Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family

If we got a dollar every time someone suggested putting our kids in school, we'd have a good chunk of change by now, right? But I also have a sneaking suspicion that the thought of it being easier to just put your kids in school has crossed your mind a time or two. Or maybe quite a few times. No shame though. This was a thought in the back of my mind for many years as well. However, once you see the truth about this statement, the whole idea and premise behind where our kids are educated falls apart. My goal in this episode is to fill up your heart...as well as your ability to articulate this decision...so that you feel free to live out this calling of your family's. You might want to grab a pen and piece of paper for this one! ♥ Leigh   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint      CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 175. Discovering Your Purpose in Homeschool--What You Really Need to Focus On!    183. 5 Things Your Child Is Missing Out On By Homeschooling Instead of Going to School    204. How YOU Are Sabotaging Success in Your Homeschool and 4 Steps to Get Out of The Cycle    231. Create & Raise Independent Homeschool Learners That Don't Need Mom to Teach Them Every Lesson 

As a homeschool mom, you made that intentional decision to educate your children at home, which means, everyone is home with you...all the time. And when summer comes, it can be very easy to disengage a little bit. This usually happens because the curriculum is completed and you are mentally and emotionally drained. But, you've got that mom guilt hanging over your head too. "Everyone" seems to have an opinion about how you should spend your summer. And I'm not here to give you a list that will only add more burden to you. Instead, I'd like to encourage you to be intentional about being present and spending time with your children. Just a few little tips will help you keep your mind focused on what is most important so that you and your children can have a great summer! ♥ Leigh   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   52 Things Kids Need From a Mom: What Mothers Can Do To Make a Lifelong Difference https://rstyle.me/+Y8rK-MLDcbSuRvs-V4SfUQ   Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 152. Creating a Summer Routine For Your Homeschool Family: 3 Great Options to Set Up Your Days     140. Break the Phone Addiction: Stop Letting It Control Your Homeschool Day   52. Simple and Easy Meal Solutions So You Don’t Have to Spend Your Summer Break in the Kitchen    160. 3 Things to Consider When You Are an Exhausted Homeschool Mom Who Just Needs Some Rest 

Like most homeschool moms, you probably doubt your ability to homeschool your children all the way through high school. Not only that, but friends, family, and even strangers attempt to influence your decision. Today's episode, with former teacher, Carrie DeFrancisco from Coffee With Carrie, is going to be just what will empower you to homeschool long-term. She shares what you need in order to homeschool your teens, along with giving you the reality of what that can look like. Grab your cup of coffee and join the conversation! ♥ Leigh   Carrie's website: https://coffeewithcarrie.org/ Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/939064 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeewithcarrieconsultant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ5OZloBzVYsb9_gIiRRZzw Membership: https://the-coffee-experience.mn.co/share/7Soz3Z41ysyCwQE8?utm_source=manual    My interview on Carrie's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-talk-a-conversation-with-leigh-nguyen/id1503273061?i=1000655048133         DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH "YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT"  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH "THE TIDY HOME" https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   GET YOUR FREE DAILY CHORE CHECKLIST https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/dailychores     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 62. Practical Tips and How to Approach the Homeschool High School Years with Teen Boys and Interest-Led Learning    142. How To Build The Best Bond With Your Homeschool High Schooler: Motherhood and The Teen Years    227. The Number One Key To Successfully Homeschooling Your Children Kindergarten Through High School   158. You Don’t Have to Lose Yourself in Homeschooling Any Longer! Find Out How to Grow in This Season 

Do you want to look back on this summer and feel good about how you and your homeschool children spent their time? Now, I'm not saying there isn't room for rest, refreshment, and even a lot of fun. But, what about all the time in between? Maybe it's the days you are just home. Or maybe it's the free time your kids will have in between activities. No matter if you like a jam-packed summer or prefer one more relaxed, there is something to coming alongside our kids and showing them how to be productive and helpful. This habit will serve them well for many years to come as they look at their time as a great gift and desire to spend it well. Whether you have a 5 year old, 12 year old, or even a 16 year old, I'm excited about how this episode will inspire your summer! ♥ Leigh     CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 45. 6 Steps To Create the Best Homeschool Summer Break That Your Family Will Always Remember    152. Creating a Summer Routine For Your Homeschool Family: 3 Great Options to Set Up Your Days    154. Tips to Creating a Screen-Free Summer For Your Homeschool Children    49. 7 Tips to Stay On Track with Housework During the Summer Break from Homeschool

Motherhood is one of the greatest journeys we get to go on. There are so many ups and downs tied to all of our dreams for our children. And every day, there is a lot that needs to happen to keep everyone moving forwad. Not to mention, the discipleship and relationships that need attention. Do you ever wonder if it's worth? And how will you know when it's worth it? I'd like to take you on a journey today and give you a glimpse into the future. My hope is that it gives you the fuel you need to stay the course. ♥ Leigh   "The Power of a Praying Parent" https://rstyle.me/+OsdMNCwHudd4pmFNVMFn2A "Counting My Blessings" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZjWYgq9QfM     CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH "THE TIDY HOME" https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH "YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT"  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 137. Should Homeschool Children Go To Sleepovers? The Pros, Cons, and What Parents Need To Know!    159. Want Your Spiritual Life to Grow as a Homeschool Mom? 2 Important Habits to Consider Adding    192. Get the Balance You Want in Your Motherhood, Marriage, and Homeschool: Is It Possible to Be Content?    234. How Our Family Has Lived On A Single Income For Over 20 Years And Thrived   

Let's have a little fun today! It's always super interesting to observe the different types of homeschool moms, so I thought you may want to take a peek at this too. As women, we should be growing in many areas of our life and often our personality shifts as well too. And this directly affects how we homeschool, as well as what our motherhood looks like. In today's episode, we'll take a peek into a few main types of homeschool moms and weigh some pros and cons. Enjoy this topic and have fun figuring out which type you are! ♥ Leigh   JOIN "THE TIDY HOME" BEFORE THE END OF TODAY, MONDAY, MAY 27TH AND GET THE BONUS OF ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT WITH LEIGH TO CREATE YOUR SYSTEM! https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 257. I Am So Strict. How Do I Loosen Up With My Homeschooled Children?    258. You Need A Home Cleaning System And I'll Show You How To Get Chores Under Control   66. Two Essential Homeschool Approaches Every Mom Needs to Know Because it Will Completely Change Your Child’s Education    52. Simple and Easy Meal Solutions So You Don’t Have to Spend Your Summer Break in the Kitchen   

As a mom with children, there is a running to-do list for all your responsibilities. Does it ever feel overwhelming? Or like you are missing major parts of what you need to keep up with? If so, you are among most homeschool moms with juggling too much at a time. The best way to tackle things like keeping up with your home cleaning and chores is to have a system. But where to even begin? You're in the right place. We'll start the conversation today with why you need a system and then cover how to get the chores under control. This is your time, Friend...let's do it together! ♥ Leigh   JOIN "THE TIDY HOME" BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 27TH AND GET THE BONUS OF ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT WITH LEIGH TO CREATE YOUR SYSTEM! https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 122. 5 Reasons You Aren’t Productive In Your Homemaking As A Homeschool Mom    164. 5 Dependable Tips to Make You a Hospitality Rockstar and Help Your Homeschool Family Open Your Home to Guests With Confidence and Excitement    228. Why A Routine Matters And How To Create One That You Will Actually Stick With    120. Why Homeschooling Can Lead To A Better Marriage: 4 Results From Educating Together 

You swore that you would be the fun homeschool mom. But, then, the day in and day out struggles began and just won't let up. And you've caught yourself way too often saying and acting in a way that makes you wonder if you're pushing your kids away. Your vision and goals for how you raise your children are admirable, but is the process of doing that sucking the joy {and maybe the life} out of you? Do you find yourself wondering if you're too strict? I'll be the first to admit that I definitely fell into this category. My intentions were good, but my weariness got the best of me. Let's find the balance between intentionality and teaching our children with the ability to loosen up a bit and enjoy these years too. I promise that this is a no judgment zone, so listen in and get ready to break the cycle from here on out! ♥ Leigh     CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 70. Feeling Exhausted as a Homeschool Mom? 5 Ways to Be the Best Version of Yourself Every Day    172. 5 Ways to Help Instill Faith in Your Homeschool Child and Why It Is Worth the Time    248. Homeschooling And Motherhood Can Be Hard, But That Doesn't Mean It's Bad With Abbie Halberstadt From M Is For Mama    253. Stop Pretending Next Year Will Be Miraculously Better: Review & Evaluate To Create A Great Homeschool Year 

In the homeschool world, it's so easy to get caught up in "shiny object syndrome." There is always something new and exciting. This could include curriculum, styles of homeschool, books, resources, and the list goes on and on. And all of those things can have their place. But, what is more important is to stay focused on your long-range vision for these years of home educating your children. Nicki Truesdell joins the podcast today to get the focus back on what really matters in homeschool. She is known on social media for sharing truth and encouragement that helps parents decide to homeschool, as well as to stay the course and continue homeschooling. I know that you are going to love what Nicki has to say, so grab that load of laundry that needs to get folded and enjoy! ♥ Leigh   Nicki's website: https://nickitruesdell.com/ Bookstore: https://KnowledgeKeepersBookstore.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickitruesdellofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickitruesdell X: https://twitter.com/nickitruesdell1?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor         DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH "YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT"  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH "THE TIDY HOME" https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   GET YOUR FREE DAILY CHORE CHECKLIST https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/dailychores     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 5. The ONLY Thing You Need to Begin and Continue Homeschooling--There Really is ONE Consideration and Only One When it Comes to This Decision    51. How to Create a Homeschool Vision and Goals and Why These Help to Choose Your Curriculum    84. 5 Quick Ideas to Make Your Homeschool Days More Enjoyable    120. 9 Styles of Homeschool and How To Know Which Is Best For Your Family   

Can you even believe that the end of the homeschool year is here? Where did the time go? Well, probably to lessons and meals and bedtime stories and on and on... When it comes to the end of a school year, moms usually have a sense of feeling ready to move on to the summer, but a lingering feeling of regret or uncertainty can hang overhead. What if, instead of focusing on the "if I only," you decided to be intentional about looking at the progress that was made instead? Inside of today's episode, I have 5 simple tips to get your head around ending well and loving your accomplishments. I promise that you'll be feeling great by the end of this! ♥ Leigh   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint      CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 149. Fun and Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate the Last Day of the Homeschool Year    253. Stop Pretending Next Homeschool Year Will Miraculously Be Better   179. It’s Your First Year Of Homeschool: 4 Tips I Wish I Knew From Day One    204. How YOU Are Sabotaging Success in Your Homeschool and 4 Steps to Get Out of The Cycle   

Homeschool parents jump into homeschooling with high hopes and expectations and an "ignorance is bliss" mentality. And there is nothing wrong with that. That was totally me. But, along the way, as the years go by, we grow in knowledge and experience about how to home educate. Today's episode is me pulling back the curtain and showing you some of the things that I wish I had done differently. Yes, our missteps grow us into the homeschool mom we need to be. But, these are the 10 things I wish someone had shared with me when I began researching homeschool over 13 years ago. If I had known about these things much earlier, I would have become a more confident and enjoyable homeschool mom sooner. ♥ Leigh   DON'T MISS THIS!!!!! Join Clarify Your Homeschool before the doors close forever! Use coupon code: FINALSALE to save 50% before 11:59PM EST on 5/10/24: https://www.clarifyyourhomeschool.com   Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 253. Stop Pretending Next Homeschool Year Will Miraculously Be Better   72. Why Sending Your Child to Preschool is Unnecessary and How to Homeschool Preschool    89. How to Create the Love of Reading in Your Homeschooler and Why This Is Important for Their Education    240. How To Overcome Mom Anger And Have More Patience With Your Homeschool Children With Elizabeth Andreyevskiy of Emotionally Health Legacy 

There are definitely some homeschool years that are more difficult than others. But, as a whole, most should be pretty good years of home educating your children. The problem is when moms expect a year to be amazing, but don't put in the necessary time for it to be amazing. It doesn't matter what your style of homeschool, if you aren't intentional, you're missing out. And I most certainly don't want you to miss out on some really great years with your children. So, join me today to find out how to stop wishing for an amazing homeschool year and actually make the year amazing! ♥ Leigh   Join CLARIFY YOUR HOMESCHOOL before the doors close forever! Use coupon code: FINALSALE to save 50% before 11:59PM EST on 5/10/24: https://www.clarifyyourhomeschool.com   Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 241. Can You Successfully Homeschool On A Budget? 8 Ideas To Help Your Family    247. When Your Best Laid Homeschool Plans Meet With Reality: What To Do During Times When Life Throws A Curveball    187. How to Go From Inconsistent in Your Homeschool to Actually Carrying Through With Your Plans    196. Are You Losing Your Homeschool Child’s Attention During Lessons? 5 Ways to Keep Them Engaged 

Do you struggle with how to meet the individual needs and uniqueness of your homeschooled child? You aren't alone. As homeschool moms, we're told we need to do this, but then don't have any direction of what that looks like. Today's guest, Lisa Nehring, is here to encourage you in the small and big picture of helping each of your children feel equipped to step out into the world after graduation. Lisa is the founder of True North Homeschool Academy and a mom of 5 homeschool graduates. She offers practical advice for you, as well as online courses for your children.  You may want to take some notes and definitely stick around for Lisa's prediction of the types of careers your children should focus on during this time of radical societal shift. ♥ Leigh   True North Homeschool Academy: https://truenorthhomeschool.academy/ It's Not That Hard to Homeschool: https://www.notthathardtohomeschool.com/ Blue Collar Homeschoolers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/496763804008415     DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   GET YOUR FREE DAILY CHORE CHECKLIST https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/dailychores     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 15. Homeschooling and the Concern About Socialization, But Should We Be Concerned? A Veteran Homeschool Moms Take on This Common Question    36. 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Homeschooling: What My Public School Education Didn’t Tell Me    62. Practical Tips and How to Approach the Homeschool High School Years with Teen Boys and Interest-Led Learning    86. Scared Your Homeschooler Won’t Be Ready For the ”Real World?” 6 Tips to Ensure They Succeed Upon Graduation 

As a homeschool mom, you've got a ton of decisions to make every single day. And those range from what to make for dinner, what subjects you'll cover, to what you're even going to wear that day...or if you even have time to get dressed. Each decision can be reactive and made in a fly by the seat of your pants manner or you can choose intentionality. But what does that look like in your motherhood, homeschool, and homemaking? It took me some years of getting it wrong to find what I base every decision upon now. And let me tell you: this works perfectly every single time. Don't delay..."steal" my system and see for yourself! ♥ Leigh   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 78. Why Your Thoughts About Motherhood Are Holding You Back and How to Break Free as a Homeschool Mom    137. Should Homeschool Children Go To Sleepovers? The Pros, Cons, and What Parents Need To Know!    192. Get the Balance You Want in Your Motherhood, Marriage, and Homeschool: Is It Possible to Be Content?    231. Create & Raise Independent Homeschool Learners That Don't Need Mom to Teach Them Every Lesson 

You're probably like me in that you attended public or private school and when your years were done with...whether that was after high school or college...you were just done with what you called education. But now, you're starting to see that what you were really burned out with was schooling. Your heart wants to turn the tide with your children and now that you have a love of learning, you want them to value education as well. This is such a worthy pursuit since God created an amazing world and gave us the awe and wonder of it that will drive us to seek to understand Him and His creation more and more each day. Let's teach our children how to do this! ♥ Leigh   GET YOUR FREE DAILY CHORE CHECKLIST https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/dailychores   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 227. The Number One Key To Successfully Homeschooling Your Children Kindergarten Through High School    249. Finding The Balance Between Strict Planning and Being Flexible In Your Homeschool     220. I Love Being With My Homeschooled Kids But The Teaching Part Makes Me Frustrated And Angry    238. Top 7 Things To Reset And Refresh Your Homeschool This Spring To Enjoy The Season And Keep From Burning Out 

You want to be the fun homeschool mom, but there is a whole list of curriculum to-do's that you want to check off the list. None of these goals are bad, but do they allow time for other important things in your homeschool? There can be a happy medium to being a strict planner or loosey-goosey with your homeschool. And it's also okay to lean more towards one end or the other. Let's find that sweet spot that helps you accomplish the important academics, but also gives you margin for the building of character and relationships in your family. ♥ Leigh   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   GET YOUR FREE DAILY CHORE CHECKLIST https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/dailychores     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 224. What Year Round Homeschooling Can Look Like And How It Can Be The Answer To All Your Bad Days    143. Homeschool Field Trips: Tapping Into This Amazing Educational Tool and Enjoy the Experience With Your Children    146. How to Help Your Homeschooler Make Friends and Create Relationships With Other Children    240. How To Overcome Mom Anger And Have More Patience With Your Homeschool Children With Elizabeth Andreyevskiy of Emotionally Health Legacy

The raising of children, tending to the home, educating the next generation and all the big and little in between is all consuming for a season of life. There are some hard days and trials for a homeschool mom, but that doesn't mean those days are for naught...or even bad. Today's guest, Abbie Halberstadt, from M Is For Mama, is here to encourage you as you face the ups and downs of your day to day life. Using her own life experience and perspective of a homeschooling mom, she shares "in the trenches" wisdom and encouragement for you to stay the course. And you'll hear the unexpected outcome that this produces in your life! Pop those ear buds in and settle in for some great inspiration! ♥ Leigh   Abbie's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m-is-for-mama-podcast/id1664528555 Website: https://misformama.net/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/m.is.for.mama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   GET YOUR FREE DAILY CHORE CHECKLIST https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/dailychores     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 10. How to NOT Dread Parenting and Homeschooling the Teen Years: 4 Steps to Being Intentional Before the Teenage Years    160. Things to Consider When You Are an Exhausted Homeschool Mom Who Just Needs Some Rest    222. Needing Balance In Your Life? Master These 2 Times In Your Day As A Homeschool Mom    242. Unlearning Diet Culture and Discovering Weight Loss In My 40's: Training For My Old Lady Body 

The ups and downs of life are inevitable. It happened prior to homeschooling and prior to even having children. Why should life be any different now? Well, it kind of is since you are now providing for your children's education and have little people who rely upon you 24/7. What should a homeschool mom do when faced with little and big interruptions, life events, tragedies, and all that occurs in between? What happens to those homeschool plans? Where does the curriculum fit in? Whether this describes a current situation in your life, you're trying to get back on your feet again, or you want to be prepared for the next event, this is the episode for you. ♥ Leigh   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   GET YOUR FREE DAILY CHORE CHECKLIST https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/dailychores     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 236. Use This System So You Know What To Do On The Bad Homeschool Days    177. 6 Steps to Lay Down Busy and Create the Homeschool Lifestyle Your Family Will Thrive In   204. How YOU Are Sabotaging Success in Your Homeschool and 4 Steps to Get Out of The Cycle    154. Tips to Creating a Screen-Free Summer For Your Homeschool Children   

Even with millions more homeschoolers this year than ever before, what you are doing is still seen as counter-cultural. Unfortunately, there will be a lot of people and things calling you to focus your heart and time elsewhere. Along with the decision to homeschool came the decision to focus on raising your children and creating the family that reflects your values and goals. But it's really easy to get sidetracked with "shiny objects" calling for your devotion. But what if you truly make homeschooling and the lifestyle that encircles that and motherhood your most important priority? What would your life look like? And what would the ripple effect be? After 20 years of making raising my children a priority, I have a few thoughts that I'd love to share with you in hopes that it encourages and gives you the determination to look at these years differently. ♥ Leigh   SAVE 25% AND INTENTIONALLLY CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL WITH THE HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT! Use coupon code: PLAN2024 at checkout before 11:59PM EST on 4/12/24. https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 162. Try These Life Giving Choices to Shift Your Emotions and Bring Peace to Your Life    234. How Our Family Has Lived On A Single Income For Over 20 Years And Thrived    242. Unlearning Diet Culture and Discovering Weight Loss In My 40's: Training For My Old Lady Body    230. Having A Hard Time Managing All The Housework As A Homeschool Mom? Try These Tips Today! 

Once you decide to homeschool, it can be easy to get stuck in a rut of how you homeschool. Sometimes the best intentions fall by the wayside and you can very easily just homeschool out of a habit. There is a better way to order your days, choose your curriculum, and educate your children. But, it involves stepping away from a few wrong ways you've been approaching homeschool. I promise this episode is definitely not all doom and gloom. There are ways to combat each wrong way that will be pointed out to you. And on the other side is joy and freedom in homeschooling! ♥ Leigh   SAVE 25% AND INTENTIONALLLY CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL WITH THE HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT! Use coupon code: PLAN2024 at checkout before 11:59PM EST on 4/12/24. https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 125. 6 Warning Signs You Are About to Burnout As a Homeschool Mom    149. Fun and Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate the Last Day of the Homeschool Year    170. How to Begin and Stay Consistent With Reading Aloud During the Homeschool Day    189. Recordkeeping Through All the Homeschool Years: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know