# 143. Homeschooling While Working: Why “Fitting It In” Backfires

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Podcast: [Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous](https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569)
Published: 2026-05-18T22:29:25+00:00
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## Resource

It seems like a good plan. Work during the day. Homeschool in the evenings. Use great resources. Stay consistent. So why does it start to feel so hard? In this episode, we walk through what’s really happening for working parents who are trying to “fit learning in”… and why it often leads to resistance, disconnection, and frustration over time. Because the problem usually isn’t your effort. It’s that nothing about the learning model actually changed… just the location. If you’ve been feeling the tension between work, homeschool, and wanting something more connected and meaningful for your child, this episode will help you finally put words to what’s actually happening… and why just “trying harder” doesn’t fix it. **Save your seat for the upcoming FREE Inspiring Lifelong Learners Masterclass! https://illlive.thefreedomscholar.org/illliverp0 CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PT & links to Podcast: https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast Website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kami-wanous/

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