Episode Summary
Ever feel like you’re already behind—even before your homeschool year has really started? You’re not alone. In this episode of Tween Talk Voice Notes, Marina Joy shares the one secret that keeps homeschool parents from running on the hamster wheel of “catching up.” Spoiler: it’s not about doing more, organizing better, or finding the perfect curriculum.
It’s about adding margin.
Marina walks you through four simple, practical ways to build margin into your homeschool days so you can stop rushing, stop second-guessing, and actually enjoy learning with your tween.
Why Listen to This Episode? You’ll Discover:
- How doing less (not more) can actually move your homeschool forward
- Why those in-between moments — snacks, bathroom breaks, random hugs — are the secret to deeper learning
- The surprising freedom that comes from planning for your worst days instead of your best
- How to stop feeling blindsided by life’s interruptions and take back control of your schedule
- The counterintuitive truth that slow and steady wins in homeschooling — and in life
Links and Resources
- Subscribe to the Tween Talk Newsletter: tweentalk.co/newsletter
- Book reference: Good to Great by Jim Collins
About Marina Joy
Marina Joy is a homeschool mom turned mentor, helping families navigate the messy, wonderful middle school years. On Tween Talk Voice Notes, she shares frameworks, stories, and small shifts that help you homeschool with confidence—without burning out, second-guessing, or losing the joy of learning together.
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