EPISODE · Jul 28, 2020 · 32 MIN
COPING WITH COMMON HOMESCHOOL FRUSTRATIONS
from Homeschool Your Way · host BookShark
Although every homeschool is unique, there are some common frustrations that all families will likely face at one time or another: kids being discouraged about their progress, kids having bad moods, moms getting angry and feeling behind, etc. In this episode you'll find your frustrations aren't unique only to you, and hopefully you'll find some solutions that will make a difference for you. PRO TIP: Spotify Playlists for signaling transitions. ★★★ LISTENER COUPON CODE Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. QUOTABLES Ximena: "Isn't that the thing about homeschooling though? It's so much more psychology and emotion than academic." DeeDee: "Homeschooling is hard, and it really is a journey, and finding the way that you can homeschool that's going to enrich your home is our life-long journey." TIMESTAMPS 02:29 DeeDee's frustrated that her son says he's bad at math because he's comparing himself to others. 04:26 Ximena is frustrated with the transition from middle school to high school (and using a charter school). 05:08 Because we want our kids to love learning, it's so hard when they get that attitude of just going through the motions to get their assignments done. 05:37 The trouble with online classes. 06:21 How Ximena and DeeDee brainstormed together to come up with frustration busters. 07:53 Why kids' asking questions can be frustrating. 08:54 When kids have bad moods (middle schoolers). 10:08 Trying to get it all done and the stress that produces. 11:20 Lack of motivation (parents and kids). 12:11 When kids aren't understanding something no matter how many times you've explained it. 16:45 The first step in solving common homeschool frustrations is to find the root cause. Sometimes it's an easy fix, and sometimes it's a little more involved and complicated. 17:07 What triggers your bad emotions? 18:58 How a change of environment can really shift the mood. 20:25 Make sure to check in emotionally with your kids. 22:54 How to address lack of motivation. 23:37 Don't take yourself too seriously. 24:00 Set a relaxing environment. 25:05 Find the support of a community. 25:57 When kids don't progress as fast as you'd like (or as they'd like). 29:12 Remember all kids have gaps in their learning. It's okay. Teach them how to learn not everything there is to know. SPECIAL SEGMENTS 00:50 Self-care Your Way Watch a show that makes you laugh. Dance workouts. 15:34 What We’re Reading John Steinbeck's East of Eden The Library of Lost Things by Laura Taylor Namey Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com.
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Although every homeschool is unique, there are some common frustrations that all families will likely face at one time or another: kids being discouraged about their progress, kids having bad moods, moms getting angry and feeling behind, etc. In this episode you'll find your frustrations aren't unique only to you, and hopefully you'll find some solutions that will make a difference for you. PRO TIP: Spotify Playlists for signaling transitions. ★★★ LISTENER COUPON CODE Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. QUOTABLES Ximena: "Isn't that the thing about homeschooling though? It's so much more psychology and emotion than academic." DeeDee: "Homeschooling is hard, and it really is a journey, and finding the way that you can homeschool that's going to enrich your home is our life-long journey." TIMESTAMPS 02:29 DeeDee's frustrated that her son says he's bad at math because he's comparing himself to others. 04:26 Ximena is frustrated with the transition from middle school to high school (and using a charter school). 05:08 Because we want our kids to love learning, it's so hard when they get that attitude of just going through the motions to get their assignments done. 05:37 The trouble with online classes. 06:21 How Ximena and DeeDee brainstormed together to come up with frustration busters. 07:53 Why kids' asking questions can be frustrating. 08:54 When kids have bad moods (middle schoolers). 10:08 Trying to get it all done and the stress that produces. 11:20 Lack of motivation (parents and kids). 12:11 When kids aren't understanding something no matter how many times you've explained it. 16:45 The first step in solving common homeschool frustrations is to find the root cause. Sometimes it's an easy fix, and sometimes it's a little more involved and complicated. 17:07 What triggers your bad emotions? 18:58 How a change of environment can really shift the mood. 20:25 Make sure to check in emotionally with your kids. 22:54 How to address lack of motivation. 23:37 Don't take yourself too seriously. 24:00 Set a relaxing environment. 25:05 Find the support of a community. 25:57 When kids don't progress as fast as you'd like (or as they'd like). 29:12 Remember all kids have gaps in their learning. It's okay. Teach them how to learn not everything there is to know. SPECIAL SEGMENTS 00:50 Self-care Your Way Watch a show that makes you laugh. Dance workouts. 15:34 What We’re Reading John Steinbeck's East of Eden The Library of Lost Things by Laura Taylor Namey Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com.
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