Wondering if homeschooling and working outside of the home is possible? Homeschool, Fun learning, The outsiders

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• Take Care of Mom, Too
• Question 6: What was one fear you had when it came to working & homeschooling?
• Alternate Shifts With Your Spouse
• The Hobbit Unit Study - integrated writing lessons for The Hobbit
• How I Juggle Homeschooling And Working Outside The Home
• The ultimate guide to homeschooling for working moms
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I write out what is to be done and they choose when and how. They will do a half day of school today when I get home at lunch. So they ask for their chores for the day but since daddy is home he gets to tell them. Then I drag my laptop out and wait for it to wake up. It is getting old and slower, like it needs a double shot of espresso.

Unless I forget to hit the auto button. Therefore, today I am sharing I’ll be sharing a half day of working outside the home and a half day of school. Copyright © 2021 — Homeschool Compass. What very sensible advice – practical, thought-proving and wise…thanks for sharing this. I am sure it will help those making this important decision, and trying to work out how they will manage in their circumstances.

Take Care of Mom, Too

Homeschooling when both my husband and I work outside the home has not been easy. However, with commitment, flexibility, and determination, we have made it work for us. This is very good, practical, encouraging, and realistic — wisdom from the trenches. Good advice for life in general, as well, as far as not overcommitting oneself in a society that wants us to do paid work, for free. Some wise words here – I think if you really want to homeschool then you can make it work, but I like your ideas about getting in some help to cover the cleaning and other tasks. I wanted folks to not rule out homeschooling because they work.

That you CAN manage both homeschooling and working outside the home (whether full- or part-time). If it is best for your children and your family, it can be done. With the school year approaching and homeschooling weighing very heavy on my heart the self doubt was setting in about being a self employed workaholic trying to home school.

Question 6: What was one fear you had when it came to working & homeschooling?

Some days I don’t make a single portion of food in the kitchen. I’ve gone from the mom who does it all to the mom who is rushing around wondering what she’s forgetting. However, I love getting to peek into someone else day to find out what homeschooling and “Life” look like. Yet our childcare situation is not solid. Our parents are getting older and may not be able to help indefinitely.

There are homeschooling moms who work outside the home. I think back to when my youngest was born. My labor and delivery nurse was actually a homeschooling mom. She worked at the hospital and then she also homeschooled her kids at home. I work with 2 life coaches as a collaborative team.

Alternate Shifts With Your Spouse

This post gave me SO many great ideas about ways I can try out homeschooling my son over the summer. Setting boundaries – and sticking to them – is huge. Just because you work outside of the home, don’t be discouraged.

I have 4 boys between the ages of 3 and 9. I’ve worried that I won’t be able to give my kids and house the attention I should, but it really comes down to priorities and organization, doesn’t it? I’m a single mom working outside the home part time+ while homeschooling my 2nd grader. WOW am I glad I have foud this…..so many gems here! While I live in Pennsylvania, one of the best resources I’ve found for working parents who homeschool is this list from Homeschooling in North Carolina. There are forums, essays and all sorts of help, from practical tips to simple reassurances that it CAN be done.

The Hobbit Unit Study - integrated writing lessons for The Hobbit

The rest is yet to come…lol Thank for reading. The kids are hungry when we get home and I start supper. Leftover rice and hamburger make for a quick and easy supper. Later exhausted we meet back at the car. We talk about supper plans and what is the plan for the evening on the drive home.

You don’t have to be married and homeschool, but it’s helpful if you have someone who is willing to help you. If you have a spouse, get them on board with the whole homeschooling thing. Having your spouse’s help can be a true lifesaver. You can each take turns teaching the kids. Discipline is about learning yourself and your child’s triggers. There were times I had to give my kids and myself a break.

We live in Lamu, Kenya on a beautiful Island called Shela. My child just turned 7 and we are about to embark on this journey of Homeschooling. I am a full time working single mother and had been stressing about the ‘hows’ etc of homeschooling. I am now going to read about working parents and homeschooling and figure this thing out. There’s always emergencies and things that throw you off track. Being prepared for the things that happen every day helps on even the toughest days.

Perhaps the most difficult aspect of homeschooling when both parents work is figuring out the logistics. This can be especially tricky when young children are involved. One of the easiest ways to ensure that there is always a parent at home with the children is to alternate work shifts with your spouse.

The ultimate guide to homeschooling for working moms

If you take charge and be willing to change course often , you will be so grateful for putting them first! Thanks for a great post – glad to have found you. Tina, it ABSOLUTELY can be done – and much more easily now than ever before. There are hundreds of online classes, books, etc. – and I will tell you right now that 90% of what Sarah learns is NOT stuff I already know.