Ep. 130 - 7 Homeschool Systems That Make Your School Year Run Smoother (Part 2 of 2)

Ep. 130 - 7 Homeschool Systems That Make Your School Year Run Smoother (Part 2 of 2)

August 13, 2026 · 32 min · Season 1 · Episode 130

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In this episode, Christy-Faith shares seven essential systems for a smoother homeschool year, focusing on preparation and organization.

It's 8 AM on the first day of school — pencils sharpened, kids ready — and the website won't load, a password is wrong, and the whole morning unravels before it starts. In Part 2 of How to Set Up Your Homeschool Year, homeschool expert Christy-Faith — author of Homeschool Rising with over 20 years of experience in education — moves from mindset to the nuts and bolts: the 7 systems she sets up every summer so her homeschool runs at a clip instead of starting in overwhelm. 🎁 Free Resource: Sample Homeschool Schedules Curious what other homeschool moms' schedules actually look like? Grab free sample schedules by age and stage — Christy-Faith's own included. 👉 Free Download In this episode, you'll learn: Why the worst time to teach a new chore system is September — and when to train it instead How a simple printed schedule lowers your kids' stress hormones (clinicians have measured it) Why you don't need a dedicated schoolroom — and the "everything has a home" rule that keeps your house tidy The unglamorous tech-and-passwords setup that saves your first day of school How to teach kids exactly what to do when mom gets pulled away mid-lesson The prep work Christy-Faith does every…

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