by Michelle Caskey | Advice, Moms
Self-Care is essential for homeschool moms. It’s amazing how often I hear of moms who are feeling burnt out, stressed, or who are convinced that they aren’t measuring up. And believe me, I’ve also been there. Feeling regular bouts of overwhelm seems...
by Michelle Caskey | Advice, Moms
Homeschooling is hard work. Yes, it’s a blessing. Yes, we enjoy it. But it is also a difficult job and one that can be extremely stressful if we let it. There is the constant concern that we aren’t doing enough or that our children are behind in some way....
by Michelle Caskey | Advice, Moms
Some of us homeschool moms have husbands who are amazingly supportive of our homeschooling journey. And some of us have extended family members or friends who are extremely encouraging. Some of us are even cheered on by our own children who are appreciative of our...
by Michelle Caskey | Advice, Moms
Most homeschoolers live on one income, which can make our budgets extremely tight. Some of us find ways to supplement our family incomes by working part-time or creating our own businesses. Others work a full-time job and homeschool when we aren’t working....
by Michelle Caskey | Advice, Moms
Homeschool moms have a lot of different balls to juggle at the same time. We hold the titles of wife, mom, and teacher. We are in charge of coordinating house cleaning, dishes, laundry and the rest of the household chores. We make sure everyone in our family has...
by Michelle Caskey | Advice, Moms
Last night I was sitting at the picnic table in our backyard, waiting for our dog to do his business. It had been a long day and I was very tired. As I sat there, I felt my shoulders sagging and my head drooping down. After sitting that way for several minutes, a bird...
