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

About the Episode

If you're feeling worried about how to homeschool high school, you're definitely NOT alone. I have spoken to so many homeschoolers who feel like things are really getting serious when their kids hit middle school and beyond.

They feel like it's time to make sure their children know everything so that they're ready for college or the working world. These feelings are totally valid. But it doesn't have to be so scary!

Homeschooling high school can also have elements of magic, be engaging and fun. And you can do it in a way that's as stress-free as possible. On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I give you some ideas for making the homeschool high school years more manageable and enjoyable.

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!

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to Emily Nichols. Emily is the host of Self Transformed—a top 1.5% podcast that helps working moms and entrepreneurs habit hack their health in less time, guilt free.

From her own struggles, Emily finally found that women have to do habits differently and she's sharing the solutions on how to live a healthy lifestyle that doesn’t feel overwhelming or complicated, but rather sustainable and empowering through the power of HABIT HACKING!

Emily is now on a mission to redefine what health really means and equip other women with these sustainable habit hacks to help transform your life from the inside out and start putting yourself first without the guilt through the podcast, her programs, coaching, and tools from the Transformation Shop.

Emily is also a wife, #boymom to 2 boys, Certified Personal Trainer,

I always love talking about habits and how to introduce them in a way that's easy for overwhelmed working homeschool moms. I love Emily's capacity habits, which makes adding a new healthy habit seem much easier and gentler.

Follow Emily here:

www.emily-nichols.com

www.instagram.com/emilynichols22

And be sure to grab her free podcast series here:

https://emily-nichols.com/atomichabitsforwomen

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.

About the Episode

It's so easy to feel like you're being pulled in a million different directions as a working homeschool mom. You might feel like you want to be present but that it's totally impossible. 

I here you mama. Being present when there's so much going on can be hard. I've been there. But I want to tell you that it's also possible to be present. On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I'll show you how.

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!

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to two of the most delightful people all about worldschooling.

Ninon and Thomas, both passionate writers, are the parents of three bilingual children whom they have been unschooling from day one. Last August, they embarked on a worldschooling adventure, exploring the globe while embracing a love for literacy and education.

As avid travelers, Ninon and Thomas cherish the opportunity to immerse themselves and their children in different cultures and origins. They believe that worldschooling offers a unique way to broaden horizons, foster empathy, and cultivate a deep appreciation for diversity.

Driven by their love for writing and their belief in the transformative power of education, Ninon and Thomas co-founded The Ways 2 Teach. This digital platform offers a wide range of downloadable and printable learning activities designed to ignite curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and nurture creativity.

This episode will answer all your questions about worldschooling. And I'm positive you're going to be as inspired as I am. Ninon and Thomas are passionate about the world, education and their children. And it's truly beautiful.

Be sure to support them and follow along on their adventures:

https://theways2teach.com

https://www.instagram.com/theways2teach

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 offer

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I speak to 10 experts and working homeschool moms. They share different tips to help you in your daily working homeschool mom life.

They cover topics such as time management, overcoming being overwhelmed, mom guilt and of course, self care. Be sure to check out the freebies they offer to help you thrive as a working homeschool mom.

Lauran Kerr-Heraly - http://pages.www.alteringcourse.com/

Brittany Dixon - http://www.bcohq.co/resources

Emily Rogers - http://www.theleaptolead.com/guide

Jennifer Barrett - https://bit.ly/manage_stress_over40

Amy Sloan - https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide

Jodie Perry - https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/workbook

Kay Burnham - https://bit.ly/3J5umh2

Christy Gandara - https://happyhivehomeschooling.com/mindset/

Dr. LaToya Wiggins - http://bit.ly/sheisanourishedmomworkbook

Lily McNamara - https://lilyofthelight.com/optin

If you're looking for support on your working homeschool journey, then the WHM Collective is for you! Be sure to join the WHM Collective monthly membership on Patreon.

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:

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to Lauran Kerr-Heraly. Lauran is an award-winning educator and author who has dedicated her career to empowering students and their parents to transform their lives through education.

She was homeschooled all the way through high school, which allowed her to develop a deep appreciation for self-directed learning and a passion for helping others to take control of their education. Lauran has worked in college readiness in American high schools, taught history in international and British schools in England, and is currently a professor in an American community college.

She developed her program Altering Course to empower parents to prepare their kids for college and beyond.

It was really great to chat to Lauran about getting kids ready for college because her outlook is so holistic. It's important for her to help parents and kids get into college but also thrive while they're there. So many of the skills she speaks about are useful for all humans.

You can find Lauran here:

www.alteringcourse.com

www.instagram.com/alteringcourse

www.facebook.com/lkh_alteringcourse

And here is the free infographic she mentions in the episode:

⁠www.alteringcourse.com/infographic⁠

WHM Collective

If you're looking for support on your working homeschool journey, then the WHM Collective is for you! Be sure to join the WHM Collective monthly membership on Patreon.

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 –

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

Feeling like you're falling behind in homeschool is no fun. As humans, we're programmed to move forward, to compete and to feel like we must be ahead of the game. 

I also think the reason why it feels so crummy is because homeschooling comes with so many expectations - from ourselves and from others. We've taken on this huge responsibility so we better start doing it perfectly right away. Or else we're failures.

If you know me, then you know that I'm not someone who's going to tell you to work harder and push more to get 'back on track'. Yes, those posts and episodes are out there! I read them and felt sad about the message they're spreading. 

Let's rather investigate where these feelings come from and reframe them. I think you're going to have a better chance of moving forward from that point. And it will be also much better for your homeschooling as a whole.  

WHM Collective

If you're looking for support on your working homeschool journey, then the WHM Collective is for you! Be sure to join the WHM Collective monthly membership on Patreon.

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

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 

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I have the pleasure to chat to Evgenia Arasim from At Nourished Motherhood. Evgenia is homeschooling mom of an active boy and a working mama, who built her business around her love of holistic living and homeschooling. Evgenia helps homeschool mamas in overcoming burn-out with movement, food and mindset shifts.

Evgenia offers one on one coaching as well as group coaching and her Nourished Motherhood Program has helped many homeschool mamas to stop procrastination and self sabotage when it comes to health and fitness and finally find that missing time to exercise, move the body mindfully and nourish it through real food.

I really enjoyed talking to Evgenia about all things self care and forming health habits. She has some really simple strategies for including more time for ourselves as busy working homeschool moms. She also generously shares her own story and how it has shaped who she is and what she believes in.

You can find Evgenia here...

www.atnourishedmotherhood.com

www.instagram.com/at.nourished.motherhood

WHM Collective

If you're looking for support on your working homeschool journey, then the WHM Collective is for you! Be sure to join the WHM Collective waitlist and be the first to hear about when it launches.

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.

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 effect

About the Episode

I sometimes wonder what I’d do of I were to start homeschooling today, from scratch. Would I do anything differently? You better believe I would!

I don’t want to be hard on myself or regret what I’ve done. I’ve learnt so much! And that’s why I can share what I’ve learnt – I’ve been through it and come out the other side! 

But if I could have a do-over, I’d make some changes. And if you’re reading this, deciding to start homeschooling today, I hope that this episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms will give you some ideas of what you should concentrate on, and what you can leave.

If you're looking for support on your working homeschool journey, then the WHM Collective is for you! Be sure to join the WHM Collective waitlist and be the first to hear about when it launches.

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

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.

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I speak to Afsaneh Moradian, Afsaneh is a homeschooling coach and author of the beloved picture book series Jamie is Jamie which has sold over 10,000 copies internationally and has become a classroom and home library favorite.

As a homeschooling coach, she guides adults by giving them the language to communicate effectively with their children, empowering them to create learning spaces that are safe and inclusive, so children can thrive.

It was incredibly encouraging to speak to Afsaneh today. If you're homeschooling neurodivergent kids, you know how tough it can be. But when you hear someone speak about the beauty of neurodivergent homeschooling, it always gives hope and inspiration!

You can find Afsaneh here:

www.mlccoaching.com

www.instagram.com/moradian.afsaneh

www.facebook.com/MLC.Homeschool.Coaching

Afsaneh is running an incredible FREE virtual summit from the 16th to the 31st of July 2023. Register for the Neurodiverse Homeschooling Summit to listen to 21 experts talking about a host of interesting topics. (I'll be talking about time management).

www.mlccoaching.com/summit-registration

If you're looking for support on your working homeschool journey, then the WHM Collective is for you! Be sure to join the WHM Collective waitlist and be the first to hear about when it launches.

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

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 l