Comments on: Homeschooling for mental health https://simplehomeschool.net/mentalhealth/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:23:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Erin https://simplehomeschool.net/mentalhealth/#comment-734358 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=58287#comment-734358 In reply to Keke.

I loved the intention of the article, but also love this. I’ve been homeschooling 3 children for the past 6 years, and right now I think it’s best for my oldest to switch to public school. One reason being my mental health! But it’s hard to not feel so entirely guilty about how that is even part of our decision.

]]> By: Jeng Cruz https://simplehomeschool.net/mentalhealth/#comment-624976 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=58287#comment-624976 Hi Jamie, such a wonderful post. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I agree with you that today’s society, with social media and everything, kids are taking a lot and as a parent, I want to protect them from everything as much as possible. Homeschooling is not really normal for our culture here in the Philippines, but if I have options, I would rather homeschool my kids.

]]> By: Jamie Martin https://simplehomeschool.net/mentalhealth/#comment-617348 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=58287#comment-617348 In reply to Keke.

This is SO good, Keke. Thank you for sharing your story for another beautiful perspective!

]]> By: Jamie Martin https://simplehomeschool.net/mentalhealth/#comment-617347 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=58287#comment-617347 In reply to Rebecca.

Thank you for such kind words, Rebecca, and thank you for the gift you’re giving to your daughter!

]]> By: Keke https://simplehomeschool.net/mentalhealth/#comment-617332 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=58287#comment-617332 In reply to Anne.

I just want to encourage you if you choose to transition from homeschool to public. Our kids learned a tin at home and were in activities 5-6 days per week but they lacked “everyday” friendships. Now they have been in school and are thriving academically, emotionally, as nd socially. And I love having time to exercise everyday (without my kids in childcare), shop,prep and cook whole, healthy meals and snacks, clean the house- basically I get everything done while the kids fill their cup at school and my mental/emotional health has improved 110% . Even my marriage has deepened and my friends have broadened. Anyways, I realize this is a place for homeschoolers to find encouragement, and I’ve found this blog so helpful while in the thick of it, so it was really great to see mention of the health of the mother. Every situation is different, and some families will thrive with school. I am most surprised and thankful to have experienced the good in both worlds. Best wishes.

]]> By: Rebecca https://simplehomeschool.net/mentalhealth/#comment-617327 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=58287#comment-617327 This post is one of the many many reasons I love your writing Jamie! Thank you for your vulnerability and courage to share. I struggled with addiction as a teen, and I’m so grateful for the growth in my own life and how I get to structure my own daughter’s life in a different way than the things that led to my addiction. You are inspiring!

]]> By: Jamie Martin https://simplehomeschool.net/mentalhealth/#comment-617319 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=58287#comment-617319 In reply to Hilaree.

What a beautiful mama you are, Hilaree, and I love that your kids can learn without having to bear those extra burdens!

]]> By: Hilaree https://simplehomeschool.net/mentalhealth/#comment-617253 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=58287#comment-617253 Two of my three children are diagnosed with PANDAS/PANS, and I am so grateful that they can learn at their own pace through homeschooling, especially when they are plagued by obsessive thoughts and sensory issues due to their diagnoses. What a great reminder this post was for me. Some days we end up reading a lot of books, playing outside, and watching shows, even at ages 11 and 13. I can’t even begin to imagine the toll school would have taken on them. Agh, now I’m crying. Thank you so much. Now to focus on me, alongside them. Have you ever watched Julie Bogart’s BraveWriter youtube video on Awesome Adulting? It takes into account that we are learners in the family too, we are humans too, etc. So good. Much love to you.

]]> By: Jamie Martin https://simplehomeschool.net/mentalhealth/#comment-617140 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=58287#comment-617140 In reply to Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley.

Thank you for the sweet encouragement, Cait!

]]> By: Jamie Martin https://simplehomeschool.net/mentalhealth/#comment-617139 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=58287#comment-617139 In reply to Gina B..

So inspired by your perseverance to find the right fit for your son, Gina. Yes, he IS worth it, and so blessed to have a mom like you!!

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