Rest in the Homeschool Trench

Have you ever attended a homeschool conference? Do you plan to attend one soon? Today we're discussing 5 ways to prepare your heart before, during, and after the conference.

As a homeschool mom, you're constantly evaluating your children. But what about yourself? Today, we're looking at 6 questions to help us be A+ moms, and yes, they all start with 'A'.

So you're thinking about quitting homeschooling, or maybe accidentally quit? How can you keep going when homeschooling is so hard? Today's episode is part 2 of considering 5 things we can do to keep going when we really want to quit.

So you're thinking about quitting homeschooling. Do you really want to quit? How can you keep going when homeschooling is so hard? Today's episode is part 1 of considering 5 things we can do to keep going when we really want to quit.

How is your family doing with all of your activities and lessons? Are you considering any changes? In this week's episode, we're discussing why it's crucial to pray before changing anything.

When you pray for your homeschool, what requests do you pray? Do you focus on problem areas, or do you talk with God about your overall purpose? This week, we're considering three questions to ask God for purpose.

Have you committed to 21 Days of Homeschool Prayers? Seeking Jesus first is the best way to kickstart the New Year. This week, we're focusing on praying for the people in our homeschool.

What are you doing for a fresh start in your homeschool this new year? Have you made any New Year's resolutions? In this episode, I have an idea for you that's better than your typical New Year's resolution--It's a Restful Homeschool Resolution.

As you reflect on the past year, what's going through your mind? Are you hoping those worries and concerns of the past year will simply fade away as we start a new year? In today's episode, we're talking about how reflecting on the past can help you refocus for the future.

Have you ever felt alone even when surrounded by people? As Christmas draws near, do you feel alone - like no one truly sees you? In today's episode, we're discussing enduring Christmas loneliness

How do you respond when your Christmas plans don't go according to plan? Can you overcome your frustrations, or do they overcome you?

Are you ready for Christmas? Perhaps a better question is: Is your heart ready for Christmas? In today's episode we're discussing how to survive Christmas overload and enjoy a peaceful heart for the Christmas season.

How can we give thanks when life is hard?

Do you ever wonder if you're smart enough to homeschool your kids? Are you struggling with the academics and wonder how you will get to high school? In today's episode we're talking about what to do and what God has to say if you feel like you're not smart enough.

How does your heart respond when your child has an all-out tantrum? Can you remain calm, or do you have your own inner tantrum? On today's episode, we're discussing how to remain calm on the inside when you face a tantrum on the outside.

Does anyone else get frustrated when you hear "consistency is the key" because you just can't be consistent? Do you only feel consistent at being inconsistent? In today's episode, we'll discuss how to have peace if you just can't be consistent.

What happens inside you when you look at the mess around you? Do you feel anxiety and anger rise up? In today's episode, we'll discuss how to deal with our inner response to the outward mess.

Do you ever feel behind in your homeschool lessons? Do feel like you're always behind? It's more common than you might think. In today's episode, we'll discuss how you can move past the emotional burden of being behind.

Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? Not smart. Not patient. Not creative. Just not good enough to be a homeschool mom? In this episode, recognize that feeling as a LIE and fight it with the TRUTH.

Are you feeling like a failure because you just lost your temper with your kids or husband? Do you feel like the only homeschool mom who totally loses it? In today's episode, we're looking at how to respond after you lose your temper and you might be surprised to hear what God's Word says to you right now.

How do you respond when homeschool days get hard? Do you tend to react or make an intentional choice? In today's final intro episode, we'll look at a 4-step plan to help you choose the path to peace rather than react without even thinking.

Which phrase best describes your daily homeschool: victorious rest or chronic battles? Do you feel like you're drowning in daily storms? Do you think it's possible to have victorious rest in daily battles? In today's episode, we'll look at 6 words that give the secret to victorious rest in the midst of chronic battles. 

How are you as a homeschool mom filling your own cup? Are your efforts truly bringing rest to your heart or, as you try to fill your cup, does it seem like that cup is leaking? If you have been trying to take care of yourself really pursuing a restful heart but you're still weary, anxious, or overwhelmed, today's episode is for you.

What do you think about these words? Restful homeschool. Do they sound like an oxymoron or a myth? Do you think a restful homeschool is a real possibility for your family? In today's episode we'll be discussing the key to a restful homeschool because, yes, a restful homeschool is a real possibility for your family.

Does your daily homeschool experience match your expectations from when you first decided to homeschool? Or are your day a bit messier than anticipated? Your imagination might promise simple, beautiful homeschool days, but you, homeschool momma, have stepped into battle.