By Sarah - Homeschool Mom Mentor
Homeschooling can be messy, sticky, and chaotic (just like glue), but it also can be incredibly beautiful and rewarding. In this podcast, Sarah shares about intentional motherhood, balance fo
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The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.
I recently had a spirited conversation in the comments of an Instagram reel with someone who believed that for most people, homeschooling is just impossible because both parents need to work. I tried to explain that upwards of a third of homeschooling families are 2-parent working families to some degree, but I just couldn't open her eyes. I decided to share ten different ways you can make a good income as a homeschooling parent - whether you already homeschool or are wanting to homeschool but have to make an income first before jumping in! I hope this episode inspires and encourages you that it is possible to homeschool for so many families, but it will take thinking outside the box, changing things up, and making some sacrifices.
I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah
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What are the riches? Why are they important if most educations today don't include them? And once we deem them important, how do we fit them in on top of everything else?
I'm answering all these questions in today's episode!
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I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah
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The new school year is just around the corner so I suppose it’s time to start thinking about what our school rhythm will be! I always find it so interesting how other people (especially working homeschool parents) fit everything in, so I thought it would be fun to share how I’m balancing running 2 businesses and the social media for a friend’s business alongside homeschooling my 3 daughters (oh yeah, and to add to the chaos, baby 4 is due in January)! I'm breaking down how I "do it all" (haha - I don't actually do "it all" but you know what I mean) in a typical homeschool week in today's episode!
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- Sarah
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I’m definitely not at the end of my homeschooling journey – with baby 4 on the way I have another 18 years to go – but I have definitely learned a thing or two (or 20) that I would want to tell myself if I was starting again. So, if you are new to homeschooling, thinking about starting, or just feeling kind of lost, I hope this episode can give you some tips and also offer you some grace as you chart new territory!
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- Things I Did That I Recommend Other New Homeschoolers Do Reel
- How I Created My Homeschool Tribe Podcast Episode
I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah
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No matter how early or late into your homeschool journey you are, how old your kids are, or how much time you spend homeschooling each day – it is never too late to start a family morning time routine in your homeschool!
Our morning time is our favorite time of day in our homeschool and something we do whether we have a lot planned or barely anything planned for our homeschool.
My daughters are currently 9, 6, and 3, and we have a baby on the way, but I foresee us doing morning time until all my kids are graduated even when they are doing a lot of their school work on their own because it has so many benefits! Today I’m going to share what we love about morning times, how you can start your very own to fit with your family’s needs, and what our current routine is!
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I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah
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We learned in late May we are expecting baby #4. This was definitely a surprise baby as we had convinced ourselves we were happy with three kids because I get SO sick during pregnancy. Well, God had other plans and now we are having a baby in early January! I’m now 12 weeks when this podcast is released and despite horrible nausea and exhaustion, baby 4 is doing amazing and we are looking forward to hopefully having an easier time soon.
I had a very clear picture of what our next homeschool year would look like, but having a baby in the middle of the school year definitely changed things! So, I thought I would share what changes we will be making and some things I’m very grateful I already planned!
I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah
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The reality of homeschooling for an introverted mom, or just being a mom in general, with so many needs, so many sounds, so many behaviors to help regulate, so many emotions, so much touching, and being pulled in a million directions can be EXCRUCIATINGLY HARD on the hardest days if I’m being honest. Needing time alone to recharge as a mom, especially a homeschool mom where you are with your kids usually 24/7, can be a recipe for anxiety and depression. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. I’ve gone through seasons of overwhelm adapting to motherhood and being home with my kids since our first child was born 9 years ago, but as someone who thrives off creating solutions to all of life’s difficulties, I want to share my top 10 tips for homeschooling as an introverted mom with you today!
I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah
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Juggling the demands of homeschooling and homemaking (and many time working) can be a real circus act sometimes if I'm being honest! As a former daycare provider who used to watch 10 kids (including my own) 10 hours a day, 5 days a week, I got really good at structuring our days and creating a 2 hour naptime for the kids and a quiet time for me. We have carried this practice into our homeschool days and it has been so essential to not only our success as a homeschooling family, but it has allowed me to work so we can homeschool our kids, and it's also been a wonderful break in the day for our kids.
In this episode, I share why we implement quiet time, what we do during that time, and why I think this part of the day can be very beneficial to all homeschool families if they are able to make it work!
I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah
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Last week, I shared a recap of our homeschool choices we used this current school year and shared what we will be using for next year, but we have a solid 3 months in between the school years. So, what are we doing this summer in our homeschool? Listen to find out!
I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah
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If you haven’t figured out a plan for next school year – why are you here listening to me?!? Just kidding – whether you’ve figured out your plan for next year or not, I always find it fun and interesting to learn about what other families did during their homeschool year and how that affected their choices for the upcoming year. So, today, I’m going to be recapping what we did this year, sharing my thoughts on each subject and what we used, and then sharing what we are using next year!
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- Sarah
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The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.