I thought if I researched enough, planned enough, or waited long enough, I’d get a sign that it was okay to start homeschooling. But the sign never came. In this episode, I open up about my search for certainty when I was deciding whether to homeschool—and the moment I realized I had to stop waiting and start trying. We talk about: • Why we crave certainty—and why it rarely comes • How perfectionism can keep you stuck • What actually helped me move forward • The power of small steps and real-world feedback If you’ve been holding out for a sign that homeschooling will work—let this be it. 💬 Still waiting for a sign or wrestling with doubt? Follow me on Instagram for encouragement and real talk: @sarahwehkamp 🧡 Want support as you start? Learn more about my 1:1 Homeschool Consultations ✨ Grab my free Quick Start Homeschool Guide to help you take that first step with clarity and confidence.

If you’ve ever feared that homeschooling might take over your entire life, this episode is for you. I open up about my fear of losing my identity if I was the boys’ mom and teacher. In this episode, I share: • Why the invisible load of being the default parent can be so overwhelming • The three boundaries that help protect your time, space, and sense of self • How to homeschool and still feel like your own person If you’re scared you’ll lose yourself in this journey, you’re not alone. But there’s another way forward. 💬 Struggling with this too? Let’s talk on Instagram: @sarahwehkamp 🧡 Want personalized support? Learn more about my 1:1 Homeschool Consultations

When I was considering homeschooling, I wasn’t just battling schedules, curriculum choices, or figuring out how to teach math. I was battling doubt—and the quiet fear that I needed someone else to say this choice was okay. I kept waiting for permission. I wanted my parents to approve. I wanted friends to understand. I wanted someone to say, “Yes. This is the right thing. You’re doing the right thing.” But that moment never came. And eventually, I realized something big: It didn’t have to. In this episode of The Homeschool Hug, I’m sharing the part of the decision-making process that no one talks about—the emotional tug-of-war between logic and fear, between wanting to make the right choice… and wanting others to agree that it’s right. Here’s what we cover: • Why we crave external validation—and how it keeps us stuck • What to do when logic and facts still don’t bring peace • How to identify what’s really behind your doubt • The mindset shift that helped me stop looking for approval Here’s the truth: You don’t need anyone else to say “yes” to homeschooling. You need to say yes to yourself. If you’re afraid of being judged, or feeling unsure because someone close to you doesn’t understand your choice—this episode will help you get clarity, confidence, and peace. 💬 Struggling with this too? Let’s talk on Instagram: @sarahwehkamp ✨ And if fear is still keeping you stuck, grab the free Quick Start Homeschool Guide to help you take the first step!

• The most common struggles she hears from families coming into the store
• What we both graduated high school without knowing
• The three things every parent should have in their homeschool toolkit and
• What advice she gives to parents scared to start homeschooling

• The biggest struggles homeschool parents have when they walk into her store
• The things we both tried to avoid teaching our kids (and how that didn't work)
• How to homeschool without giving up your own time or losing yourself
• How to juggle work and homeschooling without burning out

Homeschooling isn’t just about teaching your kids—it’s about managing everything else at the same time.

From the endless mental checklist to keeping your own self intact, the invisible load can feel overwhelming.

In this episode, I’m sharing my struggles with balancing homeschooling, family, and myself, and what I’ve learned about setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and avoiding burnout.

✨ Need help getting started? Download my free Quick Start Homeschool Guide for simple steps to build a homeschool life that works for you. [Click here to grab it!]

💬 Let’s connect! Follow me on Instagram @sarahwehkamp for tips, encouragement, and real-life glimpses of homeschooling.