How to Stay Encouraged While Homeschooling
Every year, since I started homeschooling in 2006, I have a few moments where that Big Yellow Bus looks better and better. Usually in February.
Here is what I remind myself of in those times:
- Read your bible.
- You CAN do this.
- The snow WILL melt. It does every year.
- Take a bath. With candles.
- If you’re crabby are you getting enough sleep?
- Ignore Granny or Aunt Bea… you are doing what is best for YOUR family.
- Your kids are learning even if you don’t think they are. Really.
- Go on a date with The Principal. You need adult interaction. You also sometimes need a glass of wine.
- Remember WHY you are homeschooling.
- If you forgot, drive by a school at recess.
- Don’t over schedule your ‘unsocialized’ kids. They WILL have friends. A few close friends are better than many not so close friends.
- Teaching the kids to clean isn’t child labor it’s Home Ec. Your house may never be in Better Homes and Gardens but you LIVE there. With kids. It’s okay.
- Don’t compare yourself to Suzy Homeschooler who’s kids are winning spelling bee’s and are 3 years ahead in math…She has a housekeeper. And a tutor.
- It’s okay to have Netflix and Popcorn days for learning.
- Have fun! Before you know it you will have 2 in high school and lapbooks aren’t cool when you’re in high school.
Make sure to go to the Teach Them Diligently blog to read more on how to stay encouraged.
One way I am seeking encouragement this year is by attending Teach Them Diligently Marketplace. I get to go to Tacoma for the weekend to hear some great speakers and have adult conversations with other adults. Sounds BLISSFUL to me! I am so excited to go and hope to see you there.
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Great suggestions! Love your post. 🙂
Thank you, Candace!
Number 9 – it’s the most important – after reading the Bible and praying! – for me anyway….
Yes, bible is important.
Love your wit! I also love the suggestion of going on a date with the principal 😉
Thanks so much for the encouragement. #7 is so true and we have to remember that during those times of discouragement. 😉
Thank you for stopping by Betty!
I needed to hear this even after 6 years of homeschooling. It’s been a rough year. Thanks for the encouragement!
Praying for you! My rough year was last year. With His grace we got through it.
great post K – love your list – that bath with candles is on the top of my list too – thankfully, my husband is very supportive & herds the boys away so I can get some time in the evenings (usually) 🙂
Ah the days of littles to be herded…enjoy them 🙂
LOVE this post! Very encouraging! Thank you! Stopping by, and now following you, from HHH. Would appreciate you following me too! Blessing!
Oh my gosh, I loved 8, 9, 11 and 15! Excellent words of encouragement!