# 67: Math Meltdown? Lower the Demand, Coach the Thinking: A Homeschool Mom's Strategy for Moving Past Frustration

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Podcast: [Homeschool Doc Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-doc-podcast-7082404)
Published: 2026-06-09T21:49:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 549

## Resource

What do you do when your child hits a math meltdown and everything seems to spiral downhill? In this episode of The Homeschool Doc Podcast , we're talking about one of the most practical teaching strategies homeschool moms can use during difficult learning moments: Lower the Demand, Coach the Thinking . www.homeschooldoc.com disclaimer

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