When Homeschool Excitement Fizzles: Strategies to Keep Going

Homeschool Better Together with Pam Barnhill

Pam Barnhill

Kids & Family, Christianity, Education, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 683 Ratings

🗓️ 10 September 2024

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, I'm tackling something we all face—the way that initial excitement of a new homeschool year can quickly fade. Trust me, I’ve been there too. So, let's chat about what happens when that "honeymoon period" ends and how to handle it without the guilt.

I’ll share how I’ve learned to go with the natural ups and downs of homeschooling instead of forcing the same energy all year long. It's about finding what works for your family and allowing yourself those slower days.

I’ll also walk you through some simple strategies like tracking your homeschool patterns, making adjustments when needed, and not beating yourself up when things don’t go perfectly. Plus, I’ll talk about the importance of connecting with other homeschool moms, because we’re all in this together.

Key Takeaways:

It's normal for the excitement of the new homeschool year to fade.
Track your homeschool patterns to plan better.
Embrace productive times and allow for rest during slower periods.
Give yourself grace; perfection isn’t the goal.
Connect with other homeschoolers for support and encouragement.

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For full show notes and a transcript of today’s episode, head to pambarnhill.com/hsbt18

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Are you ready for homeschooling to feel joyful again?
0:05.4	Do you long for support as you learn alongside your kids?
0:10.3	Welcome to Home School Better Together, a podcast about building a homeschool experience that works for your family.
0:18.2	I'm Pam Barnhill, and it's time to step out of the overwhelm and
0:22.0	into the wonder. Let's do this. Do you ever feel like the initial excitement of homeschooling
0:34.9	from the beginning of the homeschool year just kind of fizzles out and doesn't last.
0:40.4	I mean, I definitely have felt this feeling. And that's what I want to talk about today.
0:44.4	What happens when all of the initial excitement fizzles out? And what can you do to keep the momentum
0:52.2	going? And should you try to keep the momentum going? I think that's
0:57.5	kind of the biggest thing that I want to talk about today. I mean, the start of the new
1:09.0	homeschool year always feels so fresh and so exciting.
1:13.8	To me, anyway, my kids don't necessarily feel this way about it, but I get that same kind of
1:19.6	back-to-school feeling.
1:21.4	You know, you remember when you were a kid and you, like, got new clothes and you got new
1:26.1	school supplies, and everything was bright and shiny and new, and you got new school supplies and everything was bright and shiny and
1:28.6	new and you got to go and meet your teachers.
1:31.7	And I mean, I went to public school.
1:33.3	I don't know about you.
1:34.2	A lot of you probably did.
1:35.6	And it was just such an exciting time of the year.
1:38.1	And I still get that excitement at the beginning of the school year.
1:42.8	And so it kind of propels us forward.
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