Are you in a homeschool slump? You’re not alone—the mid-year homeschool slump is real, especially for Canadian families between January and March.

The holidays are over, the days are dark and cold (hello -30°C!), and everything can start to feel repetitive and dull. Kids get restless, motivation drops, and homeschooling can feel like a grind.
Here’s the good news: this is completely normal, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

In this video, I’m sharing practical, real-life ways to break out of a homeschool slump and bring joy back into your days.

Intro
Lean into the season
Get out of the house
Try a novel study
Switch things up with a unit study
Pick a passion project
Take a break
Outro

Winter homeschooling doesn’t have to be boring or miserable. With a few simple changes, you can turn this season into a cozy, creative, and meaningful time for your family.

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Let’s be honest—every homeschool parent has days when everything falls apart.

Someone slept poorly, someone is cranky, someone is crying 10 minutes into the first lesson… and suddenly you’re wondering why you ever decided to homeschool.

If you’ve had a homeschool day like this, you’re not failing. You’re normal.

In this video, I’m sharing practical, real-life tips for what to do when your homeschool day goes completely off the rails—and how to reset without giving up.

Intro
What to do when your homeschool day falls apart
Start with the basics
Begin with a favourite activity
Change the format
Negotiate
Just add water
Go “educational adjacent”
Get out of the house
Give space and free time
And if all else fails…
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Some days, the best homeschool lesson is meeting basic needs, reconnecting, and starting fresh.
If you’ve ever had a homeschool meltdown day, this video will help you feel less alone—and give you simple ways to turn things around.

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Are you nervous or scared about teaching history to your kids?

You’re not alone.

Many parents (especially homeschool parents) feel intimidated by history. It’s not black-and-white like math, and it often brings up heavy topics, uncomfortable emotions, and differing perspectives. One event can be heroic for one group and devastating for another, and that complexity can make parents freeze.

In this video, we talk honestly about why so many parents are scared of history and how to approach it with confidence, compassion, and clarity—without feeling like you have to have all the answers.

History isn’t just dates and facts. It involves suffering, injustice, change over time, and ripple effects that shape the world we live in today. It also brings up big feelings around guilt, privilege, and responsibility—often misunderstood as personal blame rather than opportunities to learn and grow.

Intro
Why Teaching History Feels So Hard
Tips for Teaching History with Confidence - It’s okay to admit you don’t know everything
Learn to sit with discomfort—it’s part of empathy
Start with facts, then explore multiple perspectives
Keep heavy topics age-appropriate, not avoided
Use timelines to show how ideas and beliefs change
Remember: history isn’t about being “right,” it’s about understanding
Canadian History Resources - True North History
Outro

Teaching history is about connecting with the past, understanding human struggle, recognizing cause and effect, and growing into more compassionate, thoughtful people. It’s not about blame. It’s about learning where we came from and how we can do better.

If you’ve ever avoided history because it felt overwhelming, controversial, or scary, this video is for you.

History Resources: 🔗 ⬇️

➡️ https://www.truenorthhistory.ca/
➡️ https://www.history.com/articles
➡️ https://www.historicacanada.ca/
➡️ https://www.britannica.com/

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