Well This Wasn't The Plan!

33. We Hired A Sitter To Help Us Homeschool

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527393/fan_mail/new] We crawl out of tax season, admit why the podcast went quiet, and share how hiring a sitter became the simplest way to keep work and homeschooling from crushing us. We break down exactly how we found her, what we pay, how we structure the homeschool block, and why the “six hours back” changes everything! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527393/support] Our Curriculum we LOVE [https://glnk.io/jn28v/teran-traditionaltohomeschool ] Homeschool + Working Parents Guide [https://stan.store/teransands/p/working--homeschooling-first-year-guide] (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG  [https://www.instagram.com/teransands] Find Our Free PDFs! [https://stan.store/teransands?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAada-AIn_q6dXxW1OEuSnjofrT5irKv1Nq50qJ9Cs-q7d9sUl8U35UeAavjCjg_aem_sODJOr2-FC6a-q2qYqi0xw] The reading app we LOVE! [https://reading.com/?via=teran] The phone we have [http://gabb.com/promo/teran] with NO social media and NO internet browser!

32. The Week That Made Us Question Homeschooling

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527393/fan_mail/new] Homeschooling didn’t break us, but tax season almost did. When you’re two full-time working parents, the hard days don’t look like a cute worksheet moment. They look like nonstop noise, kids picking at each other, and that very real parenting thought of “I just need five minutes of quiet.” We say the part out loud that many families hide, then we talk through what we’re doing about it.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527393/support] Our Curriculum we LOVE [https://glnk.io/jn28v/teran-traditionaltohomeschool ] Homeschool + Working Parents Guide [https://stan.store/teransands/p/working--homeschooling-first-year-guide] (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG  [https://www.instagram.com/teransands] Find Our Free PDFs! [https://stan.store/teransands?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAada-AIn_q6dXxW1OEuSnjofrT5irKv1Nq50qJ9Cs-q7d9sUl8U35UeAavjCjg_aem_sODJOr2-FC6a-q2qYqi0xw] The reading app we LOVE! [https://reading.com/?via=teran] The phone we have [http://gabb.com/promo/teran] with NO social media and NO internet browser!

31. Options For Working Parents Who Want To Homeschool

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527393/fan_mail/new] A rapid-fire list of realistic ways to keep working while you homeschool • our long planning runway before homeschooling and why we tested changes for a year  • switching a business to virtual work to make home learning possible  • work-from-home options and early-morning schedules that open up school time  • using online school and virtual curriculum for more independence  • hybrid programs as a lower-risk step into homeschooling  • learning pods, drop-off co-ops, and other childcare-style supports  • leaning on family help and building a schedule from multiple pieces  • remembering you can pivot midyear if something is not working  If you're pulling the trigger on homeschooling and you need help, definitely check out our guide! Cheering you on!! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527393/support] Our Curriculum we LOVE [https://glnk.io/jn28v/teran-traditionaltohomeschool ] Homeschool + Working Parents Guide [https://stan.store/teransands/p/working--homeschooling-first-year-guide] (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG  [https://www.instagram.com/teransands] Find Our Free PDFs! [https://stan.store/teransands?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAada-AIn_q6dXxW1OEuSnjofrT5irKv1Nq50qJ9Cs-q7d9sUl8U35UeAavjCjg_aem_sODJOr2-FC6a-q2qYqi0xw] The reading app we LOVE! [https://reading.com/?via=teran] The phone we have [http://gabb.com/promo/teran] with NO social media and NO internet browser!

30. Working With ADHD Instead of Against It: Our Words of Advice

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527393/fan_mail/new] • early ADHD signs we notice first, especially screen hyperfocus and the crash afterward  • why teachers see a people pleaser while we see meltdowns at home  • low frustration tolerance with hard skills like reading, swimming, biking, and tying shoes  • our medication conversations, including appetite and growth concerns  • natural supports we try first, including cutting dyes, lowering sugar, omega-3s, focus drops, and a balanced breakfast  • why daily movement is non-negotiable and how we build indoor and outdoor outlets  • how maturity changes symptoms and why time matters  • reframing ADHD as hyperfocus and helping kids find their “superpower” interests  • why homeschooling reduces stress and increases success for her  • the curriculum choices we like and why pencil and paper matters  • teaching responsibility with planners, routines, and reminders instead of removing demands  ADHD podcast episode [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adhd-how-anyone-can-improve-their-focus/id1545953110?i=1000535142500] I recommend to everyone  ADHD Supplements and tools we use [https://amzlink.to/az0VRnf7XfTiQ] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527393/support] Our Curriculum we LOVE [https://glnk.io/jn28v/teran-traditionaltohomeschool ] Homeschool + Working Parents Guide [https://stan.store/teransands/p/working--homeschooling-first-year-guide] (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG  [https://www.instagram.com/teransands] Find Our Free PDFs! [https://stan.store/teransands?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAada-AIn_q6dXxW1OEuSnjofrT5irKv1Nq50qJ9Cs-q7d9sUl8U35UeAavjCjg_aem_sODJOr2-FC6a-q2qYqi0xw] The reading app we LOVE! [https://reading.com/?via=teran] The phone we have [http://gabb.com/promo/teran] with NO social media and NO internet browser!

29. Taking Away Recess as Punishment: Should It Be Illegal?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527393/fan_mail/new] We share big podcast news, a new homeschool guide [https://stan.store/teransands/p/working--homeschooling-first-year-guide] we built for working parents, and what our week looks like when the kids stay with grandparents during tax season. Then we dig into why recess gets cut so often, how that hits kids’ mental health, and we answer your biggest questions about homeschooling at every age.  • why taking away recess feels harmful and how often it happens  • the link between outdoor time, movement, ADHD, anxiety and school burnout  • parents assuming recess happens and learning it often gets canceled  • why we still want school systems to change for families who cannot homeschool  • starting homeschool in middle school or high school and keeping traditional experiences  • finishing schoolwork in about two hours and using a four-day schedule  • homeschooling even if you feel bad at school by using modern resources  • property taxes frustration while choosing what’s best for kids  • type B parenting and using simple open-and-go curriculum  • patience improving when life slows down outside the school scramble  • socialization made intentional through activities and better conversations at home  If you haven't left a review, please leave us a review! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527393/support] Our Curriculum we LOVE [https://glnk.io/jn28v/teran-traditionaltohomeschool ] Homeschool + Working Parents Guide [https://stan.store/teransands/p/working--homeschooling-first-year-guide] (The Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Year) Follow us on IG  [https://www.instagram.com/teransands] Find Our Free PDFs! [https://stan.store/teransands?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAada-AIn_q6dXxW1OEuSnjofrT5irKv1Nq50qJ9Cs-q7d9sUl8U35UeAavjCjg_aem_sODJOr2-FC6a-q2qYqi0xw] The reading app we LOVE! [https://reading.com/?via=teran] The phone we have [http://gabb.com/promo/teran] with NO social media and NO internet browser!