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AwakenBONUS Dietro le quinte 2 - Lisa (Elisa Giorgio)Nota:🔥🧿Questo episodio è un duplicato dello Special presente in "Galaverna".Lo condivido con noi essendo attinente alla costruzione di "Awaken".Le risate non mancano, la passione neanche... ognuno è una piccola storia dietro le quinte.🔥🧿Che altro posso dire a parte che adoro questa donna? ♥♥♥Godetevi qualche battuta in anteprima di Lisa, dai romanzi "Good Luck" ed "Awaken".Ancora un grazie di cuore ad Elisa per il suo bel gesto.https://www.instagram.com/elisa_giorgio_laizzus/Vi lascio anche qualche consiglio su l'attrezzatura ot...2024-02-2606 min
Good LuckAWAKEN - Trailer ufficiale feat Elisa GiorgioFinalmente ci siamo!L'audiolibro di "AWAKEN" è in fase di elaborazione e presto sarà lanciato in Spotify e molte altre piattaforme.Molte persone hanno mostrato interesse e partecipato a questo progetto con entusiasmo, perciò ci terrei di cuore a ringraziarle per aver dato vita ai miei "figli" e per il loro appoggio!Un grazie speciale ad Elisa Giorgio per aver prestato voce a Lisa facendoci l'onore del suo contributo.Restate sintonizzati per l'uscita del primo episodio!Potete ascoltare il trailer ufficiale del podcast qui:https://rss.com/it/pod...2024-02-0501 min
GalavernaAWAKEN - Trailer ufficiale feat Elisa GiorgioFinalmente ci siamo!L'audiolibro di "AWAKEN" è in fase di elaborazione e presto sarà lanciato in Spotify e molte altre piattaforme.Molte persone hanno mostrato interesse e partecipato a questo progetto con entusiasmo, perciò ci terrei di cuore a ringraziarle per aver dato vita ai miei "figli" e per il loro appoggio!Un grazie speciale ad Elisa Giorgio per aver prestato voce a Lisa facendoci l'onore del suo contributo.Restate sintonizzati per l'uscita del primo episodio!Potete ascoltare il trailer ufficiale del podcast qui:https://rss.com/it/pod...2024-02-0501 min
Good LuckSPECIAL Elisa Giorgio - Lisa anteprima (Awaken)Il sequel di "GOOD LUCK" fa scintille e si prospetta elettrizzante!Che altro posso dire a parte che adoro questa donna? ♥♥♥Godetevi qualche battuta in anteprima di Lisa, dai romanzi "Good Luck" ed "Awaken".Ancora un grazie di cuore ad Elisa per il suo bel gesto. https://www.instagram.com/elisa_giorgio_laizzus/Vi lascio anche qualche consiglio su l'attrezzatura ottimale per Home studio, utilizzata da Elisa - ed in parte anche dalla sottoscritta -.Potete trovare "Awaken" ai link sottostanti:Awaken:https://www.wa...2023-10-2206 min
GalavernaSPECIAL Elisa Giorgio - Lisa anteprima (Awaken)Che altro posso dire a parte che adoro questa donna? ♥♥♥Godetevi qualche battuta in anteprima di Lisa, dai romanzi "Good Luck" ed "Awaken".Ancora un grazie di cuore ad Elisa per il suo bel gesto. https://www.instagram.com/elisa_giorgio_laizzus/Vi lascio anche qualche consiglio su l'attrezzatura ottimale per Home studio, utilizzata da Elisa - ed in parte anche dalla sottoscritta -.Potete trovare "Good Luck" ed "Awaken" ai link sottostanti:Awaken:https://www.wattpad.com/story/334319891-awakenhttps://www.amazon.it/Awa...2023-10-2206 min
GalavernaSPECIAL Elisa Giorgio - Lisa anteprima (Awaken)Che altro posso dire a parte che adoro questa donna? ♥♥♥Godetevi qualche battuta in anteprima di Lisa, dai romanzi "Good Luck" ed "Awaken".Ancora un grazie di cuore ad Elisa per il suo bel gesto. https://www.instagram.com/elisa_giorgio_laizzus/Vi lascio anche qualche consiglio su l'attrezzatura ottimale per Home studio, utilizzata da Elisa - ed in parte anche dalla sottoscritta -.Potete trovare "Good Luck" ed "Awaken" ai link sottostanti:Awaken:https://www.wattpad.com/story/334319891-awakenhttps://www.amazon.it/Awaken-Sheila-Rosati/dp/B0C6N71X6J...2023-10-2206 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsYour Worldschooling Questions Answered | Ninon & Thomas, The Ways 2 Teach | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E90About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to two of the most delightful people all about worldschooling.
Ninon and Thomas, both passionate writers, are the parents of three bilingual children whom they have been unschooling from day one. Last August, they embarked on a worldschooling adventure, exploring the globe while embracing a love for literacy and education.
As avid travelers, Ninon and Thomas cherish the opportunity to immerse themselves and their children in different cultures and origins. They believe that worldschooling offers a...2023-08-2352 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsSpecial Clip Episode | 1 Minute Tips from Working Homeschool Moms and Experts | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E89About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I speak to 10 experts and working homeschool moms. They share different tips to help you in your daily working homeschool mom life.
They cover topics such as time management, overcoming being overwhelmed, mom guilt and of course, self care. Be sure to check out the freebies they offer to help you thrive as a working homeschool mom.
Lauran Kerr-Heraly - http://pages.www.alteringcourse.com/
Brittany Dixon - http://www.bcohq.co/resources
Emily...2023-08-1616 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsPreparing Your Homeschooled Kids for College | Lauran Kerr-Heraly, AlteringCourse.com | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E88About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to Lauran Kerr-Heraly. Lauran is an award-winning educator and author who has dedicated her career to empowering students and their parents to transform their lives through education.
She was homeschooled all the way through high school, which allowed her to develop a deep appreciation for self-directed learning and a passion for helping others to take control of their education. Lauran has worked in college readiness in American high schools, taught history in international and British schools in England...2023-08-0936 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsFalling Behind in Homeschool: Tips to Get Back on Track | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E87About the Episode
Feeling like you're falling behind in homeschool is no fun. As humans, we're programmed to move forward, to compete and to feel like we must be ahead of the game.Â
I also think the reason why it feels so crummy is because homeschooling comes with so many expectations - from ourselves and from others. We've taken on this huge responsibility so we better start doing it perfectly right away. Or else we're failures.
If you know me, then you know that I'm not someone who's going to tell you to w...2023-08-0215 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsPreventing Burnout as a Working Homeschool Moms | Evgenia Arasim, At Nourished Motherhood | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E86About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I have the pleasure to chat to Evgenia Arasim from At Nourished Motherhood. Evgenia is homeschooling mom of an active boy and a working mama, who built her business around her love of holistic living and homeschooling. Evgenia helps homeschool mamas in overcoming burn-out with movement, food and mindset shifts.
Evgenia offers one on one coaching as well as group coaching and her Nourished Motherhood Program has helped many homeschool mamas to stop procrastination and self sabotage when it comes...2023-07-2635 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsStart Homeschooling Today: 5 Things I'd Do to Succeed | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E85About the Episode
I sometimes wonder what I’d do of I were to start homeschooling today, from scratch. Would I do anything differently? You better believe I would!
I don’t want to be hard on myself or regret what I’ve done. I’ve learnt so much! And that’s why I can share what I’ve learnt – I’ve been through it and come out the other side!Â
But if I could have a do-over, I’d make some changes. And if you’re reading this, decidin...2023-07-1916 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsThe Beauty of Neurodivergent Homeschooling | Afsaneh Moradian, MLC Coaching | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E84About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I speak to Afsaneh Moradian, Afsaneh is a homeschooling coach and author of the beloved picture book series Jamie is Jamie which has sold over 10,000 copies internationally and has become a classroom and home library favorite.
As a homeschooling coach, she guides adults by giving them the language to communicate effectively with their children, empowering them to create learning spaces that are safe and inclusive, so children can thrive.
It was incredibly encouraging to speak to Afsaneh today...2023-07-1234 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsYou Can Choose How to React | Stephanie Rosenfield, StephanieRCoaching.com | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E83About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to Stephanie Rosenfield. Stephanie is a former speech
pathologist turned life coach for overwhelmed moms who helps her
clients navigate the internal and external chaos that often creeps up
during motherhood without losing their -ish.
Using first-hand experience, training as a certified life coach and an honest, judgement-free approach, Stephanie helps moms shift their habits and mindset to become the calm mom they’ve always hoped they could be.
It was fantastic to speak to Stephanie be...2023-07-0525 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsKeep Your Homeschooled Kid Occupied While You Work | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E82About the Episode
If you’re just starting out on your working homeschool mom journey, you might be thinking about what to do with your kids when you’re working. It’s a good question!
I also thought a lot about how to keep my homeschooled child occupied. If you’re a work-from-home mom who intends to homeschool, then this week's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms is for you.
I share ways to keep your kids occupied (with screens and screen-free) and also some ideas for how to shift y...2023-06-2814 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsBuild Executive Function Skills for Learning Independence | Sam Young MEd, Young Scholars Academy | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, SE2 E81About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I welcome Sam Young MEd from Young Scholars Academy. Mr. Sam, as his community calls him, is the founder and director of Young Scholars Academy, a two-time Fulbright Scholar, a former Bridges Academy teacher of nearly 10 years, and a Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity graduate.
Sam is a neurodivergent educator himself and has committed his life to supporting twice-exceptional /neurodivergent students by helping them discover, develop, and lead with their strengths, talents, and unique interest.
If you're...2023-06-2135 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsEasy & Realistic Self Care | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working, SE2 E80About the Episode
Self-care for working homeschool moms is vital because we all know that we need to replenish our energy regularly. We need time to rest and regroup so that we can keep all the balls in the air. But then why do we constantly put ourselves last?!
To be honest, I’m not sure there’s an easy answer to this questions. Maybe we feel overwhelmed. Or maybe we don’t feel deserving. But one thing that I do know, is that we have to prioritize self-care. Because a frustrated and frazzled working homeschool...2023-06-1414 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow to Overcome Fears to Thrive | Jodie Perry, LifeUnboxed.Blog | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E79About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I welcome Jodie Perry back onto the show. Jodie is the rebel mom behind www.LifeUnboxed.blog. She helps mompreneurs break free from the 9-5, be their own boss, raise their kids, and enjoy their lives. Jodie gives moms the tools they need to be successful on their own terms - in any field or career path.
She is a wife, second generation homeschool mom of 6, writer, podcaster and accidental entrepreneur. Josie was working from home and homeschooling her kids...2023-06-0722 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsYou ARE Qualified to Homeschool! | Kelsey Sorensen, Wife Teacher Mommy | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E78About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting to Kelsey Sorensen. Kelsey, is a former third grade teacher and substitute teacher. She is now a homeschool mom to 3 kids and owner of Wife Teacher Mommy, where she and her team serve Pre-K through 6th grade teachers and homeschool parents. She is also a certified life coach with the Life Coach School.
Wife Teacher Mommy has been featured on We are Teachers, Teachers Pay Teachers, Jane, Etsy, Food Network, CBC, Fox and...2023-05-3130 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsSimplify Your Home | Kelly Briggs, Simple Home Mom | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E77On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this
week, I chat to Kelly Briggs. Kelly is from Nova Scotia, Canada and
has four children under 12. She's a past elementary teacher, turned
homeschool mom and home management coach. She teaches overwhelmed
moms how to keep home management simple, with a focus on planning,
routines, and chores.
This is the second time I've had Kelly on the podcast and it's
always a pleasure to chat to her! And I love how she encourages and
supports moms to make mealtime, chores and managing the house simple
and...2023-05-2418 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsManage Your Energy | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E76About the Episode
Much like time, energy is an incredibly valuable resource to a working homeschool mom. And in order to thrive, you need to know how to manage your energy. On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I’m going to give you some ideas for making the most of what you have! And finding ways to get more! There are practical steps to take. And you better believe that there is mindset work to do too! 😃
Links Mentioned
https://mylittlehomeschool.com/sweat-away-homeschool-mom-burnout/
https://mylittlehomeschool.com/sle...2023-05-1711 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsYou Are Amazing Homeschool Mom | Mina Seid, Raising Seidling | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E75About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I talk to Mina Seid from Raising Seidlings. Homeschooling for 8 years, painting professionally for 12 years, and developing and growing all the way, Mina is passionate about art and how it can connect all subjects. She provides in person and virtual art classes for her community.
She loves homeschooling and decided to start chronicling her journey with it on Instagram in 2018. In 2020 she started a blog realizing that she is connecting to and creating a community simply by having a presence...2023-05-1041 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsIt's All About Your Mindset Homeschool Mom | Camille Kirksey, The Intuitive Homeschooler | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E74About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I have the pleasure of chatting to Camille Kirksey again. Camille is a homeschool expert and mindset coach who encourages, empowers, and educates parents (whom she calls 'homeschool facilitators') to bring out the best in their children and themselves.
Since 2013, Camille has taught thousands of homeschool facilitators how to successfully educate their children by making the process easier, more authentic, and joyful through her blog, courses, workshops, coaching, and books. Camille is also the founder of World Homeschoolers Day, which...2023-05-0326 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsDeal with Your Overwhelming Schedule | Brandy Coffin, The Nourished Mom | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E73About the Podcast
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to Brandy Coffin from the Nourished Mom. Brandy is a wife, homeschool mom and time management coach.
She is the host of a top 2.5% globally ranked podcast, The Nourished Mom, where she talks about homeschool mom life and balancing 'all the things'.
Brandy is passionate about helping other homeschool moms create a balanced, peaceful and efficient homeschool through personalized time management systems and routine strategies.
Brandy enjoys hiking, reading, playing with the kids...2023-04-2631 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsChild Care Options for Working Homeschool Moms | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, SE2 E72About the Episode
If you're just starting out on your working homeschool mom journey, you've probably Googled child care for homeschoolers. And it's definitely something that's important to consider!
When we know our kids are safe while we're working, it frees us up to do the things we need to (and want to) do. And it just means one less thing to worry about in our busy days!
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Mom this week, I'm looking at some child care options for working homeschool moms. Even if...2023-04-1913 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsFocus on You Too Homeschool Mom | Teresa Wiedrick, Capturing the Charmed Life | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, SE2 E71About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to Teresa Wiedrick from
www.capturingthecharmedlife.com Teresa helps homeschool moms shed what’s not working so they can show up in their homeschools (& lives) authentically, purposefully, and confidently.
Teresa has been a homeschool mama to four kids (now aged 14-21). Her writing forays turned into life coaching to serve the homeschool community.
She offers virtual retreats, and group & personal coaching on deschooling, self-compassion, boundary building, and reimagining our homeschool lives. Teresa hosts a podcast an...2023-04-1226 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsStart Your Working Homeschool Mom Life Positively | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E70About the Episode
Are you starting your working homeschool mom life soon? I know how scary it can be! I was terrified when I started out. And I had no clue what to do! But that's why I'm here! On this week's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I'm going to give you some of the advice I wish I'd had.
I've gathered all these tips and strategies along the way over the past five years from my experiences, from other working homeschool moms in my community and from my...2023-04-0512 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow to Help Your Child's Language Development | Lenora Edwards, BetterSpeech.com | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E69About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat to Lenora Edwards about language development in young children, tweens and teens. Lenora is a ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist and Chief Knowledge Officer with Better Speech.
Since obtaining her CCC’s in 2010, she has worked with individuals of all ages from little ones who are learning to understand and express themselves to adults who want to improve their speaking skills and become a more fluent and effective communicator.
It was really interesting to he...2023-03-2925 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsUse Habit Stacking to Make Lasting Change | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E68About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat about habit stacking. It's a fantastic method to create new habits by hitching them to old ones.
As a coach who specializes in transformation, this is something that really speaks to me. I'm all for any simple system that can bring about change. Because this is how you welcome more ease and joy into your life!
Support for Working Homeschool Moms
Community is such a powerful way to find support. And as working...2023-03-2209 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHomeschooling Gives Kids the Space to Follow their Dreams | Lila J. Wohlwend, Clear Sky Trainer | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E67About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to Lila J. Wohlwend. Lila is a best-selling author, investor, business owner, and homeschooling mom. Â
She and her husband integrated family, business, and investing.  Their kids started investing and buying real estate at age 7 without using any of their parent’s money or credit. Â
Lila now helps other families recognize their own kids’ ability to do more than they imagined, so they can also achieve amazing results at any age.  Family Success Triangle is the book she and her husb...2023-03-1526 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsAm I Cut Out for Homeschooling? | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E66About the Episode
As a working mom who’s decided to start home-ed, you might ask yourself: Am I cut out for homeschooling? You might think that you’re too busy, not patient enough, not qualified and you don’t even know where to start.
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I want to give you some ideas to gain homeschooling confidence as a working homeschool mom. I’m going to tackle each doubt and give you some practical and mindset things to do.
Support for Working Homescho...2023-03-0811 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHomeschooling Your Teen Through to Graduation | Michele Holmes, Homeschool Directive | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E65About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to homeschool veteran of 30+ years, Michele Holmes. Michele helps homeschooling parents take on the high school years with confidence!Â
The training and tools she provides through her company Homeschool Directive are the result of years of experience both homeschooling each of her 8 children through high school and coaching hundreds of parents of teens through the homeschool co-op she created and ran for over 20 years.Â
Michele and her husband Ed live in Northern Illinois but love tr...2023-03-0135 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsBeat Homeschool Mom Anxiety | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E64About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about homeschool mom anxiety. It's something that we've all faced at one time or another. So I wanted to give some ideas for overcoming it in a positive way.
I know that anxiety can be caused by the outside, but also the inside. And I also know that it can be overwhelming when we have to figure out what curriculum to buy or when our kids just don't want to learn. And let's not forget the stress...2023-02-2212 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsInclude Your Homeschooled Kids in Everything You Do | Christina & Nick Caster, GusPlusUs.com | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E63About the Show
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to Christina and Nick Caster, creators of Gus Plus Us. Nick’s background is in the music and film industry while Christina’s is in musical theater.Â
This couple became motivated to create Gus Plus Us once Christina started homeschooling their two children. They strongly believed that the show had to respect the mind of a child. They wanted the show to be meaningful but simple - a show that would bring joy to the whole family.
2023-02-1530 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsCycle Syncing for Productivity | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E62About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about cycle syncing as a way to welcome more joy and ease into your life. As women, we have a lot going on inside. Our bodies have to create and carry life, after all. And this comes at a price!Â
I know that many women are really hard on themselves and want to work at peak productivity every.single.day. But instead of fighting your natural rhythms, why not hack them? And that's where cycle syncing comes in...2023-02-0811 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsModelling Entrepreneurship for Your Kids while Homeschooling | Naomi Fata, NaomiFata.net | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E61About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to Naomi Fata. Naomi has been a professional sewing entrepreneur since 2007. She specializes in bridal alterations and custom fitted slipcovers and has recently been delving into teaching sewing online. She is based in New York State, where she homeschools her three children.
It was wonderful to speak to Naomi because we have so many of the same ideas about working and homeschooling. She brings up so many important points about being a working homeschool mom:
There's...2023-02-0133 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHomeschooling While Working Pros & Cons | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E60About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about the pros and cons of homeschooling while working. If you've been here even a few minutes, you'll know I'm a huge cheerleader for homeschooling while working. But everything in life has pros and cons.
So today I'm going to look at the good, the bad and everything in between. Then you'll be able to make an informed choice about whether working homeschool mom life is for you.
Support for Working Homeschool Moms
...2023-01-2509 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsManaging Homeschool & Mental Health | Dr. Sarah Williams | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E59About the Episode
Dr. Sarah Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Private Practice Owner, and Homeschool Mental Health Consultant. A Mom of Twins that are now 17, she is devoted to improving the Mental Health outcomes of Homeschool families. In addition to private consultation Dr. Sarah is a Health Expert for CBS Affiliate TV Networks, Podcast, and Radio on the topics of Mental Health, Stress, Grief, Trauma, and Education.Â
I'm so thrilled to have recorded this episode with the amazing Dr. Williams. She talks about the benefits of homeschooling for both kids and parents. And a...2023-01-1819 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHomeschooling While Sick | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E58About the Episode
When you're a sick homeschool mom, it can feel like a disaster! You can usually get time off work. But the household and homeschool tasks remain. So how can you get through an illness without losing your mind? I have some ideas that will work for everyone in the family!
Links I Mention in the Episode
A Spectacled Owl has a list of 100 activities to do with Lego.
Food Network has easy recipes for kids.
15 educational shows on Disney+ that kids will love from PopSugar
Colleen at Raising Lifelong Learners has...2023-01-1108 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHomeschool Moms Skills to Add to Your Resume | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E57About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about all the valuable skills we learn as homeschool moms. And I also talk about why we need to add them to our resumes, with pride and confidence!Â
As someone who worked in recruitment for years, I know that the homeschool mom skills we learn, are really sought after and transferrable! So don't be shy to speak about them in your interview!
Support for Working Homeschool Moms
In order to make everything I h...2023-01-0411 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsEnd of Year Rituals to Close Out 2022 | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E56About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about end of year rituals. They're great for closing out the year and welcoming the new year with open arms and an open heart!Â
I mentioned some awesome resources in the episode that will help you with finishing of 2022 in a positive way:
Year Compass is an awesome free resource you can download.Â
Recipes for Wellbeing will help you to choose a guiding word for 2022.Â
Check out Canva's free online vision board maker.
And Kelly's free Cre...2022-12-2808 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working Moms2023 Goal Ideas for Working Homeschool Moms | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E55About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about one of my favourite topics - setting goals.
If you're looking for some goal ideas for 2023 as a working homeschool mom, then this episode is for you. I also cover how to set and achieve goals successfully.
Support for Working Homeschool Moms
I offer a lot of support to working homeschool moms. You can find all my resources on the Support for Working Homeschool Moms webpage.
Goal setting is one...2022-12-2113 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHomeschooling through the Holidays | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E54About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about homeschooling through the holidays. If you're considering year round homeschooling, or do it already, then I have some ideas you can use for the holidays.Â
I chat about why you might want to homeschool through the holidays. I also give you some ideas for making holiday homeschooling fun, manageable and successful. But as always, it's important to find out what works for you and your family!
Support for Working Homeschool Moms
If y...2022-12-1409 min
Perfectly Preserved PodcastFreezing 101 with Elisa GiorgioAre you using your freezer to its fullest potential? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Elisa Giorgio, of Meal Planning Blueprints joins us to talk about food preservation through freezing. Elisa shares about the concept of a capsule pantry, how to freeze food efficiently, recommendations for freezer meals, how to avoid freezer burn, and how to flash freeze. She also warns us about the biggest mistakes people make when freezing foods at home. This episode will allow you to put your freezer to use like never before! Use Elisa’s ti...2022-12-1426 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsFinding a Realistic Cleaning Schedule | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E53About the EpisodeÂ
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I'm talking about finding a realistic cleaning schedule. It's something that I've struggled with as a working homeschool mom, so I want to share some of the ways I manage my home.Â
The episode will not show you how to have a perfect house. But it will give you some tips and strategies for finding a schedule that is manageable, sustainable and just right for you and your family.Â
Support for Working Homeschool MomsÂ
As a wo...2022-12-0714 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsProductivity Tips for Moms Who Homeschool and Work | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E52About the Episode
As working homeschool moms, time is our most precious resource. So we need to make the most of it! On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I give some tips and strategies for effective time management and productivity.Â
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Community and support are such large parts of a successful working homeschool mom journey. And it's my mission to walk along with you on your path. You can find all the ways to connect, reach out and find resources on the S...2022-11-3012 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsMake Meal Time a Breeze | Melissa Brander, Pocket Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S2 E 51About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I have the pleasure of talking to Melissa Brander. Melissa is the creator of Pocket Homeschool. She has a deep passion for lifelong learning and desires to help homeschooling families to find their way. She’s based in the Midwest where she homeschools her two boys.
Today we spoke about how to feed your family as a working homeschool mom. There's so much effort that goes into it, so Melissa gives some practical tips and strategies for making it ea...2022-11-2323 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsSpecial Clip Episode | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool & Guests | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S1 E50About the EpisodeÂ
It's the 50th episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms! I'm so thrilled to have made it this far! And in celebration, I have put together a special episode with 50 of my favourite clips from my interview guests from the last year.Â
I've divided the episode into 5 parts: homeschool, organization, schedules, self care and mindset. All of these things are so important for being a happy and thriving working homeschool mom. And it has been wonderful to go back through all my past episodes. Goodness, I've come so fa...2022-11-1638 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsBalancing Homeschool and Work | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S1 E49About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I'm talking about balancing homeschool and work. It's not easy! But it's definitely possible!Â
I think that having the right mindset is key to striking some sort of balance. You have to be accepting, lower your expectations and deschool yourself. Good time management is also going to be a big help.Â
In the episode I mention practising a growth mindset as well. I have a growth mindset blog post and also a growth mindset podcast episode, if yo...2022-11-0910 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHomeschooling Your Reluctant Learner | Laura, Monkey and Mom | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S1 E 48About Today's Episode
Laura's from Europe, and is raising a STEM-gifted boy. Over at Monkey and Mom, she helps homeschoolers find the best materials by testing them out and sharing her finds, as well as tips and tricks she found in the 7 years she's been homeschooling.Â
She moved from being a translator, handmade artist, and event photographer to finally settling on blogging and freelance content creator. Her desire to create led her to design various printables for homeschoolers that she is sharing for free on her website as well as physical items on her Amazon s...2022-11-0234 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working Moms8 Good Reasons Not to Homeschool | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S 1 E47About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about 8 good reasons not to homeschool. Yes, you heard me right! I, the homeschool cheerleader, am looking at reasons why homeschooling might not be right for you.
But don't worry! For every doubt, I have solutions! I want you to look at homeschooling from all angles. But I also want you to give it a try, even if there are reasons not to!Â
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I'm a firm believer in t...2022-10-2614 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsUnschooling Multiple Ages | Po Tim King, Fortune Cookie Mom | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S1 E46About the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to Po Tim King from Fortune Cookie Mom. Po Tim is a former Cantonese and Mandarin teacher, and a private piano teacher, who graduated in Linguistic.Â
Since she is raising multilingual kids, she started creating her own Chinese homeschooling materials and shared them through her blog Fortune Cookie Mom. She helps parents gain confidence and know how to homeschool in Chinese at through online courses, Chinese materials & printables, speaking at conferences, and sharing daily activities through various s...2022-10-1931 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow Working Homeschool Moms Can Practice Self Care When BusyAbout the Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about how to include self care in the busiest working homeschool mom schedule. Many working homeschool moms worry about fitting in self care when busy.Â
But I believe that self care is possible for even the busiest moms who work and homeschool. It's a mixture of being practical and also having the right mindset. Let me give you some ideas that could help if you feel like you have no time for yourself.Â
You can al...2022-10-1210 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsFinding a Homeschool Schedule for Working Moms that Actually WorksAbout Today's Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about how to find the perfect homeschool schedule for working moms. Spoiler alert...there isn't one! But the perfect homeschool schedule for you, is!
In this episode I'm sharing tips and strategies for finding a schedule that work around your goals and values. And that is crafted perfectly to suit your family. It's not an easy thing to do, but it's worth it to put in the effort! You can find a blog post for this episode...2022-10-0509 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHomeschooling and Mental Health - Interview with Beth McCarter from the Homeschool GraduateAbout Today's Episode
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I have Beth McCarter from The Homeschool Graduate back on the show again. We're talking in depth about mental health and homeschooling.
Beth very generously shares her life experiences and struggles with mental health and how she manages them in order homeschool and have positive, loving relationships with her children. We also cover topics like...
generational trauma
things that you can do yourself to lessen anxiety
when self care isn't enough
and how to find a therapist.
...2022-09-2828 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow to Deal with Homeschool Burnout in a Positive WayToday on the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about how to deal with homeschool burnout in a positive way. As working homeschool moms, we can easily get overwhelmed by home educating our kids. We have so much to do on any given day that we can easily feel like we're not able to manage. So today I chat about some practical things you can do to have the best homeschool experience.
I have a blog about how to...2022-09-2112 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsChristine Suarez Speaks about the Importance of Mindset to Be a Happy and Thriving Working Homeschool MomOn today’s episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to Christine Suarez. A homeschool mom of two living in Brooklyn, New York, Christine uses her 10+ years of experience in education, psychological development, and homeschooling to empower other parents on her website bloomingbrilliant.net.
Christine’s new business, Blooming Brilliant Books, provides thoughtful resources, encouragement, and support to homeschooling parents all over the country. Follow Christine on social media at @BloomingBrilliant, and check out her most recent publication, The Homeschool Pep Talk Journal.
We had some technical issues so the...2022-09-1420 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow to Prioritize When Everything Is ImportantOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about how to prioritize when everything is important. As working homeschool moms, we have loads and loads of things to do. So how can we identify what's really important? The first place to start is with our values and goals. Then we can see what is really a priority in our lives. And start to schedule our days accordingly.Â
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I have a lot of support for working homeschool moms, including a time audit and daily p...2022-09-0711 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsJodie Perry Speaks about Being a Rebel Working Homeschool MomOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to Jodie Perry. Jodie is a wife, homeschooling mom of 6, writer, blogger, podcaster, and accidental entrepreneur. I had great fun speaking to her and she said something that tickled me pink. She said that working homeschool moms are rebel moms because we decide to throw convention out of the window and live on our own terms. Love it!
Her site, www.lifeunboxed.blog, helps momtrepreneurs break free from the 9-5, be their own boss, raise their kids, and enjoy their lives. It...2022-08-3124 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow to Schedule Enough Homeschool Time for your Kids to SucceedOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat about ways to schedule enough homeschool time into your day.Â
In a recent poll on my Facebook group for working homeschool moms, I discovered that a common struggle is feeling like you don't have enough homeschool time in your day. I know this uncomfortable and worrying feeling because I've definitely felt it. And I'm sure I will feel it again in the future as we go through different seasons.
As I'm quite a few years into the homeschooling journey, I've l...2022-08-2410 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow to Homeschool Your Neurodivergent Child PositivelyOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about a topic that's very close to my heart. I've been homeschooling my neurodivergent children for more than five years, so in this episode I want to share my experiences. I'm not a trained expert but I have a lot of tips and strategies that I hope will help and inspire you.Â
You can find a blog post about homeschooling your neurodivergent child here.Â
You can also find a post I wrote about the five stages of grief I went through when our ki...2022-08-1714 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsJae from Homeschool Yo Kids Speaks Profoundly about the Joy of HomeschoolingOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I have the great pleasure of speaking to Jae from the Homeschool Yo Kid app. She is currently on her home learning journey with two beautiful young souls leading the way.Â
After 14 years in public education, Jae has developed a homeschool app that allows families to comfortably begin their home learning journey with confidence. Homeschool Yo Kids is for new and seasoned homeschoolers that seek guidance, inspiration, and a confidence builder through the access to various resources, curriculum, activities, and a community to grow wi...2022-08-1034 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsWhat’s Self-Compassion and How To Shower Yourself With ItOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about self-compassion. As working homeschool moms, we need to shower ourselves with kindness. We're bound to 'fail' sometimes. But when we have lots of self-compassion, we are able to move on easily.
You can read the blog post of the episode here.
And here is a link with all the ways I can support you as a working homeschool mom.
Sponsor for the Episode
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? I’m thrilled to introduce our favourite math cu...2022-08-0309 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsBeth McCarter Talks About the Importance of Taking Care of Your Mental Health as a Working Homeschool MomOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to Beth McCarter. She's a worldschooler, writer at The Homeschool Graduate and the creator of a free virtual homeschool summit.Â
I loved speaking to Beth so much because she is so candid about the need to take care of our mental health as working homeschool moms. And she also said that we need to be kind to ourselves...I couldn't agree more!Â
Be sure to follow her on Instagram and check out her website too.Â
As a working hom...2022-07-2726 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working Moms7 Interesting Job Ideas for Homeschool MomsOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I look at some job idea for homeschool moms. I know that working and homeschooling isn't for everyone. But if you're looking for some ideas, I hope you'll find it in this episode.
I also share some tips and things to keep in mind when considering different work options. I think the bottom line is that you should make sure it's legit, 100% suitable and enjoyable.Â
Check out the blog post linked to this episode. And you can find all the support I o...2022-07-2010 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsMelissa Brander from Pocket Homeschool Speaks about Walking Your Own Path as a Working Homeschool MomOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to Melissa Brander, who is the creator of Pocket Homeschool. She has a deep passion for lifelong learning and desires to help homeschooling families to find their way. She's based in the Midwest where she homeschools her two boys.Â
Melissa has some valuable insight to share about finding your own path as a homeschooler. She also speaks about how she stays organized and about what self care looks like for her. Be sure to sign up to her newsletter in order to g...2022-07-1342 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsWhy Positive Affirmations Work for Shifting your MindsetSo do positive affirmations work? Well, if you're not into woo woo things, then you might say no. But they do actually work. And science backs this up!
On today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I look at what affirmations are, why they work, how to use them and then some examples of ones that I've used.
You can find:
the show notes here
and links to lots of resources to help you as a working homeschool mom here.
Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum...2022-07-0609 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsKelly Sage Speaks About Raising Engaged and Joyful Readers and WritersOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to my dear friend Kelly Sage from Curiosity Encouraged. It's a special episode where she speaks about ways to raise engaged and joyful readers and writers.Â
As working homeschool moms, having kids who are engaged in what they're learning, makes life so much easier! It saves so much time and energy! And we all know how important these two resources are!Â
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the idea of teaching your children these important skills, then you could consider outsourcing. Ke...2022-06-2943 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsThree Easy Working Mom Homeschool Schedules to Try OutOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I cover a topic that a lot of newbies ask me about. Moms who join my Facebook group often ask about a schedule that allows them to fit everything into a day. So I've created 3 schedules that are a good starting point. Download them here.
In addition to the schedules, I also talk about ways to make the schedule your own. These are practical tips and strategies, as well as mindset shifts that need to happen. Then you can tweak and adjust them to...2022-06-2111 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsSecond Generation Homeschooler Amy Sloan Speaks about Homeschooling Multiple Ages and Being a Working Homeschool MomOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat to Amy Sloan. Amy and her husband John are 2nd-generation homeschoolers to 5 children from 7 to 17 years old. The Sloan family adventures together in NC where they pursue a restfully-classical education. If you hang out with Amy for any length of time you’ll quickly learn that she loves overflowing book stacks, giant mugs of coffee, beautiful memory work, and silly memes. At any moment she could break into song and dance from Hamilton, 90s country music, or Shakespeare. Amy writes at HumilityandDoxology.com and hosts the...2022-06-1531 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow to Overcome Mindset Blocks to Be a Happy and Thriving Working Homeschool MomIn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about one of my favourite topics...mindset! When you start out with working homeschool mom life, you might want to concentrate on all the practical and logistical things that you need to do. But I'm a firm believer in overcoming mindset blocks first before you tackle any of that stuff.
If you have a fixed mindset or lack confidence as a default, you're going to find everything overwhelming and difficult. Because working homeschool mom life is hard! And it's especially hard at...2022-06-0807 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsCamille Kirksey Speaks about Authenticity and Showing Up as Yourself in Your HomeschoolOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting to Camille Kirksey from The Intuitive Homeschooler. Camille is an author, homeschool coach, and CEO of the digital media company, Intuitive Media. She has homeschooled her three children since 2013 and is currently working on Empowered Beginnings, a course for homeschool parents-facilitators.
During our chat, Camille shares some of her homeschool challenges and how they've made her a better homeschooling mom. She also speaks about the reality of being a working homeschool mom...we need to embrace imperfection...2022-06-0140 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsMy Top 10 Time Management Tips for Working Homeschool MomsOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat about time management. I chose this topic because I know that loads of working homeschool moms feel overwhelmed, stressed and rushed off their feet.Â
I'm sharing my top 10 time management tips that I've learnt over the past 5 years. They allow me to homeschool, work, pursue my dreams, and have downtime. It is possible to have it all, and I want to show you how!
I would also like to invite you to connect with me...
You can join my p...2022-05-2513 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsBecome an Expert in Your Child Says Homeschool Blogger and Reading Curriculum Creator Sarah MillerOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to homeschool blogger and reading curriculum creator, Sarah Miller. Sarah is a homeschool mom of two, and an educator with over a decade of experience teaching kids in preschool through high school.Â
She helps homeschool parents teach their kids to read with confidence at Homeschooling 4 Him, where she shares tips and tricks to make homeschooling simple and fun. Her Reading Curriculum, Reading Better Together, uses side by side reading stories and scripted, science-backed lessons to help kids fall in love with books t...2022-05-1829 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsRaise Money Smart Kids with an Entrepreneurship Homeschool CurriculumOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat about teaching entrepreneurship in homeschool. I think it's such an important topic to cover as the world of work changes and evolves. What better way to prepare our kids than teaching them how to make money?
Apart from learning about business basics, kids can also learn other valuable life skills, that can set them up for the future. And by teaching them young, we also give them the chance to master business and to make mistakes without it being traumatic.
...2022-05-1108 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsKelly George from Fearless Homeschool Speaks About Unashamedly Following Your Own Path as a Working Homeschool MomOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to Kelly George. She's a homeschooling mum of five always-homeschooled children and is married to her best friend. She's also a nurse, hiker, runner, and serial crafter - because homeschooling lets the whole family do all the fun things.
She started Fearless Homeschool and the yearly Australian Homeschooling Summit way back in 2016 to help parents get past their fear of being 100% responsible for their child’s education, and straight to the really fun and effective bits.
This is a fantastic ep...2022-05-0426 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsSleep is the Self Care Secret Weapon for Working Homeschool MomsOn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat about beautiful, dreamy, delicious sleep. And what happens when you don't get enough and what to do to get more!
As someone who struggles to sleep, I basically did the research for the episode for myself. But if you struggle too, then I hope that it will give you some ideas for getting more of the best self-care activity ever.
Some ideas I came across are:
taking magnesium and melatonin (always check with your doctor first),
avoiding caffeine and...2022-04-2710 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsContent Creator and Homeschool Mentor Inez Bayardo Speaks About Always Remembering Your Why as a Working Homeschool MomIn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to content creator, homeschool mentor and owner of Delightful Homeschool Life, Inez Bayardo. And it is truly delightful to speak to her!
Inez is a homeschool mom to an energetic six-year-old boy. It had always been a dream for her to homeschool, but as a single mom, many would have thought that the dream would have been crushed. But, as the saying goes… where there's a will there's a way! Inez started playing school with her son in his preschool years and al...2022-04-2030 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsWhy Having a Homeschool Blog is Awesome for Working Homeschool MomsIn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat about why having a homeschool blog is awesome. As someone who's been homeschooling, working and blogging since 2017, I hope that I can maybe inspire you to start your own blog. This is not a how to episode but rather a why to episode. If you're looking for an awesome free resource, then you can sign up to this course! (Kelly's course isn't available anymore, so this seems like a good option).
There are so many reasons to start a homeschool blog:
...2022-04-1310 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsCurriculum Writer and Blogger Dachelle McVey Speaks about Finding your Unique Path as a Working Homeschool MomToday I had such a fun what with Dachelle McVey. She's a working homeschooling mom of 3 in the South. She is the owner of HideTheChocolate.com, a blog about her adventures in homeschooling and parenting. She is also the author of dozens of online book clubs for kids from preschool to high school at her site Literary Adventures for Kids. You can often find her reading a good book (or even sometimes just an okay book) and enjoying a jar of Nutella — don’t judge. ;)
Dachelle is very honest and open about the joys, struggles and logistics of b...2022-04-0627 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow Growth Mindset Helps Overwhelmed Working Homeschool MomsIn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about a topic I adore...and that's a growth mindset. As working homeschool moms, we are so easily overwhelmed by all the tasks we have to do. So by taking the ways to nurture a growth mindset that Positive Psychology suggests, I apply it to working homeschool mom life.Â
I look specifically at how a growth mindset can help you with:
 - a reluctant learner
 - running your own business
 - keeping your house clean
 ...2022-03-3011 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsDr. Tiffany McKinnon-Russell Speaks about Moulding Homeschooling to Fit your LifeIn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to the lovely Dr. Tiffany McKinnon-Russell about being a working homeschool mom. Dr. Tiffany is a former member of Corporate America, turned homeschooling mom, consultant, and entrepreneur.  She is passionate about helping new homeschooling families create learning environments that engage and excite their children, while helping them express their creativity.Â
Dr. Tiffany is also the author of More Than Happy: Abandoning Perfection in Pursuit of True Joy, a book written to empower high achieving moms to find and embrace their personal fulfillment. She is married...2022-03-2327 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsWorking Homeschool Moms, Save Time and Reduce Daily Stress with Block SchedulingIn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk about block scheduling as a way to save time and stress. It's a great way to manage your time effectively and in a manageable way! I know that time is such a precious resource for working homeschool moms, so if you're struggling with your schedule, then this might work for you!
Come over to the Working Homeschool Moms Support Group on Facebook and let us know how you manage your time. Do you use block scheduling or is there another way you...2022-03-1608 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsFamily Life and Leadership Coach Nellie Harden Speaks about the Power of Imagination in Your HomeschoolIn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to Nellie Harden. Nellie is a Family Life & Leadership Coach who focuses on helping parents eliminate power struggles with their daughters and help them grow into confident, wise, and respectful young women that are actually ready for the world!Â
She is a wife and mom to 4 daughters, author, speaker and podcaster, homeschooling parent and adventure chaser. She has a degree in biology and psychology and a diverse behavior background from humpback whales in the South Pacific to teens and parents in homes a...2022-03-0939 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHomeschooling Your Reluctant Learner without Losing Your Sh*t!Today's topic is something that a lot of homeschoolers struggle with. Homeschooling your reluctant learner can be incredibly frustrating and exhausting. I know because I've been there!
With this episode, I want to give you some tips and strategies for homeschooling your reluctant learner without losing you sh*t! It takes some practice and patience, but it's so worth it!Â
The Working Homeschool Moms Support Group on Facebook is a place to meet and hang out with other working homeschool moms. I also go live everything Thursday to chat about schedules, mindset, homeschooling, self care a...2022-03-0211 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsWhat It's Like Being a Working Homeschool Dad - Interview with Gareth JonesIn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I'm chatting to my husband, Gareth Jones. I thought it would be interesting to see what it's like to be a working homeschool dad! It was so much fun and I enjoyed chatting about why we homeschool, what we struggle with and what it's like to work and homeschool at the same time.Â
You can find Gareth here...Â
On Instagram at instagram.com/thisisjbs
And on his website at JBS Music Design
If you're a working homeschool mom wh...2022-02-2323 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow Journaling Can Help You Cope as a Stressed Working Homeschool MomThis week's episode is about the benefits of journaling for working homeschool moms. I know the thought of adding another activity to your already-full schedule seems crazy. But I'm sure you'll feel the benefits really quickly!
Journaling has helped me to have magic in my life, to be grateful and to see how we've progressed in our homeschool. It's also a super quick way to add some self-care to my day! I hope the episode will convince you to start journaling, if you don't already! I love it and I'm sure you will too!
The...2022-02-1611 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsVida Mercer Speaks About the Radical Pursuit of What Works for You as a Working Homeschool MomToday's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms is a must-listen! I speak to Vida Mercer from Mercer Homeschooling about tough homeschool days, keeping it simple and the radical pursuit of what works for you and your family. There is so much great advice in this episode!
Vida is a second-generation homeschooler and founder of Mercer Homeschooling, which helps families homeschool successfully and helps businesses serve homeschoolers better. She is also a writer, writing coach, and curriculum developer. Her in-depth experience and positive attitude make for a really great listen!
You c...2022-02-0921 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow to Start Homeschool While Working Without Totally Losing Your MindToday's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, is perfect for working homeschool mom newbies. I know how overwhelming and scary it can be at the beginning, so I hope this episode will give you some tips and strategies for making the transition as smooth as possible.
One of the things that helped me to move from one reality to another, was to find a community. As a result, I created the Working Homeschool Moms Support Group on Facebook to help working homeschool moms. The tough times are much easier when you can...2022-02-0213 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsCynthia and Justine from Learn + Live Letter Share Great Advice for Being the Boss of Your HomeschoolI had a delightful chat with the dynamic duo who are Cynthia and Justine, the co-founders of The Learn + Live Letter. It is a unit study homeschool curriculum offering play- and project-based lessons for children ages 3-11. Through their flexible, eclectic, and secular approach, Learn + Live strives to provide children from all backgrounds with meaningful lessons that foster a love of learning and bring the topics to life in a gentle, holistic way. And because they firmly believe learning should be fun for your child and you, they also provide education, support, and empowerment for homeschool grownups through our new...2022-01-2639 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsDeschooling Your Way to Homeschool SuccessToday's episode is about something I feel very strongly about...deschooling. I think that deschooling is vital for a successful homeschool. And both kids AND parents need to deschool! Have a listen and then let me know what your thoughts are. I would love to start a conversation around this topic. You can also find a blog post linked to this episode.
The Working Homeschool Moms Support Group on Facebook is a place to meet fellow working homeschool moms. I find that it's helped me so much in tough times to be able to connect with women...2022-01-1910 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsKelly Sage from Curiosity Encouraged Speaks Juggling Working and Homeschooling with a Growth MindsetI had a wonderful chat with Kelly Sage from Curiosity Encouraged, which I'm sharing in today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms. We speak about how important having a growth mindset is when being a working homeschool mom. She also speaks about building connections with your children as a way to homeschool successfully. She has such great advice to share, so definitely have a listen!Â
Kelly believes when it comes to teaching and parenting, connection, interest, and trust are our greatest allies. Once a brick and mortar middle and high school English t...2022-01-1227 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsFinding the Perfect Schedule as a Working Homeschool MomIn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I'm talking about finding that perfect schedule as a working homeschool mom. Spoiler alert! It's never going to be perfect! But have a listen for some strategies on crafting a schedule that works for you and your family.Â
If you are someone who like to use a planner, like I do, then you could find The Ultimate Working Homeschool Mom Planner useful. It has 60 pages that cover areas like homeschool, schedules, finances, organization and goal setting. It's in PDF version, so you can download i...2022-01-0511 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow to Keep Working Homeschool Mom Life Simple with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home MomIn today's episode of The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I speak to Kelly Briggs AKA Simple Home Mom. We speak about keeping it simple, looking after ourselves and manageable organization and scheduling. Kelly has so much advice and goodness to share and I'm positive you're going to love hearing it, as much as I loved recording it!
Kelly Briggs is from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and has four children under eleven. She's a former elementary teacher, who became a homeschool mom almost nine years ago. She's a simple homemaker coach and teaches overwhelmed moms h...2021-12-2923 minChaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsHow Working Homeschool Moms can Save Time and Stress with Online Homeschool ProgrammesIn today's episode, I talk about how I save time and stress by using online homeschool programmes. As a working homeschool mom, this is super important for me because I have a lot on my plate on any given day.
I have done a lot of reviews of programmes that we use, so if you're looking for them all in one place, then visit my blog. You can find all my homeschool reviews here. If you ever have any questions about any of the programmes, please feel free to drop me an email or to DM me...2021-12-1908 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsTips for Balancing Working and Homeschooling with Deanna WheelerIn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I'm talking to the lovely Deanna Wheeler. We talk about self care, getting over bad homeschool days and having a positive mindset as a working homeschool mom. There's so much goodness and wisdom in this episode and I'm sure you're going to love it!
Deanna is a homeschooling mom, full-time entrepreneur who also works a part-time job. Her family has been homeschooling for the last 5 years and they have loved this journey! She is a meditation teacher which has brought a lot of value...2021-12-1230 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working Moms10 Tips for Being a Happy and Thriving Working Homeschool MomIn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I'm sharing my top 10 tips for being a happy and thriving working homeschool mom. As a working homeschool mom for the past 5 years, I've had my ups and downs. It's definitely difficult at times to balance everything that needs to be done in a day. But I think the most important thing is to lean into flexibility.
Getting organized is also another way to take off the pressure. I like to use a planner and have created one especially for working homeschool moms. It's...2021-12-0812 min
Purpose Driven Mom ShowCreating a Monthly Meal Plan with Elisa GiorgioThis week's episode was an episode with meal planning guru Elisa Giorgio of Meal Planning Blueprints! We chat all about how meal planning can save us time as busy moms, how to create a summer meal plan, how to incorporate leftovers into the plan and more!2019-06-1350 min
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