Episode Description
The holidays are approaching, and many homeschool parents are already feeling the tension between keeping up with academics and embracing this special season with their families. In this episode, we're tackling the guilt head-on and giving you practical strategies to plan your homeschool holidays with intention and peace.
Join us as we sit down with Danielle Huerta, veteran homeschool mom of four (with two already graduated!), co-op administrator, and host of The Peaceful Word podcast. Danielle shares wisdom from over a decade of homeschooling through the holidays, offering four different approaches families can take, practical planning steps you can implement right now, and biblical perspective on rest and rhythms.
Whether you're wondering if it's okay to take a break, struggling to balance church events and academics, or just feeling overwhelmed by all the demands of the season - this conversation will help you create a holiday plan that works for YOUR family.
Key Takeaways:
- The holidays ARE educational - hospitality, service, reading, cooking, and family discipleship all count
- Different families need different approaches, and your approach may change from year to year
- Planning ahead NOW reduces stress later - calendar audit, academic checkpoint, tradition inventory
- The memories and family culture you're building during holidays have eternal value
- You're not falling behind - you're building a Kingdom-focused home
Connect With Our Guest:
Danielle Huerta
Podcast: The Peaceful Word on Spotify
Connect With CHEA:
Website: https://cheaofca.org/
Subscribe & Share:
If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe and share it with another homeschool parent who needs to hear this message! Your support helps us continue creating content to encourage and equip the homeschool community.
Reminder: God doesn't call the equipped—He equips the called. You're not walking this journey alone. CHEA is here to guide you.
This podcast is powered by The Podcast Upload. Want to start your own? Book a free call: https://www.thepodcastupload.com/discovery-call
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Are You A Charlotte?
In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.