In recent years, homeschooling has surged in popularity, driven by various factors, from flexibility in education to customization of learning experiences. While homeschooling can be very beneficial, it also brings forth a unique challenge: setting boundaries between homeschooling and personal life. Finding this balance is crucial for students’ academic success and the well-being of parents who manage the homeschooling journey and the family as a whole. Hereβs a closer look at how to effectively balance homeschooling and life. Understanding the Need for Boundaries: Homeschooling blurs the lines between home and school environments, creating a situation where work and personal life can easily overlap and become awkward for kids and parents. This overlap can lead to burnout, stress, and a feeling of being constantly βon duty.β Recognizing the need for boundaries is the first step in maintaining a successful homeschooling experience. How to Set Boundaries with Homeschooling: Establish Clear Daily Routines:…
Yesterday I texted my daughterβs teacher the word pancakes.
Because, you know, weβre living in a pandemic and itβs back to work and trying to keep things βnormalβ and not panic our faces off and do all the things while worrying about our jobs and waiting on the vaccine / worrying it will give us rickets (it wonβt, donβt @ me) and not letting our eyes roll right out of our heads when someone says theyβre doing βdry January’Β and constantly answering questions like βhey mom, is a hot dog a sandwich?β or βhey mom, would you rather fight a bear-sized duck or a duck-sized bear?β