Have you ever found yourself reminding your kids about the same things over and over again?

Finish your math.

Stay focused.

Check your schedule.

Get back to work.

Why aren’t you doing the thing we already talked about?

Sometimes what looks like a behavior problem is actually a skill that hasn’t been developed yet.

In today’s episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek inside one of Emily Brown’s recent Elevate mindset classes: School and Home Skill Building. Emily walks through five skills she believes kids need to practice in order to become more capable and independent—and five skills moms need to practice in order to create a healthier, more functional homeschool.

And even after more than 20 years of homeschooling, I walked away with practical things I could use in my own home.

In this episode:

  • Why self-confidence is the belief that “I can do it or I can figure it out”
  • Helping kids discover their own reasons for doing difficult things
  • Using goals to build independence
  • Emily's whiteboard system for helping her kids plan their day
  • How to practice focus with small, achievable wins
  • Why kids need to know what “done” actually looks like
  • The three-question evaluation Emily uses with her kids
  • How moms can build belief in their children
  • Setting reasonable and age-appropriate expectations
  • Why constantly moving the finish line can break trust
  • Keeping shame out of skill-building
  • Taking responsibility for our own emotions
  • Celebrating our own wins as homeschool moms


Mentioned in this episode:

Elevate Membership: https://homeschoolbettertogether.com/elevate

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