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  1. Great point about them worrying about pleasing you as teacher and mom! I hadn’t thought much about that. And yest to community! I feel they have been a better asset than the internet on how homeschooling “really” goes. 🙂

  2. I always feel such admiration for homeschooling moms, Angel. I didn’t know that you are one, but I’m pinning this post to my Homeschooling Resources board. You go, girl!

  3. Wonderful post! I never thought about number 2 until just now and I’ve been homeschooling for two years. My daughter does have the added pressure of not wanting to disappoint me, because her teacher is also her mother. This is something I’m going to pray about. Thanks for these great tips!

  4. that part about change is so true! Every time I thought I had things down, they changed! Learn to be flexible and change with the needs of your children as they grow.

  5. This is a great post! You’ve already figured out some key things about homeschooling in a way that you can sustain and not burn out. Embracing your children and Jesus are BIG keys!

  6. So good! I’m just getting into my homeschool journey, but I can agree with all of these so far! Community is so needed, so finding a good one is a MUST! Thanks for the suggestions!

    1. So glad that I could help Rebekah!!! Would love to know when you get connected with a great one. If I can be of ANY help, please don’t hesitate to let me know. I’d love to support you in that. Blessings friend!

  7. Interesting read… I’ve always admired women who take this on, because goodness knows there’s enough to do in the day without homeschooling the kids. Huge kudos to you… a great read for anyone considering doing the same 🙂 #fandayfriday

  8. ah, yes, embracing community will help you to feel a lot less isolated. I have been homeschooling for more than ten years, so that is something I learned the hard way. Blessings!

    1. Community is a big part of it being successful! Homeschooling ten years? Wow girl! I bet you are a wealth of information and a tremendous to support to those in your circle. Thanks so much for dropping by to check out my post.

    1. Amen Ana! I am so glad that it blessed you sister. It’s so easy to get caught in the busyness of educating our children that we miss the moments (and people) we need to embrace. Love you too!

  9. That first one has been so hard for me! Anyone who knows me knows that I DON’T handle change well! It scares me and stresses me out! As a former classroom teacher, it was hard to change my ways to adjust to how homeschooling works, but God has definitely used this process and my kids to sand away my rough edges. Not that they’re all gone, there’s still plenty of molding left to do, lol!

    1. Heather – you are indeed a fearless, faithful mom! Kudos to you sister for coming home to answer the call to educate your children! God has a way of using all things to help refine us. I have found that those closest to me typically play a big part in that. We all have more refining to do. You are not alone. We will get there together!

  10. Hi, Angel! Thanks for these reminders. Homeschooling can really wear on you, especially when you have a house full of kiddos. But, I want to embrace them, this experience, this time.

    1. A house full of children can make it more challenging but I love what you said….Embrace them, this experience and this time. It’s something that they will always carry with them and will be memories that all of you cherish. You can do it!

  11. This was a beautiful reminder of my role as a homeschooling mom! I am a public school teacher turned homeschooling mom, and you are spot on when you say you have to put away perfectionist tendencies. And boy, is that tough! With all of the decisions being your own, there’s a sense of freedom and yet a nagging concern over choosing the “right” curriculum. I am so thankful that we have a God who uses our weaknesses to accomplish His will! Without His daily grace and mercy, I would definitely not be doing what I am doing now.

    1. Yes, yes, yes Jennifer! Isn’t it something how we still hold ourselves to such perfectionistic standards? It’s hard. Thank God for His grace that allows us to love on our children, help them learn the way that best fits their personalities and really lean into Him for the details! What an awesome call that you answered by leaving the public school system and staying home to educate your children. They’re blessed to have you friend!

  12. Dearest Angel, thanks for the timely reminders! Homeschool is an adventure to say the least. I noticed that your four pointers all begin with “embrace.” “Embrace” is a fitting word for the homeschool adventure; no two days are the same. We are ever embracing! If your family is on a traditional schedule, I pray that you all will soon embrace Summer vacation and all of the joys of the season. Love, blessings, and hugs to you and yours!

    1. Thank you so much Jeanine! We actually do year round schooling with our boys but will be taking a few breaks here and there. Blessings upon you sister!

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