{"podcast":{"title":"The Working Homeschool Mom | Routines, Time Management, Working Mom, Meal Planning, Boundaries","slug":"the-working-homeschool-mom-routines-time-management-meal-planning-boundaries-7840415","podcast_index_feed_id":7840415,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/simplifiedmomcoach/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thesimplifiedmom.com/","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22228237/The_Simplified_Mom_Podcast_Brand_7_6orys.png","author":"Billie-Jo Cochran | Christian Homeschool Mom, Routine Expert, Simplicity Coach","episode_count":24,"summary":"Are you trying to do it all—balance homeschool and run a business, while doing mom life? Do you start the day with a plan, only to have it fall apart by 9:00 AM? You’re always busy, but yet always feel behind—are you tired of always being overwhelmed? This podcast is all about simple, faith-filled routines that actually work in real life—because let’s be honest, we all need a little more Jesus and a lot more grace to get through each day. I’ll help you create rhythms so your home feels manageable instead of overwhelming, and you can homeschool, build your business, and handle mom life without burnout. Because the truth is, we can’t do this on our own—we need Jesus in our days, in our decisions, and in the middle of the chaos. It’s time to stop the constant chaos and the daily scramble and choose a simpler, faith-filled way of doing life and business—so you can show up with the patience and presence your family deserves. ❤️ Hey, I’m Billie-Jo—wife, homeschool mama to 3, and business owner just like you. I know exactly what it feels like to try to manage a home, homeschool kids, and grow a business, only to end the day feeling exhausted and behind. 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You want the slow mornings and pool days with your kids, but secretly you're terrified that your business growth is about to come to a screeching halt. The biggest mistake we make as working moms is trying to force a school-year schedule into a summer environment. When the kids are home, your school year boundaries and routines will collapse unless you define them. In today’s episode, we are dropping the pressure of strict 8-hour workdays and stepping into a seasonal flow that honors your calling and your household. We are breaking down the 4 mandatory summer routines every working mom needs to protect her peace, manage her time, and build her business without the mid-July burnout! Today we are talking about... Why you need to spend time each week mapping out which will save your work schedule for the entire week. How to build two or three time blocks that move your business forward while guarding family boundaries. Why your kids don't need a strict classroom schedule, but how a simple visual routine can unlock quiet independent time for them (and focus time for you!). I share what we do. The ultimate system to restore order to your home before dinner and eliminate late-night snack requests by setting a firm kitchen boundary. Faith-led encouragement from Ecclesiastes 3:1 on why embracing a streamlined, seasonal routine is a beautiful form of excellent stewardship. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Strategy Call: Ready to stop the summer survival-mode hamster wheel and organize your schedule? Let's design your custom plan together! Grab a powerful, 1-hour one-on-one coaching session where we will map out your specific summer maternal systems, tighten your business boundaries…","meta_description":"Have you found yourself staring at the upcoming summer calendar with a heavy dose of anxiety? 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