Deliberate Motherhood Podcast
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Deliberate Motherhood Podcast
186. Choosing a DONE Day
I was listening to a podcast by Jon Acuff the other day and he talked about how goals go through seasons...it got me thinking, because instantly it made me think of how children and parenting go through seasons, and so do our homeschools.
All the time we envision and expect to find that perfect groove or perfect routine, the one where everything flows...once we JUST crack the code...
Where we find this perfect groove, that's perfectly within our control, and nothing stressful or hard will happen.
Life with kids is just too darn interesting to be like that though.
And our homeschooling goes through seasons.
Sometimes, it really needs to go through a "DONE" season.
We typically hit the ground running in the summer or fall
...we drink the kool-aid
...we get that curriculum addiction high
...we get ...
Then our season changes as weather shifts and holidays arrive...
The new year arrives usually with a new commitment and vigor for learning and routine, which carries us into spring.
As spring weather and activities are in full swing, I feel myself slipping more and more into needing a 'done' day to look forward to.
Deadlines are beneficial because they provide structure, direction, and motivation to complete tasks efficiently.
What did I say was important at the beginning of the year, that has entirely fallen off the bandwagon?
A break doesn't have to be the entire summer long.
Our friend Katie runs an epic virtual Life Skills Summer Camp from June 9-13, where all the learning happens without any need for curriculum planning or oversight from parents.
Your children watch really short, kid-directed videos, and always have a hands-on mission they carry out after. Life skills like cooking, sweeping, making deposits, creating business plans, and taking charge of their own homeschool days (I bet you'd never guess who made that one).
In short..
You might just need a 'done' day in your life and homeschool this year
The break doesn't have to be long.
You can recharge, plan, dream, or just drink coffee.
The break can still hold learning...or not.
And you will ALL benefit from it.
So go choose a date for your done day. Then email us or tag us on Instagram and let us know when it is!
Links in this episode...
Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide
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