The Litany of “Not Enough”—and How to Escape It

The Litany of “Not Enough”—and How to Escape It

From Homeschool Better Together by Emily Brown

March 10, 2026 · 1h 1m · Episode 55

About this episode

Emily Brown and guest Laney Homan discuss the challenges of homeschooling and the emotional struggles parents face.

Let’s be real—homeschooling doesn’t always look like those dreamy, sun-drenched Instagram feeds. Some days it’s more tears, sibling spats, and “Mommmm, I can’t do this!” than cozy read-alouds and family harmony. And spoiler alert: the attitude problem isn’t always just coming from the kids. In today’s episode, Laney Homan sits down with Emily Brown, veteran homeschool mom of seven and life coach for homeschoolers, to talk about the hard (but totally normal) realities of kids’ behavior—and the negative thought spirals parents can get stuck in when things are less than perfect at home. Emily has been through it all, from pulling five kids out of school at once to juggling newborns, teens, and everything in between. We’re getting honest about: Why you’re not alone in feeling totally overwhelmed by challenging behavior, How easy it is to take your kids’ struggles as a personal failure, And why it matters to check your own thought loops, not just your kids’ attitudes. Are you ready for practical help, mindset shifts, and actual hope? Emily brings both wisdom and gentle challenge—plus a concrete script you can use right away to turn around tense moments. This is an episode for anyone…

People in this episode

Host: Emily Brown

Guest: Laney Homan

Topics covered

  • homeschooling challenges
  • parenting
  • mindset shifts
  • emotional well-being
  • overcoming negativity

Keywords

  • homeschooling
  • parenting struggles
  • negative thought spirals
  • mindset
  • emotional control
  • family dynamics
  • overwhelm

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