Homeschooling doesn’t have to fit a mold! In this episode, I’m spilling the tea on 10 (possibly controversial) things I don’t do in my homeschool—and why ditching these “rules” has brought more joy, freedom, and success to our learning journey.

From not limiting screen time to skipping grade levels and avoiding strict schedules, I’m sharing how I prioritize flexibility, interest-led learning, and real-life experiences. Whether you’re a new homeschooler or looking for ways to simplify your approach, this episode is packed with practical insights and encouragement for creating a homeschool that works for your unique family.

So grab your coffee, hit play, and let’s embrace the chaos together!

🎧 Highlights in this episode:

 * Why I don’t follow a set curriculum.

 * How we approach progress without grades or testing.

 * The beauty of saying “no” to a rigid schedule.

 * Tips for homeschooling on a budget—and thriving!

Don’t forget to subscribe for more real-talk episodes on homeschooling, work, and life balance.

10 (Controversial) Things I Don’t Do in My Homeschool, S3 E132

About the Episode

Today I'm doing another AMA episode on The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms.

 1. Taylor, who's in her first year of being a working homeschool mom, is worried about balancing work and quality time with her child.
 2. Christi is new to working and homeschooling and feels like it's going to be too much to manage it all.
 3. Katherine, who's been a WHM for two years, feels like other moms manage their schedules really well.

Be sure to reach out if you have questions you'd like me to answer.

Useful Links

https://mylittlehomeschool.com/a-simple-time-audit-for-working-homeschool-moms/

Find an in-depth deschooling workshop over on Patreon. Become an insider to access this and other exclusive content.

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Claim Your Free Workbook: How to Manage It All as a New Working Homeschool Mom

New working homeschool mom, are you wondering how to manage it all?

I've put together a workbook with 5 powerful steps to help you gain confidence to take those first steps and to find the balance you crave.

https://mylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/manageitall

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

 * Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
 * Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

 * Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
 * And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH]to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!

AMA: Quality Time, Worrying About It Being Too Much, Other WHM's Schedules | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E131

About the Podcast

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I have the great pleasure of welcoming Karen Stone, BA, Special Ed, MA, Learning Disabilities, onto the podcast. Karen has worked in the education field for more than 45 years.

Karen’s education background and her own experiences of being bullied from childhood to early adulthood, at home and school led her to authoring an anti-bullying blog, www.howwestopbullying.com.

Karen’s work is also influenced by her experiences raising a son with significant disabilities.

Karen’s professional experiences as an educator showed her that for children to be successful, whether they had disabilities or not, they needed to value themselves, each other and their abilities.

As CEO of SoftStone Products, Inc., Karen has written and piloted research-based children’s Emotional Intelligence (EQ) programs implemented with students from Preschool to High School. Karen’s new book, Is Your Child’s World Emotionally Safe?, reveals her personal story but also makes a compelling case for the inclusion of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in every home and classroom.

It was wonderful chatting to Karen and hearing about the importance of teaching our little ones EQ from a young age. She shares some really interesting ways to include this in your homeschool, even as a busy working homeschool mom.

Connect with Karen

https://eqforchildren.com [https://eqforchildren.com/]

www.facebook.com/karenstonecj [https://www.facebook.com/karenstonecj/]

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH6WtKhdBbhTVtcqbr1jE0g

And be sure to grab your own EQ kit for your homeschool https://eqforchildren.com/amazon-eq-kits/

Claim Your Free Workbook: How to Manage It All as a New Working Homeschool Mom

New working homeschool mom, are you wondering how to manage it all?

I've put together a workbook with 5 powerful steps to help you gain confidence to take those first steps and to find the balance you crave.

https://mylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/manageitall

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

 * Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
 * Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

 * Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
 * And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

The Power of EQ for Children | Karen Stone, EqForChildren.com | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E130 

About the Episode

On The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to Whitney Whitten from Sensational Moms.

Whitney is a nervous system specialist and homeschool mom to four kids who helps touched-out, talked-out homeschool moms trade sensory overwhelm for connection and freedom.

It was great to hear about what overwhelm can look like for a working homeschool mom. And then to hear some simple and practical things you can do to manage it better.

Connect with Whitney

www.sensationalmoms.com [https://sensationalmoms.com/]

www.instagram.com/sensationalmoms [https://www.instagram.com/sensationalmoms/]

Claim Your Free Workbook: How to Manage It All as a New Working Homeschool Mom

New working homeschool mom, are you wondering how to manage it all?

I've put together a workbook with 5 powerful steps to help you gain confidence to take those first steps and to find the balance you crave.

https://mylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/manageitall

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

 * Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
 * Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

 * Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
 * And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH]to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!

Manage Your Nervous System to Thrive | Whitney Whitten, SensationalMoms.com | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E129 

About the Episode

Today I'm doing another AMA episode. And I'm covering some great questions!

Bekah, who's been working and homeschooling for two years has this doubt:

Looking different from other homeschooling families and not being able to provide the same outings and opportunities outside our home.

Cherise, who's been a working homeschool mom for four years want to know how to keep a tight schedule

Lastly, Ashley, who is new to working and homeschooling, want to know how to prioritize school with limited time.

Be sure to reach out if you have a question you'd like answered.

Links Mentioned:

www.patreon.com/WHMCollectiveSupportforWorkingHomeschoolMoms [https://www.patreon.com/WHMCollectiveSupportforWorkingHomeschoolMoms]

https://mylittlehomeschool.com/a-simple-time-audit-for-working-homeschool-moms/

Claim Your Free Workbook: How to Manage It All as a New Working Homeschool Mom

New working homeschool mom, are you wondering how to manage it all?

I've put together a workbook with 5 powerful steps to help you gain confidence to take those first steps and to find the balance you crave.

Claim Your Free Workbook [https://mylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/manageitall]

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

 * Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
 * Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

 * Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
 * And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH]to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!

AMA: Being Different, Creating a Tight Schedule & Homeschooling with Limited Time | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E128

About the Episode

On The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to Kathy Sullivan from Talent Principles, an executive coaching and organizational development consultancy.

She helps organizations improve performance leadership development programs, coaching, and leading transformation. She is a certified change management practitioner and has coached working moms for many years.

Her focus has been on helping moms navigate the challenges of integrating work and life, and advancing their careers. Kathy resides in Ohio and is a single parent to two children.

Kathy and I chat about many topics related to being a working mom. And once again, the topic of balance comes up. Kathy has some great advice for striking a balance and for finding ways to prioritize yourself as a busy working mom.

Connect with Kathy

www.talentprinciples.com [https://www.talentprinciples.com/]

www.linkedin.com/in/kathysullivancoachconsultant [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathysullivancoachconsultant/]

Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017.

The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:

 1. Time management tips
 2. Homeschool and learning tips
 3. Organization tips
 4. Self care tips
 5. Mindset tips

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/]

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

 * Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
 * Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

 * Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
 * And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH]

How to Prioritize Yourself as a Working Mom | Kathy Sullivan, Talent Principles | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E127

About the Episode

How to balance homeschool and work is something that I get asked time and time again as a working homeschool mom coach.

It’s come up so often that I even named my podcast after it! So I know that it’s something that new and newish moms who work and homeschool, worry and fret about. 

So in today’s episode I want to set your mind at ease. I want to show you that if you want to, you CAN work and homeschool. It might not always be perfectly balanced. But it is definitely manageable!  

Links Mentioned

https://youtu.be/n3kNlFMXslo

https://patreon.com/WHMCollectiveSupportforWorkingHomeschoolMoms

Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017.

The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:

 1. Time management tips
 2. Homeschool and learning tips
 3. Organization tips
 4. Self care tips
 5. Mindset tips

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/]

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

 * Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
 * Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

 * Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
 * And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH]to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!

How to Balance Homeschool and Work | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E126

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to Danii Oliver about how and why unschooling works.

Danii is a passionate storyteller, children’s picture book illustrator and an unschooling facilitator, following and supporting their children through their natural learning journeys.

With a diverse background that spans anthropology, fine arts, and software engineering, Danii has harnessed their eclectic expertise to create the immersive "Unschool Discoveries" series.

When not dedicating two years to authoring & illustrating their first book, Danii offers Product Officer services empowering CEOs to develop innovative consumer goods and tech products.

This is an incredible episode full to the brim with insights about unschooling, socialization and more! If you want to offer your kiddo an authentic learning experience and teach them what's really important, then be sure to listen!

And be sure to grab their books on their website.

Connect with Danii

www.unschooldiscoveries.com [https://unschooldiscoveries.com/]

www.facebook.com/unshooldiscoveries [https://www.facebook.com/unshooldiscoveries]

www.instagram.com/unschooldiscoveries [https://www.instagram.com/unschooldiscoveries]

www.youtube.com/@kidofamilyranch [https://www.youtube.com/@kidofamilyranch]

www.tiktok.com/@unschoolpagesofourlives [https://www.tiktok.com/@unschoolpagesofourlives]

www.twitter.com/UnschoolPages [https://twitter.com/UnschoolPages]

Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017.

The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:

 1. Time management tips
 2. Homeschool and learning tips
 3. Organization tips
 4. Self care tips
 5. Mindset tips

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/]

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

 * Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
 * Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This en

How Unschooling Works | Danii Oliver, UnschoolDiscoveries.com | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E125

About the Episode

When I think back to when I started homeschooling as a working mom, I wasted so much time! My idea of where to start with homeschooling was quite misguided to be honest! 

I concentrated on all the wrong things and it caused resistance from my kids, me to be totally frustrated and general bad vibes in our house. Not fun! 

On today's episode of The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I want to share with you what I found to be really important. It might come as a surprise to you. Or you might think that it doesn’t even make sense. But hear me out first please! 

Because if I can save you even a few days or weeks of stress and frustration, it will be totally worth it! I will have done my job! 

Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017.

The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:

 1. Time management tips
 2. Homeschool and learning tips
 3. Organization tips
 4. Self care tips
 5. Mindset tips

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/]

Sponsor for the Episode

Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

 * Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
 * Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

 * Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
 * And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH]to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!

Where to Start with Homeschooling | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms S3 E124

About the Episode

On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to Autumn McKay. With over a decade of marriage and the proud parent of two sons and a daughter, Autumn brings a wealth of personal experience to her work.

Her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher led her to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, subsequently acquiring certifications in multiple states.

Balancing her passion for education with the joys and challenges of motherhood, she's channeled her passion into creating engaging activities for my children, resulting in successful books like The Ultimate Toddler Activity Guide and The Ultimate 1 Year Old Activity Book.

Understanding the importance of nurturing young minds, she's expanded her series to cover various age groups, from toddlers to first graders.

Recognizing the burnout that can accompany motherhood, she developed The Full Life Gratitude Journal for Moms to help others find joy and mindfulness in their daily lives. Beyond education and parenting, she finds joy in outdoor activities with her family, dream vacation planning, and immersing herself in the pages of captivating books.

It's always so important to talk about burnout. Autumn has some really practical tips to share to help you balance when everything becomes overwhelming.

Connect with Autumn

www.facebook.com/bestmomideas

www.instagram.com/bestmomideas [https://www.instagram.com/bestmomideas/]

And be sure to grab her awesome freebie:

www.bestmomideas.com/podcast-free-mom-saver-bundle

Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017.

The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:

 1. Time management tips
 2. Homeschool and learning tips
 3. Organization tips
 4. Self care tips
 5. Mindset tips

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Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:

 * Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
 * Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

And then for us parents, CTCMath has:

How to Find Balance While Juggling So Much | Autumn McKay, Best Mom Ideas | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E123

The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms is a must-listen weekly
podcast for women who are juggling work, parenting and homeschooling. The
podcast is presented by Charlotte Jones, homeschool coach and homeschooling mom
of twin boys. It can feel really overwhelming to keep all the balls in the air
all the time, so each week Charlotte covers tips and strategies for being a
happy and thriving working homeschool mom. She also interviews awesome and
inspiring women who manage to juggle homeschooling and work successfully, and
finds out what their secrets are.

Elisa Giorgio

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