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Joy in the Chaos: The Anxious Homeschooler's Guide to Unwavering Peace
"Find peace in the midst of homeschooling chaos with Joy in the The Anxious Homeschooler's Guide to Unwavering Peace. This faith-based book is the ultimate resource for new homeschoolers, offering practical and encouraging guidance on how to get started with homeschooling and maintain focus during difficult days. With a focus on maintaining unwavering peace, this guide will help you navigate the ups and downs of homeschooling with grace and confidence. Get ready to be inspired and motivated as you learn how to bring joy to your homeschooling journey. Order your copy of Joy in the Chaos today and start your path towards a more peaceful and fulfilling homeschooling experience."
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2020
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July 21, 2021
I'm finishing out my last week of Kindle unlimited with a few homeschool books. Honestly, I'm starting my tenth year at this and have my own advice blog for homeschoolers, so there wasn't anything new here for me. I'm mostly looking for something I could recommend to a newbie who wants more than a series of blog posts.
This was...fine. The bite size chapters were very readable, the tone is relatable, and I don't disagree with anything she says. But I don't know that this is necessarily the book I would give to someone casting a vision for homeschooling or to the overwhelmed mom struggling with her first February of homeschooling. I have generally given very similar advice to newbie, but I'm not sure this book adds anything to the homeschool dialogue. It's not comprehensive enough to be a real guide to homeschooling on its own, and I think someone really struggling with burnout would need something a bit more in depth with their specific struggle areas.
One thing I did like was the author's reminder to seek out friends and mentors, especially in the hard times. A good chat with a few moms at a homeschool park day could probably cover everything in here, and I think Stacie would probably agree with me that that would be better than reading a book. Of course, this was written in the height of the pandemic, so maybe I would be more enthusiastic if we were still all stuck I'm our homes, unable to get real life advice and encouragement!
This was...fine. The bite size chapters were very readable, the tone is relatable, and I don't disagree with anything she says. But I don't know that this is necessarily the book I would give to someone casting a vision for homeschooling or to the overwhelmed mom struggling with her first February of homeschooling. I have generally given very similar advice to newbie, but I'm not sure this book adds anything to the homeschool dialogue. It's not comprehensive enough to be a real guide to homeschooling on its own, and I think someone really struggling with burnout would need something a bit more in depth with their specific struggle areas.
One thing I did like was the author's reminder to seek out friends and mentors, especially in the hard times. A good chat with a few moms at a homeschool park day could probably cover everything in here, and I think Stacie would probably agree with me that that would be better than reading a book. Of course, this was written in the height of the pandemic, so maybe I would be more enthusiastic if we were still all stuck I'm our homes, unable to get real life advice and encouragement!
October 21, 2020
This is a Must Read!
There are so many reasons to love this book!
1. It’s truly inspirational. If you’re having one of those homeschooling days where you’re pretty sure you’re failing at everything (am I the only one?) you can turn to any page in this book and be reminded that you are never alone in this journey.
2. The author is honest. She shares her struggles as well as solutions. I also appreciated the quotes from other moms about how they have dealt with various issues in their homeschooling.
3. It answers all the questions. Especially if you’re new to homeschooling, you need this book. What’s the best way to teach MY children? What about socialization? Can I really do this? All the answers are here.
4. It’s grounded in experience & God’s word. The carefully-chosen verses in each chapter are so encouraging to me.
5. It’s a must-have homeschool reference. I read this book straight through, in two days. But I’m glad I own it, because I will definitely use it as a reference. Especially the last section, Remembering Your Why. You could also use it as a daily devotional.
There are so many reasons to love this book!
1. It’s truly inspirational. If you’re having one of those homeschooling days where you’re pretty sure you’re failing at everything (am I the only one?) you can turn to any page in this book and be reminded that you are never alone in this journey.
2. The author is honest. She shares her struggles as well as solutions. I also appreciated the quotes from other moms about how they have dealt with various issues in their homeschooling.
3. It answers all the questions. Especially if you’re new to homeschooling, you need this book. What’s the best way to teach MY children? What about socialization? Can I really do this? All the answers are here.
4. It’s grounded in experience & God’s word. The carefully-chosen verses in each chapter are so encouraging to me.
5. It’s a must-have homeschool reference. I read this book straight through, in two days. But I’m glad I own it, because I will definitely use it as a reference. Especially the last section, Remembering Your Why. You could also use it as a daily devotional.
July 29, 2021
Stacie does a beautiful job at shifting our focus from the chaos and mess of homeschooling back to the beauty and joy. There are so many aspects of home education that can cause overwhelm. Sometimes, even the decision to home school immediately brings those feelings. This was a powerful read for every home school mama! Readers will be encouraged to keep your eyes on the prize, trust God's guidance, and be all in, ready to love learning alongside your children. "The longer I homeschool my children, the more convinced I am that I can do nothing on my own accord. Each day has me relying on God more than the day before. He led me to homeschooling, not because I have what it takes, or can do it on my own, but precisely because I can't. He led me to homeschooling so that I might recognize my need for Him each day. He has placed me on this path so that His name would be gloried, not mine. Homeschooling. . . has served as a sanctification process over the years."
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