✨How to Stay-the-Course When Homeschooling Gets Hard

✨What does it look like to be the steady one—the grounding force—in a homeschool?

In today’s episode, I talk with Chris, a father of four who homeschooled his kids through high school while juggling military relocations, teen dynamics, and unexpected life turns.

Chris shares how he learned to support his wife through annual burnout, to offer consistency in a constantly changing world, and to keep showing up even when homeschooling felt uncertain or off-track.

This is a story of quiet leadership—the kind that doesn’t seek the spotlight, but builds a strong foundation. We talk about structure, character, trust, and the long arc of parenting kids who grow into their own stories.

I recorded this episode during a particularly hard time and Chris’s words of wisdom telling me that they wanted to quit every spring rang true to me. It helped me think about how I could run our homeschool life differently to reduce burnout and focus on creating beautiful memories.

Whether you're in a season of doubt or just trying to bring steadiness to your homeschool, this one’s for you.

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