Are you having a day so bad that you are reconsidering your decision to homeschool your children? Have you done everything right and still do not seem to be able to get your children to do what you want? Are you feeling dejected and hopeless? Take a deep breath and relax, then read on.
Planning and organization do not always help
No two days can ever be alike when children are involved. They can blind sight you when you least expect it. The day you think you have everything planned out to have a truly productive homeschool day is the day you may have to rush to the emergency room because you child swallowed something she shouldn’t have. And the day you get up in the morning wondering what on earth am I supposed to teach in class today, is the day you end up getting a lesson done in every single subject.
It is normal to have such extreme situations
The frequency of such episodes can make you wonder just how eccentric a family you are, but the truth is such varied days are part and parcel of any homeschooling family’s existence. Follow the blog of any homeschooling mom and you will find mention of near perfect days much more rarely than days when chaos ruled. No matter how crazy the situation gets, it always manages to sort itself out. “This too shall pass” ; That is the thought to hold on to during all the mayhem that you experience each day.
Handling the daily niggling issues
The first thing you have to do is find your calm spot. If the children are creating a ruckus it is not going to help if you start yelling as well. You need to ensure that your homeschool students understand that as their homeschool teacher you will enforce disciplinary action. A couple of well spaced punishments for repeat offenses will usually reduce if not altogether eliminate them. The punishment can range from a mild time out in the corner to a restriction of favorite treats. You will know what’s most effective with your children.
