Homeschool mamas have the best of intentions this time of year.
Whether you love hitting the ground running with all the subjects or you prefer easing in gently, there’s no one right way to start your homeschool year.
But today, I’m making the case for taking it slow on purpose.
Why? Because starting with just a few key subjects (or skills) can help you build momentum, create muscle memory, and stack up some early wins.
And those wins matter, especially when things don’t go quite according to plan (which they never do perfectly, right?).
In today’s podcast episode, we’re talking about:
✨ The truth about how brick-and-mortar schools really start the year (spoiler: they take it slow too!)
✨ Why limiting subjects for few weeks is a smart move
✨ How to train your brain—and your kids’—to get back into your homeschool rhythm
✨ Evaluating and tweaking to find your sweet spot
✨ How to stay focused on people over accomplishments
You really can ease into your homeschool year with confidence and peace, because even if you feel rushed, there is absolutely no rush to God’s plans for your children’s education.
Grab your earbuds and let's kick off this ease-filled year together!
And if you need help troubleshooting when you feel stuck, come work with me inside the Happy, Holy Mama community for the support you need—exactly when you need it.
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