088: Self-Care During the Holidays

Episode 88 of the The Happy Homeschooler Podcast podcast, hosted by Transcript Maker, titled "088: Self-Care During the Holidays" was published on December 9, 2022 and runs 53 minutes.

December 9, 2022 ·53m · The Happy Homeschooler Podcast

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Summary

Self-care during the holidays can be a challenge, especially for a homeschooling parent. Wrapping up a semester while attending holiday events, making time to shop for gifts, and cooking innumerable holiday treats and meals, can be tough. Stress seems inevitable, but it’s possible to make preparations to ensure your holiday celebrations are a time of comfort and joy, rather than exhaustion and stress. Today, Holly and Melody share the wisdom they’ve learned about self-care during the holidays, what it means, and all the ways you can set yourself up for a successful and relaxing time. And be sure to stay to the end when we answer a Big Question about student behavior. If you have any homeschooling questions or comments, please email us at [email protected] SHOW NOTES: Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Like our page and join our group on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway and our music is by The Great Pangolin. If you liked this episode, and you’d like to help us grow, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

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Self-care during the holidays can be a challenge, especially for a homeschooling parent. Wrapping up a semester while attending holiday events, making time to shop for gifts, and cooking innumerable holiday treats and meals, can be tough. Stress seems inevitable, but it’s possible to make preparations to ensure your holiday celebrations are a time of comfort and joy, rather than exhaustion and stress. Today, Holly and Melody share the wisdom they’ve learned about self-care during the holidays, what it means, and all the ways you can set yourself up for a successful and relaxing time. And be sure to stay to the end when we answer a Big Question about student behavior.

If you have any homeschooling questions or comments, please email us at [email protected]

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Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial!

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The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway and our music is by The Great Pangolin.

If you liked this episode, and you’d like to help us grow, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

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