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- 1 weeks ago21 min
Homeschool Year End Review: Celebrating your Success & Growth
Every year I finish the homeschool year kinda lackluster. And you know what? I’m good with that. I recognize it for what it is: a season. That’s exactly why I do a Homeschool Year End Review — and why I think every homeschool mom should too. Because, seriously, what are the chances I’m gonna love every dang minute of this homeschool thing? And when else would I feel homeschool fatigue? At the end of the homeschool year! (Oh, and February, cause ya know: slump month…Oh, and usually about year two or three of our homeschool journey when I need to have a giant shift from “how I thought homeschool would be” to “how homeschool actually is”…Anywho, I digress…) In this post, you’ll discover my approach to the Homeschool Year-End Review — and how it sets you up to actually enjoy your summer instead of dreading September. Finish your year with a Homeschool Mom Year-End Review https://youtu.be/z_GP9smtgBM?si=g3MIJgKK-OpAh_RI Join me for a Homeschool Mom Year-End Review. Finish Your Year With a Homeschool Mom Year End Review If we do a homeschool year end review now, I don’t have to return to it in July. I can sit by my watering hole of choice and not think about homeschool planning. By the end of May, I usually close the homeschool room door and don’t return till early July. I let stuff sit.The books get closed.The planner gets closed.And we just shift into a season of being outdoors. And you know what? We all need it after that point. A chance to recollect our ideas about last year, check what worked, check what didn’t, and springboard into the new year with ideas that did work and new ideas I want to include. If you’re there and want to springboard — join me at the Homeschool Year End Review. Join the Homeschool Year End Review <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Year-End-Review-5-1024x1024.png" alt="Real planning for real homeschool mom life — a mom sitting beside her child helping him write at a desk" class="wp-image-54460" style="width:732px;height:auto" srcset="https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Year-End-Review-5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Year-End-Review-5-300x300.png?crop=1 300w, https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Year-End-Review-5-150x150.png?crop=1 150w, https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Year-End-Review-5-768x768.png 768w, https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Year-End-Review-5-800x800.png?crop=1 800w, https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Year-End-Review-5-600x600.png?crop=1 600w, https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Year-End-Review-5-400x400.png?crop=1 400w, https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Year-End
- 1 weeks ago22 min
When You Buy New Homeschool Curriculum: 5 Clever Suggestions
When you buy new homeschool curriculum, how do you know what you should buy? This all depends on how we understand what an education is anyway. When you buy new homeschool curriculum, here are five suggestions for you. 🎧 Listen to the podcast episode above, or watch the video below. https://youtu.be/yweTuimuNdk You might also be wondering… How to Start Homeschooling Confidently in Year 1 how to choose the best curriculum for your homeschool What is an education anyway? Is there an art and a science to an education? How to Choose Homeschool Writing Activities for Any Kid How to Deschool 101: Embrace Freedom and Individualization how to do homeschool science in a child-directed way choosing the right homeschool curriculum What’s the connection between self-directed learning & free play? “Education doesn’t need to be reformed — it needs to be transformed. The key to this transformation is not to standardize education, but to personalize it, to build achievement on discovering individual talents of each child, to put students in an environment where they want to learn and where they can naturally discover their true passions.” — Sir Ken Robinson, author of The Element What Does It Mean to Buy New Homeschool Curriculum Anyway? What better place to learn than a home environment? And if this is education, then the hunt for the perfect curriculum will not be required. And in my experience, finding that perfect curriculum won’t happen. It will be as elusive as the Rosetta Stone. (Wait, we saw the Rosetta Stone in a London museum in 2012.) Okay, it’ll be as elusive as my attempt to write this simile. So How Do You Decide When You Buy New Homeschool Curriculum? Many curricula exist, but a perfect curriculum does not. One can learn snippets of information from textbooks, Wikipedia, biographies and memoirs, experiments and observation, apprenticeship positions and play, and solitude and within big large groups. But a perfect curriculum, you’re not going to find it. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2592" height="4608" src="https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2013-febmar-044.jpg?w=169" alt="Madelyn Rachel reading on the floor: buy new homeschool curriculum" class="wp-image-4370" style="width:621px;height:1103px" srcset="https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2013-febmar-044.jpg 2592w, https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2013-febmar-044-600x
- 2 weeks ago23 min
The Truth About Homeschooling the “Right Way” — But What Works
If you’ve ever typed “am I homeschooling my child the right way” into a search bar at 11pm — this post is for you. Most homeschool moms have experienced some version of that same question — am I homeschooling my child the right way? — and most of them are asking it for exactly the right reasons. Not out loud, necessarily. More likely, as a quiet voice at the end of the day, after the books are closed and the planner is put away. Here’s the truth: there is no single “right way” to homeschool your child. But there is something that works — and it’s more accessible than you think. Am I Homeschooling My Child the Right Way? (& Why the “Right Way” to Homeschool Is a Myth Worth Busting) The homeschool world has a way of making moms feel like there’s a correct answer they haven’t found yet. The right curriculum, the right schedule, and the right philosophy. Classical or Charlotte Mason. Structured or unschooling.90 minutes a day or seven hours? And so the search begins — and the second-guessing never quite stops. Every mom who has ever asked “am I homeschooling my child the right way” deserves a better answer than another curriculum or method recommendation. Here’s what I’ve noticed after many conversations with homeschool moms who are deep in this: the ones who feel most lost are rarely the ones doing it wrong. They’re the ones paying close enough attention to notice the gap between what they planned and what their child actually needs. That gap isn’t failure. It’s information. The “Right Way” Is a Moving Target — And That’s Actually Good News The truth about homeschooling the “right way” is that right was never a fixed destination. It’s a moving target — and it moves because your child moves. She grows, shifts, changes her mind, surprises you. The mom who is asking am I getting this right? is almost always the mom who is watching closely enough to ask better questions. What “Right” Actually Means for Your Child Let me tell you about a mom I’ll call Joni. Joni had done everything by the book. Researched curricula for months. Built a beautiful schedule. Joined a co-op. Colour-coded her planner. By
- 2 weeks ago28 min
9 Steps to Thrive: Confident Homeschool Mom in Year 1
If you want to become a confident homeschool mom in year 1, this discussion is for you. As a graduated homeschool mom who walks alongside other homeschool moms to help them shed what’s not working, so they can stop pushing through and instead meet their own needs, manage their stress, and set realistic expectations, these are the 9 steps to thrive and become a confident homeschool in year 1. Ready to start with clarity and calm? Get your free Confident 1st-Year Homeschool Roadmap — seven daily emails to guide you through your first steps, one at a time. Get My Free Roadmap → You are on your way to becoming a confident homeschool mom in Year 1… Your new beginnings… Some homeschool moms I walk alongside are early in their homeschool journeys. Many of them are in preparation mode right now as they begin their first homeschool experience this upcoming autumn. So, if that’s you, welcome! If you want to be a confident homeschool mom in Year 1, here’s what I wish I had known when beginning my homeschool journey, and what I could have practically planned for, and would share in coaching with Sarah. Who is Sarah, you ask? “Sarah” is a composite representation of a new homeschool mom who wanted to be a confident homeschool mom in Year 1. <a href="https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pexels
- 4 weeks ago31 min
What If Your Unrealistic Expectations Are Actually Your Greatest Asset?
Unrealistic expectations as homeschool moms — we’ve all been told to manage them, lower them, be more realistic. But what if they’re actually your greatest asset? Because here’s what I know about us homeschool mamas: we have lofty ambitions. For our kids, for their education, and honestly, for ourselves. And I don’t think that’s a problem. I think it’s actually the whole point. We spend so much energy trying to talk ourselves out of our expectations — lowering the bar, managing our hopes, bracing for disappointment. But what if we’ve been asking the wrong question entirely? The question isn’t are my expectations too high? The question is are my expectations fuelling me or quietly wearing me down? Because some of your expectations — the ones about who your children could become, about what your days together could feel like, about the kind of mother you’re becoming through all of this — those are worth keeping. Those are the reason you started. So let’s get honest about where our expectations as homeschool moms trip us up. And where they absolutely, beautifully don’t. https://youtu.be/GCj6l_UPfEI?si=curfAeJaa8VTA-KT Homeschool Mom Expectations: Be Realistic About What You Can Do Turns out, you can’t do everything. And truly, you can’t. Everyone else isn’t doing everything either. Actually, no one is doing everything. They’re doing some things. Just as you will be when you honestly, kindly, accept yourself as being a normal human being that can only do so much. And that it is even good enough. It’s essential to set achievable goals and prioritize what truly matters. I remember the year I planned Latin, four languages, nature journaling, NaNoWriMo every November, violin, ballet, and all of Shakespeare. For my own children. In my dining room. I got a great education out of it. The kids probably learned some cool things too. But at what cost? Learning to ask does this actually serve my child — or does it serve my anxiety? changed everything. Try a time audit. Evaluate how you’re actually allocating your time and energy. It will help you identify where you’re overcommitting and where you’re not leaving margins for the unexpected — or for yourself. Unrealistic Expectations Homeschool Moms Have About Sibling Harmony Darn it. (But wouldn’t that be nice if they would?) Here’s what I used to imagine: children moving harmoniously through their days, appreciating each other, grateful for every opportunity I lovingly prepared. Here’s what actually happened: someone breathed wrong and a sibling took offense. Sound familiar? This is one of the most common unrealistic expectations homeschool moms carry — that our homes will feel peaceful and our kids will cooperate because we chose this life intentionally. They won’t. Not every day. And that’s okay. https://youtu.be/p0uzjBYP0dQ No One Ever Complains About All the Cool Things Realize that children may not always express appreciation for the eff
- Apr 14, 202618 min
Overcome Imposter Syndrome: How to Build Confidence as a Homeschool Mom
Feeling Like a Fraud, Homeschool Mom? Here’s Why You’re Not. Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Am I really cut out for this?” Then you’re among the masses. Homeschooling is one of the most extraordinary things you can do for your kids, but it can also bring up a lot of self-doubt. You scroll past picture-perfect homeschool setups on Instagram or hear about families who are enacting their ideal Charlotte Mason schedule, and suddenly, you’re questioning everything. So then, how to build confidence as a homeschool mom if these questions are your constant companions? Am I doing this right? Do I know enough? What if I’m not good enough? That voice? That’s imposter syndrome creeping in. And I want you to know right now: you’re not a fraud, and you are enough—just as you are. Let’s unpack where that doubt comes from and how you can build confidence as a homeschool mom with authenticity, grace, and peace of mind. Prefer to listen? I recorded a full episode on this — press play above. What is Imposter Syndrome (and Why Does It Love Homeschool Moms)? Imposter syndrome is that feeling that you’re a fraud like you’re “winging it” and you don’t really belong where you are. That voice says, “Who are you to be homeschooling? You’re not a teacher. You don’t know enough. You don’t have the credentials.” It’s doubting your abilities, your expertise, and even your worth—all based on the idea that you don’t measure up. I hear this so often from homeschool moms—it’s a pervasive feeling, especially in the early years. And it was something Alicia, one of my coaching clients, really struggled with. Alicia’s Story: Proof You’re Not Alone. Alicia told me she’d use her last minutes of the day, replaying her kids’ math lessons in her head, convinced she wasn’t doing enough. “What if I’m ruining their education?” she asked through her wince. “What if I’m not setting them up the best I can for their adult life?” But what she couldn’t see was how deeply her kids admired her determination. What she also couldn’t see were their long-term stories unfolding and the lasting benefits they’d gain from this way of life. She also shared with me that she didn’t feel capable of teaching her kids, particularly in areas like math and spelling. She told me, “I didn’t think that I was able to teach my kids because I’m not great at math, and my spelling is a little bit off sometimes… so I don’t want to teach because… I don’t feel sma
- Apr 12, 202638 min
How to Get Started Homeschooling in 2026
If you’re ready to get started homeschooling in 2026, you’re in the right place — and you’re not alone in feeling that mix of excitement and overwhelm that comes with this decision. When you first step off the beaten path — leaving the conventional school system behind — you might feel a swirl of excitement, uncertainty, and the overwhelming urge to research everything. That’s completely normal. Every new homeschool mama goes through it. But here’s what I want you to know from the start: you really can do this. Not perfectly, not without challenges, but confidently and with joy. I’m Teresa Wiedrick, and I’ve been walking this road for over two decades. My three daughters are grown up. My son is nearly heading to post-secondary. What started as a vision of girls in white dresses reading Anne of Green Gables on a white Ikea couch (please don’t ever buy a white couch) turned into something messier, richer, and far more meaningful than any utopia I’d imagined. This guide is my gift to you: a grounded, honest, and warmly practical roadmap for getting started homeschooling. Start your first step toward getting started homeschooling with confidence — not a pile of browser tabs. Download the Confident Homeschool Roadmap. Get your free Confident Homeschool Roadmap Should You Get Started Homeschooling? Ask This First Before we talk about curriculum and schedules, let’s ask the question underneath everything else: Is homeschooling actually right for your family? There is no single right answer. Homeschooling offers incredible freedom, deep connection, and the ability to tailor education to your child. It also asks a lot of you — your time, your patience, your willingness to grow. If you’re on the fence, I’ve made a YouTube video walking through the honest considerations you need to weigh before you decide. Search “Should I Homeschool” on the Homeschool Life Coach channel. Watch it
- Apr 9, 202621 min
9 Mistakes That Make Your 1st Homeschool Year Stressful (& How to Avoid Them)
Your 1st homeschool year stressful? That feeling is more common than you think — and it doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. Every new homeschool mom hits that wall of doubt, second-guessing, and overwhelm somewhere in year one. Add in the opinions of well-meaning family and friends, and it can feel like you’re rowing against the tide. But here’s what I know after years of mentoring new homeschool moms: a stressful first year is almost always the result of a handful of very avoidable mistakes. Learn what they are before you make them, and your first year looks a whole lot different. That’s exactly what this post is for. Two Resources to Make Your First Year of Homeschooling Less Stressful If you’re heading into your first year (or already in the thick of it), start here: Confident Homeschool Mom Roadmap — a free guide to starting your homeschool journey with clarity and purpose. Get it free here. The New Homeschooler’s Quick Guide: 9 Mistakes to Avoid for a Stress-Free First Year — a practical, encouraging guide covering everything from curriculum choices and legal requirements to family dynamics and socialization concerns. Everything you need to begin with confidence, in one place. Grab your copy here. Both will make the 9 mistakes below a whole lot easier to avoid. Get your free Confident Homeschool Mom Roadmap 9 Mistakes That Make Your 1st Homeschool Year Stressful Mistake 1 — Recreating School at Home Makes Year One Stressful This is the #1 reason a 1st homeschool year feels stressful and unsustainable. You are not running a classroom. A six-hour s
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A Homeschool Mom Podcast to Build Confidence & ClarityNavigate the real challenges of homeschooling with mindset strategies, perspective shifts, and practical support tailored for homeschool moms. In this podcast, we tackle the emotional and mental load of homeschooling—perfectionism, doubt, overwhelm, and all the human feels—so you can show up authentically, purposefully, and confidently. Join Teresa Wiedrick, a seasoned homeschool mom and life coach, as she helps you shed what’s not working, set boundaries, manage stress, and cultivate a homeschool life that aligns with your values.Because when you get clear on your homeschool, you get clearer on who you are. And you can show up in your homeschool (& life) authentically, purposefully, and confidently.🔔 Subscribe now for new episodes!
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