Delusional Optimism with Dr. B

Reducing Stress Around Homeschooling

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In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B tackles the subject of homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic and the lessons we can take from it. She describes the meaning of education as loving relationships rather than the four walls of a classroom like we’re used to.

Listen in to learn how you can make most of the time you have with your children and teach them about love and connection as a family. You will also learn the importance of loving relationships in raising your children to be resilient.

“You don’t have to be perfect; you don’t have to do it all right all the time, you just have to do it OK some of the time.”- [14:23]

What You Will Learn:

  • [0:32] Intro
  • [2:12] Why education is much broader than the four walls of a classroom and children shouldn’t be exposed to COVID-19 in the name of ‘education’.
  • [3:26] How COVID-19 has forced us as parents to connect more with our children than we would have had the courage to connect with them before.
  • [6:05] Dr. B shares some stories of parents who have found joy in having their children at home and the relationships they’ve formed.
  • [11:38] How families are realizing that it is doable to be home together and how it is completely changing things.
  • [13:52] How COVID-19 is teaching parents that they’re competent and capable of keeping their children on track without overwhelm or perfection.
  • [15:33] The importance of loving relationships for raising resilient children.
  • [17:50] The life lessons you should learn from homeschooling.
  • [21:06] Forming a reading habit with your children to stay connected and giving them opportunities to learn important things.

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    Website: https://www.drbconnections.com/

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