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 We all need
encouragement in what we are doing. There are days in
the life of every homeschooler where you start to really wonder
if you’re doing the right thing. Those are the days when you
oversleep then realize that you don’t have the book that your
5th grader needed to do her English assignment and the phone
won’t stop ringing.
How is it possible my kids are learning ANYTHING? I should
just send them to the public school. Don’t be so hard
on yourself. Everyone, even a professional school teacher, has a
bad day now and then. |
That is why it is so important to have a strong support system and
people who believe in what you are doing. I am fortunate to have a
husband who is as dedicated to homeschooling my children as I am. But in
addition to that I’ve also accumulated a group of friend who are
homeschoolers, or are sympathetic to homeschoolers, who I can turn to on
those rough days.
Even with the stress, here are some tips to stay strong on the tough
days.
1. As I said, have friends to turn to. A great source is your own
family (if they support you homeschooling). Let them know when you
have a tough day.
2. Connect with local homeschooling groups. Sometimes our rough days are
a result of our children not understanding the way you’re teaching.
Having other homeschool parents to learn from can make this easier.
Also, calling to encourage another homeschooler can lift your spirits on
your low days. One word of caution, do not allow this to be a
distraction from homeschooling.
3. Give your homeschool a break! Public schools have spring breaks,
winter breaks, three day weekends and ½ days. So don’t worry about
giving yourself a day off every once in a while to enjoy your kids,
rather than simply teach them.
These are just a few tips that can make your homeschool run more
smoothly. Don’t be afraid to have a bad day. You’re only human after
all.
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