How to Avoid Homeschool Burnout~
Are You in it for the Long Haul?
I. Catch a Vision-
“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18
*ask your husband *write it out *look long-term, think grandbabies!
“Always be ready to give a defense (or answer) to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you.” I Peter 3:15
*be prepared to talk to the people the Lord puts in your path
II. Try it God’s Way
“And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Deut. 6:6-9
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III. Keep the ‘Home’ in Homeschool- Being Joyful at Home
“The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish woman pulls it down with her hands.” Proverbs 14:1
*don’t give up the best for good things *successful Homeschooling require you to be at home *who is influencing your children’s heart?
IV. Put on Your Earmuffs- Are you listening to negative voices in your life?
“I am doing a great work so that I cannot come down.” Nehemiah 6:6
*get inspiration on a regular basis *surround yourself with people with similar goals *don’t put your fragile olive shoots out in the cold to freeze
v. You Deserve a Break Today!
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
*daily time with the Lord *daily fresh air & exercise & fun with your children *daily sprucing-up
Why the lifestyleoflearning.org recommendation?
ReplyDeleteLifestyleoflearning.org has resources (mainly e-books) that teach parents how to lead a 'delight-directed' approach to learning. To take the verse "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it," Pr. 22:6 and apply it to parenting, in the sense that "in the way he should go" means the unique gifting God gives each child. When parents can 'tap' into that, let the learning begin! This approach is in contrast to the one-size-fits all curriculum that is out there and being used by lots of homeschoolers. Lifestyle of Learning encourages families to try learning God's way~ thanks for asking!
ReplyDeleteGreat Post, God Bless
ReplyDeleteHere is a great new site for Homeschool parenting info...especially if like Charlotte Mason from old England days
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