Burned Out from Homeschooling? This 3-Part Reset Will Save You

Feeling exhausted by homeschooling? It might not be your curriculum — it might be your foundation.

In this episode, certified life coach and homeschool veteran Meg Thomas (mom of 7, five homeschool grads) shares the 3-part reset that transformed her family’s homeschool: Heart, Habits, and Home.

You’ll learn how to build connection without yelling, develop smooth routines without stress, and create a home atmosphere that helps behavior shift naturally.

This conversation wasn’t recorded on the OpenEd Podcast, but it was featured in the OpenEd newsletter — where thousands of families go to rethink education every morning.

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Timestamps:0:00 – Cold Open: Why Homeschool Feels So Hard Right Now0:40 – Meet Meg Thomas: Life Coach & Mom of 71:35 – The 3-Part Reset That Saved My Homeschool2:10 – HEART: Why Connection Makes Kids More Teachable4:40 – 4 Things That Break Connection (and What to Do Instead)7:30 – Building Trust: Control Yourself First, Then Guide10:30 – HABITS: Charlotte Mason, Chores, and Smooth Days13:20 – The Happy Habits Method (Example–Teach–Praise)16:10 – HOME: Your Environment Shapes Behavior18:35 – Simple Changes That Calm the Chaos (Music, Art, Food)21:20 – Sibling Conflict & Emotional Regulation Tips23:55 – The Praise Formula Meg Uses Daily25:45 – Free Resource: Download the Happy Habits PDF26:20 – Q&A: Teen Disrespect, Bedtimes, and Force vs Trust28:30 – Final Thoughts: Your Homeschool Can Feel Good Again