it so that you can make the most of the precious time you have. 

Links Mentioned (some are affiliate links)

⁠https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/time-anxiety⁠

⁠https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/time-anxiety⁠

⁠https://healthnews.com/mental-health/anxiety-depression/time-anxiety-how-to-manage-it/⁠

⁠https://www.choosingtherapy.com/time-anxiety/⁠

⁠https://youtu.be/Ii5m8Ta1iBY?si=DZb_l200e1KmWHd0⁠

⁠https://mylittlehomeschool.com/stop-living-on-autopilot/⁠

⁠https://learn.mlccoaching.com/af/206827983/1161143 ⁠

Claim Your Free eBook: How to Prioritize Self Care when You're Busy

In the crazy-busy life of a working homeschool mom, it's easy to forget about taking care of yourself. Juggling the responsibilities of educating your children while managing a career or business can leave you feeling overwhelmed and depleted. That's why I've created How to Prioritize Self Care When You're Busy, an empowering eBook specifically designed to help working homeschool moms prioritize self-care and find balance in their lives. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to claim your eBook.

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes l

About the Episode

Afsaneh Moradian is the Founder of MLC Homeschool Coaching. She coaches parents who are struggling to homeschool their neurodivergent children. Her approach focuses on communication, planning, and connection.

Afsaneh is a children’s author and doctoral candidate in education. As an educator and curriculum writer for over 20 years, she has worked with hundreds of students from preschool to graduate level.

Afsaneh has appeared on the Consciously Parenting Podcast, Authority Magazine, CHADD’s Ask the Expert Series, Mamas at Work Podcast, ADHD is My Superpower Podcast, Caregiver Chronicles Podcast, and more.

She loves watching the sunset with her family.

This is the second time I've chatted to Afsaneh and it was another inspiring conversation. I love how positive her approach is. She focusses on what really matters and makes homeschooling neurodiversity feel doable!

Be sure to connect with Afsaneh...

www.mlccoaching.com

www.facebook.com/MLC.Homeschool.Coaching

Afsaneh is also the host of the Neurodiverse Homeschooling Summit, which is kicking off soon! There are over 20 speakers and I will be speaking about self care. Grab your ticket here...

https://learn.mlccoaching.com/af/206827983/1161143

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Claim Your Free eBook: How to Prioritize Self Care when You're Busy

In the crazy-busy life of a working homeschool mom, it's easy to forget about taking care of yourself. Juggling the responsibilities of educating your children while managing a career or business can leave you feeling overwhelmed and depleted. That's why I've created How to Prioritize Self Care When You're Busy, an empowering eBook specifically designed to help working homeschool moms prioritize self-care and find balance in their lives. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to claim your eBook.

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering m

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I'm discussing something that many new or newish working homeschool moms struggle with - how to do it right. 

I'm someone who likes to get things right in whatever I do so I totally get this need. I don't know if you can relate, but I often also find it so frustrating, exhausting and often impossible to achieve!

But before we dive into the topic today, I want to say one thing. What's right is so different for every single working homeschool mom. There are so many elements involved that it's impossible to have a cookie-cutter answer. 

That being said, let's reframe this a bit. If there's no one right, then that means you can make it whatever you want it to be. You can decide what your working homeschool mom life is going to look at. Pretty cool, right?!

In the episode I discuss why you might be doubting yourself. And ways to gain confidence as a working homeschool mom.

Claim Your Free eBook: How to Prioritize Self Care when You're Busy

In the crazy-busy life of a working homeschool mom, it's easy to forget about taking care of yourself. Juggling the responsibilities of educating your children while managing a career or business can leave you feeling overwhelmed and depleted. That's why I've created How to Prioritize Self Care When You're Busy, an empowering eBook specifically designed to help working homeschool moms prioritize self-care and find balance in their lives. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to claim your eBook.

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!