Crisis times can derail even the most veteran homeschooling plans. However, they also give us opportunities to grow and set firm foundations so our children can enjoy a lifetime of resilience.
Join homeschool mama and podcaster Terri Hitt as she shares her story of trusting God through multiple crises - loss of a child and parents, job losses, international adoptions, and more.
-Explaining common emotions and experiences for someone during a crisis [2:30]
-One strategy Terri has found most helpful for those seasons: 'putting on blinders' [4:00]
-The difference between facing a crisis before vs. after homeschooling [5:25]
-How to look for the blessings [8:50]
-Finding ways to 'plan for the unplanned' [10:00]
-Dealing with the pressure to make it perfect or compare our homeschools to others [12:25]
-Advice for others going through similar crises and life situations [15:30]
-Building resilience in our children and encouraging them to "fail" in order to succeed [16:20]
-Using the multiple blessings of homeschooling's availability and flexibility [18:30]
-Balancing the need for routine as well as the time to process complex emotions, e.g. grief, in front of our children [22:00]
-Further free resources available for families [25:40]
Resource #1 - Follow Terri Hitt on Instagram: www.instagram.com/terrihitt/
Resource #2 - Receive your FREE eBook, "Discover How Your Identity is Sabotaging Your Children": www.terrihitt.com/resources/discover-how-your-identity-is-sabotaging-your-children
Resource #3 - Visit Terri Hitt's website: terrihitt.com
Resource #4 - Learn about Terri Hitt's program, The Set-Apart Collective: www.terrihitt.com/setapart
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