In this episode of The Feast Life, host Julie Ross dives into the intricate balance of homeschooling while running a home-based business. Julie, the creator and owner of A Gentle Feast, shares her personal journey of managing a thriving business and homeschooling her children. She offers invaluable tips on time management, setting boundaries, and involving your children in your entrepreneurial endeavors. Whether you’re homeschooling out of necessity or passion, this episode provides practical advice to help you thrive in both roles. Tune in for Julie’s insights on turning your homeschooling and business challenges into opportunities for growth and connection.

Julie Ross shares her experiences and tips on how to effectively balance homeschooling and running a home-based business. Drawing from her journey with A Gentle Feast, she discusses mindset, practical strategies, and the benefits of involving children in business activities.

Key Takeaways:

1. Mindset:

   - Emphasizes the importance of viewing homeschooling and business as complementary rather than conflicting.

   - Encourages listeners to see the blessings and opportunities in combining both roles.

1. Involving Kids in Business:

   - Discusses the benefits of teaching children about entrepreneurship.

   - Shares personal anecdotes of involving her kids in her business activities.

   - Tips on how to engage children of different ages in business tasks.

1. Time Management:

   - The importance of having dedicated hours for work and homeschooling.

   - Strategies for setting boundaries and teaching kids to respect work time.

   - The value of time blocking and batching tasks to manage workload effectively.

1. Delegation:

   - The necessity of delegating tasks in both business and home life.

   - Suggestions on training children to handle certain responsibilities.

   - Creative ways to get help, such as bartering or hiring help.

1. Holistic Education:

   - Utilizing the Charlotte Mason approach to keep homeschool sessions short and focused.

   - Integrating learning into everyday activities and experiences.

1. Self-Care:

   - The importance of self-care for maintaining energy and focus.

   - Tips on prioritizing nutrition, rest, and exercise.

   - Balancing personal development with family and business responsibilities.

1. Encouraging Independence:

   - Teaching children to manage their own time and work independently.

   - Gradual release of responsibilities to help children build confidence and skills.

By following these strategies and mindset shifts, you can find harmony in homeschooling and managing a home-based business. Listen to Julie’s practical advice and start creating a thriving environment for both education and entrepreneurship in your home.

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