I made myself physically ill and had a complete breakdown when I was homeschooling young children, studying, nursing babies, caring for toddlers, going through pregnancies, traveling and moving every 2 years all at once, trying to please people. It was horrible. I had to stop homeschooling for a while. I had to get help, see doctors, and go to physical therapy to regain strength and recover. I literally had no choice because I was so weak and ill. I felt a lot of guilt and anxiety over my physical condition and couldn't sleep, which was what I needed most! I was in shock for a while and couldn't cope. I tried to do too much and burned myself out physically, spiritually and emotionally! I was never the same after that even though I recovered. I am still weaker and need to pace myself. I need a minimalist homeschool curriculum that focusing on just the the R's like you said. I use the Robinson Curriculum because it does just that, but I really like the look of the Good and Beautiful. I love how God teaches us everything we need to know from His Word and His creation. Sometimes I just like to lay in the backyard on a blanket with my kids and do nothing. We just look at the trees, the sky, listen to the birds, and rest in God's world. I need that and they like it too!
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you’re in a better place now ❤️ we defiantly can burn ourselves at both ends trying to keep up. If God rested on the seventh day, so can we 🥰
@klhpensil21
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with this idea. I just have to say, though, because it was bothering me, lol... Gardening IS science. Baking IS chemistry! Nature studies are mostly science (though there's definitely more to them)! Observing nature and animals is science. In fact, those are some of my favorite ways of teaching science. I just had to say. I have neurodivergent kids who really struggle to learn things that don't interest them. On the other hand, they're self-led learners in their subjects of interest.
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
good point! I was referring to more textbook busy work. 😉 that’s so wonderful that you follow their interest ❤️
@marisagonzalez6873
Жыл бұрын
I’m currently pregnant with my fourth baby and leaving a career of 12 years …. I have a 7 soon to be 8 year old son and a 5 soon to be 6 year old son along with a 11 month old baby girl I’m on the fence about home schooling this year but let me tell you I’m thinking of doing it bc of this videos 🥹😭😭😭
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
Girl ❤ I have some videos coming about homeschooling with babes. You can do it ❤❤❤
@evelynmom2902
Жыл бұрын
Agreed! You can do it!
@ldv02
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can do it!!! It doesn’t have to be like other moms here on YT make it seem, too much
@toriwill5967
Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH for this! What a great reminder that God chose us to raise the kids He gave to us! And that He has equipped us with the knowledge to do it! I love this video so much and it was such an encouragement!!! Thank you!
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
Yes!! God did choose us and we can do it! I am so glad you liked the video xoxox
@vivibelswoopy
Жыл бұрын
I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said. This is beautiful!!!
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much xoxo
@kristimckeon6967
4 ай бұрын
This is just 100% how we exist as well. Everything you said is spot on.
@Eastpinehome
4 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@magalyrodriguez6862
Жыл бұрын
Thank you x 100 ! You have no idea how much I needed to hear this rigth at this moment❤ God bless you 🙏!
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad! Xoxo
@crystinanna7829
Жыл бұрын
thank you. your message at the end about really assessing what's important and what matters most was a helpful reminder. that should be the first question we ask before "what all should I buy and do?!"
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
🥰🥰🥰🥰
@themightymeowmeows7349
Жыл бұрын
Man I needed this. I've been leaning more this way than ever before. With an upcoming 10th grade, 8th grade and 2nd grade, I need it simple for sure.
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Don’t overwhelm yourself and simplify even for a year can be so good for everyone.
@BaileyAcademy
Жыл бұрын
New subscriber, I've got 5 kids. Thanks for sharing.
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@joannawawrzyniak249
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I really needed to hear what you had to say coming from another homeschooling mom.
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@belovedinjesuschrist
Жыл бұрын
I am 26 and my husband and i are ready to have children soon. I've been overwhelmed to homeschool someday as I struggled in school. Vidoes like these give me encouragement and hope. I thank the Lord for the blessing of faith, family, and homeschooling.
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
You should read the book “wild and free” I think you’d love it!
@belovedinjesuschrist
Жыл бұрын
@@Eastpinehome what is the authors name?
@kaylawensel7089
Жыл бұрын
Very encouraging to hear this right now. Thank you 😊
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad ❤️
@jamie-leewatson3565
Жыл бұрын
I'm not a homeschooler but I am tempted to be 😊 In Australia there are very strict homeschool requirements With home visits to approve curriculum every 6months to a year. It's not as simple as it seems to be in Canada and the US unfortunately. Loved this video, it made homeschooling seem less daunting for sure.
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
Check out your local homeschool Facebook groups. Sometimes rules look overwhelming when it’s just a quick pop by visit. In a different province they do the same thing and it’s can still be simple you just need to prove you’re actually teaching. Also sometimes they will offer up funding in exchange which can be a positive thing :)
@keirajones5062
Жыл бұрын
That's so interesting! I had no idea it was so strict there. I homeschool my kids in NZ, and once we have done our exemption letter, we are free to homeschool however we want- and unlike a lot of US states, there are no required amount of days, or subjects that have to be taught.
@ERICA850
Жыл бұрын
Wow you put my thoughts into words about schools not giving children opportunities for real life experiences. My oldest goes to public school and she has been asked what she wants to be when she grows up and she's only in first grade. It's not right. When i graduated highschool i was all signed up to go to college for electrical engineering because i loved math and science and at the last minute i didnt because i realized i have no idea of a real world application of a job with that degree. I also was interested in being a pharmacist So i decided to start working in a pharmacy as a tech instead to gain real experiences what it would be like to work in that environment. Shortly into my career as a tech i became pregnant with my first then was able to be a stay at home mom. I am homeschooling my three other kids now too and plan on adding my 1st grader back into the mix when shes a bit older since she needs the social learning more right now.
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
The most successful adults are life long learners. They say the average person changes careers seven times 😅
@sugarspice7768
Жыл бұрын
Is she getting healthy "social learning" at the public school? Is there other places outside of public school to get "social learning"?
@ERICA850
Жыл бұрын
@@sugarspice7768 there are but we have been dealing with behavioral issues as well that took A LOT of time away from her younger sisters and brother. I feel like they need a good foundation in school like my oldest got and I wasn't able to give them that while my oldest required so much attention
@ruthywil
4 ай бұрын
Wow you just opened my eyes and took away a heavy load.
@Eastpinehome
4 ай бұрын
All in this together mama❤️.
@stacey9433
Жыл бұрын
Love this video expecting baby boy #3 this fall homeschooling a soon to be 8 yr old and preschooler all the while will be recovering from repeat C-section. Definitely the time to minimize our homeschool!
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
Scaling back can be so good for everyone 🥰. Good luck with baby and recovery ❤️
@stacey9433
Жыл бұрын
@@Eastpinehome thank you!
@BekeDownes
Жыл бұрын
As a minimalist and new homeschooler, this is great. Love the idea of the binders!! Easy to take pages in and out. I've been pri ting and binding with a sort of spiral thing I have 4 different books for both kids. Maybe I should be using binders. Thank you!
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
Yes !! I’ve tried the multiple binder thing but one big one worked best for us :)
@jcross9251
Жыл бұрын
Very encouraging and reasonable
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you were encouraged ❤️
@OneMamaToAnother
Жыл бұрын
You've shared some great tips!
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
Thank you❤
@rootsandarrowshomestead
Жыл бұрын
Thank You So Much for this! I have been thinking about printing off The Good And The Beautiful when it's time to start with my 3 and 4 year old! Do you pay for the G&B curriculum or is there some that is free to print off?
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
The pdfs for level 1 and up in math and English are free. You’ll want to start with the pre-k and the primer first :)
@acharyahardika
Жыл бұрын
Pls keep the videos coming!🙏
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
Will do ❤️
@beachgurl788
Күн бұрын
What do you recommend to teach a child to read??? Busy homeschooling mom of six kids!
@Eastpinehome
Күн бұрын
“Teach your child to read in 100 easy lesson”, all about reading level 1 and the good and the beautiful preK and primer are all good options!
@beachgurl788
Күн бұрын
@@EastpinehomeThank you for the ideas! The Good and The Beautiful looks like a fun, simple, and affordable option!
@kirstencase1289
Жыл бұрын
Ok…this makes me believe I could do it…maybe I will one day…
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
You can do it!!
@UnboxGeniusFinds
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@unconditionallovehomeschoo1830
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree
@lillahigdon771
7 ай бұрын
😊
@lovebeautifulthings1.m
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This is very encouraging.
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad!
@activedadz3414
Жыл бұрын
Hi can I contact you for more information. Looking for help
@Eastpinehome
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely just follow the link to my blog and there’s a contact page on there if you have any questions!
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