Homeschool Mama Self-Care: Turning Challenges into Charms

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Homeschool mama's self-care needs are easily overlooked with a steady stream of childhood needs and interpersonal interactions. Homeschool mamas grapple with the not-good-enough feeling, perfectionism, loneliness, anger, doubt, boredom, impatience, and overwhelm. You know, all the human feels. This podcast explores aspects of self-care that will serve the homeschool mama in her real homeschool days. You'll be introduced to homeschool mamas that you need to know so you can build self-care strategies into your real homeschool world.

Teresa Wiedrick

Nelson, British Columbia


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Soul School Way: Books as Mirrors, Windows, and Voices for Homeschool Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025


    Learn how books as mirrors, windows, and voices for homeschool can build empathy, identity, and connection with Amber O'Neal Johnston. The post The Soul School Way: Books as Mirrors, Windows, and Voices for Homeschool Families appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Sibling Bickering in Homeschool Families: What's Normal & How to Handle It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 19:05


    Sibling bickering in homeschool families is normal—but it doesn't have to be constant. Learn why it happens and how to handle it. The post Sibling Bickering in Homeschool Families: What's Normal & How to Handle It appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Homeschool Mom Boundaries: 6 Truths That Will Set You Free

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 30:13


    Discover six powerful Homeschool Mom Boundaries—with real-life stories, insights, and tools to help you lead with confidence and care. The post Homeschool Mom Boundaries: 6 Truths That Will Set You Free appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    How the Mother Wound Affects Homeschool Moms—and How to Break Free

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 20:44


    Learn how the Mother Wound affects homeschool moms—and how to heal for a more confident, fulfilling homeschool journey. The post How the Mother Wound Affects Homeschool Moms—and How to Break Free appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Homeschool Mom Boundary Issues? You’re Not Doing This…

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 10:44


    Ever wonder if NOT building your boundaries is interfering with your homeschool mom life? In the following video, I explain how not addressing your needs and not having firm boundaries are related. The key to bolstering your boundaries? First step: addressing your needs. Yup, it's that simple and that impactful. When we honor our needs,… The post Homeschool Mom Boundary Issues? You're Not Doing This… appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    How to Deschool as a Homeschool Mom and Rediscover Your Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025


    What Deschooling Can Do for You as a Homeschool Mom How to deschool as a homeschool mom and rediscover your identity? When I first began homeschooling nearly twenty years ago, I had no idea how profoundly it would transform our lives — not just in how we educated our kids, but in who we became… The post How to Deschool as a Homeschool Mom and Rediscover Your Identity appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    How my story of deschooling brought more freedom & purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 22:50


    This is my story of deschooling so you can be a fly on my wall, but how you deschool will look different based on you and your kids. The post How my story of deschooling brought more freedom & purpose appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    How to Know if Deschooling is Right for You: 7 Signs you Need to Deschool

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 15:34


    Seven signs you need to deschool? Explore one-on-one coaching, a journaling workbook, or a mini-course to reimagine your homeschool. The post How to Know if Deschooling is Right for You: 7 Signs you Need to Deschool appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Why Do You Want to Deschool? Understanding Why it Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 27:44


    Considering "why do you want to deschool"? Learn to shed homeschool stress and create a more joyful, personalized learning for your family. The post Why Do You Want to Deschool? Understanding Why it Matters appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Is My Homeschooler Behind? The Truth About Learning at Their Own Pace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 30:45


    Is my homeschooler behind? Discover why this common worry shouldn't concern you and focus on real growth beyond academic timelines. The post Is My Homeschooler Behind? The Truth About Learning at Their Own Pace appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Purposeful Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 54:07


    Discover a sustainable approach to the homeschool mom life with this "Homeschool Mom's Guide to Purposeful Living." The post A Homeschool Mom's Guide to Purposeful Living appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    10 Simple Steps to the Homeschool Life (& Live it on Purpose)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 29:13


    By living life on homeschool life on purpose, we can create an experience that benefits our children and also helps us grow as a person too. The post 10 Simple Steps to the Homeschool Life (& Live it on Purpose) appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    The Three Lies Homeschool Moms Tell Themselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 31:27


    Uncover 3 harmful lies homeschool moms believe, and learn how to overcome them so mom and kids enjoy their homeschool lives more. The post The Three Lies Homeschool Moms Tell Themselves appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    3 Challenges of Homeschool Mom Burnout (& How to Address it)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 32:09


    Discover how to prevent homeschool mom burnout. Learn the common struggles of homeschool moms & practical solutions. The post 3 Challenges of Homeschool Mom Burnout (& How to Address it) appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    The Myth of the Perfect Homeschool: 3 Common Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 45:12


    Tired of chasing the perfect homeschool? Learn to overcome "not good enough", let go of unrealistic expectations, and enjoy your homeschool. The post The Myth of the Perfect Homeschool: 3 Common Challenges appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Tired of Homeschool Sibling Fights? Try These 3 Simple Strategies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 38:10


    Struggling with homeschool sibling fights? Try these 3 simple strategies to reduce conflict and build stronger sibling bonds. The post Tired of Homeschool Sibling Fights? Try These 3 Simple Strategies! appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    11 Powerful Affirmations Every Homeschool Mom Needs to Hear

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 17:21


    Incorporate these 11 uplifting affirmations for homeschool moms to improve your relationship with yourself and your kids. The post 11 Powerful Affirmations Every Homeschool Mom Needs to Hear appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    6 Homeschool Burnout Signs that Suggest You Need to Try Something New

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 44:03


    Feeling burned out? Here are 6 homeschool burnout signs that suggest you need to try something new. You can reimagine your homeschool life. The post 6 Homeschool Burnout Signs that Suggest You Need to Try Something New appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    7 Red Flags That Say You Need Homeschool Wellness Coaching—Before Burnout Hits

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 25:50


    Overwhelmed homeschool mom? Discover our Homeschool Wellness Group Coaching for Overwhelmed Moms to transform stress into confidence. The post 7 Red Flags That Say You Need Homeschool Wellness Coaching—Before Burnout Hits appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    How to Motivate Your Homeschool Child toward Curiosity & Independence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 43:03


    Can you motivate your homeschool child? 5 thoughts to consider when you have a goal to motivate your homeschool child. The post How to Motivate Your Homeschool Child toward Curiosity & Independence appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    How I Learned to Build Healthy Relationships in My Homeschool Family (And How You Can Too)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 44:09


    Discover practical tools and mindset shifts for building healthy relationships in your homeschool, creating a more supportive environment. The post How I Learned to Build Healthy Relationships in My Homeschool Family (And How You Can Too) appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Reignite Your Spark as a Homeschool Mom in 10 Powerful Ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 64:00


    Reignite your homeschool spark and create a confident, fulfilling journey. Explore tips and one-on-one coaching to inspire your path. The post Reignite Your Spark as a Homeschool Mom in 10 Powerful Ways appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Fed Up with Homeschool? 18 Strategies to Regain Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 38:19


    Are you fed up with homeschooling? Here are 19 approaches when you don't know how to handle overwhelm. Love, from a homeschool life coach. The post Fed Up with Homeschool? 18 Strategies to Regain Joy appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    6 Challenges Every Struggling Homeschool Mom Faces — and How to Transform Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 27:18


    Struggling homeschool mom? Transform your homeschool experience with a free mini-course to reimagine your homeschool. The post 6 Challenges Every Struggling Homeschool Mom Faces — and How to Transform Them appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Re-Envision Your 2025 Homeschool: A 5-Day Vision Challenge Homeschool Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 22:20


    Re-Envision your 2025 Homeschool with a challenge or a workshop! Get clarity, align your values, & create a plan for a purposeful 2025. The post Re-Envision Your 2025 Homeschool: A 5-Day Vision Challenge Homeschool Moms appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    What 2024 Taught Me About Supporting Homeschool Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 33:38


    What 2024 Taught Me About Supporting Homeschool Moms The post What 2024 Taught Me About Supporting Homeschool Moms appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Write Your Truth: How Vulnerability Shapes Homeschool Wellness & Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 40:10


    Explore homeschool wellness and mindset tips to nurture your journey, balance challenges, and build confidence as a homeschool mom. The post Write Your Truth: How Vulnerability Shapes Homeschool Wellness & Mindset appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    11 Practical Tips How Homeschool Moms Can Let Go of Unrealistic Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 48:55


    Discover how homeschool moms can let go of unrealistic expectations and create a more joyful homeschool experience. The post 11 Practical Tips How Homeschool Moms Can Let Go of Unrealistic Expectations appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Foster Strong Relationships in Your Homeschool Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 38:36


    Building relationships in your homeschool family requires intentional effort. Learn 11 practical strategies to strengthen connections. The post Foster Strong Relationships in Your Homeschool Family appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Finding Healing & Purpose When Life is Life-ing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 48:12


    Discover how to find healing, reclaim purpose, and move forward when life is life-ing—because even homeschool moms need support. The post Finding Healing & Purpose When Life is Life-ing appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Awakened Homeschool Family: Living with Purpose, Learning from Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 34:55


    The awakened homeschool family, where intentional choices, strong connections, and aligned values foster growth and joy in learning. The post Awakened Homeschool Family: Living with Purpose, Learning from Heart appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Declutter Your Homeschool Mama Mind: Overwhelm to On Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 29:06


    Homeschooling is a freeing family lifestyle like no other, and also—it can be overwhelming. For many homeschool moms, the overwhelm happens easily. We're not just educating our kids; we're managing homes, routines, part-time jobs, and, most of all, ourselves. Today, I want to share some insights and tools to declutter your homeschool mama mind that… The post Declutter Your Homeschool Mama Mind: Overwhelm to On Purpose appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Why you Don’t Need a Perfectly Decluttered Homeschool: (and How a Little Decluttering Can Bring Big Calm)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 43:59


    Discover how to declutter your homeschool and mind! Tips on lists, routines, and time management to create a purposeful homeschool life. The post Why you Don't Need a Perfectly Decluttered Homeschool: (and How a Little Decluttering Can Bring Big Calm) appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    The Heart Of Homeschooling: Essential Lessons From Two Experienced Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 46:19


    Explore seven essential lessons two experienced moms share on what truly matters in their homeschool journey. The post The Heart Of Homeschooling: Essential Lessons From Two Experienced Moms appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    The Helpful Homeschool Mom’s Guide To Intentional Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 34:45


    Intentional living means aligning your values with your actions, and as a homeschool mom it means making choices that enrich both your children and yourself. One of the most significant influences on my path to intentional living has been books. Though I know I don't KNOW these authors, though I have been honoured to meet… The post The Helpful Homeschool Mom's Guide To Intentional Living appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Need Change in Life? Discover Balance as a Homeschool Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 17:39


    Find balance as a homeschool mom and create meaningful change with practical tips to reduce overwhelm and nurture yourself. The post Need Change in Life? Discover Balance as a Homeschool Mom appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    7 Remarkable Lessons from a Weekend Away: Homeschool Realities

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 28:19


    7 things I learned about the realities of homeschool: this homeschool lifestyle is the most rewarding life. The post 7 Remarkable Lessons from a Weekend Away: Homeschool Realities appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Rethinking Homeschooling: It’s About the Child, Not the Method

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 59:59


    Join us as we explore rethinking homeschooling: we discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, trusting your gut, and redefining success. The post Rethinking Homeschooling: It's About the Child, Not the Method appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Discover Your Unique Voice: Beyond your Homeschool Mama Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 34:33


    Who are you beyond your homeschool mama identity and what will be the next contribution of your life outside your homeschool mama identity? The post Discover Your Unique Voice: Beyond your Homeschool Mama Identity appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Homeschool with Integrity: How to Stay True to Your Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 34:19


    If you want to homeschool with integrity and stay true to your values, listen to the Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast. The post Homeschool with Integrity: How to Stay True to Your Values appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    15 Fun Activities for First Day of Homeschool Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 20:18


    Fun activities for the first day of Homeschool Party? I heard a homeschool mama talk about her favourite day of the year: the first day of studies! So what fun activities for first-day homeschool party can we include? The anticipation of a new study year with freshly sharpened pencils, new books, unopened notebooks, pretty binders,… The post 15 Fun Activities for First Day of Homeschool Party appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Finding Her True Self: From Anxious to Authentic Homeschool Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 22:04


    Achieve an authentic homeschool life by building confidence, setting boundaries, and embracing mindfulness. The post Finding Her True Self: From Anxious to Authentic Homeschool Life appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    7 Easy Ways to Incorporate Writing into Your Homeschool Mom Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 30:29


    Here are 7 ways to incorporate writing into your homeschool mom life. Because a homeschool mama writer needs to fuel her creativity. The post 7 Easy Ways to Incorporate Writing into Your Homeschool Mom Life appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    The Joy of Slow: Homeschool & Wellness with Leslie Martino

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 60:06


    Explore The Joy of Slow with Leslie Martino. Discover how to create a balanced homeschool life & join the 5-Day Wellness Challenge too. The post The Joy of Slow: Homeschool & Wellness with Leslie Martino appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Why I Homeschool, Unexpected Challenges & My Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 23:14


    This graduated homeschool mom & coach shares why I homeschool, the unexpected challenges & her transformation & how you can transform too. The post Why I Homeschool, Unexpected Challenges & My Transformation appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    John Holt & Pat Farenga Teach Homeschoolers How to Learn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 69:38


    Let's chat about John Holt & Pat Farenga's book, Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book of Home Schooling, and how it informs your homeschool life. John Holt wrote another small book, Why Children Fail, that revolutionized my approach to home education. You too? I've heard that I'm not the only one, so if you've… The post John Holt & Pat Farenga Teach Homeschoolers How to Learn appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Empowering words for your new homeschool year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 20:10


    Let's choose words for your new homeschool year. My words for this year, expansion, encourage and invite. Let's decide yours. The post Empowering words for your new homeschool year appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Crushing 1st Year Homeschool Frustrations: Plan a Smooth Year 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 18:59


    Overwhelmed by your 1st year of homeschooling? Get an action plan to tackle frustrations and make your journey smoother. The post Crushing 1st Year Homeschool Frustrations: Plan a Smooth Year 2 appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    9 Steps to Thrive: Confident Homeschool Mom in Year 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024


    Discover how to become a confident homeschool mom in Year 1-- learn practical strategies to manage stress and build confidence. The post 9 Steps to Thrive: Confident Homeschool Mom in Year 1 appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    Can I Homeschool in Canada? Your Ultimate Guide to Support & Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024


    Can I homeschool in Canada? Discover the ins and outs of homeschooling in Canada with this comprehensive guide so you can feel confident. The post Can I Homeschool in Canada? Your Ultimate Guide to Support & Resources appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

    If you’re dealing with post-partum overwhelm in your homeschool…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 70:34


    If you're dealing with post-partum overwhelm in your homeschool, I have a story to share with you. Hard to believe that someone so pretty, our third baby, a baby who hardly cried, slept through the night by 3-4 months, loved sitting on daddy's lap while daddy studied federal election results, had a mama that felt… The post If you're dealing with post-partum overwhelm in your homeschool… appeared first on Capturing the Charmed Life.

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