Hang on for the twists and turns, dips and dives of the roller coaster ride we call homeschooling with hormones! Whose hormones? The kids' or ours? Both! In this episode, DeeDee and Ximena talk about the intersection of puberty for our kids and the typical hormonal fluctuations of moms. When it all gets ramped up, there can be emotional explosions and angry meltdowns. But there's hope for the hassles. Tune in to find out!
Note: if talking about hormone changes, menstrual cycles, and puberty makes you uncomfortable, then this might not be the episode for you.
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TIMESTAMPS
03:47 Hormones are always part of our life!
05:51 At ages 6-8, kids go through a change called adrenarche which sets the stage for puberty.
07:37 DeeDee taught her kids to remind her that their brains are not fully developed.
09:14 Laziness? Or distracted?
10:25 How menstrual periods affect homeschool moms. Be prepared!
12:51 The changes of perimenopause: brain fog, inability to get organized, weight gain, etc.
14:40 Coming to grips with the maturation of our kids.
21:04 How to be proactive about hormones in your homeschool.
25:44 Pay attention to diet. Consider protein needs, especially.
28:08 Question your use of caffeine, especially that second cup.
29:17 Rest and sleep are essential.
30:44 Incorporate movement and exercise for the entire family!
33:15 Plug into a community that will support you.
33:50 Make sure teens going through puberty have community, too. Related podcasts:
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