Emotional Preparation
- When we are dealing with children, it is really important to be emotionally stable. This can be a big thing to ask because we’re all dealing with our own lives, our own baggage. But we should at least try to:
- Continuously work on ourselves, and
- Be self-aware enough to realize if/when we need support.
- Homeschooling will be intense! Expect it will be tough so you aren’t caught unawares when the stress eventually catches up with you.
- Take care of yourself and seek help if necessary so that you can be your best self for your child.
The course doesn’t mention this but I would add that, as part of self-awareness, try to identify those things that put you into a less than ideal frame of mind. For example, if reading the hateful and stupid things people say on Facebook puts you in a bad mood, perhaps put off checking your news feed till the end of your homeschooling day. And stop reading comments sections!