RETURN TO JOY: SELF-CARE FOR HOMESCHOOL PARENTS

<p>With endless to-do lists, the responsibility of homeschooling, and adulting in general, it is easy to lose focus on what brings you joy. Self-care is abuzz in homeschool circles, but how can you put one more thing on your plate? Hear the secret to sustainable self-care from Camille Kirksey, founder of <a href="http://theintuitivehomeschooler.com/" target="_blank">The Intuitive Homeschooler</a>. She explains how self-care isn’t an all-day spa retreat or an hour soaking in the tub (<em>but it can be if that’s what works for you!</em>). It’s a simple strategy to return to what brings you joy!</p> <p>Camille Kirksey has homeschooled her three children since 2013 and is the author of the book, <em>Coming Home: A Quick &amp; Practical Guide for Preparing a Mother's Heart, Mind, &amp; Home for Homeschooling</em>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. </strong><a href="https://www.bookshark.com/request-a-catalog/"><strong>Request a homeschool curriculum catalog</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://www.bookshark.com/instructors-guide-samples"><strong>download samples</strong></a><strong> at </strong><a href="http://www.bookshark.com/"><strong>bookshark.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br> <br> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>02:04 Self-care can feel like another task on the to-do list.</p> <p>03:41 What is self-care?</p> <p>07:49 Apply the same creativity we use for lesson planning and family activities to our own self-care.</p> <p>08:28 Self-care looks different at different stages of mothering and life.</p> <p>09:21 How the all-or-nothing mentality will ruin your attempts at self-care.</p> <p>10:14 Why it's important for your children to see you set boundaries to care for yourself.</p> <p>13:29 How texting with tweens and teens can improve communication.</p> <p>17:02 Finding the sweet spot of providing the structure kids need while also giving them freedom.</p> <p>22:37 Releasing the need to constantly be productive and busy.</p> <p>25:38 Using <strong>gratitude </strong>and <strong>indulgence </stro