Revelry + Renewal: Four Ways to Stay Balanced Through the Holidays

Episode 242

The holiday season is full of magic…and also full of meltdowns, overstimulation, late bedtimes, and the occasional candy-cane-fueled chaos. That’s why in this episode, we’re talking all about revelry + renewal, four ways to stay balanced through the holidays as a homeschooler.

If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to create meaningful memories and also wanting to take a very long nap ~ welcome, friend. You’re in the right place.

In this episode, I’m sharing four simple ways to bring more balance, calm, and connection to your homeschooling days during the holidays. These gentle practices help children and adults navigate the holiday season with more ease.

So pour a cup of tea or grab your earbuds and go for walk while you listen in to this holiday episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast!

Revelry & Renewal: Four Ways to Stay Balanced Through the Holidays

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why previewing plans helps everyone feel more grounded
• How to simplify traditions without losing the magic
• The power of maintaining simple anchor points like mealtimes and bedtimes
• What to do when kiddos start acting out or feeling overwhelmed
• A calming perspective on what children actually remember from the holidays

And before we wrap up, I’ll tell you all about Handwork + Stories, our December theme inside the Inspired at Home community ~ a cozy, simplified lesson rhythm that pairs beautiful read-alouds with hands-on projects your whole family can enjoy together.

Links Mentioned

• Join Inspired at Home + Handwork & Stories ~ I love sharing about Handwork + Stories, our December theme inside the Inspired at Home community ~ a cozy, simplified lesson rhythm that pairs beautiful read-alouds with hands-on projects your whole family can enjoy together.
• Art of Homeschooling Podcast Archive ~ Where you’ll find a whole library of helpful, holistic homeschooling topics from child development to homeschool how-to’s to simplicity parenting.

Related Episodes

• 56: How to Keep the Holidays Simple and Delightful This Year
• 57: How to Homeschool Through the Holidays
• 156: Simplicity Mindset for the Holidays
• 162: Slowing Down for the Holidays

Take the Next Step

✨Feeling the holiday swirl? Let Inspired at Home hold some of the planning and pressure for you. Come craft, connect, and keep learning gently through December.

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