Summer break. It's often not much of a break, right? Even if you find yourself with a little less on your plate, anxiety and second guessing have a way of filling the gaps. So today, let's take a bit of a vacation, just you and me. You ready? Welcome to the Read Aloud Revival. I'm Sarah McKenzie, and this is the show that helps you make meaningful and lasting connections with your kids through books.

Now, summer break can be a great time to find some rest and relaxation, maybe even some peace.

But to turn that piece into something that lasts into our new school year, we can't just

take a break.

I mean, do homeschooling moms ever really take a break?

We need to break free, really, from the stories and the fears that keep us mired in anxiety.

When homeschooling moms ask me for advice, they rarely need advice.

What we all need isn't advice. It's reassurance, the context and the care that gives us a chance

to take a breath. We need to let go of the anxiety or the fear that's at the root of

this question, am I doing enough? Am I doing a good job? So that we can trust ourselves and that we

can trust that the Holy Spirit will in fact guide us as we raise our children. In this episode,

I'm going to share some of the wisdom that has helped me find that reassurance,

and you can think of it as a little vacation for your homeschooling heart.

Now, first, a quick reminder that this is both an audio and a video episode.

If you'd rather watch than listen, head to read aloudoravival.com slash video

to visit the Readaloud Revival YouTube channel

and go ahead and subscribe while you're there.

One of the perks of RAR Premium,

which is our online community at Read Aloud Revival,

is something we call Circle with Sarah.

Throughout the school year, I host a private

podcast and Mama Only live events on Zoom that are dedicated to supporting you in your work as a

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