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Homeschool help for overwhelm: Quick wins for your daily schedule | 127

Hey there, homeschool mom!
In this episode of The Homeschool Well Podcast, we share practical, realistic, been-there self-care strategies drawn from our Homeschooling Made Easy workshop. If you’ve ever felt yourself hitting the 4 p.m. wall, losing steam halfway through the day, or forgetting you’re an actual human with needs… this one’s for you.
These are the rhythms, routines, and tiny-but-powerful habits that help your homeschool run well — because when you’re cared for, everything else runs smoother.
 
In This Episode
How quiet-time rhythms strengthen your homeschool day schedule
Why taking real homeschool breaks (daily or weekly) boosts learning
Using outdoor time as a reset when your homeschool routine falls apart
Music as an easy mood-shifter during a long homeschool day
Adding fun for both you and your kids
Getting homeschool help through co-ops, grandparents, classes, and community
Why connecting with other moms strengthens your homeschool
Be empowered,
Kim and Jenny❤️❤️
✨ Special Holiday Offers Mentioned
NEW! 6-Month Gift MembershipA perfect “tell your husband this is what I want for Christmas” gift.Find it on our website at thehomeschoolwell.com — just click the red banner at the top.
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Homeschool help! Simple systems for meals, chores, and sanity | 126

Hey homeschool mom!
Homeschooling isn’t just about lesson plans — it’s about managing real life too! In this episode, we share practical tips for keeping your homeschool day schedule running smoothly (and your sanity intact).
You’ll hear simple, real-mom tips for:
Managing chores without burnout
Using meal and snack times to support learning
Creating an easy homeschool schedule that actually works
Planning dinners, doubling recipes, and avoiding last-minute chaos
If your homeschool day feels like constant multitasking, this episode will help you simplify, laugh a little, and find rhythms that work.
Listen in and get the homeschool help you need to make your days simpler and smoother.
 
Blessings!
Kim and Jenny ❤️❤️
Founders of The Homeschool Well Community
 
✨ Mentioned in This Episode
Homeschool Made Easy Workshop (from The Homeschool Well Community)
The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart (inspiration for Poetry Tea Time)
Keys for Kids devotional

Pro tips to stay sane — How to BE WELL in your homeschool journey | 125

Hey homeschool mom!
Ever feel like homeschooling can make you a little crazy sometimes? You’re not alone, mama! In this week’s episode of The Homeschool Well Podcast, we share real-life strategies to help you be well in your homeschool — so you can keep teaching, learning, and living from a place of peace.
We’re kicking off our “Pro Tips to Stay Sane” series with two practical topics every homeschool mom needs:
✨ Start Slow — Why easing into your subjects (even midyear!) helps everyone stay focused and calm.✨ Build Routines & Habits — How to create rhythms that serve both your homeschool and your sanity.
Whether you’re restarting after the holidays or just feeling overwhelmed, these ideas will help you slow down, simplify, and breathe again.
What You’ll Learn:
How to start the homeschool year (or restart after a break) without burning out
The secret to building simple daily routines that actually stick
Easy ways to help your kids learn independence and responsibility
Why self-care for homeschool moms isn’t selfish — it’s essential
Encouragement to keep going when you’re tempted to quit
We pray this encourages you!
Blessings,
Kim and Jenny❤️❤️
Join the Conversation👯‍♂️Need personalized help building routines that actually work in your home? That’s what we do every week inside The Homeschool Well Community — a space for homeschool moms to find support, clarity, and encouragement.Join now at TheHomeschoolWell.com

When homeschool plans fall apart: How to pivot without giving up | 124 | Member Exclusive Power Episode 2

Hi Homeschool mom!
This week on The Homeschool Well Podcast, we open up about what really happens when life throws your homeschool plans off track. From personal challenges to those hard life struggles with your kids, this episode is all about giving you real-life homeschool support and encouragement when things feel chaotic.
 
You’ll hear about:
-A new homeschool mom whose plans completely fell apart after a major life event
-How Kim learned to modify her own high schooler’s homeschool plan when things got messy
-Practical tips for flexible homeschooling — and why it’s okay to adjust, pause, or simplify
-How to shift your mindset from panic to peace when homeschool plans change
-Encouragement to keep going, even when you feel like quitting
✨ Flexible homeschooling isn’t a failure — it’s wisdom. Learn how to create homeschool plans that adapt to real life, offer grace, and keep your family learning well even through tough seasons.
 We hope and pray you are encouraged by this!
 
Love and blessings,
Kim and Jenny❤️❤️
 
🎧 Want more homeschool support?This full Member Exclusive Power Podcast is available inside The WELL Community, where homeschool moms find encouragement, clarity, and connection every month. Join us at thehomeschoolwell.com and listen anytime inside the community.
💡 Use code PODCAST50 for half off your first month of membership!

How to give your kids choices in your homeschool day (without losing control!) | 123

Hey Homeschool mom!
You can have the best homeschool curriculum, but if every lesson turns into a power struggle, it’s time to try something new! In our latest episode we wrap up the Learn Well section of their “Homeschooling Made Easy” series with a game-changing teaching tip: how to give your kids choices—within boundaries, of course!
Discover how a few simple adjustments can transform your homeschool day, reduce resistance, and help your child take ownership of their learning. You’ll hear real-life examples for reading, math, history, science, and daily schedules—plus tips to honor your child’s learning style and keep your homeschool running smoothly.
 
💡 What You’ll Learn
-How to offer your kids choices without chaos
-Ways to encourage independent learning and respect your child’s learning style
-Why saying things in the positive changes the tone of your homeschool day
 
We hope and pray this empowers you!!
Blessings,
Kim and Jenny❤️❤️
 
👯‍♀️ Get more ideas and support inside our homeschool community!
Join at www.thehomeschoolwell.com/community
 
🎁 Friday Freebie
This week’s Friday Freebie is The Pumpkin Prayer — a gospel-centered pumpkin-carving activity for your family. You can carve or paint your pumpkin while reading the sweet, Scripture-filled poem together.
 
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3 Power moves to prevent hard homeschool days | 122

Hey Homeschool mom!
You can have the best homeschool curriculum in the world — but how do you actually help your child learn?
In this episode of The Homeschool Well Podcast, we share three simple, powerful teaching strategies that can turn around even the hardest homeschool day. These are the same techniques we teach inside The Homeschool Well Membership — and they’ll change how you plan, teach, and connect with your kids.
You’ll learn how to:
🧱 Use Scaffolding — keep your child in that “just right” learning zone where every homeschool lesson plan actually clicks.
⏳ Build in Wait Time — bring calm and focus back into your homeschool schedule by giving your child space to think and respond.
🧩 Be a Student of Your Child — notice their cues, challenges, and strengths so you can adapt your teaching — no matter what curriculum you’re using.
Because you can have the best books and plans — but what really matters is how you teach and connect.
💡 Highlights
What to do when your homeschool day goes sideways
Why patience and “wait time” are secret teaching superpowers
How to adjust your homeschool lesson plan for each child’s learning style
Signs your child is overwhelmed (and what to do about it)
How to use these strategies with any homeschool curriculum
We hope this empowers you!
Blessings,
Kim and Jenny❤️❤️
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How to homeschool smarter not harder with proven tips that actually work! | 121

Hey homeschool mom!
 
We are back this week with practical encouragement and faith-filled tips to make your homeschool days peaceful and productive.
If you’ve ever wondered how to homeschool WELL, this episode is for you.  It's more than just choosing that favorite homeschool curriculum or making a schedule.  It's about using simple strategies throughout the day that will help your day run smoothly and your child learn well.  Work smarter, not harder, mama!
💬 In This Episode:
what simple routines can do for your homeschool day
why short lessons and breaks help kids learn more effectively
the science behind movement and learning
Plus, a real example of what an easy homeschool day can look like!
We hope and pray this encourages you,
Kim and Jenny❤️❤️
✨ Find the homeschool support you’ve been missing! Our community is where moms come together for real help, homeschooling strategies, and personal connection.
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Real talk about homeschooling fails, parenting regrets, and God's good graces | 120 | Member Exclusive Power Episode 1

Hey there, Homeschool Mom!
 
We're excited about this week’s episode—it's different and deeply personal. For the first time, Kim and Jenny are opening the door to a brand-new series of member-exclusive podcast episodes inside The Homeschool Well community.
Why? Because some stories, struggles, and reflections are just too vulnerable to share publicly. In this candid conversation, we talk about:
The reckoning that comes when your kids become teens and young adults—and start reflecting on their childhood.
Parenting and homeschooling mistakes we wish we had handled differently.
How God has used even our hardest moments to shape our character and guide our families.
Why honest, heart-to-heart conversations are powerful for homeschool moms—and why we’re keeping these next ones inside our private community.
✨ We’re calling them Power Episodes—because they’re real, raw, and designed to provide you homeschool support through the ups and downs of homeschooling.
Want to hear the full story?Join us inside The Homeschool Well Community where you’ll get access to:
Live calls with other homeschool moms
A private 24/7 forum with direct access to Kim & Jenny
Pre-recorded classes and workshops (like Homeschooling Made Easy: Simple Strategies for Everyday Success)
Monthly office hours for one-on-one support
And now—exclusive Power Podcast Episodes!
Be EMPOWERED, homeschool mama!
Kim and Jenny❤️❤️
 
➡️ Visit thehomeschoolwell.com/community to become a member today and unlock this exclusive conversation.
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Lost the scissors again? Homeschool organization every mom needs! | 119

Hey homeschool mom,
We all know the challenge: piles of books, endless homeschool supplies, and digital files that multiply overnight. Without a plan, homeschool organization can feel impossible. In this episode of The Homeschool Well Podcast, we share practical homeschool storage ideas that bring order to the chaos and give moms peace of mind.
This conversation is part of our Homeschooling Made Easy workshop series inside The Homeschool Well Community, where homeschool moms find encouragement, live help, and strategies to simplify every part of homeschooling.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why homeschool organization is the key to easier days
Smart homeschool storage ideas for books, manipulatives, and art supplies
How to set up systems kids can use independently
Ways to manage digital homeschool supplies like files, emails, and online assignments
Encouragement for every homeschool mom that it’s never too late to reset and get organized
Be blessed and empowered!
Kim and Jenny❤️❤️
 
Resources & Links
👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Membership for live support, classes, and community

Homeschool organization: Finding the right planbook for your family | 118

Hi Homeschool mom!
Today we’re diving into the practical side of homeschooling—how to choose the right homeschool planbook for your family.
Last week on the podcast we focused on setting a homeschool vision and mission. This week, we’re getting hands-on with tools that will help you with homeschool organization day by day. Whether you’re using a simple spiral notebook, a customized homeschool teaching planner, or an online system like Homeschool Planet or Trello, we’ll share what works (and what doesn’t) from years of experience and evaluations.
✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why every homeschool mom benefits from keeping a daily planbook
Different ways to structure homeschool plans—digital vs. paper, DIY vs. pre-made
How keeping records supports legal requirements (especially in Florida)
Creative ideas for customizing your own homeschool teaching planner
💡 Resources Mentioned:
Homeschooling Made Easy: Simple Strategies for Everyday Success Workshop (inside our membership)
Step-by-Step Planning Guide Video + Templates – $17
Simply Charlotte Mason Online Organizer
Homeschool Planet Planner
Trello for project-based homeschool organization
We hope this empowers you!
Blessings, 
Kim and Jenny❤️❤️
 
👉 Want more support? Join us inside The Homeschool Well Membership where every homeschool mom gets live coaching, encouragement, and practical tools to make homeschool life easier.