When we first started homeschooling, I thought if I found the right curriculum or set up the perfect schedule, everything would click into place.
Spoiler alert: It didn’t.
There were (and still are!) days that feel messy, overwhelming, and exhausting.
There are moments I wonder if I’m doing enough.
There are subjects my kids resist with every ounce of their being.
Homeschooling is beautiful, yes — but it’s also real life.
And real life isn’t always tidy.
If you’re in the thick of it, I want you to know: you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just doing something hard and worthwhile.
Challenge 1: Feeling Overwhelmed (By All of It)
The sheer amount of choices—curriculum, schedules, educational philosophies, resources—is enough to make any parent feel like they’re drowning. It can feel like everyone else has it figured out… except you.
Solution: Simplify, simplify, simplify.
You don’t have to replicate school at home. You don’t have to cover every subject every day. Start with the basics: reading, writing, math, and curiosity. Everything else can (and will) layer in naturally.
If you need help streamlining your approach, grab my Homeschool Starter Guide — it’s designed to make it all feel doable.
Challenge 2: Resistance from Kids (and Sometimes Ourselves)
Some days, my kids don’t want to do math. Some days I don’t want to supervise it. Homeschooling means you’re not just teaching — you’re navigating moods, emotions, and real human needs.
Solution: Get creative and stay flexible.
- Turn math into a game.
- Read aloud outside under a tree.
- Take a day off when you need to.
- Mix in more hands-on learning, field trips, and interest-led projects.
Sometimes a small shift in how you approach learning makes a world of difference in how kids receive it.
Challenge 3: Self-Doubt
There’s a little voice that creeps in sometimes.
“What if I’m failing them?”
“What if they’d be better off somewhere else?”
Solution: Look at the bigger picture.
Are your kids curious? Kind? Growing?
Are they developing the tools to keep learning for life?
That’s education.
It’s not about perfect spelling tests or flawless history timelines. It’s about helping them become.
Every homeschool parent questions themselves at some point. It’s normal. It’s human. It doesn’t mean you’re not doing an incredible job.
Challenge 4: Loneliness (for Parents and Kids)
Homeschooling can feel isolating, especially when your friends or family don’t fully understand your choice.
Solution: Find your people.
Seek out homeschool groups, co-ops, park days, or online communities where you can connect, swap ideas, and simply be seen.
(And remember: even one homeschooling friend can make a world of difference.)
You’re Not Alone
The hard days don’t mean homeschooling isn’t right for you.
They mean you’re in the middle of something real and meaningful.
Growth is supposed to be a little messy.
Learning is supposed to be a little messy.
Life is supposed to be a little messy.
But it’s also rich. Deep. Joyful. Freeing.
And when you homeschool, you get to experience it together.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
Grab my Homeschool Starter Guide — it’s packed with encouragement, simple steps, and resources to help you breathe a little easier as you build the homeschool life you truly want.Want to get started with a little help? I got you.
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