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\"Prioritizing<\/a><\/p>\n

Prioritizing mental health in your homeschool this year ~
\nWritten by Kara Anderson,<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0author of More Than Enough<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

It feels more important than ever to prioritize mental health in our homeschools.<\/span><\/p>\n

Little quirks we\u2019ve noticed\u2014a child who has trouble falling asleep or feels a bit anxious\u2014can grow if left unchecked.<\/strong> And truthfully, we all have moments where our own stress or worries feel a little bigger than before.<\/p>\n

As we step into this new homeschool year, it\u2019s worth remembering that lessons and schedules matter, but so does the emotional well-being of every person in our home.<\/p>\n

When we care for our children\u2019s mental health\u2014and our own\u2014we create a learning environment where everyone can truly thrive.<\/p>\n

Prioritizing Mental Health in Your Homeschool This Year<\/h2>\n

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Self-care matters (and isn’t selfish!)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

My main mental health struggle is anxiety. Looking back now, I can see that I\u2019ve had it since I was a kid. Luckily, I have a counselor and a doctor who I work with to balance my medication and keep me on track with self-care.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, at every appointment, both my doctor and my counselor ask me what I am doing for self-care.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Much more than a trendy term that translates to manicures and face masks, self-care can encompass many physical, emotional and spiritual components to help us stay at our best.<\/span><\/p>\n

Things like:<\/span><\/h3>\n