{"id":57616,"date":"2020-03-15T06:31:28","date_gmt":"2020-03-15T06:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xenodochial-archimedes.45-76-20-142.plesk.page\/mrbix12020x103x15-things-homeschool-moms-shouldnt-do-htmlx1index\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T17:52:46","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T17:52:46","slug":"5-things-homeschool-moms-shouldnt-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrsbishop.com\/2020\/03\/5-things-homeschool-moms-shouldnt-do.html","title":{"rendered":"5 Things Homeschool Moms Shouldn’t Do – Mrs. Bishop"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Let\u2019s face it\u2026 as homeschool parents we spend a lot of time stressing about what we\u2019re doing wrong. Wondering if somehow we\u2019re ruining our kids\u2019 lives is always at the top of that list. I question my motives, sanity, and decisions at least 100x a week. I\u2019ve been trying to write things down as reminders so that I don\u2019t fall into that trap again and again. So, I thought I would share one of those lists with you: 5 Things Homeschool Moms Shouldn\u2019t Do. <\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Beat Yourself Up<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019ve been homeschooling for any length of time, you know that not all days go as planned. Honestly, few days actually go as perfectly planned- but that\u2019s a whole other post in itself. The worst thing we can do when plans go awry is beat ourselves up about it. So, we had to deal with a meltdown over writing or clean up a Science disaster. Maybe we didn\u2019t get to Spanish, or it took waaaay<\/em> longer to get through a subject than we had originally thought. Now that I\u2019m my 3rd year in, I\u2019m getting much better at rolling with the punches and taking each day as it comes. Plans change. Throw out a lesson for one day. Believe me, if you skip one Math lesson you won\u2019t be behind. Praise yourself and your child for making it through another day of learning and start tomorrow fresh and new. <\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Underestimate Yourself<\/h4>\n

Repeat after me: I can do this. I can do this. I can do this.<\/em> When we signed up for this whole teaching our child at home thing<\/a>, I was scared. I didn\u2019t think I was up for the challenge. I really wondered if my ability to teach would translate to helping my child learn. But, who was the person who taught him to hold a cup, clap his hands, take his first steps, and so much more? I WAS! You are constantly teaching your children in subtle and obvious ways. Don\u2019t underestimate the power that you have within you to be their biggest supporter. And being taught by someone who loves them and has their best interest at heart? That\u2019s got to feel amazing! <\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Over-Schedule <\/h4>\n

While having your kids take all sorts of classes and be a part of several programs, sports, and extra lessons might feel like a good idea\u2026it isn\u2019t always. Especially if you\u2019re schooling more than one child at a time. Start off slow, and add in a little at a time. Our first year- we did Taekwondo. My son wanted to try a few other things, but I didn\u2019t want to overwhelm him, or me. We added in Spanish in 1st grade. And now we\u2019re considering piano lessons. But, had I thrown all of those at him at once, on top of starting our Homeschool journey? I\u2019m pretty sure we both would\u2019ve been burnt out before we even began. You don\u2019t have to sign up for every co-op, field trip, sports team- what have you. Do what\u2019s best for your kids. Even if that means taking a step back from some activities.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Compare<\/h4>\n

The comparison trap is real. Even more so in the homeschool community. First of all, the world is constantly trying to compare your child with the traditionally schooled one. I\u2019ve had random people, on more than one occasion, try to get my son to spout off facts they thought he should know based on his grade level. Do they do that to public schoolers? I have no idea- all I know is it\u2019s weird, and a little uncomfortable. On top of that- we have all sorts of homeschoolers out there that we try to compare ourselves to\u2026 Charlotte Mason? Unschoolers? All kinds! I used to get nervous because my Kindergartner didn\u2019t yet know cursive. Or that he really hated writing. But, over time I\u2019ve come to learn that we\u2019re able to tailor his education to his needs, and that\u2019s more valuable than the fact that he *might* still have trouble tying his shoes. He\u2019s awesome at Math and Science though! So, don\u2019t compare apples to oranges and celebrate the victories in your homeschool. And if your friend\u2019s kids can name all of the state capitals and write in cursive- that\u2019s awesome for them! Let\u2019s celebrate all of our kids\u2019 strengths!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Forget to Give Yourself a Break <\/h4>\n

Feeling overwhelmed? Ask for help! Delegate. Take a day off. <\/p>\n

I know that\u2019s easier said than done. But, I have some tips for you. Did you know you don\u2019t have to teach your child all of their subjects? My son takes on online keyboarding course, and I told my Husband he gets to take over Math next year. There are all kinds of resources to help you<\/a> be the best homeschool parent you can be. And a lot of them are free. If your course load feels too great one day. I say take a break. Learning can be playing a board game, watching a documentary, taking a nature hike, baking a pie. There are endless possibilities that still allow for learning that won\u2019t make your head explode. GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK!<\/p>\n

I hope these tips are helpful to my fellow homeschooling Mamas. We\u2019re in this boat together and I always want to encourage and lift you up. If you have a friend who needs a little boost, please share these 5 Things Homeschool Mom\u2019s Shouldn\u2019t Do with her! And leave me a comment and let me know one thing that you think homeschool parents should avoid. I\u2019d love to do another post like this! <\/p>\n\n

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