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We trade the post-holiday slump for a simple “goals time” system that gives our kids clear daily reps and gives us reliable work blocks. Short, intentional practice drives Spanish, piano, and sports progress while we scale our accounting workload through tax season.

• juggling homeschool with a 42-hour workweek and seasonal peaks
• setting kid goals with specific daily reps and clear time limits
• choosing fewer goals and ranking priorities to avoid overload
• using a checklist and a monthly $100 incentive tied to consistency
• focusing on Spanish speaking and listening with daily micro-lessons
• building piano skills with 10–15 minute sessions and steady difficulty
• planning spring break camps and considering year-round homeschool
• teaching money habits with a 50% save rule toward car funds
• balancing app-based learning with handwriting and core subjects

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We push past holiday overload to unpack a big question: what happens when schools move all work onto screens, and what do kids lose along the way.


• school device policies and filter workarounds
• screen time displacing handwriting, grammar and composition
• our guardrails: shared computers, short videos, supervised access
• targeted skills: typing, file basics, safe browsing
• summer plan: light year‑round learning to prevent slide
• choosing electives with limits, Outschool for exploration
• non‑negotiables: daily reading and a physical activity

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We finish our first semester of homeschooling and share what worked, what didn’t, and how we balanced real jobs with real learning. Honest wins, hard pivots, and a few surprises changed our mornings, our kids’ confidence, and our plans for next term.

• routine that protects work blocks and quiet hours
• pen-and-paper curriculum improving writing speed and focus
• testing revealing gaps
• tailored pacing for Slate’s math acceleration
• life skills growth in cooking, chores, and money habits
• travel learning and bravery lessons in Costa Rica
• adding formal science and history next semester
• using OutSchool to cover busy work seasons
• refocusing on one-to-one time with each child

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A holiday road trip, a house full of flu, and deadlines stacking up—then the realization that our “get back on track” grind was making everything worse. We decided to slow down, skip a day when fevers hit, say yes to hot chocolate and a matinee, and rebuild our rhythm around what actually makes our family feel good. The shift was simple and powerful: less pressure on perfect routines, more focus on presence, movement, water, sleep, and small, consistent moments that keep us close.

We open up about a blind spot that crept in as the kids got more independent: one-on-one time. Our fix is a private calendar packed with tiny 15-minute hangs—nails in a bedroom, a quick board game, a bike ride, a walk. These micro-moments are easy to keep and big on connection, making room for real talks without needing a whole afternoon. We also get honest about December burnout, messy counters, and the myth that chores must come before connection. Spoiler: the mess will wait.

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We unpack why we chose homeschool over private school, how we juggle work with learning, and what actually changed in our home life. From winter routines to Outschool wins and cutting December chaos, we share what’s working, what isn’t, and what we’re adding next.

• letting go of pressure during holidays and keeping daily reading
• handling family reactions and setting screen boundaries with cousins
• adapting routines for cold, windy weather and morning focus
• accelerating math while protecting foundations and confidence
• adding family-style history and science on Fridays
• using Outschool for creative, independent classes
• private school costs, rigor, and homework vs our priorities
• why hybrid programs wouldn’t solve workload or logistics
• mental load relief from ditching constant school “optional” tasks
• feeling confident after seeing both systems up close

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EPISODE RERUN FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK!

We walk through the million little reasons we left public school to homeschool three kids while running a business, trading rushed mornings and rigid schedules for slower starts, focused learning, and family time. Nothing against teachers; this is about fit, values, and the lives we want to build.

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We share how better sleep, steady routines, and clear expectations made our homeschool days calmer and our evenings useful. Then we dive into kid goal setting, phone etiquette that starts with us, and everyday choices about cleaning products and food that keep balance and sanity intact.

• shifting bedtimes to protect 10–12 hours of sleep
• using mornings with purpose and avoiding late-night creep
• turning big goals into small daily actions
• letting kids’ interests drive effort, not parents’ pressure
• modeling phone etiquette and delaying smartphones
• using a kid watch for safety without the internet
• signing a family phone pact at 16
• safer cleaning habits and reading labels
• choosing organic staples and explaining tradeoffs
• building balance without being rigid

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We share the life skills that we get to teach now that we homeschool! Wins, stumbles, templates, and the small habits that build real responsibility.

• moving to a new city and practicing friend-making on purpose
• weekly meal planning with kid choices and a shared grocery list
• kids cooking and cleaning entire meals to see consequences
• balanced nutrition using a simple protein carb fat chart
• kids packing their own bags with personalized checklists
• family cleaning day with roles, sequencing and teamwork
• assigned laundry days with start-to-finish ownership
• handling perfectionism and celebrating real progress
• reading milestone using TheReading.com app and simple routines

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