18. Homeschool, Holidays, and Why This Year Feels Different

Send us a text We unpack why we chose homeschool over private school, how we juggle work with learning, and what actually changed in our home life. From winter routines to Outschool wins and cutting December chaos, we share what’s working, what isn’t, and what we’re adding next. • letting go of pressure during holidays and keeping daily reading • handling family reactions and setting screen boundaries with cousins • adapting routines for cold, windy weather and morning focus • accelerating math while protecting foundations and confidence • adding family-style history and science on Fridays • using Outschool for creative, independent classes • private school costs, rigor, and homework vs our priorities • why hybrid programs wouldn’t solve workload or logistics • mental load relief from ditching constant school “optional” tasks • feeling confident after seeing both systems up close Support the show Follow us on IG Find Our Free PDFs! The reading app we LOVE! The phone we have with NO social media and NO internet browser!