When Homeschooling Feels Overwhelming: Finding Your Way Through

Feeling in over your head with homeschooling? You’re not alone.

Every homeschool parent hits that wall—when the toddler is pulling everything off the shelves, five kids are asking questions at once, and you’re wondering if you’re failing everyone, including yourself. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, veteran homeschool moms Courtney Bradshaw and Karin Carpenter join host Amy Jones to talk about the seasons when homeschooling feels overwhelming. In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • ·       Why those “in over my head” moments are actually normal (and might even be necessary)
  • ·       How to recognize when you’re spread too thin—and what to do about it
  • ·       The surprising antidote to homeschool loneliness (hint: it’s not just about finding time)
  • ·       Practical strategies for recalibrating when everything feels like too much
  • ·       Why celebrating others’ victories can sustain you through your own hard days
  • ·       How to assess whether the problem is your curriculum, your schedule, or your heart

Both Courtney (mom of seven, including three adopted from foster care) and Karin (veteran of 15+ years homeschooling four children) share vulnerable stories from their own journeys—the days they wanted to quit, the moments they crashed at Jesus’ feet, and the unexpected ways God met them in their weakness. Their wisdom is hard-won and deeply encouraging.

 

This episode of the Everyday Educator is sponsored by:

Judson College

Judson College, North Carolina’s only four-year accredited confessional Christian institution, equips passionate students with over 25 majors and exceptional faculty to pursue God’s calling in ministry, missions, or the workplace while experiencing vibrant community through our unique House System. We’re committed to making your divine calling affordable through extensive scholarships and special SBC church member discounts, so you can give your life for Christ’s cause without overwhelming financial burden. 

Ready to answer your calling? Find out what makes Judson College experience different. https://judsoncollege.com/distinctives/

 

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