133: How We Homeschool Through a Pandemic: Screens, Self-Care, Curriculum

The shock of our new reality is wearing off and we're settling into a marathon pace, which means we're beginning to find routines that work. But in classic Maren and Angela fashion, our routines are unique to each of us and our personalities! In our "State of the Family" update, we discuss how we're using screen time for our kids to support our own self-care efforts. In our "The Nitty Gritty" update, we dive into the ACTUAL curriculum and resources we're using for homeschool. Well, at least what's working this week. Taking it day-by-day, friends!   Highlights from this episode -Anyone else struggling to keep up with all the online/distance learning schedules and usernames and passwords? Give yourself credit! There are so many details to keep track of! -Is it time to shake it up or settle in? Some of our kids need a change, while some of our kids have had enough change for a while.    -Are you seeing the upside of online learning for any of your kids? Some kids are thriving with the chance to work independently and with accountability to their teachers (not us parents).   -We all know how important consistent and planned self-care is, but in this time, it's also good to practice "in-the-moment self care"--asking ourselves "What do I need right now?"   Mentions Glennon Doyle's Family Meeting on Instagram The Daily Show Beast Academy Brave Writer class CNN 10 Stamped Logic of English Typing.com Dreambox Wrap ups Mark Rober science videos Mystery Doug Endless Alphabet apps PE Class: The Body Coach   FREE Homeschool High 5 Guide You don't have to do a million things. Start here, with a high five from us! We created a FREE guide to help you jump in, refresh, and boost your home-learning experience. Check it out and share share share!   App School Guide Meet your new favorite homeschool resource! Our BRAND NEW App School Guide has all our favorite apps--organized by category and hyperlinked. It's easy to use and includes a key to let you know which apps are free and which ones aren't. Plus, you'll get lots of listener recommendations, too. Best of all, it's just $5!    $5 Squad on Patreon: One Level. All the Rewards. We've simplified our Patreon reward levels. Join for just $5 a month!    Show Some Love Leave us an iTunes review! Your reviews help more people find the podcast. When new people find us, they'll see how much YOU love the podcast and want to listen, too!   Loving This Week Angela: Some Good News with John Krasinski Maren: High Fidelity   Before You Go... Share this episode with a friend and let's keep the conversation going in our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers.⁣   Connect with us!  Visit our website | Sign up for our newsletter. | Support us on Patreon. | Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers. | Merch Shop Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela | Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at [email protected] Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.