Most every homeschool parent has considered quitting from time to time. Homeschool is tough, and we have to find ways to stay motivated and keep things fresh for ourselves and for the kids. If the daily grind is getting you down, we want to help you process those feelings and recharge. This episode covers what to do when you are fed up with homeschooling and ready to throw in the towel from frustration.
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QUOTABLES
Ximena: "...sometimes we're so hard on ourselves as parents and we start condemning ourselves and thinking, 'Oh, I must be a horrible mom.' You start feeling like you are ... the worst parent in the world because you want to quit homeschooling. And that's just not true."
Ximena: "'When you feel like quitting, remember why you started in the first place.' That [quote i]s super important. Because I feel like if your why is strong enough, you're going to keep going. You're going to keep working. You're going to keep tweaking it. You're going to keep pushing forward."
Ximena: "...it's important to ask yourself, are you trying to recreate traditional school in your home or are you homeschooling your way ...?
TIMESTAMPS
02:48 Falling into a homeschool slump is a normal part of the journey.
05:36 A common trap is getting caught up in the daily grind of homeschooling so that you forget fun and field trips.
06:43 Another pitfall is becoming a hermit and isolating yourself.
08:47 When you let yourself get run down and stressed out, of course homeschooling seems like a heavy burden.
13:15 Five things to ask yourself before you quit homeschooling.
1. Why did you start homeschooling?
14:25 2. Are you taking your curriculum too seriously?
15:41 3. Are you in community with others?
17:24 4. Are you seeing growth in your children?
20:24 5. Are you taking care of yourself?
SPECIAL SEGMENTS
01:08 Self-care Your Way
11:22 What We’re Reading
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