How do homeschoolers spend all that time with their kids? 😉 Krystal Evensen, a mom of 13, discusses her strategies and experiences raising many children in a small space and finding joy along the way, even if life doesn't always go as planned!

-How Krystal started homeschooling [1:05]

-Making a schedule to plan the day, including times to rest and recharge [3:15]

-Other tips and coping strategies e.g. outside walks, different activities [4:50]

-Different schedules for different seasons, e.g. more flexibility for teenagers vs. littles [6:01]

-Misconception of 6-hour homeschool days, like a traditional classroom - homeschooling can be done sometimes in a few hours, especially in elementary years [7:07]

-How to give children space and time for pretend play, self-directed learning, etc. [8:00]

-When to take a break [10:30]

-Mindset of “doing life together” vs. “everyone separated by age, doing their own thing” [11:49]

-What about “alone time” or “quiet time”? [14:20]

-How to deal with sibling rivalry [16:35]

-Setting boundaries and sticking to them; finding help from spouses and/or friends [20:00]

Resource #1: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/homeschool-morning-routine/ (Creating the best homeschool morning routine for your family)

Resource #2: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/teaching-methods-finland-homeschooling/ (How teaching methods in Finland apply to homeschooling)

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