Homeschooling on the Days I Want to Quit
Confession: I don’t always love homeschooling.
There are days I fantasize about putting my kids on the big yellow bus and waving goodbye for 7 uninterrupted hours.
Sometimes those days come back-to-back.
When I feel like quitting, I remind myself of three things:
My “why.” The reasons I chose this path in the first place — flexibility, connection, and teaching beyond textbooks.
The reset button. A walk, a snack break, or switching to a hands-on activity can save the day.
It’s okay to adjust. Not every day will be Instagram-worthy, and that’s normal.
On the hard days, I try to lower my expectations, lean on connection over curriculum, and remember that every season — even this one — is temporary.