SS #01: Preventing Burnout Through Levity
February is often called “Homeschool Burnout Month” for a reason — because a lot of us are tempted to lose heart during this short but tricky month in which winter has surely overstayed its welcome. The main thing we’re discussing today is the idea that levity — not taking ourselves too seriously — is a key to preventing that dreaded homeschool mom burnout. We make sure to refer to sources like GK Chesterton, Charlotte Mason, Catherine Levison, and Carole Joy Seid … just to name a few. There is definitely a lot of food for thought in this one!
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Show Notes:
- Scholé RDA
Mystie: The Great Tradition by Richard Gamble
Pam: Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly
Brandy: Island of the World by Michael O’Brien
- Topical Discussion: Preventing Burnout Through Levity
- Catherine Levison
- CM West Conference
- Pam’s interview with Carole Joy Seid for The Homeschool Snapshots Podcast
Chesterton quote was from Orthodoxy
- Brain Breaks on Pinterest
Charlotte Mason quote was from School Education
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
A Sane Woman’s Guide to Raising a Large Family by Mary Ostyn
- Amazon Echo
- “This reminds me of Cindy” — Cindy who? Cindy Rollins.
- Nitty Gritty Homeschool Question
- AmblesideOnline
- Bob Books
- All About Reading
The Fellowship of the Ring (audio book)
The Cupcake Diaries collection
The Magic Tree House boxed set
The Secret Garden (audio book)
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