LIFT Where You Stand: Confident Homeschooling

Have you ever had a hard homeschool day and wondered, “Am I messing this up? Am I ruining my children?” You’re not alone. So many homeschooling moms carry the weight of this fear. We worry about whether we’re doing enough, teaching enough, reading enough books, creating enough opportunities, or getting it all right. Your children don’t need a perfect mom. They need a mom who is willing to learn, g...

This episode of LIFT Where You Stand encourages homeschool moms to rethink how strong readers are developed. Using the idea that “champions are made in the off-season,” Marcy shares how reading success begins long before a child reads their first word. Discover ten simple ways to build a strong reading foundation through stories, conversations, curiosity, play, and meaningful family experiences—wh...

Teaching your children to read can be daunting and you may wonder if you are qualified. YOU ARE! This episode will give you tips to make it an enjoyable experience for you and your child. If today's episode encouraged you, would you do me a favor and share it with another homeschool mom who may be walking through a reading struggle right now? And if you haven't already, be sure to follow t...

What if one of the most important parts of homeschooling isn't what you're teaching your children—but what you're unlearning yourself? In this episode, we're talking about the hidden mindset work every homeschool mom needs to do. We'll uncover three common lies about learning, explore why we often feel pressure to "do enough," and discover how to trust the learning pr...

What if sacrifice isn't about losing something at all? In this episode, we'll explore the surprising connection between sacrifice and sacred , how our culture changed the meaning of sacrifice, and why God has always used sacrifice to make ordinary things holy. This conversation may change the way you see motherhood, homeschooling, and the everyday work of raising a family. Click here to schedule a...

What if your child isn't behind at all? In this episode of LIFT Where You Stand, a lesson from the garden became a powerful reminder that growth doesn't happen on our timetable—it happens on God's. As I watched corn sprout at different rates, I was reminded that children grow the same way. Some bloom early. Some bloom later. But both can become exactly what God designed them to be. Join me as we e...

Did you know there are emotional stages of homeschooling? Recognizing each stage and allowing yourself to feel them is so vital in getting to where you want to be in your homeschool. It's the messy middle that we talk about today!

God Confidence vs Worldly Confidence in Homeschooling explores the difference between building your homeschool on performance, comparison, and control versus building it on trust in God. In this episode, Marcy Loveless talks about how worldly confidence rises and falls with circumstances, while God confidence creates steadiness, peace, and trust even during hard seasons. Through powerful analogies...

In this episode of LIFT Where You Stand , we dive into the beautiful chaos of homeschooling multiple children. From feeling pulled in every direction to battling comparison and guilt, we talk honestly about the real challenges homeschooling moms face. But we also explore the hidden beauty that grows inside the chaos. Using the analogy of an ecosystem, I share how homeschool families thrive through...

When it comes to homeschooling, most of us have been trained to chase quality —the perfect curriculum, the most engaging lessons, the meaningful moments we hope will “stick.” But what if that focus is actually slowing us down? In this episode, we flip the script and explore why quantity might matter more than quality , especially in the early years. Not in a rushed, checklist-driven way—but in a w...

Feeling like you’re not enough in your homeschool? Like you should know more, do more, or be more? In this episode, we unpack those thoughts and gently challenge them. You’ll hear how inadequacy can actually become a doorway into deeper learning, stronger connection with your kids, and a more peaceful homeschool. This is your reminder that you don’t need to have all the answers to lead well. The d...

Have you ever looked up in the middle of your homeschool day and thought, “I don’t even know who I am anymore?” You’re not alone. In this podcast, we talk honestly about what happens when motherhood and homeschooling begin to stretch your identity—when the roles of teacher, caregiver, and guide start to blur the lines of who you thought you were. But what if that feeling of “losing yourself” isn’t...

What if the problem in your homeschool isn’t what you’re doing… but how fast you think you should be doing it? In this episode, we break down the story of the tortoise and the hare through a homeschool lens and uncover the hidden thoughts driving urgency, comparison, and burnout. You’ll learn how rushing creates pressure, how pressure affects your kids, and how slowing down can actually move your...

You are doing everything they said to do. Each subject, reading writing, science, history. The check marks are all marked off, but yet you still fill like you are missing something. You don't feel like your kids are being inspired and find yourself going through the motions day in and day out. Everything on paper looks great but inside something is missing. This is a very common issue in the homes...

Have you ever wondered how homeschooling changes you —not just your schedule, but your heart, your mind, and your perspective on life? In this episode, I take you inside the mind of a homeschooling mom , sharing the doubts, fears, and struggles we face daily—and the unexpected ways homeschooling stretches us, strengthens us, and even rewires our brains. From moving beyond the “3C’s mom” mindset to...

Starting homeschooling can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to! In this episode, I share 12 things I wish I knew before I started homeschooling —practical tips, encouragement, and faith-centered advice for new homeschool moms. Ready to take your homeschool from stressed to confident? Sign up for my free workshop

Everyone has their why. Why my family started homeschooling is what kept me going in the early years. What is your why? Want to take your homeschool confidence to the next level? Take my free quiz to discover what’s holding you back and get a 10-minute mini workshop : Take the Quiz Learn more about my homeschool coaching program here: