This Is My Generation

Ep 10 - Two Hats, One Home: Navigating Homeschooling and Work

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Episode Summary:

In this episode, we tackle the delicate balancing act of homeschooling while working from home. Dr. Melanie Bisson explores the common challenges parents face in juggling these two demanding roles. Through insightful interviews and practical tips, she emphasizes the necessity of flexibility and the value of establishing routines to create a well-organized day that accommodates both work and homeschooling. This episode aims to equip parents with valuable strategies for adapting to unexpected changes in their daily schedules and teaches the importance of nurturing adaptability in their children.

Episode Highlights:

  • Balancing Act: Dr. Mel delves into the challenges faced by parents trying to balance homeschooling and work commitments, shedding light on the mindset required for tackling both roles effectively.
  • Creating Structure: Practical tips are shared for creating structured days that accommodate both work and homeschooling, along with the benefits of well-organized routines for parents and children alike.
  • Embracing Flexibility: The episode emphasizes the necessity of flexibility when homeschooling and working and offers strategies for adapting to unexpected changes in daily schedules, along with teaching children to be adaptable.
  • Real-Life Insights: Hear from homeschooling parents who successfully balance work and homeschooling as they share their insights, challenges, and advice for listeners.

    • If you enjoyed today’s episode and you want to be free of the uncertainty and the overwhelm that often comes with homeschool planning and execution, then check out the links below to join the waitlist for our HARVEST program or check out our early bird special. Doors open Sept. 25th and myself and Dr. Katie Scott are very excited to help parents get out of their head and get in sync with their homeschool vision and plans. Our 4 step process of sowing seeds of clarity, reaping the fruits of alignment, staying rooted in empowerment, and thriving in community include all of the concrete ways to overcome the common mindset challenges homeschool parents face and move you into a growth mindset that will trade the uncertainty and overwhelm for calm confidence.

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      This Is My GenerationBy Dr. Melanie Bisson