Resources I Mentioned in This Episode
Homeschool Basics Course – A low-cost course to help you build a repeatable, sustainable homeschooling structure that works.
Homeschool Mom Helper Coaching Package – My 14-week personalized coaching program to reduce burnout and help you create a system that fits your family.
Summary
Are you trying to make every lesson perfect for every child, every day? That mindset is one of the fastest paths to burnout. In this episode of The Decision Tree Learning Podcast, I’m talking to homeschoolers, special ed teachers, and K–12 educators who are exhausted from trying to meet everyone’s needs all the time.
I’ll show you why this happens—and give you practical tools to build a more balanced, effective approach that works for your students and your life.
In this episode, I show you how to:
Stop over-customizing every lesson and simplify your daily workload
Use family-style subjects to teach one concept to multiple children at once
Build a master weekly schedule so you don’t have to start from scratch every week
Rotate one-on-one time fairly across your children
Implement “autonomy days” so kids can work independently on meaningful review
Reuse learning templates to cut down on daily decision-making
Focus on what your kids are learning, not just how they’re showing it
Ask for help if you’re stuck—don’t try to do everything alone
Here’s What to Do Next:
Choose one subject you can teach family-style this week
Create a rough weekly schedule that repeats
Designate one day for autonomy-based learning
Pick one assignment template you can use across multiple subjects
Start small—adjust one thing instead of everything
If you’re overwhelmed, explore the Homeschool Basics Course or coaching options
Stay connected through my Substacks:
Decision Tree Learning — For homeschool families
Writing Career Coach — For writers building craft and business
Learning Resources Online — For entrepreneurs and mentors
Building The Balanced Life — For small business owners managing life and work
Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Welcome to the podcast
00:30 – Why trying to personalize everything causes burnout
01:00 – How to simplify with family-style learning
01:59 – Build a master schedule that works week after week
02:27 – Introduce autonomy days to reset your week
02:56 – Learn more about my resources to support you
03:56 – Final encouragement and action steps
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