Episode 24: Dana Bailey on Homeschool Burnout, Finding Quiet Time and Homeschool

Homeschool Burnout, Finding Quiet Time and Homeschooling a Large FamilyWe are going to talk a little bit today about homeschool burnout. Many homeschool families and homeschool moms are overwhelmed and for most of them, burnout does come in some form or another. It’s important for homeschool moms to know that they are not alone.  It is common and it is a natural part of the process. There are things parents can do to help lessen the gravity of burnout, overcome it and to revive and refresh yourself when you feel overwhelmed. We need to understand the importance of getting your quiet time and your time with the Lord each day. Our next guest, Dana Bailey, a homeschool mom of eleven children, will be talking with us today about homeschool burnout and how to overcome it.Dana (a self proclaimed chocolate addict) & her husband have 11 kids (22yrs down to an 18month old) and absolutely love their crazy life.   They live in the loudest house on the block and drive the biggest van in the neighborhood and would have it no other way. they began homeschooling in 1996 and have graduated 4 so far.  Dana is passionate about encouraging and equipping moms in their biblical roles as wife and mom. She has a deep passion for sharing her love for Jesus and understands the struggle to have a quiet time, complete a Bible study or just be alone for 5 minutes!  The life of a mom is hard enough and developing a relationship with Christ often feels impossible, but Dana will be the first to tell you that she does not have it all together. “I’m an imperfect women married to a slightly imperfect man raising really imperfect children serving a very perfect Savior!” Dana enjoys blogging about her super-size family and super-size passion for Jesus, date nights with her husband, and hanging out with her kids.Connect with...Website: Joy MomsWebsite: Joyful OilsNewsletter: Subscribe to Joy Moms by EmailBlog: danabailey.blogspot.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dana.y.baileyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joils.4uTwitter: @danabaileyPinterest: baileytribe12/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danagbailey Listen to Dana as she talks about:Burnout in homeschoolingSome of the ways to guarantee burnoutHow to be revived and refreshed when overwhelmedThe importance of quiet timeHow to get you "God time" everydayHomeschooling a large familyTime Management TechniquesDiscipleship in a large familyHer home based business Essential OilsInspiring Biblical PassageEphesians 3:20 "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,"Leave your comments and questions below and help spread the message by sharing this episode with others.This page may contain affiliate links. Please see Privacy Policy & Disclaimer Policies for more info.