Tag: Burnout

As the summer months approach, many caregivers – whether their child attends traditional school or is homeschooled – worry about gaps in learning. This topic is never more present in conversation than in the context of summer learning loss or the summer slide. Simply put, learning loss can occur during the summer months when students […]

As the world is changing, the way we teach our children is evolving too. Learning does not only happen in a classroom but also in the home – and not just at a desk, but anywhere in the house. In fact, The home kitchen can be an excellent place to instill learning opportunities for your […]

Homeschooling is not always easy. If you’re struggling, you are not alone! For most of us, homeschooling is added onto other responsibilities in the home, as well as making time for family and friends, and maybe even a part-time or full-time job. Because it concerns the education and potential future of your child, homeschooling is […]

As homeschoolers, we often visualize utopian images of what a homeschool day should look like. We envision our children deeply engaged and excited about learning, asking inquisitive questions, debating topics, and seeking new information to further their learning. We want their educational experiences to be invigorating, and work hard to help them to reach their […]

With four children ages 10, 7, 3, and 6-months, and a busy work schedule that started at 5:00 a.m. and ended late into the night, New York City resident, Shantasia Black, had a lot on her plate just over a year ago. But it wasn’t the hectic schedule that was stressing her out, it was […]

I’ve read about homeschool burnout. Most families describe a sort of smoldering unrest and dissatisfaction with the homeschool status quo. Our homeschool burnout, unfortunately, doesn’t resemble that at all. In the past few months we’ve experienced more of a full-on combustible inferno! Once I felt the temptation to throw my children into the nearest yellow […]

There are many ways to prevent homeschool burnout: field trips, a new curriculum, a different schedule or change of scenery. In our house, we incorporate LEGO® into our homeschooling activities from time to time, so when another homeschool mom gave me the idea to use them to reverse homeschool burnout, I was all about it. […]

When homeschool burnout begins affecting everyone in your home, it always helps to change things up. I’m sure you’ve read dozens of articles on things you can do like modify your schedule, try a new curriculum, or even take a break from homeschooling for a few days. I’ve tried all of those and they definitely […]

Burnout is a reality in everyday life. Employers, employees, athletes, and people from all walks of life experience burnout for different reasons. Homeschooling parents, and especially their children, also experience it during the homeschool year. Burnout is defined as a “physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.” It can happen at any moment […]

Don’t look now, but the new homeschool year is edging closer!  Even if we try hiding behind pool noodles, tall sunflowers, or even a picnic umbrella, it’s going to find us, eventually. So, we might as well wrap our heads around the idea and prepare. The best way I know to keep “back-to-homeschool overwhelm” from […]