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Are you a Christian homeschooling mom craving a little quiet time, a date night with your husband, or the chance to run errands alone without coordinating paid childcare? You’re not alone. Many moms struggle to find affordable and trustworthy child care—but there’s a simple, community-based solution: a babysitting co-op. If you’ve ever wondered how to start a babysitting co-op, this guide is for you. It’s especially helpful for moms involved in a homeschool group, church, or MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), because these communities are built on mutual support, shared values, and trust—the perfect foundation for a successful co-op. What Is …

One of my favorite times of the day as a homeschool mom was productive free time. You know what that was? It was the “go outside so mom can have some mom time” time of the day. But, I also worked hard to provide structured outdoor time, such as nature study and scavenger hunts, because I firmly believed in the benefits of doing so. I liked a lot of what Charlotte Mason had to say about learning, so I used many of her ideas even though we were technically a more unschoolish family. I felt better when we got out …

Exercise is one of the easiest and most important ways to take care of yourself. As a health coach, a common reason moms call is to help them lose weight. Of course, exercise is part of maintaining a healthy weight, but it also boosts mental health and immunity. The challenge is finding fun exercises to do at home because we can’t all get to a gym, right? First let’s talk about the benefits of learning fun exercises to do at home for both you and your kids. Benefits of trying fun exercises to do at home Amp Up Happy Brain …

Okay, moms. When you hear the word breathwork, what do you think of? Does your mind see a room with candles and everyone in yoga poses? Well, don’t let the enemy steal what belongs to the Lord! The very name of God, YHWH, is the sound of breathing. Every time you breath, you speak God’s Hebrew name! Remember, he brought forth Adam with his very breath! And, you can learn how to do breathwork at home. You don’t need to go to a special place to do it (although doing it in the woods adds the benefit of nature). What …

Mornings can be a hectic and rushed time, even for homeschooling families. This is especially true when you’re responsible for getting the kids their breakfast, answering questions, getting children started on their projects, table time, or other learning tasks. Some families set out a morning basket filled with reading material and gentle ways to start the day that don’t require mom’s attention. But, sometimes we mothers still feel frazzled, cranky, and overwhelmed. One way to help is to create a morning basket for adults! Let me explain to you what I mean by this and how this little bit of …