HOMESCHOOL GLUE || Real-Life Simple Systems + Rhythms for Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms

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Homeschooling was supposed to feel meaningful — not like you're one bad Tuesday away from quitting. The Homeschool Glue Podcast helps overwhelmed homeschool moms cut through the mental clutter and build simple systems and rhythms that make homeschooling feel lighter, calmer, and sustainable for real life. If you're tired of holding everything together in your head, you're in the right place. 

  1. 15H AGO

    004 || Stop Rebuilding Your Homeschool Every Sunday (Do THIS Instead)

    If you spend an hour planning your homeschool every Sunday, that’s 30-36 hours a year rebuilding the same week over and over. This year Sarah spends about five minutes a week. In this episode she explains exactly how and why the Sunday rebuild keeps happening even after years of homeschooling. You’ll hear Sarah walk through her own weekly rhythm in detail, how she handles curriculum with a built-in five-day schedule (and compresses it to four days), and how she uses a list-based approach like Ambleside Online without having to re-plan every week. Plus a puzzle analogy that makes the whole system finally click. This episode builds on episodes one through three — start there if you’re new. Links: •        Free Starter Glue-Print •        Daily Riches curriculum (free sample week included)  •        Buds, Blooms + Bees science curriculum •       Seashore Science curriculum •        Morning Menus •        Classy Artist Box (use code HomeschoolGlue for 20% off first subscription order) •       Ambleside Online (free Charlotte Mason curriculum) •        Simply Charlotte Mason •        Episode about Quiet Time •        Episode 001 — The Hidden Curriculum Running Your Homeschool •        Episode 002 — You Are Not Bad at Homeschooling •        Episode 003 — The Real Reason Your Homeschool Still Feels Chaotic •        Follow on Instagram

    41 min

  2. APR 7

    003 || The Real Reason Your Homeschool Still Feels Chaotic — 3 Types of Overwhelm Every Mom Should Know

    Have you ever tried to fix your homeschool (new planner, new curriculum, new schedule) and wondered why nothing is actually changing? There’s a good reason for that. You might be solving the wrong problem. In this episode Sarah breaks down the three types of homeschool overwhelm — volume, decision, and emotional — and why the solution to each one looks completely different. Most moms are treating the wrong type, which is why the same fixes keep not working. Once you can name which one you’re actually dealing with, everything gets a lot clearer. This episode also includes a real-life example of subtraction in action — what Sarah dropped from her own homeschool this week and why, plus practical starting points for each type of overwhelm. Links: •        Free Starter Glue-Print PDF •        Shop all resources •        Follow on Instagram

    32 min

  3. MAR 31

    002 || You are NOT Bad at Homeschooling

    You are not bad at homeschooling. I know that might sound like something you’d scroll right past on Instagram — but stay with me. Because being bad at something and being overwhelmed by something are two completely different things with completely different causes and completely different solutions. And most of us have had them confused for a very long time. In this episode Sarah breaks down what being overwhelmed by homeschooling actually looks like (hint: it has nothing to do with being lazy or not caring enough), why the label you put on it matters more than you think, and what the real solutions are — none of which require you to be a different person or try harder at things that aren’t working. This one comes with a permission slip. You’re going to want to listen. Note: If you haven’t listened to Episode 001 yet, start there first — this episode builds on it. Links: •       Episode 001 — The Hidden Curriculum Running Your Homeschool (listen first — this episode builds on it) •        Shop all Homeschool Glue resources — homeschoolglue.com/shop •        Receive my weekly email newsletter with behind-the-scenes reflections, homeschool tips and ideas, and more! •        Follow on Instagram — @homeschoolglue

    40 min

  4. MAR 24

    001 || The Hidden Curriculum Running Your Homeschool

    Right now — whether you’re actively homeschooling or not — there’s a curriculum already running your homeschool. You didn’t choose it from a catalog. But your kids are being shaped by it every single day. In this first episode of the relaunched Homeschool Glue Podcast, I break down what the hidden curriculum actually is (hint: it’s the atmosphere of your home), why it matters more than any lesson plan you’ll ever write, and what you can actually do to make it work for you instead of against you. This one is for the mom who is exhausted in a way that goes beyond just being tired. The mom who knows it matters and feels the weight of that every single day. Not a perfect mom. A peaceful one. That’s what we’re building here. Links: •  Shop all Homeschool Glue resources •  Daily Riches — open-and-go Charlotte Mason rich subjects curriculum, ~20 minutes a day, family-style, 4 days a week •  Buds, Blooms + Bees — living-books botany science, perfect for spring and summer •  Seashore Science — living-books ocean science, perfect for summer •  Join my email list — hear about sales and new resources before anyone else Sale — this week only: Everything in the Homeschool Glue shop is 20% off through Saturday March 29th at 11:59pm. No code needed — the discount is already applied at checkout.

    27 min
  5. 34 || Today I'm Answering All YOUR Questions!

    12/23/2024

    34 || Today I'm Answering All YOUR Questions!

    Every once in a while it's fun to switch things up and answer some of your questions on the podcast!  Over on Instagram, I encouraged followers to submit questions, and submit they did!  In this episode I'm answering questions like, "Was homeschooling always in your plans?" and "Do you ever feel like you are not doing enough?" among many others! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Winter Indoor Survival GuideQuiet Time Podcast EpisodeGames Highlight on IGAlphabet Go FishRaccoon RumpusSneaky Snacky Squirrel GameTea Party GameKing's CornerSkip BoQwixxHues and CuesTaco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

    28 min
  6. 33 || What Are You Running From in Your Homeschool?

    12/16/2024

    33 || What Are You Running From in Your Homeschool?

    Many homeschool families begin their journey because they realize, either before sending their kids to school or after their kids are in school, that they don't like certain aspects of the school system.  Everyone's journey is different, but many parents stay away from schools because there are things within the school system they do not like or want for their children.  In other words, they start homeschooling by running "from" something at the schools.  There is nothing wrong with this!  However, at some point, we should stop running "from" things and starting "to" something new and better.  In this episode, I break down this idea and give my own examples of things we are no longer running "from" and instead share the things we are running "to" to help you come up with your own list.  This really helps us reflect upon our homeschool journey and make adjustments so we are heading in the right direction that aligns with what we want for our kids. Homeschool Plans with New Baby Podcast Episode

    28 min
  7. 32 || 5 Things I'm Struggling with in My Homeschool

    12/09/2024

    32 || 5 Things I'm Struggling with in My Homeschool

    If you follow lots of homeschooling accounts on social media, it's easy to feel like everyone else has it all together! However, like all social media, we usually are only seeing the "highlight reel" and not a true representation of a person's life.  I try to be very authentic and real on social media, but I also value our privacy and don't think it's good to air all my own "dirty laundry" and details about my life and my kids' lives on social media.  However, I also don't want people to think that my homeschool days go super smoothly, I find it incredibly easy, and I never struggle because that's FAR from the truth.  So, I decided to share 5 things I'm currently struggling with in my homeschool. The goal in sharing this is to show that nobody has it all together but also to show that by naming our issues we can also work toward making them better!  I hope you enjoy!

    37 min
  8. 31 || Our Homeschool Plans with New Baby

    12/02/2024

    31 || Our Homeschool Plans with New Baby

    For most people, it's the holiday season, but for us, we are in full baby mode with just a few weeks left to go before baby boy (our fourth child) is due!  With a major (beautiful, amazing) interruption smack dab in the middle of our school year, I've had to make adjustments to our plans that I made before becoming pregnant.  I'm breaking down my realistic plans for the weeks following baby and how we are going to manage it all! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 2024-2025 Homeschool Curricula Picks

    21 min
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Homeschooling was supposed to feel meaningful — not like you're one bad Tuesday away from quitting. The Homeschool Glue Podcast helps overwhelmed homeschool moms cut through the mental clutter and build simple systems and rhythms that make homeschooling feel lighter, calmer, and sustainable for real life. If you're tired of holding everything together in your head, you're in the right place. 

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