We often think of scheduling as being a “by the clock” affair. But our lives
almost never truly run by the clock. Fortunately, scheduling does not have
to be clock-driven. Instead, it can fit the rhythm of your life!
Taking on the dual task of working and homeschooling seems to be a growing trend. I have been a work-at-home, homeschooling momma for over twenty years. The details of what that looked like changed over...
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Most of us are creating benchmarks for the new school year during the summer months. We’re just thinking about the curriculum itself and how it...
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Whether it is in homeschooling or in general life, we all know that new schedules need some tweaking. We start a new school year and hold loosely to the plan, determined to make schedule adjustments and find...
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Homeschooling requires planning. No matter what your personality type (yes, even you spontaneous homeschoolers), there’s just no way to get around that truth. When we neglect to plan, goals will be missed...
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Ask people how they feel about house cleaning, and you’ll get a wide variety of responses! Some people find it relaxing while others would rather do just about anything else. No matter how we feel about house cleaning,...
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Do you ever procrastinate? What goes through your mind as you continue to put off a task? More than likely, it’s either a distasteful task that you just don’t want to do or it’s a task that feels completely...
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Have you ever wondered, processing through the day-to-day of homeschooling, whether or not your efforts are really succeeding? One of the best ways to know if homeschooling is working is by conducting....
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Motherhood is exhausting. Whether it’s toddlers or teens, it simply doesn’t slow down. In order to have the patience I need for my family, I must make time for myself. Making time for mom is not selfish, it’s....
Continue readingOne key to planning well is knowing what you’re planning for. That’s where goal setting is crucial! Check out these articles for some help and guidance as you set goals.
Benchmarks are little steps or mile markers along the way, helping you stay on track and giving you confidence to reach the goal. These articles can help you learn more.
Scheduling is one of the biggest challenges cited by homeschool moms. But it doesn’t have to be! These articles can help you break down the scheduling process.
Planning too little or too much can set us up for failure. How can you find the sweet spot in planning? Here are some articles that can provide guidance for this task.
Even the most solid schedule and best laid plan can fall apart if we do not have our resources and spaces well organized. Find suggestions and tips in these articles.
Sometimes making the plan is the easy part. The challenge comes when it’s time to DO the plan. These articles offer ideas to help you stay motivated to tackle well.
How’s everything going? It’s important to regularly take time to consider that very question. That’s what evaluation is all about! These articles offer some evaluation tips.
We often want to wait until we’ve succeeded before we seek a reward. But rewards are important all along the way. Use these suggestions to keep yourself encouraged.
We often think of scheduling as being a “by the clock” affair. But our lives
almost never truly run by the clock. Fortunately, scheduling does not have
to be clock-driven. Instead, it can fit the rhythm of your life!
Homeschool planning can seem overwhelming if you’re trying to sit down
and plan out an entire school year. But there’s a better way! Ease the strain when you learn how to use benchmarks to help you plan week-by-week instead of full the full year.
No matter what our personalities are like, some measure of organization
is essential for homeschool success. Fortunately, organization isn’t about fitting a specific mold. Instead it’s about learning how to
equip yourself for homeschool success.
Your schedule is made, your plans are laid out, and your space is organized.
Now come your two biggest obstacles: procrastination and burnout.
Fortunately, there are ways to minimize both of these obstacles.
