Simplifying Mom Life | Christian Homeschool Mom, Overwhelmed Motherhood, Calm Routines & Faith-Based Parenting

Are you a special needs parent who finds yourself unsure about how to advocate for your child? Do you struggle with grief, and feel unsure how to navigate loss? Are you wondering how you can survive loss, and still retain joy, peace, or goodness in your life? This week Steve and Katie interview Stephanie Weinberg as she shares her incredible journey through caring for her profoundly disabled daugh...

Need simple tangible tools for connecting with your kids, even in the hardest and most overwhelming times? Do you worry that childhood emotional neglect or trauma you experienced could be holding you back? Today Mukkove Johnson will share her simple tools for emotional healing that she uses for herself and her family. She will share what she does to create bonds with her children, and what teaches...

Big emotions are part of life. But what if we can’t get over the pain? How do we move forward to reclaim our life and gain control over our feelings? Overwhelm, fear, anxiety... they can feel so BIG and powerful.  Today Mukkove Johnson and I unpack the importance and blessing of accepting emotions and learning emotional processing techniques. Mukkove will share how this can impact family happiness...

Looking for fun and affordable date night ideas for homeschooling moms and dads? Don't let date night feel overwhelming, these ideas will have you out the door fast! Today I share 10 simple ideas to help busy (often overwhelmed ) homeschooling parents connect and enjoy quality time with their spouse. Nothing brings unity to the whole family faster than having unity and joy in our marriages! From t...

Do you long for the connected and thriving marriage you once dreamed of? Has overwhelm and exhaustion made marriage dull and passionless? When we walk in God’s ways, we can RECLAIM our dreams and thrive again! Let’s unpack 5 secrets a successful Christian marriage, from communication and respect, to intimacy and spiritual growth. When we nurture our marriage, we are nurturing our WHOLE family. Nur...

Is your child struggling to sleep? Are the meltdowns out of control? Is the family unity and peace in your home missing? As a busy overwhelmed homeschooling or special needs parent, it’s not always simple to discern if the anxiety, sleep struggles, or emotional meltdowns are a passing phase in development or a trauma that needs to be addressed and healed. As Christian parents we know the value of...

Is your child nonverbal, but you know they have experienced trauma? As a parent, do you need support to help your child through the fear? Have you wondered if there are ways to reprogram the nervous system after trauma, to stop PTSD? I have good news for you. Today Jolene Philo and I dig into trauma and PTSD today, explaining the difference between trauma and PTSD, talking about the various sympto...

Do you long for STRONG bonds with your kids and spouse? Bonds that stand the test of time? It is possible! Listen in as I dive into one of my favorite HAPPINESS hacks. The art of active listening is a simple tool for strengthening communication (and joy!) in Christian homeschooling families. Understanding each other is the key to any successful relationship, and active listening is a SIMPLE but BI...

Are you tired of feeling like your hubby and kids JUST WON’T LISTEN? In this episode we are discussing the importance of active listening in promoting peaceful communication and building stronger family bonds. I’ll share practical tips and strategies for understanding and implementing active listening, including the benefits of this powerful tool for both parents and children. Whether you're a new...

Are the kids complaining that they are bored? Are they arguing with you over getting their school work done? Want to add a little SPICE and FUN into it all? And- catch a break from the overwhelming whining too? I am sharing my Top 10 (okay…. ELEVEN) best homeschool programs that you will LOVE. Your kids will not even know they are learning - which is totally Charlotte Mason approved I'm sure -, an...

Are your children struggling to manage their emotions? Is it difficult for you to manage your own feelings and not be triggered by your kids meltdowns? As a Christian parent, do you wish for a way to help them cope and understand? On today’s episode, we will be discussing a powerful approach - cognitive behavioral techniques. By teaching your kids the names of different emotions and helping them r...

Are you feeling worn thin, and have no time for your husband or yourself? Overwhelm with life has drained that spark you used to have?  Are you finding that you feel a bit empty inside, and maybe even distant from your husband who you know truly loves you? But it’s a bit rough lately? As a busy homeschool mom, it can be difficult to manage everything that's going on in life and make time for your...

Have you wondered how some families seem like they have it all together? Have you longed to have the unity and closeness they seem to have? Do you want to stop yelling and create a life of love and team spirit? Today we will dive into a simple system you can implement in your home, that will get you much closer to the peace and unity that you dream of. A family government is a parenting and mother...

Have you wondered if you can make an income from home, as a homeschool mom? But- it seems impossible? So huge and overwhelming? Have you wanted to come home from your 9 to 5 permanently, but are afraid it won't work out? Do you long for financial peace? In this episode of the podcast, we'll be discussing how to gain confidence in pursuing your passions and starting an online business, even as a bu...

Have you wanted more for your family and life? But... entrepreneurship is so.... well... OVERWHELMING.  I hear you sister.  On this episode of the podcast, we'll be discussing how to take action and have confidence in making your dreams a reality. Starting something new can be intimidating, but with consistent effort and an open mind, confidence will follow. We'll discuss the resources available t...

Are you tired of being TIRED? Want to know the most likely reason WHY you feel badly? What if I told you I have a simple way for you to start feeling better? Today I'll share with you the biggest discovery my family made that reduced our overwhelm and stress, plus increased our energy, clarity, focus, and overall health. This simple bit of knowledge will help you live a longer, happier life too. C...

Are you ready for a loving unified christian homeschooling family, that lives in peace with one another and enjoys the journey of life as a team? Are you tired of the chaos and overwhelm that leads to anger and conflict? Did you know it only takes 4 simple systems, which creates an eco-system in your home, to create that unity? Even if you have a special needs child, this will work for you.  Today...

Are you longing to homeschool, but terrified that it might be too hard? You are overwhelmed because you don't know how homeschooling even works? How do you know if you or your child will enjoy it? Today Daphne Boyd and I are opening up our lives and homes, and inviting you into our kitchens, family rooms, and school rooms. We want you to see the potential treasure that lies within any homeschool a...

Are you longing to homeschool, but terrified that it might be too hard? You don't know how homeschooling even works? Maybe it feels big and overwhelming, and you just feel anxiety over it? How do you know if you or your child will enjoy it? Today Daphne Boyd and I are opening up our lives and homes, and inviting you into our kitchens, family rooms, and school rooms. We want you to see the potentia...

(Link to Book discussed today is below this description...) Hey Friend, Do you struggle to say NO? Are you stressed and need a CHANGE, but HOW? When we live without boundaries, we cannot live in the authentic truth of who God created us to be. Instead we will feel bitter, angry, short tempered, yell at the kids, get irritated with our spouse.... need I go on? We have ALLLLLL been there! Often we w...

Would you like to stop yelling and feeling out of control? Want the overwhelm to stop? We have all yelled at some point. It feels so terrible. Later we feel disappointed in ourselves, embarrassed, and maybe even ashamed. We don't always know WHAT to do to heal the wound yelling creates, or how to prevent it from happening again. But in our deepest hearts we don't want to do it again. Today I discu...

Are you a homeschooling mother who is feeling called to something greater than just motherhood and homeschooling, but unsure of what that is? Or do you feel like you’ve lost your sense of purpose and want to rediscover who you are amidst the hectic days? In this special podcast episode, we will have the opportunity to listen in on Part 2 of the inspiring story of Stefanie Gass as she shares her jo...

Do you know that you are called to something beyond homeschooling and motherhood, but don't know what that is? You fear that adding in another calling will interfere with your family life, or cause overwhelm, when you strive to live with holistic balance? Or, do you feel like you’ve lost your sense of purpose and want to rediscover who you are in the midst of the hectic homeschool and parenting da...

Have you ever wondered how special needs families cope with burnout, overwhelm, self care, finances, emotional processing, marriage struggles, raising the siblings, finding work life balance, or even just attaining peace and happiness? Today Stacey and I finish up our conversation about what this life is like, and we try to demystify the struggles and the joys for you, and bring encouragement and...

Are you a special needs family, or do you know one? Have you understood the overwhelm and challenge special needs families face? Have you felt the joy, compassion, and richness that special needs families experience as the flip side to the pain?  This week my friend Stacey and I are opening up the doors into our homes and hearts, and sharing with you what it is like to be the parent of a profoundl...