Katy Murdock Coaching
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Why Most New Homeschoolers Struggle —And Ways to Avoid It
If you're just getting started with homeschooling and feeling a mix of excitement and overwhelm—you’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top insights specifically for new homeschool moms, so you can start strong and skip some of the common pitfalls that leave many feeling discouraged early on. We’ll talk about what it takes to shift out of the traditional school mindset, especially if you’re coming from a public school background. You’ll learn why a mental “detox” is not only helpful—but essential—and how to reconnect your child with a style of learning that fits them, without pressure, fear, or frustration. Whether you're brand new or still finding your footing, this episode will help you start your homeschool journey with more peace and confidence.
Feeling Overwhelmed as a New Homeschool Mom? This One Shift Changes Everything
Episode 45
What if Starting to Homeschool Wasn't hard?
Starting your homeschooling journey doesn’t have to be filled with stress and overwhelm. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the #1 mindset shift plus 3 thing that make transitioning to homeschooling seemless.
In this episode, I’m diving into a common struggle every new homeschooler faces—deprogramming the public school mentality in both you and your child.
You’ll learn one powerful mindset shift and three practical steps to help your family begin re-wiring the way you think about learning—so you can start building those love of learning muscles again.
Here's What You'll Learn...
- The Surprising history of homeschooling vs. public education—and how it impacts your current mindset more than you might think.Why it all starts with you—the importance of re-educating yourself by exploring different homeschooling approaches.
- The one strategy to reprogram your public school mentality that may be keeping you stuck in old patterns.
- What “detoxing” looks like in a homeschool setting—and how it helps your child (or teen) reignite their natural love of learning.
- Why work ethic matters—and how it plays a key role in developing a lifelong love of learning and setting your child up for success.
This episode is just for you...
Are a new homeschool mom feeling unsure about where to start—or if you're stuck trying to recreate public school at home and it's just not working. If you want to build a homeschool that supports your child’s love of learning and gives you confidence as their guide, this conversation is exactly what you need.
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Want to Feel MORE Confident & Clear about HOW you Homeschool your Kids??
It’s time to stop second-guessing and start homeschooling with purpose, peace, and confidence—your way.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s transform your homeschool together.
You love your kids - but some days you just lose it.
You want to be the calm, confident, and Christlike mom they need…
But the yelling, the overwhelm, the guilt?
It’s real.
It doesn’t have to stay this way.
You can learn how to respond with patience, not pressure.
You can homeschool from a place of peace—not perfection.
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Does it feel like some days your child's emotions are all over the place?
We get it. As homeschooling moms, we juggle so much, and emotional struggles can make things even harder.
Our carefully crafted 8 lessons will guide your child through real-life strategies to managing their emotions—without the stress.
