You’re doing the work. But it still feels like you might be missing something.

You’re in it. Teaching in between snacks and sibling fights, managing a home that never seems to reset, trying to squeeze in moments of connection that aren’t just about “getting it done.”

And underneath all of that?

Am I doing enough? Will they be okay when it’s time to launch?
Is this what a good homeschool mom looks like?

If you’ve asked those questions—welcome. You’re not alone.


What changed for us

Halfway through our homeschool years, I picked up The 12-Week Year. It was meant for business. But I started wondering what it might look like to homeschool in shorter, more intentional cycles instead of trying to hold everything all at once.

So we tested it. Tweaked it. Made it work for the way we lived and learned.

And something shifted.

  • We stopped jumping from one half-finished thing to the next.
  • We started finishing what actually mattered.
  • And we got really clear on what wasn’t worth squeezing in.

Why it mattered

The pressure eased up. The girls felt less stressed. And I finally started to believe that we were doing enough.

Now that we’ve wrapped up our homeschooling chapter and the girls are planning their futures, I can look back and say this rhythm was our saving grace.

And fun twist? We’re all still using the same 12-week system to plan our lives.


What the challenge looks like

This isn’t a course or a curriculum. It’s a gentle rhythm—something to walk alongside your year.

Each week, you’ll get:

  • A short note unpacking the 12-week mindset
  • Ideas and resources to try (or tweak, or ignore)
  • Encouragement to do less, more intentionally

This is for you if:

  • You’re in the thick of homeschool and feeling a little stretched thin
  • You’re planning ahead and don’t want to recreate the same chaos
  • You want to focus on what actually matters—and feel good about what you aren’t doing too

The 12-Week Homeschool Challenge is here to help you build one—with room for margin, moments of connection, and the confidence that you’re already doing more than enough.