Called To Homeschool

Want to know a really quick way to shut someone down? Criticize what they are doing. So many of you have experienced being criticized whether about your homeschool or other choices you have made, and so far, I haven't heard that anyone likes it. Then why do so many people criticize their children? I want to dive into that in today's episode, and give you some help of what to do instead. Want help to stop the criticism for good? Click here to join Mama's Members and get access to the No Yelling Bootcamp.

This week I have a confession to make. I did a full episode of how to create an amazing birthday and/or holiday, and then guess what? I ended up getting upset over my husband's actions about my birthday. I am trying to embrace my humanness, and I want you to do the same. So today, I want to share with you what you can do when you show up in a way that you wish you wouldn't have. Here are the journal questions from today's episode: After you have written your thought download, circle what are the facts. What is your thought about the facts? How did you feel when you thought that? What actions or in-actions did you take when felt that way? How do you wish you would have shown up instead? What would you need to be feeling in order to do that? What thought would create that feeling?

I hear a lot of parents concerns about their teens. One of the concerns I hear is the worry that their teen isn't planning for their future. That their teen won't be able to provide for a family, or do anything with their life. But what if you're wrong? What if your teen is going to make some awesome choices and some dumb choices, and they will learn a lot from all of them? In today's episode, I want to give you some journal questions to ask yourself if you are struggling with your teen and choices they are making in their life.  Why am I afraid of my teen’s plans? What would happen if I trusted in them to make the best choice for them? How do I keep a connection with them no matter what they decided? How could their plan be amazing?

Guess what, it's my birthday today!! So I wanted to talk about what you can do to enjoy your birthday, anniversary, or any other special day.

This is the final tip I'll be giving in this series. This one is a skill. I wanted to leave you with something you can do when your child isn't listening. If you struggle with your kid not listening to you, then you need to check out this episode. Also, the last day to sign up for the No Yelling Boot Camp is September 30th, so don't miss out!  https://www.coachmegthomas.com/no-yell-november-bootcamp

This week I am focusing on what to do instead of yelling. Did you know that about 85% of the energy in the home is used to correct weakness? What if you used that energy differently? What if you used that same amount of energy and put it into pointing out what your kids are doing right? Can you imagine what a difference that would make? Check out today's episode to hear more about how to point out what your kids are doing right. Click here to learn more about the No Yelling Bootcamp

Welcome to tip #3!! In this episode, I talk about how to feel your feelings without reacting to them. I give you the tool to stop and take a BREATH, so that you can give yourself more time between the stimulus and the response. If you are wanting more help to stop yelling, you have to come and check out the No Yelling Bootcamp.

Welcome to tip #2!! This week I'm talking about quick fixes and why they don't work.  If you are ready to stop yelling for good, then you need to check out my No Yelling Bootcamp.

Welcome to part one of tips to stop yelling.  In this episode, I share with you why having the skills to yell isn't enough. Yes, skills are awesome, but you your mindset is what helps you to actually make the change.

When you start to homeschool, it's like having a new baby. It may take more of your time and some things may fall the side as you are adapting to your new lifestyle. But eventually your homeschool baby grows, and homeschool doesn't feel as challenging anymore. Your homeschool will go through different phases, just like children do. I want to give you one simple thing you can do when your homeschool starts feeling hard and challenging. Join me for the free no yelling class.

Did you know that over 15 years ago I gave up eating desserts and treats?  In the beginning, it was super hard. I didn't know what to do when I was upset because treats were my go to. What do I do at a party that has treats there? It was really hard for me. Now here we are 15 years later and I don't want treats anymore.  Yelling can become the same for you. It may be hard in the beginning, but eventually you will not desire to yell anymore. Check out today's episode to hear more!

Come and listen to this episode to hear what our school will look like this year! 

Your example speaks so much louder than your words. Have you ever asked your kid to do something, or not do something, like check out on their phone, and then you go and do the same thing? What about talking to your kids about not fighting or yelling at their siblings, but then you yell at your kids? I am on a mission to help Mamas be the example that they want to see in their kids. If you are yelling, and you want to stop, you need to listen to today's episode for help.

Did you feel inspired to homeschool? Did it seem like a crazy idea? When I felt inspired to homeschool, I had five small children, had been hospitalized for health issues, and was still battling severe depression. It seemed like a really terrible thing to add into my life. And yet, the Lord inspires people to bring about His purpose. I can now look back and see that if I hadn't followed that inspiration, that I wouldn't have the family that I have now. I wouldn't have the connection that I have with my children, and I wouldn't have grown so much myself. Just because you felt inspired, doesn't mean that it will be easy, but through faith the Lord will help you succeed beyond your fondest dreams.

Do you keep buying new curriculum hoping that the next one will magically solve all your homeschool problems?   If you do, then your curriculum is probably not the problem.   Check out today's episode to know when to switch the curriculum or not.

Did you know that in the early 1900s only 7% of Americans were brushing their teeth? In fact, in the 1600s the 5th reason for death was tooth decay.  We have come a long way from those days and now most people understand the importance of brushing their teeth everyday. As we grow and progress as humans, we continue to find ways to improve our lives and our health.  I would love to see people start little habits, like brushing their teeth, to their lives to improve their emotional and mental health. In today's episode, I share with you three simple things you can do, to start improving your emotional and mental health.

Is your teen feeling stuck and doesn't quite know what to do? Maybe they are going through something and they just want someone to talk to that isn't emotionally involved. In today's episode, I share with you some of the things that I have had the opportunity to coach teens. Whether it is about breaking up with a boyfriend or feeling anxious, I have coached it all. Check out today's episode to hear some of the things that teens have wanted coaching on.

The sun and the wind had a competition to see who could get a child to take off their jacket. The wind blew hard, but despite its best efforts, the child only held onto the jacket tighter. The sun then took a turn and simply warmed up the child, and the child naturally took off their jacket. When you want your child to do something, do you get angry and yell like the wind, or are you patient and gentle like the sun? If you want your child to listen to you, then you will need to become like the sun. Tune into today's episode to hear more.

I recently bought a random pack of books from Costco and I decided to try them out for our read aloud. After having spent so much time reading beautiful, heart warming stories, it became painfully obvious that not all books are created equally. In today's episode I share with you some ideas of where to find some heart warming books.

Do you like a house full of noise or do you prefer it being quiet? Do you recharge by being alone or do you recharge by being with a group? There is no right or wrong answer to this, but by understanding your personality it can help you in your home and in your homeschool. Listen to today's episode to get some questions to help you better understand you and what supports your personality. www.coachmegthomas.com