This episode was written by <a href= "https://www.karipatterson.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kari Patterson</a>, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, <a href= "https://simplehomeschool.net/can-christmas-break-last-forever-mid-year-motivation-for-the-winter-weary-mom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">head here</a>.  Check out Kari's <a href="https://www.karipatterson.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">personal site, podcast, and book - Sacred Mundane!</a> * Today's episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.fs4t.com/jamiemartin" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Film School 4 Teens</a> and <a href= "https://www.tjed.org/tjh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TJEd High</a>. * What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at <a href= "https://simplehomeschool.net/quiz/">simplehomeschool.net/quiz/</a>  * "I can feel my body tense up as I say the words with forced enthusiasm: “Ok, time for school!” They say what I know they’ll say: Do we have to? And if I’m honest, that’s exactly what I’m saying in my own mind. Do we have to?!"

Simple Homeschool Ep #79: The Homeschool Hack That Saved My Sanity

Join veteran homeschool mom of 15 years Jamie C. Martin and her homeschool graduate son Jonathan for a quick dose of homeschooling inspiration, confidence, and freedom - helping you discover the unique style of homeschooling that fits your unique family.