Ep 68 - 4 Homeschool MISTAKES You're Probably Making That STEAL Your Joy

You started homeschooling for the freedom, joy, and connection it promised. But somewhere along the way, nagging kids, constant overwhelm, and endless worries started stealing that joy. In this episode, Christy-Faith tackles the four biggest homeschool joy stealers—and equips you with practical strategies to reclaim your peace, confidence, and love of learning at home.

You are enough. Your homeschool can be a place of joy again.

The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 68

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Free Homeschooling Resources
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Thrive Homeschool Community
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Christy-Faith’s List
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Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising
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🎧 SHOW RECAP
Homeschooling is supposed to be joyful and freeing—so why does it sometimes feel like an uphill battle?

✅ The 4 biggest homeschool joy stealers—and why they show up
✅ How to handle nagging and complaining kids without constant frustration
✅ What to do when you feel like you’re always behind (and why it’s not true!)
✅ Simple, research-backed strategies to stop worry from ruling your days
✅ How to build the community you need—no matter where you live
✅ Why perfection isn’t the goal—and how grace can transform your homeschool

If you’ve ever felt alone, overwhelmed, or discouraged, this episode is your reminder: your homeschool doesn’t have to stay stuck in stress. With the right mindset and tools, you can get back to the joy that made you choose this journey in the first place.

📌 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a homeschool mom who needs to remember that she is enough—and that joy is always within reach.

💬 What’s been the biggest joy stealer in your homeschool—and how are you working to reclaim that joy? Share it in the comments!