Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast

What happens when you finally stop asking permission to be yourself? If you’ve been wondering how to stop people-pleasing as a homeschool mom, this conversation will show you it’s possible. Homeschool mom and creative entrepreneur Latoya shares her journey from living for everyone else to discovering what she actually wants—and why that shift changed everything in her homeschool life....

When “Keep Going” Becomes Survival: How to Stop the Inner Critic as a Homeschool Mom If you’ve been wondering how to stop the inner critic as a homeschool mom , this episode will show you why that voice is so loud—and where it actually came from. This month’s focus: Nurturing the Nurturer — because the voice telling you you’re not enough didn’t start with homesc...

How to Take Care of Yourself as an Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom: What Self-Care Actually Is This month’s 1% Pivot: Nurture Yourself to Nurture Them—because if you’ve been wondering how to take care of yourself as an overwhelmed homeschool mom and nurture the nurturer, this episode is for you. By year 15 of homeschooling, I had written nearly 600 blog posts—every Wednesday night at Starbu...

So, how to do kindergarten in your homeschool? Whether you’re brand new to homeschooling or simply wondering how to create a meaningful kindergarten year at home, let’s dive into the possibilities. 🎥 Want to see exactly how I’d do it differently after 20 years of homeschooling? Homeschooling kindergarten offers a unique opportunity to create a personalized and engaging education...

The Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed I got an email from a homeschool mom in her seventh year. Three kids. She’s read the books, listened to the podcasts, and been to all the conferences. And today I want to share the real reason you’re overwhelmed. And she said: “I can’t do it all and be it all anymore. I feel like we’re all bored and sick of each other.” I...

Today, my homeschooler gets accepted to university—his preferred program for the fall, engineering at the University of Victoria. That sentence should read like pure celebration. And it is. But the truth? This moment arrived carrying far more than simple joy. What Even Are These Feelings When My Homeschooler Gets Accepted to University? From a woman who transacts in emotions, who holds other women...

https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/feed/podcast/ Welcome to the Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast! In this episode, host, graduated homeschool mom, and Certified Life Coach, Teresa Wiedrick, sits down with homeschool mom and coach Christina Slayback for an honest conversation about homeschool pressure—recognizing when it’s taken over and what to do instead. Through Christina’s personal...

Welcome to the Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast! In this episode, host, graduated homeschool mom, and Certified Life Coach, Teresa Wiedrick, tackles one of the most common struggles homeschool moms face: finding your homeschool rhythm when consistency feels impossible. Through a powerful real-life coaching session with a mom named Audrey, Teresa reveals how our preconceived notions of what consist...

Welcome to the newly renamed Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast ! In this foundational episode, host, graduated homeschool mom, and Certified Life Coach, Teresa Wiedrick, introduces a transformative concept that will guide the entire year ahead: the 1% pivot—a simple approach to building lasting confidence in your homeschool journey. Prefer to read? Scroll down for the full episode summary and timel...

Re-Envision Your Homeschool: Purpose-Driven Homeschool Planning for 2026 By my eighth year of homeschooling, something really began to shift for me. Every year between Christmas and New Year’s, I would set aside a few days for purpose-driven homeschool planning for 2026 —reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and what actually mattered. I was paying more attention to the atmosphere, the relations...

If you’re a homeschool mom, you’ve likely discovered that overwhelm doesn’t arrive all at once. It accumulates — quietly, subtly — through pressure, self-doubt, unmet needs, and the belief that you’re supposed to carry it all without complaint. In this episode, I’m sharing Days 7–12 of the twelve things I’ve learned about homeschool moms — insights shaped by my own journey and by years of walking...

If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, this episode is for you. In Part 1 of my series, 12 Things I’ve Learned About Homeschool Moms , I share the first six insights I’ve gathered over my years as a homeschool mom, coach, and guide for women just like you. These self-care tips for overwhelmed homeschool moms aren’t rules or prescriptions—they’re real-life reflections from someone who’s walked thi...

Join Me for the 12-Day Homeschool Mom Self-Care Challenge A homeschool mom self-care challenge that honours you. Homeschool mama, I see you. December is here, and it feels like an avalanche of ALL the things. Every month as a homeschool mom is full, but December ? It’s a whole new level. You’re trying to finish things up, or you’re moving into a unit study on Christmas, you’re purchasi...

Introducing the Reimagine Your Homeschool Group Coaching Program… What if your homeschool didn’t feel heavy, confusing, or lonely anymore? What if you had clarity, confidence, and a grounded sense of direction — not just for your children’s education, but for your wellbeing too? Welcome to the Reimagine Your Homeschool Group Coaching Program — an 8-week guided experience designed to help you...

You’re not just a homeschool mom — but, wow, is it easy to lose your sense of self in the demanding rhythms of this homeschool life. Somewhere between math lessons, snack requests, and all the invisible emotional labour, you might quietly wonder: “Who even am I anymore? Is this what I signed up for? I love spending time with my kids, I love introducing my kids to the world, but I...

How do you know you’re no longer young? Your child refers to your wedding year as the olden days . When I grew up, World War 2 certainly seemed like the olden days. It was long before I was born. Actually, now that I think about it, World War 2 was only forty years before I was born. One Saturday afternoon, while teaching World War to my homeschooled eight-year-old , I had the chance to list...

It’s that time of year when the autumnal colours dazzle us on our nature walks, we begin to lose our lackluster for our homeschool routines, others declare themselves as bored, and some declare the white flag of homeschool mama overwhelm. Let’s explore how to reimagine your homeschool, lean into child-inspired learning, and create meaningful connections—because your unique homeschooling jour...

The role of imagination in education is underrated. Everything that can be learned or understood hasn’t been learned or understood. If all we do for our kids’ education is to encourage our kids to memorize what the world has already learned, then are we really allowing our kids a meaningful education. Let’s get out of our kids’ way and allow them to co-create in this world....

This is the homeschool paradox: we have unlimited freedom to design our days, but that freedom often brings worry about whether we’re using it wisely. We chose homeschooling because we wanted something different for our kids—but different how? And helping our kids live their lives on purpose can feel overwhelming when we’re not even sure what that looks like in practice. It’s 10...

Why knowing what’s “normal” at every stage transforms both your parenting and your teen’s high school transcript. Understanding human development helps homeschool moms set realistic expectations that transform how you experience every stage of parenting—and it all clicks for me when my cousin Vicki Tillman, coach, counselor and podcaster at the Homeschool High School podcas...

Creating sustainable daily rhythms that serve your family’s unique needs without overwhelming your life and homeschool routines that support you! The most successful homeschool routines that support you are built backward—they start with what the mom needs, not what the curriculum demands. And that’s exactly what we’re talking about today. I know that might sound counterintuitive...

If you’re a homeschool mom, I’m guessing you’ve had that little voice in your head whisper (or scream) something like: “Am I doing this right?” “What if they’re falling behind?” “Maybe I’m not cut out for this…” Yup, I’ve been there too. And honestly? That voice doesn’t have to run the show. One of the most powerful tools I’ve discovered as a homeschool mom is deschooling . And no, it’s not a tren...

Whether our own mothers were emotionally unavailable, overly controlling, or simply doing their best within a culture that silenced their voices, the Mother Wound shows up in our present-day homes. It reveals itself when we avoid conflict at the expense of our needs, when we martyr ourselves to keep the peace, and when we struggle to feel like we’re ever enough—as mothers, as partners, as women. B...

Feeling overwhelmed in your homeschool isn’t about failing—it’s about carrying invisible loads you didn’t even know existed. This homeschool overwhelm quiz reveals the hidden roots so you can stop fixing the wrong problems. You wake up with good intentions. Today will be different. You’ve got your lesson plans ready, your coffee brewing, and determination in your heart. But...

We’ve been a homeschool family living in British Columbia for the last decade and a half. Our three oldest kids are launched, and our youngest is in his final years. “They say” things go quickly, and they are right. But it was hard to see the quickness of it when many days are plenty long. One thing I know: if you want to homeschool, you CAN homeschool. I’m here to tell you...