TRUE CONFESSIONS OF HOMESCHOOL PARENTS

When homeschool moms anonymously shared their secret confessions, the common challenges of homeschooling became apparent. For example, 64% of respondents reported wanting to quit homeschooling at some point. (We just want to know, who are you other 36% who have never wanted to quit? 😂) The podcast trio of Janna, DeeDee, and Ximena work through the list of confessions, adding their own stories to the mix. This is an encouraging episode that will leave you feeling uplifted!  ★★★ LISTENER COUPON CODE Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. QUOTABLES DeeDee "you are the best teacher for your child. You don't need a credential. You don't need a teaching background. You have been the best teacher for your child since the beginning, and they are looking to you to learn. And so they've been learning from you from day one, and no one knows your child better than you do. That's just the truth. And so you get to be with them at each stage as they're developing and you get to see the changes, you get to see their growth, you get to see where they're lacking and what you need to work on. A teacher that knows them for one year sees very little of that. And they're not really focused on the whole child. Usually, they're focused just on academics and the things that they need to report to their boss. So I really want to stress that, that you do not need to be a teacher. You are the best thing for your child." Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. TIMESTAMPS 13:03 I worry my kids are missing out.  14:41 Reading aloud to my kids is hard. 16:52 I struggle with keeping a routine. 18:56  I have no idea how I'm doing. Am I failing or winning? How would I know? 23:02 Using humor or potty language to get kids invested in their lessons. 26:42 Lots of moms expressed gratitude at how Covid-19 forced them to homeschool since it's actually been a great experience overall.  32:19 I buy gobs of curriculum but don't use it all. 34:38 Having a strong motivation to homeschool helps you stay the course when you want to give up. 35:57 It's okay to cut out everything except the 3Rs during times of stress.  37:34 In the survey, a lot of moms confessed to feeling like a failure. DeeDee, Ximena, and Janna address these common self-doubts. 39:49 Dealing with electronics, screens, and gaming. 44:46 History is actually fun when it's learned through real books!  46:58 Being with your kids all the time can get weary. If you struggle with these 24-7 demands of homeschooling, you are not alone. It's okay to want and take time for yourself! Also take breaks from lessons when you need them!  SPECIAL SEGMENTS 30:47 Hack of the Week storing supplies on a wheeled cart so you can easily take lessons outside when the weather is nice 00:36 A Memorable Quote "What if, instead of a pass or fail grade, there was a grade of not yet?" from a TED Talk by Carol Dweck, author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success