HOMESCHOOL GLUE || Real-Life Simple Systems + Rhythms for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms

We learned in late May we are expecting baby #4.  This was definitely a surprise baby as we had convinced ourselves we were happy with three kids because I get SO sick during pregnancy.  Well, God had other plans and now we are having a baby in early January!  I’m now 12 weeks when this podcast is released and despite horrible nausea and exhaustion, baby 4 is doing amazing and we are looking forwa...

The reality of homeschooling for an introverted mom, or just being a mom in general, with so many needs, so many sounds, so many behaviors to help regulate, so many emotions, so much touching, and being pulled in a million directions can be EXCRUCIATINGLY HARD on the hardest days if I’m being honest.  Needing time alone to recharge as a mom, especially a homeschool mom where you are with your kids...

Juggling the demands of homeschooling and homemaking (and many time working) can be a real circus act sometimes if I'm being honest!  As a former daycare provider who used to watch 10 kids (including my own) 10 hours a day, 5 days a week, I got really good at structuring our days and creating a 2 hour naptime for the kids and a quiet time for me.  We have carried this practice into our homesc...

Last week, I shared a recap of our homeschool choices we used this current school year and shared what we will be using for next year, but we have a solid 3 months in between the school years.  So, what are we doing this summer in our homeschool?  Listen to find out! Summer Scholé Podcast Episode Summer Scholé Blog Post

If you haven’t figured out a plan for next school year – why are you here listening to me?!?  Just kidding – whether you’ve figured out your plan for next year or not, I always find it fun and interesting to learn about what other families did during their homeschool year and how that affected their choices for the upcoming year.  So, today, I’m going to be recapping what we did this year, sharing...

Homeschooling can be really hard.  There, I said it.  Sure, it can be magical, it leads to some amazing moments, we get to bond with our kids, we see things we wouldn’t see if they were away from us 7 hours a day.  But, it can also be really difficult at times!  I have struggled through toddler antics interrupting our lessons, bad attitudes (the kids and my own), homeschooling through incredibly t...

I’ve apparently struck a chord over on Instagram with what I guess are my controversial views on education.  I have some reels skyrocketing in views and comments that I didn’t anticipate and it has led to some – shall we say – lively discussions in the comments.  Because I can’t say everything I want to in one IG comment, I thought I would discuss 5 of the most common misconceptions that have been...

There are SO many benefits to homeschooling year round, but for many of us homeschooling moms, we want a BREAK!  I am one of those moms, trust me!  But I also don't want my kids to experience the end of summer dread heading back into the school year (or at least not on a grand scale) and I want to keep the love of learning alive all summer!  In today's episode, I am sharing the pros of s...

If you’ve been listening for a while, I’m sure this podcast looks and sounds just a little bit different than you are used to!  That’s because I have rebranded and today I’m going to be talking all about why and what this new launch and rebranding means moving forward!  I can’t wait to share with you the story behind this change and what I’m launching to go along with it!  Welcome to the Homeschoo...

 I went to an amazing Charlotte Mason homeschool retreat recently and am on such a high from spending my day with a few of my friends in my homeschool “tribe,” surrounded by other like-minded homeschooling moms, learning about how we can be better teachers and mothers to our kids. It dawned on me how life-giving this kind of experience is and how blessed I am to have an amazing tribe of homeschool...

I wish I could tell you that your role as a homeschooling mom will protect you from any major hardship, crisis, or tragedy to happen to you, but life happens whether we are homeschooling or not.  I went through an extremely traumatic year last year when my dad had a horrific accident that left him unconscious with most of his ribs broken and a terrible traumatic brain injury.  Navigating spending...

Homeschooling can EASILY become extremely expensive with books, curricula, materials, manipulatives, online resources, extracurriculars, co-ops, etc.  But it doesn't HAVE to be!  And guess what?  Spending more money on your child's education does not equal a better education!  So much can be learned with simple resources, lots of books (that can be checked out at the library or found onl...

We are halfway through the school year, so naturally, I’m reflecting on what is working well this year and what I might want to change for next year.  I have a 3rd grader, kindergartener, and 3 year old this year and am overall loving the choices we’ve made, but there are definitely things I want to do differently next year.  I’m going to walk you through all of our homeschool choices for this yea...

One of the hardest things for moms to wrap their heads around when they are thinking of homeschooing while also working is how to fit a full homeschool day in when they also have to work.  Obviously every person’s working and homeschooling journey will be different, but I want to share some of my favorite tips for homeschooling with an irregular schedule! I homeschool and run an online business, 2...

We all have heard countless myths about homeschooling kids and their moms even if we aren’t homeschooling families.  But, there is a smaller group within the homeschool community (which is probably larger than you probably think) that consist of two parent working homeschool families (or single working homeschool parents).  I have heard many myths about this working homeschool lifestyle and I want...

I have a special treat for you because I'm going sharing an amazing interview with someone with a very unique and full life who is balancing two different career paths on top of homeschooling! Today I'm excited to share my chat with Shelly of Little House on the Homestead ! We connected a couple years ago when I had a subscription box because she also has a subscription box for skincare...

If you are wondering “how in the world does someone work and homeschool?” or if you are just curious about how other moms fit homeschooling and working into the same day – you’ve come to the right place!  Today, I’m going to share a typical day in my life and how time-blocking truly saves my sanity! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Why we love our Yoto Players Get 10% off your 1st Yoto Order Work Life Gl...

I have found the most important things for being able to stay sane while working and homeschooling is to have some solid helpful routines! I’m going to share mine with you today! I am a huge lover of planning and time management, so there will definitely be lots of episodes on this topic in the future. Today, I’m going to share my favorite routines that help save my sanity. While these may not all...

Today, I’m excited to chat with Carmen of Happy Day Printables! I actually virtually met Carmen when I was creating my subscription box! She designed my box and did some branding for me and is an AMAZING designer. She runs Happy Day Printables where she offers preschool activities and seasonal play ideas! She’s also a passionate homeschool mom! I’m so excited to chat with her! Show Notes: http://w...

Today, I’m sharing 10 different ways a mom can work AND homeschool. Because let’s face it, especially with the economy the way it is, groceries costing almost double what they did a few short years ago, house prices and taxes through the roof, gas prices costing an arm and a leg – we all could use extra money! But many parents who desire to homeschool don’t just need “extra” money – they need mone...

 I am excited today to chat with another working homeschool mom! My goal is to show moms that it IS possible to work and homeschool if homeschooling has been on your heart but you need an income or want to contribute or even don’t want to lose your career. Today, I’m excited to chat with Lydia Senn.  She is on Instagram @lydiasenn and I’ve followed her for many many years here and on Youtube.  She...

Hello!  Welcome to the new and improved Work Life Glue Podcast!   I am reviving this podcast that was dead and coming back with a new focus!  This podcast is dedicated to helping working homeschool moms balance the demands of motherhood with homeschool and work as well as helping moms who want to homeschool find a way to earn a living while home since that’s a huge barricade keeping many moms from...