Let’s Chat All Things Holiday Homeschooling with Homeschool Coffee Break Podcast

I got to do something fun recently as I joined Kerry Beck from How To Homeschool My Child on her Homeschool Coffee Break Podcast! 🎉

We chatted all things homeschooling, encouragement, and holiday homeschooling—including a never-before-shared story about the year I made my son homeschool through part of his Christmas break. 😬 Spoiler: it was stressful, it was not my finest moment, and it was absolutely the wrong way to homeschool during the holidays. But the lesson learned? Pure gold for any mom trying to balance peace, expectations, and real life this time of year.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to keep going, even when your heart (and kids!) need a pause, this conversation will bless you.

Watch the full video above or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcast.

Are you feeling the pressure to homeschool perfectly through the holiday season – all while hosting, baking, and trying to keep everyone cheerful? In this conversation, Kelly Warner from Hope in the Chaos joins Kerry Beck for the Homeschool Coffee Break podcast, where she dives into how to make holiday homeschooling simple, peaceful, and actually enjoyable…without the guilt of falling behind or the fear of missing out.

Kelly shares honest stories from her decade of homeschooling (including the year she made her son do school through part of his Christmas break!) along with practical wisdom to help you choose rest over stress this season.

In this episode, you’ll find:

✅ Realistic holiday homeschool options, from keeping a light routine to taking December completely off
✅ How to keep learning simple but meaningful with unit studies, service projects, and family traditions
✅ Why rest is just as important to your homeschool as academics
✅ The powerful mindset shift that frees you from the pressure of being “behind”
✅ Practical ways to prioritize peace over perfection and truly connect with your kids

Ready to simplify your holiday season?

Watch (or listen), then grab the resources mentioned in the episode!

Resources Mentioned:
• Homeschooling Through the Holidays 2025
• The Ultimate Holiday Planner
• 25 Family Christmas Traditions
• The Heart of Serving Others at Christmas

Happy homeschooling, friend! 😊

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