YMB #147 How Morning Time Can Save Your School in a Season of Burnout

In this episode, discover practical strategies to combat burnout in your homeschool with Pam Barnhill and co-hosts, Ali Madej and Meg Angelino. You will gain valuable insight on using Morning Time and other tools to engage your children during times of curriculum fatigue, seasonal illness, new baby, or overall burnout. 

This candid conversation acknowledges the natural ebbs and flows in the homeschooling journey and the importance of extending grace to both parents and children during periods of burnout. The team offers practical insights into managing grading and striking a balance between pleasurable learning and skill subjects.

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Key Ideas About Morning Time and Burnout

• Utilize library apps, such as; Hoopla, Libby for audiobooks and online resources to engage kids in learning during times of burnout.
• Embrace the fun and learning potential in Explorations, read-aloud time, and strewing to keep kids engaged.
• Explore strategies for managing burnout, including; managing mom's health, starting with enjoyable subjects, and outsourcing subjects.
• Emphasize the importance of balance and grace for both the homeschooling parent and the children during times of burnout.
• See Morning Time as a fundamental tool to combat burnout. 

Links and Resources

• YMB+
• Hoopla
• Libby
• Life of Fred
• Put Your Homeschool Year On Autopilot
• Denise Gaskin on YMB
• Handbook of Nature Study

For full show notes and a transcript of today’s episode, head to https://pambarnhill.com/ymb147

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