Description

Every year needs its own reflection and its own decisions. Whether you are at the start of a new calendar year or a new school year, take stock of your homeschool experience with DeeDee and Ximena as your guides! 

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QUOTABLES

DeeDee: "... when you're feeling stressed out, burnt out, your perspective is off. So maybe things aren't as bad as they feel at the moment. So ... do some self inventory there."

Ximena: "I want to be a lot more intentional about including fun because honestly guys, we learn better when we're playing. We learn better when things are fun and memorable."

TIMESTAMPS

02:53 Ximena and DeeDee rehash the homeschool challenges they faced during 2020.

• making sure teens are equipped with what they need (03:14)
• keeping everyone positive (04:45)
• helping older kids who are in private school (07:07)

10:01 The wins for the year!

• great curriculum choices
• sticking to the schedule/routine
• deepened sense of community
• a really fun co-op and book club

17:33 Questions to ask yourself when evaluating your year:

1. Are you seeing growth in your children?
2. Are you also growing? (18:37)
3. Are you enjoying your curriculum? (19:41)
4. Is there anything that needs special attention? (20:39)
5. Do you need to say yes/no to certain activities? (21:50)
6. How do you feel about another year of homeschooling? (22:25)
7. Is homeschooling right for you in this next season? (23:25)
8. Are you sticking to your core values? (24:19)
9. Are you taking care of yourself? (25:05)
10. Are you including enough fun/leisure? (25:55)

SPECIAL SEGMENTS

00:36 Self-care Your Way

• vacation
• pajama days at home

15:59 What We’re Reading

Perelandra by C.S. Lewis

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