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Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsAuthor: Elisa Giorgio Christian Homeschool & Productivity Coach for Work at Home Moms
The go-to podcast for Christian homeschool moms who want to achieve work-life balance and homeschool effectively.Are you trying to balance your calling to homeschool with the need to work from home and feeling stretched thin in every direction?Do you feel like no matter how early you wake up, theres never enough time for school, work, and the house?Are you praying for peace and wisdom as you raise kids who love learning and love Jesus?This podcast will help you organize your homeschool, manage your time wisely, and balance work, home, and faith without waking up at 5 a.m. or color-coded schedules.Hi, Im Elisa and this is my 6th year homeschooling. Back in 2019, my world flipped upside down when my son was kicked out of school after the vaccine religious exemption repeal in New York. I thought homeschooling would be temporary, but as a single mom running a business, I was terrified I couldnt keep up. How was I supposed to teach him everything his growing brain needed while also putting food on the table?In fact, I doubted myself so much that I packed up our lives and moved 650 miles away just so he could attend public school again. But God had other plans. When we returned to homeschooling this time with no family nearby and no built-in support system I wrestled daily with the same fears you probably do... Can I balance work and homeschooling? Am I doing enough? Will my kids fall behind?What I discovered is that homeschooling is not school at home. Once I let go of unrealistic expectations, leaned on Gods strength instead of my own, and started building systems and routines, things shifted. We had more freedom - now my son and I do life together, and hes learned to think critically, explore his interests, and grow in his faith. And I finally found the margin to run my business and disciple my child without constant burnout.Now, I help other Christian work-at-home moms do the same by trusting God with the outcome, simplifying homeschool, and creating time management s Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Start Homeschooling: 7 Steps to Take Before You Choose Curriculum | # 133
Tuesday, 5 August, 2025
Curious about how to start homeschooling but not sure where to begin? In this episode, I walk you through the 7 essential steps to start homeschooling — and spoiler: choosing curriculum doesn’t even crack the top 4!Whether you're making the shift due to school system concerns, want a more relaxed lifestyle, or just need a fresh start, this episode will walk you through:Checking your state’s legal requirementsDiscovering your “why” for homeschoolingAligning your homeschool with your real lifeExploring different homeschool styles (Charlotte Mason, unschooling, eclectic + more)Choosing the right curriculum (only after steps 1–4!)Finding local communityDeschooling: what it really means and why it’s essentialWhether you're exploring homeschool for working moms or just want beginner homeschooling tips that actually make sense, you’re in the right place.I’m a single mom who homeschools while working from home — and if I can do it, I promise you can too.🎧 Resources mentioned:HSLDA – State Laws📢 Know someone who's just starting their homeschool journey? Share this episode with them!
