Because our homeschool is more of a lifestyle than a place our kids go to learn, and because we are with our children so much, it's so easy for negative moods, hard times, hard current events, illnesses, and so much more negatively impact our homeschool days. As moms, we often are the ones who set the tone of our homes, and when we are unhappy or stressed out, it seeps into our homeschool days. I think it's safe to say that every homeschool family aims to have a happy homeschool most of the time, but how do we set ourselves up for that to be the norm? In today's episode, I'm sharing many different daily habits you can employ to result in an overall happier homeschool, even when we aren't feeling super happy or a lot is happening in our lives that isn't so happy.

- Quiet Time Episode

I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah

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• Learn more on the Homeschool Glue Website
• Check out my homeschool resources
• Follow me on Instagram

I recently had a spirited conversation in the comments of an Instagram reel with someone who believed that for most people, homeschooling is just impossible because both parents need to work. I tried to explain that upwards of a third of homeschooling families are 2-parent working families to some degree, but I just couldn't open her eyes. I decided to share ten different ways you can make a good income as a homeschooling parent - whether you already homeschool or are wanting to homeschool but have to make an income first before jumping in! I hope this episode inspires and encourages you that it is possible to homeschool for so many families, but it will take thinking outside the box, changing things up, and making some sacrifices.

I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah

NEXT STEPS:

• Learn more on the Homeschool Glue Website
• Check out my homeschool resources
• Follow me on Instagram

What are the riches? Why are they important if most educations today don't include them? And once we deem them important, how do we fit them in on top of everything else?

I'm answering all these questions in today's episode!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Daily Riches

I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah

NEXT STEPS:

• Learn more on the Homeschool Glue Website
• Check out my homeschool resources
• Follow me on Instagram

The new school year is just around the corner so I suppose it’s time to start thinking about what our school rhythm will be! I always find it so interesting how other people (especially working homeschool parents) fit everything in, so I thought it would be fun to share how I’m balancing running 2 businesses and the social media for a friend’s business alongside homeschooling my 3 daughters (oh yeah, and to add to the chaos, baby 4 is due in January)! I'm breaking down how I "do it all" (haha - I don't actually do "it all" but you know what I mean) in a typical homeschool week in today's episode!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• 2023-2024 Curriculum Review (Kindergarten + 3rd Grade)
• 2024-2025 Curriculum Choices (1st Grade + 4th Grade)
• Implementing Quiet Times Podcast Episode
• Activity Bins Highligh on IG

I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah

NEXT STEPS:

• Learn more on the Homeschool Glue Website
• Check out my homeschool resources
• Follow me on Instagram

I’m definitely not at the end of my homeschooling journey – with baby 4 on the way I have another 18 years to go – but I have definitely learned a thing or two (or 20) that I would want to tell myself if I was starting again. So, if you are new to homeschooling, thinking about starting, or just feeling kind of lost, I hope this episode can give you some tips and also offer you some grace as you chart new territory!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Things I Did That I Recommend Other New Homeschoolers Do Reel
- How I Created My Homeschool Tribe Podcast Episode

I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah

NEXT STEPS:

• Learn more on the Homeschool Glue Website
• Check out my homeschool resources
• Follow me on Instagram

No matter how early or late into your homeschool journey you are, how old your kids are, or how much time you spend homeschooling each day – it is never too late to start a family morning time routine in your homeschool!

Our morning time is our favorite time of day in our homeschool and something we do whether we have a lot planned or barely anything planned for our homeschool.

My daughters are currently 9, 6, and 3, and we have a baby on the way, but I foresee us doing morning time until all my kids are graduated even when they are doing a lot of their school work on their own because it has so many benefits! Today I’m going to share what we love about morning times, how you can start your very own to fit with your family’s needs, and what our current routine is!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Alphablock Book
• Activity Bins Highlight
• Menu Covers
• Homeschool Morning Menus

I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah

NEXT STEPS:

• Learn more on the Homeschool Glue Website
• Check out my homeschool resources
• Follow me on Instagram

We learned in late May we are expecting baby #4. This was definitely a surprise baby as we had convinced ourselves we were happy with three kids because I get SO sick during pregnancy. Well, God had other plans and now we are having a baby in early January! I’m now 12 weeks when this podcast is released and despite horrible nausea and exhaustion, baby 4 is doing amazing and we are looking forward to hopefully having an easier time soon.

I had a very clear picture of what our next homeschool year would look like, but having a baby in the middle of the school year definitely changed things! So, I thought I would share what changes we will be making and some things I’m very grateful I already planned!

I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah

NEXT STEPS:

• Learn more on the Homeschool Glue Website
• Check out my homeschool resources
• Follow me on Instagram

The reality of homeschooling for an introverted mom, or just being a mom in general, with so many needs, so many sounds, so many behaviors to help regulate, so many emotions, so much touching, and being pulled in a million directions can be EXCRUCIATINGLY HARD on the hardest days if I’m being honest. Needing time alone to recharge as a mom, especially a homeschool mom where you are with your kids usually 24/7, can be a recipe for anxiety and depression. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. I’ve gone through seasons of overwhelm adapting to motherhood and being home with my kids since our first child was born 9 years ago, but as someone who thrives off creating solutions to all of life’s difficulties, I want to share my top 10 tips for homeschooling as an introverted mom with you today!

I pray this episode blessed you!
- Sarah

NEXT STEPS:

• Learn more on the Homeschool Glue Website
• Check out my homeschool resources
• Follow me on Instagram