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

About the Podcast

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to Brandy Coffin from the Nourished Mom. Brandy is a wife, homeschool mom and time management coach.

She is the host of a top 2.5% globally ranked podcast, The Nourished Mom, where she talks about homeschool mom life and balancing 'all the things'.

Brandy is passionate about helping other homeschool moms create a balanced, peaceful and efficient homeschool through personalized time management systems and routine strategies.

Brandy enjoys hiking, reading, playing with the kids, board games with her family and a warm cup of tea.

Brandy has a lot of fantastic strategies for managing time better as a working homeschool mom. If you're feeling overwhelmed by your schedule and everything you need to do, then this episode is for you!

Be sure to connect with Brandy on...

https://www.facebook.com/TheNourishedMom

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

You can find all the support I have to offer 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.

About the Episode

If you're just starting out on your working homeschool mom journey, you've probably Googled child care for homeschoolers. And it's definitely something that's important to consider!

When we know our kids are safe while we're working, it frees us up to do the things we need to (and want to) do. And it just means one less thing to worry about in our busy days!

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Mom this week, I'm looking at some child care options for working homeschool moms. Even if they're not all possible or viable for you, I hope that they will give you a starting point to find out what works for you and your family.

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Support for Working Homeschool Moms

You can find all the support I have to offer 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.

About the Episode

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to Teresa Wiedrick from

Teresa has been a homeschool mama to four kids (now aged 14-21). Her writing forays turned into life coaching to serve the homeschool community.

She offers virtual retreats, and group & personal coaching on deschooling, self-compassion, boundary building, and reimagining our homeschool lives. Teresa hosts a podcast and creates a community for homeschool moms who want to show up on purpose in their life.

I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Teresa because she shares so much wisdom about the importance of working on ourselves as working homeschool moms. My biggest takeaway is that homeschooling doesn't last forever, so we need to not only be giving to every other aspect of our lives all the time. We need to take the time we have with our kids to make memories but also to develop, learn and grow.

Find Teresa here...

https://www.instagram.com/homeschool_mama_self_care/

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

I have a lot of resources to offer because I want to support you in any way that you need. You can find everything on the Support for Working Homeschool Moms page on my website. And feel free to reach out to me too!

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.</

About the Episode

Are you starting your working homeschool mom life soon? I know how scary it can be! I was terrified when I started out. And I had no clue what to do! But that's why I'm here! On this week's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I'm going to give you some of the advice I wish I'd had.

I've gathered all these tips and strategies along the way over the past five years from my experiences, from other working homeschool moms in my community and from my podcast guests. And I hope the episode will help you to feel more at ease as you embark on this exciting journey!

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

I have a lot of resources to offer because I want to support you in any way that you need. You can find everything on the Support for Working Homeschool Moms page on my website. And feel free to reach out to me too!

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 today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat to Lenora Edwards about language development in young children, tweens and teens. Lenora is a ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist and Chief Knowledge Officer with Better Speech.

Since obtaining her CCC’s in 2010, she has worked with individuals of all ages from little ones who are learning to understand and express themselves to adults who want to improve their speaking skills and become a more fluent and effective communicator.

It was really interesting to hear about the timeline of a child's language development and to learn about signs of possible speech delays. Lenora also shares some ways that we can help our children to feel more confident when speaking.

You can find Lenora and Better Speech here:

Website: https://www.betterspeech.com/

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

As a working homeschool mom myself, I know how lonely it can be! That's why I have created a lot of ways to find support. You can find all my resources and touch points 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.

About the Episode

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat about habit stacking. It's a fantastic method to create new habits by hitching them to old ones.

As a coach who specializes in transformation, this is something that really speaks to me. I'm all for any simple system that can bring about change. Because this is how you welcome more ease and joy into your life!

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

Community is such a powerful way to find support. And as working homeschool moms, we need it! You can find all the ways to find community and get support 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.

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to Lila J. Wohlwend. Lila is a best-selling author, investor, business owner, and homeschooling mom.  

She and her husband integrated family, business, and investing.  Their kids started investing and buying real estate at age 7 without using any of their parent’s money or credit.  

Lila now helps other families recognize their own kids’ ability to do more than they imagined, so they can also achieve amazing results at any age.  Family Success Triangle is the book she and her husband wrote to teach other parents the lessons they used to raise limitless kids.  

I really enjoyed talking to Lila because it reaffirmed my feeling that homeschooling gives kids the space to follow their dreams. If your kid is interested in entrepreneurship, it's a must listen! 

You can find Lila and her family here:

www.ClearSkyTrainer.com

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

I have a lot of support to offer you as a working homeschool mom. You can find everything on the Support for Working Homeschool Moms page. 

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

As a working mom who’s decided to start home-ed, you might ask yourself: Am I cut out for homeschooling? You might think that you’re too busy, not patient enough, not qualified and you don’t even know where to start.

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I want to give you some ideas to gain homeschooling confidence as a working homeschool mom. I’m going to tackle each doubt and give you some practical and mindset things to do.

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

As I mentioned in the episode, community can help so much when you're a working homeschool mom. You can find all the ways 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.

About the Episode

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to homeschool veteran of 30+ years, Michele Holmes. Michele helps homeschooling parents take on the high school years with confidence! 

The training and tools she provides through her company Homeschool Directive are the result of years of experience both homeschooling each of her 8 children through high school and coaching hundreds of parents of teens through the homeschool co-op she created and ran for over 20 years. 

Michele and her husband Ed live in Northern Illinois but love traveling to visit their 12 grandkids.

I learnt so much from speaking to Michele! Homeschooling high school can be stressful, but she makes it seem much more manageable. I love that she advocates for not changing the way you homeschool high school, but rather adapting it to achieve your child's graduation goals.  

If you're getting close to homeschooling a teen, or if you're already in the middle/high school years, I highly recommend connecting with Michele. You can find her here:

www.homeschooldirective.com

www.facebook.com/homeschooldirective

www.instagram.com/homeschooldirective

www.linkedin.com/in/micheleholmeshd

Support for Working Homeschool Moms

Being a working homeschool can be a lot. But it's definitely much better and easier with friends and support! Please check out Support for Working Homeschool Moms on my website. 

Sponsor for the Episode

Let me introduce our favourite math curriculum. CTCMath specializes in 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 new way! Each video tutorial is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way. He uses 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 much easier and more effective. Visit https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free.

On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about homeschool mom anxiety. It's something that we've all faced at one time or another. So I wanted to give some ideas for overcoming it in a positive way.

I know that anxiety can be caused by the outside, but also the inside. And I also know that it can be overwhelming when we have to figure out what curriculum to buy or when our kids just don't want to learn. And let's not forget the stress that comes from keeping up with house work! Aaaarrrggghhh!

In this episode, I give you practical ways to alleviate the stress and anxiety. But also some ideas for getting into the right mindset. Because I'm a huge believer in the power of a growth mindset!

One of my solutions to beating homeschool mom stress, is to find a community. I know how powerful it is to have someone on your side - someone who gets it!

You can find all the support I offer working homeschool moms on the Support for Working Homeschool Moms page on my website.

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.