I love infographics – they speak to my visual nature and are fascinating to me. Here is one called Creative Routines that examines the lives of some famous composers and writers – 17 in all. You can see how Benjamin Franklin, Mozart, and John Milton spent their time! When did they work and when did…
Episode 268 When homeschooling starts to feel overwhelming, our first instinct is often to add something new. But what if you’re doing too much in your homeschool already? Sometimes the answer isn’t another activity, resource, or better schedule. Sometimes it’s simply doing less. After more than 25 years of homeschooling, I’ve learned that pressure rarely…
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Episode 263 If you’ve been longing for a simpler, slower summer, this episode is an invitation to consider why homeschoolers need a 90s summer. đ It’s not really about going back in time ~ it’s about rediscovering the freedom, creativity, and spaciousness that made those summers so memorable. As I reflect on summers with my…
FREE MINI-MASTERCLASs BEYOND CURRICULUM: How the Arts Bring Homeschooling to Life In this FREE mini-masterclass, you’ll discover simple ways to weave the arts into your homeschool rhythm to help you create more memorable lessons. TUESDAY, June 30th at 3pm EDT SAVE MY SEAT! What if the secret to a more engaging homeschool isn’t a new…
Episode 259 If you’ve been wondering how to approach summer without losing your homeschool rhythm, this episode is an invitation to think about summer integration in a new way. Rather than seeing summer as either a complete pause or a season to catch up, what if it’s a time for learning, growth, and experiences to…
Episode 257 If youâve been wondering why homeschool planning feels endless, you are definitely not alone. So many homeschooling parents spend hours planning, organizing, adjusting, and starting over ~ only to feel like the plan is constantly falling apart the moment real life happens. In this episode, I share why that cycle happens so often…
Episode 256 If youâve been longing for a gentler rhythm or a chance to step back and reframe your homeschool, this episode is a warm invitation to pause and breathe. In the middle of lesson plans, daily rhythms, and the constant movement of homeschool life, itâs easy to jump straight into fixing or changing things…
Episode 255 If youâve ever felt like the success of your homeschool hinges on everything going just right, this episode offers a different perspective. The truth is, you are the emotional thermostat in your homeschool ~ and thatâs not meant to feel like pressure, but like possibility. Because the tone, rhythm, and energy you bring…
Episode 254 If youâve been feeling stuck in that cycle of searching, second-guessing, and trying to figure it all out, youâre not alone. That shift from overwhelmed to intentional in your homeschool can feel just out of reach when there are so many options in front of you ~ curriculum, planners, ideas ~ all promising…
