Comments on: 10 ways you’re making your homeschool day harder than it needs to be https://simplehomeschool.net/harder/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:43:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Marisa Bullock https://simplehomeschool.net/harder/#comment-779736 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31478#comment-779736 In reply to Dawn.

You know……your so right. I am depressed, my head hurts, and I’m starting to loathe myself and homeschooling all together. I try to do everything in one day the text says I should and put going outside and fun off. I need to prioritize and bring back fun and joy into homeschooling. Thank you.

]]> By: Mirna https://simplehomeschool.net/harder/#comment-764397 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31478#comment-764397 ]]> Thank you very much for this blessed article! ♥️

]]> By: Natalie https://simplehomeschool.net/harder/#comment-576855 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31478#comment-576855 Hi mommas, I’m always encouraged when I read articles such as this one. But my question is how are things when the children are older? Is it still ok to still have such a relaxed attitude? My oldest is in 7th grade.

]]> By: Anita Shelton https://simplehomeschool.net/harder/#comment-547459 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31478#comment-547459 I am a vetern homeschool mom/grandma having started in 1984 and now working with the grandkids. I have experienced everything you mention and I love you suggestions. Thank you

]]> By: Kristy Houle https://simplehomeschool.net/harder/#comment-530724 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31478#comment-530724 Thank you so much for these thoughts. This is my first year homeschooling and I feel like I am drowning. I was a public school teacher (2nd and 3rd grade) and an elementary principal for the last ten years and everyone told me how great I would be at this and how easy it would be. Ha…..were they wrong. I think my kids are doing great with the work and the curriculum…they love being homeschooled, but I am definitely finding myself NOT doing many of the things you mentioned. I am really enjoying your blog and all of your encouragement….keep up the good work!

]]> By: Anna Eccles https://simplehomeschool.net/harder/#comment-513169 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31478#comment-513169 I really needed this post right now! I should print out the heading for each and make it an inspiration board. We start school back up tomorrow. Hoping your advice sticks. Thank you Jamie!

]]> By: Jamie Martin https://simplehomeschool.net/harder/#comment-482068 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31478#comment-482068 In reply to Christia Colquitt.

So glad, Christia! Be blessed.

]]> By: Christia Colquitt https://simplehomeschool.net/harder/#comment-482052 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31478#comment-482052 I needed to read this today. I was in a slump and you had the encouragement I needed. Thank you for inspiring me! Such a blessing to this mama’s heart.

]]> By: Kimberly https://simplehomeschool.net/harder/#comment-477364 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31478#comment-477364 In reply to Bryssy.

Amen! Humor is key!!! 😉

]]> By: Beth https://simplehomeschool.net/harder/#comment-438960 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=31478#comment-438960 This is perfect advice for EVERYONE! It’s so easy to be overwhelmed by the very routines we make for ourselves. It’s wonderful to have found your resources and we look forward to enveloping your ideas and philosophies into ours. My children are older and we are plagued with the comparison and criticism from outside our home from those who do not share our schooling philosophies, even among family members. It’s created quite a divide. Thank you for #10 especially, the reminder to not take myself quite so seriously will soften my approach, and ultimately succeed in teaching the things importance.

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