Our 2023 Women’s Encouragement Day featured Abbie Halberstadt, author of the book “M is for Mama.” Abbie is also a fitness instructor, homeschool teacher, and mama of ten children, including two sets of identical twins! Here are some highlights from a Q&A with Abbie, using questions submitted by the homeschool moms in the audience.
-How do you deal with people saying you’re always with your children? [0:30]
-How do you talk with husbands who may not be as supportive of homeschooling as you are? [2:40]
-How to deal with creative, easily bored and distracted children? [4:50]
-How to deal with adult siblings who aren’t believers and say things you aren’t comfortable with, in front of your children? [7:39]
-Sharing among children, and setting boundaries for times when we get angry and overwhelmed [9:26]
-Teens and high school [12:05]
-Have you ever done a gap year in homeschooling? [16:30]
-How can we “vote” with our spending? [17:25]
-Boys and homeschooling [20:00]
-Ideas for family devotions? [21:30]
-Toddlers and homeschooling [24:50]
-ADHD? [28:00]
-Resources for middle school: Social media practices and other tips, including “Grace Girl” groups [29:30]
-Preparing for the end of the school year - any form of testing? [37:50]
-Practical ways for homeschool husbands and wives to build unity [39:50]
-How can moms find a homeschool mentor? [43:50]
-How to find the balance between emphasizing academics and just learning from nature [47:08]
-Resources on setting boundaries, and homeschool styles [48:20]
-Are extracurricular activities necessary? [50:40]
-How do you remind yourself of grace when you’re always “doing” daily tasks? [54:03]
-Finding joy in everyday life while processing trauma and other challenges? [55:39]
-Time management in homeschooling [58:10]
Resource #1: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/mpe-sisterhood-group/ (Mentoring Moms - MPE Sisterhood Group)
Resource #2: https://misformama.net/ (M is for Mama)
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