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About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to Stephanie Rosenfield. Stephanie is a former speech

Using first-hand experience, training as a certified life coach and an honest, judgement-free approach, Stephanie helps moms shift their habits and mindset to become the calm mom they’ve always hoped they could be.

It was fantastic to speak to Stephanie because she shares such

You can find Stephanie here:

https://www.stephaniercoaching.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-5-minute-shift-for-moms/id1668210439

https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.rosenfield

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.

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 a

About the Episode

If you’re just starting out on your working homeschool mom journey, you might be thinking about what to do with your kids when you’re working. It’s a good question!

I also thought a lot about how to keep my homeschooled child occupied. If you’re a work-from-home mom who intends to homeschool, then this week's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms is for you.

I share ways to keep your kids occupied (with screens and screen-free) and also some ideas for how to shift your schedule if you have the flexibility.

Links Mentioned:

I mention a lot of useful links in the episode and here they are...

https://www.verywellfamily.com/best-educational-apps-for-kids-4842950

https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/guidance/youtube-tips-and-tricks-to-keep-your-children-entertained-and-safe/

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/10-reasons-why-minecraft-beneficial-for-your-kids.html

https://curiosityencouraged.com/bored-2/

https://revolutionaryparent.com/what-is-strewing/

Linked Episodes

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/child-care-options-for-working-homeschool-moms-charlotte/id1598727838?i=1000609591046

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oEd1OlFs6Lx4LE37Rse0g

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.

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 fri

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I welcome Sam Young MEd from Young Scholars Academy. Mr. Sam, as his community calls him, is the founder and director of Young Scholars Academy, a two-time Fulbright Scholar, a former Bridges Academy teacher of nearly 10 years, and a Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity graduate.

Sam is a neurodivergent educator himself and has committed his life to supporting twice-exceptional /neurodivergent students by helping them discover, develop, and lead with their strengths, talents, and unique interest.

If you're homeschooling your neurodivergent child, like I am, then you know the struggles. This episode gives me so much hope and inspiration for what can be. And Sam himself is a testament of what neurodivergent people can achieve. I'm sure you're going to feel as inspired and encouraged by this episode as I am!

You can find Sam here:

https://youngscholarsacademy.org/summer-camps

https://www.facebook.com/YSAENRICHMENT

And don't forget to claim the free resource he mentions in the episode:

3 Tier Task Manager

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.

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, 

About the Episode

Self-care for working homeschool moms is vital because we all know that we need to replenish our energy regularly. We need time to rest and regroup so that we can keep all the balls in the air. But then why do we constantly put ourselves last?!

To be honest, I’m not sure there’s an easy answer to this questions. Maybe we feel overwhelmed. Or maybe we don’t feel deserving. But one thing that I do know, is that we have to prioritize self-care. Because a frustrated and frazzled working homeschool mom, is not able to keep all the plates spinning.

On The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I share some ways to incorporate self-care in an easy and realistic way. With practice and patience, you’ll be able to have as much time as you need. And your working homeschool mom life will be more harmonious for it!

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.

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 welcome Jodie Perry back onto the show. Jodie is the rebel mom behind www.LifeUnboxed.blog. She helps mompreneurs break free from the 9-5, be their own boss, raise their kids, and enjoy their lives. Jodie gives moms the tools they need to be successful on their own terms - in any field or career path.

She is a wife, second generation homeschool mom of 6, writer, podcaster and accidental entrepreneur. Josie was working from home and homeschooling her kids before it was cool. Jodie understands the challenges of raising your kids, running a business and keeping your sanity...most days. She shares her experiences with other moms so they can confidently work from home and homeschool.

It was great to chat to Jodie about overcoming fears and how this can help us to thrive. As homeschoolers and business owners, fear is a natural part of the path we tread. So overcoming fear is a must in order to succeed. We also share some business truth bombs so be sure to listen to the end!

You can find Jodie here...

https://www.facebook.com/Lifeunboxedblog

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

Please head over to my website to see all the ways that I can support you as a working homeschool mom.

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 have the absolute pleasure of chatting to Kelsey Sorensen. Kelsey, is a former third grade teacher and substitute teacher. She is now a homeschool mom to 3 kids and owner of Wife Teacher Mommy, where she and her team serve Pre-K through 6th grade teachers and homeschool parents. She is also a certified life coach with the Life Coach School.

Wife Teacher Mommy has been featured on We are Teachers, Teachers Pay Teachers, Jane, Etsy, Food Network, CBC, Fox and NBC. Kelsey and her team have helped hundreds and thousands of educators and homeschoolers cut down planning time and balance the many roles in their lives with time-saving resources, blogs, life coaching, Wife Teacher Mommy: The Podcast and the Educate and Rejuvenate Events.

Kelsey is addicted to Coke Zero and listening to audiobooks.

It was such a pleasure to talk to Kelsey! She shared some fantastic strategies for balancing all the things and for feeling like you're doing enough. And as a licenced teacher and homeschooler, she answered the question: Am I actually qualified to homeschool if I don't have a teaching qualification? Spoiler alert...you are!

You can find Kelsey on:

Links Mentioned

Check out episode 70 of Wife Teacher Mommy: The Podcast with guest Kristina Kuzmic that Kelsey mentions for a dose of inspiration and humour! (affiliate link)

And be sure to register for the Educate and Rejuvenate virtual event, where I will also be a speaker. (affiliate link)

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

I would love to support you on your working homeschool mom journey. Head over to my website to see how...

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 doin

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this

This is the second time I've had Kelly on the podcast and it's

You can find Kelly on...

www.instagram.com/simplehomemom

www.tiktok.com/@simplehomemom

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

You can find all the ways I offer support for working homeschool moms on my website.

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

Much like time, energy is an incredibly valuable resource to a working homeschool mom. And in order to thrive, you need to know how to manage your energy. On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I’m going to give you some ideas for making the most of what you have! And finding ways to get more! There are practical steps to take. And you better believe that there is mindset work to do too! 😃

Links Mentioned

https://mylittlehomeschool.com/sweat-away-homeschool-mom-burnout/

https://mylittlehomeschool.com/sleep-is-the-self-care-secret-weapon-for-working-homeschool-moms/

https://youtu.be/KQ9FfzMKBNc

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

Please check out all the ways I support you as a working homeschool mom.

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 talk to Mina Seid from Raising Seidlings. Homeschooling for 8 years, painting professionally for 12 years, and developing and growing all the way, Mina is passionate about art and how it can connect all subjects. She provides in person and virtual art classes for her community.

She loves homeschooling and decided to start chronicling her journey with it on Instagram in 2018. In 2020 she started a blog realizing that she is connecting to and creating a community simply by having a presence online.

It was wonderful to chat to Mina about the roles of mothers in society, about homeschool socialization, about the beauty and use of art in education and our lives and lots lots more! It's a very encouraging episode and at the end, you'll realize how amazing you are, homeschool mom!

You can find Mina here...

http://www.raisingseidlings.com

https://www.instagram.com/raising.seidlings

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

You can find all the ways I offer support for working homeschool moms 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.

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I have the pleasure of chatting to Camille Kirksey again. Camille is a homeschool expert and mindset coach who encourages, empowers, and educates parents (whom she calls 'homeschool facilitators') to bring out the best in their children and themselves.

Since 2013, Camille has taught thousands of homeschool facilitators how to successfully educate their children by making the process easier, more authentic, and joyful through her blog, courses, workshops, coaching, and books. Camille is also the founder of World Homeschoolers Day, which takes place on the first Friday of every June.

It's always great to talk to Camille because she has a realistic way of approaching homeschooling. She knows that each homeschool is different, and celebrates and supports diversity and inclusiveness in her coaching, speaking and content.

Be sure to spread the news about World Homeschoolers Day, happening on the 2nd of June in 2023.

https://worldhomeschoolersday.com/register/

And you can connect with Camille here...

https://www.facebook.com/theintuitivehomeschooler

https://www.instagram.com/theintuitivehomeschooler/

https://theintuitivehomeschooler.com/

https://homeschooluacademy.podia.com/

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

Find all the ways that I can support you on the Support for Working Homeschool Moms page on my website.

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.