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Homeschool Curriculum Online Summit: Register here (affiliate link)

Teachable's Women Who Create Summit: Register here (affiliate link)

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In the latest episode of Working While Homeschooling, Sarah tells us about her experience homeschooling while working as a professional singer, private voice instructor, and Director of Music at a local church. "We've definitely discovered that learning takes place EVERYWHERE. There isn't a minute in the day that can't be applied to some sort of educational purpose. "Don't be scared of it, and get it out of your head that it has to look a certain way, because it doesn't. I had to learn to ask for help."

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In this episode, we hear from Abigail who grew up homeschooled herself! She's a massage therapist and homeschool mom to three boys.  "Be aware of what you can say yes to, and say no to. Be very proactive in only choosing to do things that fueled our joy of the homeschool process and our being together. Working has made be a better person, it teaches them that you can a better, fuller life."

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In this episode, Melissa, a Nurse Practitioner, and homeschool mom of twin 11-year-old boys, shares with us. "It's not a typical homeschool day. It's a balancing act. If there is no team, I don't think it would be possible."

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In this episode, Kelly, a Children's Ministries Director at a Northern Virginia church  and homeschool mom veteran, tells us about her experience working and homeschooling her two daughters through to graduation!

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In today's episode, we discuss having a "job" vs. having a "career," (both are great!) and the concept of the "Gig Economy." How this works for us as Working Homeschoolers.

 Articles discussed in episode:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/05/15/is-the-gig-economy-working

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/what-is-the-gig-economy-meaning-definition-why-is-it-called-gig-economy

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/10/1/17924856/gig-economy-uber-sharing

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tjmccue/2018/08/31/57-million-u-s-workers-are-part-of-the-gig-economy/#3ca79ef17118

https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryalton/2018/01/24/why-the-gig-economy-is-the-best-and-worst-development-for-workers-under-30/#46d78f756d76

https://www.forbes.com/sites/abdullahimuhammed/2018/10/07/5-common-struggles-you-will-face-in-the-gig-economy/#422782517ef7

https://hbr.org/2018/03/thriving-in-the-gig-economy

https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/gig-economy

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In today's episode, Julie puts on her Career Coach hat, and discusses career goals and career development. Which skills should you focus on building in the new year?

Articles discussed in podcast:

https://qz.com/work/1462247/skills-to-learn-for-the-future-of-work-according-to-wef/?_lrsc=2b75336b-9c23-461e-be19-4e9863d947bd&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=elevate

https://www.businessinsider.com/sc/career-improvement-skills-2018-11

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In this episode, Catina tells us about her role as a program advisor at the Embark Center for Self-Directed Education, and her former role as a former clarinet tutor. "Being able to work at my passion gave me a sense of self and purpose that was an important part of my life outside and yet integrated with being a mother. It was also extremely important for me that my kids see me working and pursuing my dreams, especially my daughter. I’d like to support and encourage other parents that with a lot of juggling and flexibility, they can work for money or their passions or both. It’s doable in many situations if you think outside the box . . . You can trust your kids; they really want to learn cool things. Kids are cool people with really cool ideas. "

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Jen, a self-described "crazy, busy, mama," describes her homeschooling experience while also going to grad school and working as a Mother/Baby nurse. "We prayed about WHY we were homeschooling: we are the parents, it's our responsibility to teach them. We believe that you need to do what's best for you. I want to encourage moms and dads to figure out what works for YOU and go with it. No guilt! No pressure!"

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In this episode, Linda, a divorced mother of two, tells us about her experience working as a Soccer Referee and homeschooling. "Do not COMPARE what you do in your family to other families.  It will only get you down. Instead, remind yourself of the cool things you do.  Then, consider if one or two things you see another family do might fit with your family.  I want my kids to learn how to learn, and works for them, and enjoy it."

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