Let's get real about expectations. This is hard. We can't compare ourselves to others. We’ve all heard about those people who clamor over seemingly insurmountable obstacles to create or accomplish something amazing: Mother Teresa, Helen Keller, Harriet Tubman, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. You know, “normal people” . . .It’s easy to imagine some people are simply in a different category. But, really, they all had at least one thing in common with you and me: Just like us, they failed. Often. Even as you try to create a new family rhythm that works, there will be ups and downs. Especially for working moms who have additional commitments, this moment of intense family focus is a high “feedback” environment. There’s gonna be a lot of trial and error. Your family is not a school — it's different, it’s unique. It might be messy (and even messier now) buts it's yours and isn't it beautiful? Remember, failure is normal—not final. This is the time to build resilience and have grace on yourself. Resilience, grace, and forgiveness can help us get back up again. Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back; embrace failure as one of your best learning tools. "Failure isn't final, it's feedback.
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You may be thinking: "Am I really homeschooling now?" Your world has been upended. And now you're trying to figure out how to continue your kids' education—while working, planning, wrestling with your new normal, and maybe panicking a little. You're balancing financial stress and more, but you can still help your kids make positive and lasting childhood memories. Maybe you’re eating more meals as a family, your kids are getting more time to play, or are becoming friends with their siblings again. Maybe we should ask ourselves, "If we had all the freedom in the world, what would our family life look like? What would the kids' education look like? How might the kids blossom and flourish if they were able to operate at a pace that works for them?"
