Homeschool moms don’t need to be experts in everything, but there are a few key areas that need attention in order to at least curb frustration and give you the best chances for success. Here’s what homeschool moms need to know.
Some of these topics I originally wrote as a guest post on HomeschoolGiveaways.com and some were on this site. Here’s a round-up of the most important foundational topics for homeschool moms.
Here’s what you need to know about…
Time Management
Time management can be a sore subject for many homeschool moms. Because we either feel like we’re failing at it, or we don’t even know where to start.
Is it even possible to homeschool and feel productive and successful at managing our time well?
Most of our frustrations with productivity are because we’re constantly putting out fires at the surface level instead of looking at root causes. So, here are 7 things homeschool moms should know about time management.
Episode 223 of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast walks through the 7 things homeschool moms need to know about time management.
Your Homeschool Space
Do you need a homeschool room? How can you ensure that your homeschool space works well for your kids? What can I do right now to get my space ready for the upcoming year? Here are the 4 things every homeschool mom needs to know about her homeschool space.
Listen to episode 224 of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast!
The Housework
Homeschool moms need to juggle a lot – including the housework! But what is really most important here? How can you lessen your load while keeping up with homeschooling?
The household tasks seems to be a never ending responsibility, especially if you’re homeschooling too. Here are the main things you need to know.
Listen to episode 225 below.
The Curriculum
Homeschool moms can spend half their life researching curriculum and still not feeling totally confident in their choices!
It’s a battle because our finances might be tight, we might have multiple kids with varying learning styles, plus a dozen other reasons. Take a breath learn the only 2 things you actually need to know about curriculum.
Check it out on episode 226 of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast below.
Your Kids
While you don’t need to know advanced calculus or psychology to homeschool your kids, there are some key things you do need to know. Here are the main truths every homeschool mom needs to know about her kids.
Working While Homeschooling
While homeschooling is definitely a task that requires you to be “all in,” that doesn’t mean that you can’t also make time to work on the side (or even full time!). Here are 3 things every mom needs to know about working while homeschooling.
Listen to episode 144 of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast where we talked to working homeschool mom Jen Mackinnon about actionable strategies to make it work.
Clutter
Even though the KonMari method has gained wild popularity in recent years, many of us are still drowning under piles of clutter. If clutter has you discouraged, here are the 3 things you need to know – plus 3 quick wins to get you started with decluttering!
Listen to episode 227 of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast!
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