Read-Aloud Revival ® RAR #269 – A Vacation for Your Homeschooling Heart
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Jul 24, 2025 Joy Clarkson, author of 'Aggressively Happy', shares her insights on finding peace as a homeschooling mom. She discusses the anxiety that often accompanies summer breaks and emphasizes the importance of embracing reassurance over pressure. Joy advocates for a balanced approach to education, focusing on nurturing relationships rather than rigid standards. Listeners will gain wisdom on simplifying their homeschooling experience, prioritizing emotional well-being, and discovering meaningful learning moments for their children.
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Act Like You're Loved
- Act like a person who knows they are loved to reduce anxiety and receive affirmation.
- This behavior helps us let go of performance-based love and open ourselves to genuine love and support.
Focus on Relationships Not Needs
- We're not responsible for meeting all our kids' needs, which is a freeing realization.
- Education aims to foster love for God and others, making relationships central to homeschooling.
Do Less, Consistently
- Do fewer things consistently to reduce overwhelm and prioritize relationships during homeschooling.
- This approach prepares kids broadly rather than fitting a rigid narrow curriculum.
