The Accidental Homeschool Mama

The Accidental Homeschool Mama

By Kate CroccoKids & Family
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The Accidental Homeschool Mama episodes

  • I Don't Have Enough Time

    This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast we continue our eight-part series diving into my book, THINKING LIKE A BOSS discussing the eight top lies us mamas tell ourselves and how they relate to HOMESCHOOL📚This series was inspired by a conversation with the amazing Ginny Yurich on episode 282 of @1000hoursoutside podcast. Make sure you don't miss this series and share with a friend!

    🌻 Lie #5 "I don't have enough time". This one hits home as a working homeschool mama who also desires to dream and create!

    🌻I share how this lie has been my biggest struggle even before kids and homeschool. We discuss how often a mindset you struggle with in one area of your life will often seep into the next, like it has for me🤦🏻‍♀️

    🌻You will walk away from this episode with 5 specific ways you can shift your mindset around the lie of not having enough time❤️These are the exact steps that I take so that I don't allow this lie to rule over my life.

    I'd love to hear a time saving hack to help another mama out⬇️ I'll go first!

    RESOURCES:

    You can take the quiz here https://www.katecrocco.com/quiz

    Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

    https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

    I'd love to support you in learning how to better care for yourself, feel more connected in your faith, and also to those in your life. In doing so, the little (or big) things in life will feel more manageable. I am accepting new clients for virtual sessions. I look forward to connecting with you!

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kate-crocco-beacon-ny/206329

    30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

    http://katecrocco.com/devotional

    Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

    https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

    If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco

    28 min
  • I'll Never Have Enough Money

    This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast we continue our eight-part series diving into my book, THINKING LIKE A BOSS discussing the eight top lies us mamas tell ourselves and how they relate to HOMESCHOOL📚This series was inspired by a conversation with the amazing Ginny Yurich on episode 282 of @1000hoursoutside podcast. Make sure you don't miss this series and share with a friend!

    🌻 Lie #4 "I will never have enough money". This can definitely be a challenge for those who home educate, as your time to work is impacted OR you've made the financial sacrifice to not work.

    🌻In this episode we'll talk about our money story and how that potentially impacts how we view it today.

    🌻We'll discuss what a privilege it is to get to be with our kiddos 24/7, but the misconception that this "privilege" means you must be financially well off.

    🌻You will walk away from this episode with 5 specific ways that you can shift your mindset around the financial sacrifice it takes to home educate ❤️

    I'd love to hear, how many of you are currently homeschooling AND working!?⬇️

    RESOURCES:

    Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

    https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

    I'd love to support you in learning how to better care for yourself, feel more connected in your faith, and also to those in your life. In doing so, the little (or big) things in life will feel more manageable. I am accepting new clients for virtual sessions. I look forward to connecting with you!

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kate-crocco-beacon-ny/206329

    30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

    http://katecrocco.com/devotional

    Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

    https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

    If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco

    22 min
  • Why Can't I Get It Together Already

    This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama we continue our eight-part series diving into my book, THINKING LIKE A BOSS discussing the eight top lies us mamas tell ourselves and how they relate to HOMESCHOOL📚This series was inspired by a conversation with the amazing Ginny Yurich on episode 282 of @1000hoursoutside podcast. Make sure you don't miss this series and share with a friend!

    🌻 Lie #3 "I need to have it all together". If you're anything like me, you're still waiting for the day you'll finally wake up and feel like you've got it all together 😂

    🌻In this episode we'll discuss WHY you might be feeling like the hot mess express. This also might surprise you😉

    🌻You will walk away from this episode with 4 tangible ways to THRIVE as a homeschool mama even if you feel like you can't get it together❤️

    I'd love to hear! Who else hasn't brushed their hair in 3 days, but are proud you're building world changers!?⬇️

    RESOURCES:

    Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

    https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

    30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

    http://katecrocco.com/devotional

    Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

    https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

    If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco

    24 min
  • I can't CREATE and be a present mom

    This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama we continue our eight-part series diving into my book, THINKING LIKE A BOSS…with a special TWIST🎉

    We will continue discussing the eight top lies us mamas tell ourselves and how they relate to HOMESCHOOL📚This series was inspired by a conversation with the amazing Ginny Yurich on episode 282 of @1000hoursoutside podcast. Make sure you don't miss this series and share with a friend!

    🌻 Lie #2 "I can't have a successful business and be a good mom". In this episode I share how I went from a workaholic, childless by choice 🐩dog lady to desiring a larger family living the Laura Ingalls lifestyle 😂

    🌻We discuss how I was able to start DREAMING AGAIN just recently, after laying down my career to homeschool. We discuss how dreaming and creating IS important for our children to see and doesn't always have to be monetized to add value to our world.

    🌻You will walk away from this episode with 5 tangible ways you can start dreaming + creating alongside homeschool whether you're just beginning or getting back into something!

    Do you want to begin creating again? Share with me in the comments below⬇️

    RESOURCES:

    Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

    https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

    30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

    http://katecrocco.com/devotional

    Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

    https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

    If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco

    24 min
  • I Need To Say Yes To All The Homeschool Opportunities

    This week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama we are kicking off an eight-part series diving into my book, THINKING LIKE A BOSS…with a special TWIST🎉

    I will walk you through eight of the top lies us mamas tell ourselves and how they relate to HOMESCHOOL! This series was inspired by a conversation with the amazing Ginny Yurich of @1000hoursoutside that took place on episode 282 of her podcast. Make sure you don't miss this series and share with a friend!

    🌻 Lie #1 "I need to say yes to every opportunity that comes my way". I share our first year homeschool story and how I royally messed up in this department😂

    🌻We discuss the three reasons we overdo it, what saying yes to it all does to ourselves and our family, and lastly I share the solution!

    Trust me, homeschooling is a continuous life lesson that I will never master, but I have a feeling my perspective will help you avoid some of the mistakes I made❤️

    Do you feel like you've over done it with too many good things? Or are overdoing it currently? Share with me in the comments below⬇️

    RESOURCES:

    Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

    https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

    30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

    http://katecrocco.com/devotional

    Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

    https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

    If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco

    23 min
  • The Meaning of His Name

    All I can say is, this is a super sweet episode on the @accidentalhomeschoolmamapodcast, where I share baby brothers NAME👶🏼🏻

    I share the meaning behind his name, why it's so dear to me, and even the people who influenced his precious name!

    Psalm 147:4 "He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name". How precious is a baby's name🥹

    Tune in and please rate and review so others can find this podcast!

    RESOURCES:

    Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

    https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

    30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

    http://katecrocco.com/devotional

    Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

    https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

    If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco

    25 min
  • Birth Story - Part 2

    This week we have another solo episode on the @accidentalhomeschoolmamapodcast, where I share part two of baby boys birth story.

    🌻You'll hear all about how the day started and ended. Hint…started with baking of bread and ended with Charlie girl cutting the cord😂

    🌻I then share the rest of my pros and cons of having a homebirth.

    🌻there's even a guest appearance from big brother Drew singing his rendition of SPIDERMAN😂

    Make sure you tune in and please rate and review so others can find this podcast!

    RESOURCES:

    Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

    https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

    30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

    http://katecrocco.com/devotional

    Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

    https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

    If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco

    45 min
  • Birth Story - Part 1

    This week we have another solo episode on the @accidentalhomeschoolmamapodcast, where I share all about the birth of sweet baby boy.

    🌻this episode begins as part I of II. I share my previous birth experiences and what drove me to choose a home birth with baby #4.

    🌻I begin sharing the pros and cons of the actual homebirth experience.

    🌻you'll even hear a sweet guest appearance from big sisters singing😂

    Make sure you tune in and please rate and review so others can find this podcast!

    RESOURCES:

    Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

    https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

    30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

    http://katecrocco.com/devotional

    Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

    https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

    If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco

    22 min
  • Dream Again

    This week we have another solo episode on the @accidentalhomeschoolmamapodcast, with the theme of my next book, DREAMING AGAIN.

    🌻In this episode I share the behind the scenes of the big family dream we have been working on the past ten months🏡

    🌻I share the highs and lows of this new dream along with the mental challenges faced when no one else could see our vision for it😩 (other than my amazing podcast editor Kayse!).

    🌻And the importance of quieting the opinions of others to hear Gods voice (what we discussed last episode) to decide which way to go.

    🌻I reveal what this next big project is and how I could use your HELP + IDEAS🙏🏼

    Make sure you tune in and please rate and review so others can find this podcast!

    RESOURCES:

    Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

    https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

    30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

    http://katecrocco.com/devotional

    Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

    https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

    If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco

    28 min
  • How To Hear Gods Voice

    Join us for a special episode from our SPARK of the Valley gathering. In this episode, Kate shares practical steps on how to feel God's presence and begin hearing his voice more clearly.

    RESOURCES:

    Hi friends!! I wanted to share my favorite place to shop healthy groceries and pass on this exclusive offer to get 40% off and a free gift with your first order. Enjoy!

    https://www.katecrocco.com/thrive

    30 Days to Think Like a Boss Devotional, to help you step outside of fear and lean on your faith to create an unshakable mindset even when things are hard and uncertain. Head to katecrocco.com/devotional for 30 days of daily inspiration directly to your inbox for FREE.

    http://katecrocco.com/devotional

    Drawing the Line - AVAILABLE NOW

    https://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Line-Achieve-Peace-Burnout

    If you enjoyed, please screenshot, share your biggest takeaway, and tag us on Instagram stories @katecrocco

    29 min

About The Accidental Homeschool Mama

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This is a podcast to encourage mamas who feel they can't dream in the midst of the chaos. Maybe you don't have a sitter or ever have alone time (like many of us!). Personally I walked through a season…