TRANSITIONING FROM TRADITIONAL SCHOOL TO HOMESCHOOLING

When you take your child out of public school to educate at home, the adjustment can be really hard both for the child and the homeschool parent. In fact, expect the first two years to be the hardest. But it gets so much easier after that because you've established your own way of doing things and figured out what works.  ★★★ 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 DeeDee: "I've met a lot of moms who were homeschooled by their moms and they still don't do it exactly the way their moms did it. They're still trying to figure out how to homeschool their way. That's really what it's about. It's about a journey. It's about a process of learning how to homeschool your way." DeeDee: "You can't isolate yourself from the world and then expect to feel refreshed and have happy kids." Ximena: "Once you're homeschooling, there's no such thing as school versus parenting. It's all meshed into one messy ball." TIMESTAMPS 02:07 How Ximena had to make the transition from public school to homeschooling twice. 02:43 Adjusting your own expectations is important. 03:58 Why your homeschool may change year to year. 06:54 Children may push back and fight you. This is normal. 08:15 When children struggle with a particular topic. 08:43 Dealing with reluctant or antagonistic family/friends... and the socialization question. 10:55 The isolation you can feel as a homeschool parent. 15:47 How a why statement helps when you face the disconnect between expectations and reality. 16:56 When you question yourself as a homeschool parent if the kids balk at an assignment. And how this is pretty silly. 18:18 The importance of community. 19:11 Be willing to try new things. 20:01 You may find yourself yelling a lot.  21:15 Why you don't have to please others with your decision to homeschool. 21:45 Time will vindicate your decision.  25:07 Tips for finding community. SPECIAL SEGMENTS 01:05 Self-care Your Way a morning journaling habit getting sunshine each day 13:45 What We’re Reading Virgil Wander by Leif Enger I, Juan de Pareja by Elizabeth Borton de Trevino Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com.