The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast Episode 385 - You Don’t Have to Do It All: Letting Go of Homeschooling Pressure
Dec 31, 2025
This episode dives into the pressures homeschooling moms face, exploring the idea that it's okay to let some things slide. The hosts discuss prioritizing memories over strict milestones and emphasize adjusting learning to fit each child's interests. They advocate for engaging frameworks in subjects like science and literature, suggesting less focus on rigid classics. Additionally, they propose valuing relationships over rote grammar and testing, promoting hands-on skills and exploration as critical components of learning.
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Permission To Skip A Day
- Let some school tasks slide to protect your time and sanity for today.
- Preserve relationships and rest instead of forcing every planned lesson.
Back Porch Memory With Sons
- Todd shared a social-media memory of working with his sons when they were teenagers.
- He used it to remind moms that messy, everyday moments become cherished memories.
Most Short-Term Worries Fade
- Most things you stress about now won't matter in a year or two.
- Waiting a few months to address noncritical tasks rarely changes long-term outcomes.