Self-Care for Homeschool Parents

Self-care is so important. “You can’t pour from an empty cup.”

When you are homeschooling, you are both the parent and the teacher for your children. You’re with your children almost 24/7. It can be exhausting, physically, mentally and emotionally. And a tired, overwhelmed parent isn’t an effective homeschooler. So self-care is super important. We have to take care of ourselves if we are going to take care of others.

And not just the pretty self-care that we see people posting about on social media. I’m not talking about bubble baths, manicures and haircuts. Those are great, and vital for us to feel good about ourselves. But there are other things that aren’t so pretty, that are arguably more important for our mental and physical health.

You need to take care of yourself so you don’t burnout. Here are some great self-care ideas for homeschooling parents.