Managing your home, family, and homeschool is not easy! At times it can be stressful or even overwhelming. If we’re not careful, we can be facing homeschool mom burnout. However, with some thought and planning you will find there are some super simple routines to reduce homeschool Mom stress.
I’m going to share a few simple routines that helped me tremendously over the 31 years of juggling my family, home, and homeschooling. They may seem little, but often the little things are what wears us down. Little things easily become big things.
Super Simple Routines to Reduce Homeschool Mom Stress
Make having an evening routine a priority
Doing these 3 simple routines each evening can reduce homeschool mom stress. They make for a much smoother start in the morning as preparation begins the night before!
1. Clean up the kitchen.
Make sure the sink is clean, and the counters are clear. Nothing is more discouraging than coming into a dirty kitchen in the morning.
2. Have the kids do a quick pick-up before bed.
Set a timer for 10 minutes and have them grab all they can and put it in the proper spot. It’s amazing how much better you’ll feel after a quick clean-up!
3. Make your to-do list for the next day.
You will sleep better knowing you’ve written down the things you need to remember, and with a plan in place. It will also eliminate a frantic morning as you try to sort out where to start.
Commit to a Morning Routine
1. Set your alarm to play an uplifting song or hymn. (or set it to a Christian radio station)
Music affects your spirit, and one of the best things you can do is wake up to good music. You’ll quickly find that it can change the whole trajectory of your day if you wake up tired and a bit grumpy.
2. Listen to the Bible while getting dressed and fixing hair.
I use the app on my phone called You Version. Again, this is a great way to prepare your spirit for the day. Also, if things get crazy, you will have gotten at least a few verses of Scripture into your heart and mind.
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3. Pray that God will prepare your heart for the day, and fill you with His joy as you greet your kids.
If you have a difficult child, it’s extra important to ask God to help you be able to greet that child with a joyful, loving heart.
4. Before getting busy with school, think about supper!
Get something out of the freezer, or throw something in the crockpot. That gives you one less thing to worry about getting done later in the day. There’s nothing worse than dinner rolling around with hungry kids and you haven’t even had a chance to think about it!
5. Start the day for everyone with Scripture.
How you do this will vary based on the ages of your kids. When our kids were little, we sang a Scripture song before breakfast. Right after breakfast, those that were able to read spent a few minutes reading their Bible, while I got toddlers and babies cared for. Before academics, we then had a Bible/character lesson and worked on some Bible memory.
God’s Word should be the foundation on which everything we do rests, so it’s important to take time with His Word before beginning academics. We ended with a prayer for God’s blessing on our day, for good attitudes, for us to do our best, etc. None of these activities require huge amounts of time, but they will make a big difference in your outlook as you begin a new day.
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What are some super simple routines you have for your family?
