Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental Science

Ep 95 - How to: Work from Home and Homeschool

February 22, 2021 Paige Hudson: Author, Speaker, and Homeschooling Mom Season 7 Episode 95
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental Science
Ep 95 - How to: Work from Home and Homeschool
Show Notes

I never intended to work from home and homeschool, but that's exactly what I have been doing for almost 15 years.

And in that time, I have learned a few tricks to get done what needs to be done, which I am sharing in this podcast!

Show Notes - https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/95

If you want to know more about the story of how I became a work-from-home homeschooler, you can find the story of our business here.

Timestamps

Here is what you'll find in this episode:

(0:36) The quick version of my journey to become a work-from-home homeschooler

  • We didn't plan to homeschool and work from home
  • But that's exactly what we have been doing for almost 15 years

(1:23) The number one thing I have learned to handle combining work and homeschool is to give yourself grace.

  • There will be things that you want to do that you don't have time to do - give yourself grace.
  • There will be days that don't go as planned - give yourself grace.
  • Realize that this is just a season and give yourself the grace you need to enjoy it!

(2:21) The second thing I have learned is to have my day laid out in time blocks.

  • I don't do well with minute-by-minute schedules, so I use blocks of time.
  • The first block sets the tone for the rest of my day and then comes work, homeschool, work, and family time.
  • I know that my days will follow a set flow.

(4:08) The third thing I have learned is to get help.

  • The reality is that you can't do it all.
  • Decide your priorities and then get help for the rest.
  • If you can't afford help, let things go.
  • "Everything is figureoutable!!" - Marie Forleo

(6:26) The final word...

  • You can work from home and homeschool!

(7:00) Get help for teaching science at home with our programs.

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