Do you need to be an expert? Think about how many times this idea has been told to you. Have you heard of the 10,000 hour rule or the idea of deliberate practice? Both of these ideas, among others, push the idea of expertise. But do you really need to be an expert at one thing or specialize in a specific field, or know your niche? This blog is about exploring outside of the box. Looking at different ways to do things outside of the typically accepted advice. So far we've challenged the idea of what it means to chase your dreams. We've looked hard at whether you need a niche. And now we are going to challenge the idea that you need to specialize. Sometimes you hear an idea so often that you accept it as fact without fully vetting whether it is the best idea for you. Specializing is one of those ideas.

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Homeschooling moms are divided on this issue. We want to homeschool for the freedom to not be tied to our desks. Yet, homeschooling online opens the door for so many opportunities. What's a mom to do?

There are pros and cons to homeschooling online. There isn't a one-size fits all approach to it. You know your kids, their personalities, and what works and what doesn't.

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Do you dread the thought of teaching art for homeschool? Are you feeling like you aren’t creative enough or you don’t have the skill? You can add art to your homeschool, even if you aren’t an artist.

We are homeschool moms, so we are supposed to be amazing at teaching our kids and giving them experiences. All while working from home. You’re a super mom.

Let’s face it. There are certain subjects that we just hate to teach. Chemistry and algebra get me every time. We know we want to give our kids the best, well-rounded education, but our own lack makes it feel impossible.

Art doesn't need to be one of those subjects you avoid. You can easily add art to your homeschool without being an artist.

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A homeschool co-op is a lot of fun, but it also fills the outlet for homeschool socialization. There are different types of co-ops, but a true homeschool co op is parent led and involved. Usually, the parents are teaching all the classes.

Now I know your first thought is, “What can I teach?” There are so many homeschool co-op ideas, but I know it is hard to know what you will enjoy teaching. You can see the previous 25 homeschool co-op class ideas. And here are 25 more easy co-op classes.

You can easily teach a homeschool co-op class.

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You want to teach a co-op class, but you don't know what to teach? Here are 25 easy homeschool co-op class ideas you can put together, and you don't need to be an expert.

Here are co-op class ideas that I've taught, the kids have participated in, or been in our co-op. I tried to offer as many ideas for the class. Ideas for art classes, literature and communication, history and geography, and more!

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Art Co-op Curriculum
Find Ideas for Classes on Skillshare: https://geni.us/Skills

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Reading Journal for Teen Boys
Reading Journal for Teen Girls
Reading Journal for Elementary Students
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Is it possible to work from home with a newborn? I know the first thought is no way. But this is actually one of the easiest stages to work from home with.

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Do you think about joining a homeschooling co-op, but you aren't sure how you can contribute? Are you fresh out of ideas for a co-op class? There is good news! You can easily create a class that you will love to teach and will be fun for kids too.

And if you are hesitating because you don't feel like you have anything to give. Let me tell you mom, you do. Share your knowledge and gifts. You have something to contribute.

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But What About Socialization: Social Opportunities for Kids
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Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers
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Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents
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Do you despise how self-care is always presented? I do. What if there was a better way to do it? You can embrace your creative life to improve your mental self-care.

So I’m not a fan of the self-care mantra. At least how it is presented on Instagram. But I do understand the need for moms to unplug and take the mental load off. That is where the creative life comes in, and you don’t need to be creative to do it.

If you cringe every time you think about self-care, then keeping listening. I'm going to give you practical self-care tips that aren't cringe worthy.

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Join the online community: Rebel Moms Club for Working Homeschool Mom
The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum

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Homeschool and Work from Home—It's Hard but not Impossible
Time Management for Moms Who Work from Home
A Mom's Realistic Guide to Goal Setting
A Day in the Life of a Work from Home and Homeschool Mom
Do You Have the Courage to be a Beginner? Sketch and Write Notebook
Write Your Own Fairy Tale
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