Homeschooling Without Losing Your Marbles

Let me start by saying: I never planned to homeschool. I had spent over two decades in education, earning two bachelor’s degrees, two master’s degrees, and a doctorate along the way. I was a licensed teacher, a reading specialist, and a university professor. I thought I knew exactly how school should work—for students, for teachers, for families.
And then I became a mother. And the system I had once believed in so fiercely stopped making sense.
Like many parents, I made the leap into homeschooling during the pandemic. What was supposed to be a temporary arrangement became a long-term decision. It wasn't easy. It wasn’t always pretty. But it was one of the most transformational choices I’ve ever made for my kids—and for myself.
This book is not about convincing you that homeschooling is perfect. It’s not filled with Pinterest-worthy schedules or a magical, one-size-fits-all formula. Instead, it’s a real, honest look at what homeschooling actually looks like for a parent who's been on both sides of the classroom door. It’s a love letter to the moms trying to teach fractions while reheating coffee for the third time. It's for the families figuring out how to make learning work their way.
Inside, you’ll find:
• What I learned when I stopped trying to recreate school at home
• How to survive (and thrive) during homeschool burnout
• The truth about socialization—and why we need to stop worrying so much about it
• Why pajama days and Target parking lot lessons count as "real" learning
• Encouragement for those moments when you’re questioning everything
Homeschooling is messy. It's imperfect. And sometimes, it's overwhelming. But it’s also filled with laughter, discovery, connection, and the kind of learning that sticks—not just in your child’s mind, but in their heart.
So if you’ve ever found yourself Googling “how to homeschool without losing my mind,” this book is for you.
Pull up a chair, grab that cup of cold coffee, and let’s figure this out—together.