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The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms is a must-listen weekly podcast for women who are juggling work, parenting and homeschooling. The podcast is presented by Charlotte Jones, homeschool coach and homeschooling mom of twin boys. It can feel really overwhelming to keep all the balls in the air all the time, so each week Charlotte covers tips and strategies for being a happy and thriving working homeschool mom. She also interviews awesome and inspiring working homeschool moms and field experts so that they can share ways to help you find balance.

The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms Charlotte Jones

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 15 Ratings

The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms is a must-listen weekly podcast for women who are juggling work, parenting and homeschooling. The podcast is presented by Charlotte Jones, homeschool coach and homeschooling mom of twin boys. It can feel really overwhelming to keep all the balls in the air all the time, so each week Charlotte covers tips and strategies for being a happy and thriving working homeschool mom. She also interviews awesome and inspiring working homeschool moms and field experts so that they can share ways to help you find balance.

    Finding Harmony in the Chaos | Shelley Meche'tte, ShelleyMechette.com | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E121

    Finding Harmony in the Chaos | Shelley Meche'tte, ShelleyMechette.com | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E121

    About the Episode

    On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I speak to the inspiring and delightful Shelley Meche’tte.

    As an EmpowHERment Speaker, Certified Coach, and Mom-life Strategist, Shelley Meche’tte is a true force in personal transformation. Shelley illuminates stages, inspiring women to embrace limitless possibilities.

    A Best-selling Author of “Women Inspiring Nations” and more, Shelley goes beyond mediocrity.

    As a Mom-life Strategist, she urges women to embrace their identity beyond motherhood, unlocking life-harmony and joy. Founder of The PowHERful Woman, Shelley provides a platform for women's personal and professional elevation.

    Shelley's influence extends online with appearances on shows like Positive Talk Radio and events like The PowHERful Woman Conference. Media giants celebrate her impact, with features on CBS, NBC, and ABC.

    In 2021, she earned recognition as one of the Top 25 Women in Business.

    In a world where empowerment resonates, Shelley Meche’tte stands as a paragon of transformation, inspiration and resilience, showcasing the boundless power within each of us.

    This was such an inspiring interview. Shelley really breaks down what's important as a mom - harmony!

    Connect with Shelley

    https://www.facebook.com/shelleymechette

    https://www.instagram.com/shelleymechette

    https://www.tiktok.com/@shelleymechette

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/momswithpurpos

    And be sure to grab the eBook

    https://shelleymechette.myflodesk.com/freebie

    Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

    I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017.

    The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:


    Time management tips
    Homeschool and learning tips
    Organization tips
    Self care tips
    Mindset tips

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Sponsor for the Episode

    Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

    As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:


    Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
    Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

    And then for us parents, CTCMath has:


    Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
    And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

    But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

    Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • 27 min
    How to Homeschool and Work Full Time | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E120

    How to Homeschool and Work Full Time | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E120

    About the Episode

    Are you a working mom dreaming of homeschooling? Do you want to offer your child a tailor-made education, while also earning a salary? Today I want to help you figure out how to homeschool and work full time. 

    It may seem impossible when you think about adding more tasks into your already hectic work day. By the end of the episode I promise that you’ll feel that it’s at least worth a go! But I hope that you’ll see that it’s 100% possible! 

    Links Mentioned

    https://mylittlehomeschool.com/homeschool-time-by-age/

    https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/bPzs75xhtIb

    Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

    I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017.

    The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:


    Time management tips
    Homeschool and learning tips
    Organization tips
    Self care tips
    Mindset tips

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Sponsor for the Episode

    Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

    As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:


    Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
    Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

    And then for us parents, CTCMath has:


    Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
    And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

    But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

    Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!

    • 13 min
    Conquering Emotional Eating | Andrea Caprio, Wellness Methods | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E119

    Conquering Emotional Eating | Andrea Caprio, Wellness Methods | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E119

    About the Episode

    On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, my guest and I tackle a topic related to self care.

    Healthy nutrition and having a good relationship with food are both so important when it comes to be a happy and thriving working homeschool mom.

    Andrea Caprio, an expert in emotional eating and a master transformational nutrition coach, developed her Food Freedom Formula to help busy people struggling with cravings and emotional eating lose 20 pounds or more without dramatic changes to their diets or workouts.

    Andrea's mission is to help others break free from self sabotage, heal their relationship with food and figure out how they want to live life on their own terms.

    Andrea shares actionable steps you can take right now to better your relationship with food and to start curbing emotional eating.

    Connect with Andrea

    https://wellnessmethods.com

    https://www.facebook.com/wellnessmethods

    https://www.instagram.com/wellnessmethods/

    https://www.youtube.com/@wellnessmethods

    And be sure to sign up to her free workshop

    https://wellnessmethods.com/food-freedom-foundation-workshop/




    Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

    I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017.

    The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:


    Time management tips
    Homeschool and learning tips
    Organization tips
    Self care tips
    Mindset tips

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Sponsor for the Episode

    Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

    As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:


    Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
    Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

    And then for us parents, CTCMath has:


    Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
    And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

    But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

    Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!

    • 28 min
    Homeschool Time by Age: The Low Down | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E118

    Homeschool Time by Age: The Low Down | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E118

    About the Episode

    As a working mom newly starting with homeschooling back in 2017, I desperately wanted guidance, step-by-step instructions and an operating manual. I didn’t trust myself to make this work. And I definitely wanted to know what was considered the right amount of homeschool time by age. 

    How much homeschooling would my kids need so that they succeeded? How many hours would they be expected to sit and quietly do work? And going on their time in public school, how was I ever going to fit all those hours into my already hectically busy day?!

    It took some time, but eventually I figured everything out. So in the episode today, I’m going to tell you what I found out and what works for us. And I bet you’re going to be pretty surprised by what I have to share!

    I'll give you exactly the recommended hours per day to homeschool. But I'm also going to share some tips and strategies for making the most of the time you have and for also saving time with homeschooling!

    Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

    I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017.

    The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:


    Time management tips
    Homeschool and learning tips
    Organization tips
    Self care tips
    Mindset tips

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Sponsor for the Episode

    Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

    As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:


    Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
    Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

    And then for us parents, CTCMath has:


    Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
    And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

    But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

    Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!

    • 13 min
    How to Homeschool High School as a Working Mom | Luba Vangelova, TheHub.Community | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E117

    How to Homeschool High School as a Working Mom | Luba Vangelova, TheHub.Community | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E117

    About the Episode

    On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I chat to veteran working homeschooler, Luba Vangelova.

    Luba is the founder of The Hub, a unique online learning community that makes it practical for tweens and teens to have the best of both worlds—a customized education and consistent community.

    She’s also written many popular articles about the future of learning, and co-founded and managed several pioneering in-person learning communities.

    In addition to her work in education, she runs a communications consultancy. She holds degrees in systems engineering and journalism, and resides in Virginia, USA.

    Luba and I discuss homeschooling teens and tweens and how it can fill working moms with a lot of anxiety and doubt. Luba shares some ways to make this time effective and engaging for kids.

    Connect with Luba

    https://thehub.community

    https://www.facebook.com/TheHubCommunityGroup

    Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

    I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017.

    The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:


    Time management tips
    Homeschool and learning tips
    Organization tips
    Self care tips
    Mindset tips

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Sponsor for the Episode

    Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

    As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:


    Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
    Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

    And then for us parents, CTCMath has:


    Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
    And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

    But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

    Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!

    • 31 min
    Work + Homeschool: How to Find the Time | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E 116

    Work + Homeschool: How to Find the Time | Charlotte Jones, My Little Homeschool | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E 116

    About the Episode

    If you’re just thinking about working and homeschooling, then you might feel that work + homeschool = impossible. And you would definitely not be alone!  

    On today’s episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I want to take you back to 2017, when I started. I’ll give you a peak into my life back then. You’ll be able to see that I felt just like you do now. I was stressed, anxious, exhausted, excited, overwhelmed and clueless too. 

    But I figured it all out and you can too. And I’ll show you how to turn work + homeschool into possible. You can do it with the TIME Method. It's a simple way to concentrate on what's really important and to lay a solid foundation for your new working homeschool mom life.

    Links Mentioned

    https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/v7uiBGrF7Hb

    https://mylittlehomeschool.com/why-homeschool-special-needs-twins/

    Claim Your Free eBook: 100 Tips for New Working Homeschool Moms

    I know that being a new working homeschool mom can feel so messy and overwhelming at the beginning. That’s why I’ve created a checklist with 100 tips I’ve gathered since I started out in 2017.

    The checklist is divided into 5 sections with 20 tips each. It will help you to take your first steps on this new adventure, feeling confident and supported. The tips are divided into:


    Time management tips
    Homeschool and learning tips
    Organization tips
    Self care tips
    Mindset tips

    ⁠⁠⁠https://mylittlehomeschool.com/100-tips-for-new-working-homeschool-moms/⁠⁠⁠

    Sponsor for the Episode

    Working homeschool mom, I know how overwhelming it can be to choose a math curriculum for your homeschool. That's why I'd like to tell you about the online math curriculum we've been using for years – CTCMath.com.

    As far as math curriculums go, it has loads of great features that solve lots of the math issues we've had and I know a lot of homeschooling families have. Here are a few of the features (from the many) that we really like:


    Questions are adaptive which means the interactive questions change in difficulty depending on the student's ability. They use a smart algorithm that tracks the student's progress and delivers questions based on their unique needs. The student doesn’t even know this is happening, helping them to build confidence and master concepts!
    Concepts are delivered through video tutorials and summaries which are clear, complete, and easy to follow [like having your very own teacher]. This ensures your children understand something before they're asked to practise it.

    And then for us parents, CTCMath has:


    Extensive reports which are valuable in monitoring your child's progress and spotting any gaps.
    And they offer a 12-month money-back guarantee if this curriculum is not for you and your family. CTCMath will provide a full refund, no questions asked.

    But I think the most important things is a whole lot LESS stress when it's math time for both parents AND kids. You get to outsource math with confidence and your kids get a fantastic tailor-made programme that makes learning and mastering math enjoyable and positive.

    Visit ctcmath.com today to start your free trial. CTCMath is offering you listener, an amazing special! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ctcmath.com/MLH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get a half-price discount plus a bonus 6-months for free!

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
15 Ratings

15 Ratings

Wellness Methods ,

Great Podcast host!

Love the way Charlotte interviews in a fun and informative way, she puts her guests at ease and gets them to spill their best secrets helping homeschooling moms keep up with the demands on them.

punkiemommie ,

Quick and useful!

Grateful for this podcast. I’ve just started homeschooling my second child after a long time away while both kids were in school. Charlotte addresses questions I had and offers practical solutions to issues that made homeschooling challenging for my family many years ago. So far we’re off to a much better start than during our previous experience of homeschooling. Also I appreciate that episodes are short because I don’t have time for a chatty dialogue with lots of coffee talk and humor. I enjoy that stuff but just don’t have time for it. Thanks Charlotte!

Sara Vatore ,

Great Resource!

What a great resource for all working homeschooling moms! Charlotte and her guests are knowledgeable and lovely to listen to. What a great mirror to have for those of us breaking the norms and choosing into homeschooling and working. We get to have it all!

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