Art of Homeschooling Studio

He's an expert at tending his fields and harvesting yields.

Most seasons, the farmer does well. Because he understands the climate, the soil, the weather, when to plant, and when to harvest.

He's even prepared for bad weather and difficult growing conditions. He covers crops when freezes come. He'll wait to plant. He'll harvest early if needed.

The farmer does everything within reason that he can do to maintain his business and serve his community the delicious vegetables and fruits he grows.

But there are some years, inevitably, where the farm takes a hit. Storms come. There are droughts. There are low yields. There might be pest damage. 

We can learn from the farmer.

He works with great forces of nature, and he does not walk away.

He surrenders and adjusts, because his livelihood and others' depends on his determination.

What can we learn from the farmer?

As homeschool parents, sometimes we are called to surrender and adapt to the storms and challenging conditions that come our way.

We may have a vision and we may have the seeds and the soil. But the storm must pass before we plant.

These are tough times. 

When life hits you hard, homeschooling gets even harder. 

If you’re struggling right now, I encourage you to take a deep breath and give yourself a moment. 

Don’t expect to be efficient and just push through. Reset your expectations to supporting your family and yourself rather than checking all the boxes. 

Remember, you’re a family and not a school.

When exhaustion, overwhelm, and isolation hit because life has been turned upside down, it’s time to simplify. 

Instead of feeling guilty and lost, focus on what you CAN do: creating the space for learning, bringing simple stories and projects to your children to keep the learning going, and taking care of yourself through it all.

With the Homeschooling Through Tough Times masterclass series (3 masterclasses + 2 bonus videos), you can feel empowered to do what you can with what you have.

Homeschooling Through Tough Times is for any and all parents and caregivers with children at home. That includes those who are:

• New to homeschooling
• Seasoned homeschoolers
• Temporarily homeschooling
• Stay-at-home parents
• Caregivers

If you are struggling to maintain the rhythm and life you're used to living, these masterclasses and bonus videos will help reassure you that all is not lost.

This is a time of going inward, simplifying, and taking extra good care of yourself. Let this support nourish you through this challenging time.

In case we haven't met yet, I’m Jean Miller, a mother of three who homeschooled for 25+ years. With all three children (two boys and a girl) in their twenties, I now get to mentor homeschooling parents. I love helping parents homeschool with the Waldorf approach, but I also help any and all homeschoolers who are striving for holistic home education.

When people ask me what I do, I often say,

“I help homeschooling parents who are interested in the Waldorf approach to find ways of customizing the curriculum to make it work for their children and family. But what I really do is help mothers feel like they’re enough.”