Ep 31 // Starting the School Year in the Midst of Covid? Gain Clarity and Courage as you Make the Hard Decisions and Prepare Your Child for Another Unexpected Year of Education.

<p>STOP! Before you send your kids off to school, Listen to this first! </p> <p> </p> <p>Last year, in the HEAT of Covid...parents had to make the very difficult decision as to what their children’s education was going to look like for the year. </p> <p> </p> <p>With SO many unknowns, it was hard to be confident...we have never had to live through a pandemic before, especially our children. </p> <p> </p> <p>As a mother, you always want to give your kids the BEST...not only the best education, but also the protection that they need. </p> <p> </p> <p>But How? HOW do you courageously make the RIGHT decision for your child as they go back to school? ...in a world where it seems like you just can’t win. </p> <p> </p> <p>Last year, on the cusp of the school year...I shared my thoughts in a candid FB LIVE video and I wanted to share them with you again as we prepare for another school year. </p> <p> </p> <p>Unfortunately, it seems like things are heating back up again in regards to Covid and we may be faced with a similar, if not more complex situation than last year. </p> <p> </p> <p>As a mother of 5 who has always homeschooled her children, EVEN I have to consider the outside circumstances and how they affect our family. Because they DO! </p> <p>But one thing I know very well is that when you homeschool, you are ALWAYS in “figure it out mode.”</p> <p> </p> <p>Because your children’s education falls on you, you can’t just send them off to school and not think about it. It is MY responsibility as a homeschool mom to continually check in and make sure that I am serving each INDIVIDUAL child well, in that specific season...in a way that also works for the entire family unit. </p> <p> </p> <p>So if you find yourself in some case of “figure it out mode” even though time is almost out before the school year begins, I wanted to share this message with you to bring you some clarity and encouragement. </p> <p> </p> <p>So stop right now and take a deep breath! </p> <p> </p> <p>First, know that you are a WO