{"id":360,"date":"2025-05-17T13:29:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T13:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/?p=360"},"modified":"2025-05-17T15:38:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T15:38:37","slug":"what-makes-working-and-homeschooling-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/what-makes-working-and-homeschooling-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"How We Make It Work: Full-Time Career plus Homeschooling Three Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>People often ask how I manage a full-time job while homeschooling three children under six. The truth? I don\u2019t do it alone.<\/p>\n<p>My husband is the difference maker. His daily commitment to being home with our kids and supporting our family is the reason this lifestyle works at all. And to be clear, this isn&#8217;t one of those cutesy &#8220;my husband is so wonderful&#8221; posts (though if <strong>you&#8217;re<\/strong> reading this &#8211; you are so wonderful!).<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>It&#8217;s just the truth: without his full partnership, I couldn\u2019t fulfill the demands of my job, let alone homeschool our children.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>This is a topic I wish we talked about more:<\/strong> the silent, powerful support systems that make things possible \u2014 especially when they challenge traditional roles. I\u2019ve been fortunate to know several women whose husbands stay home with the kids. Each family had its own reasons, but the core decision was always the same: choosing to invest in the career that would most benefit the family financially, emotionally, and practically.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Jump to a Section<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/what-makes-working-and-homeschooling-possible\/#The_Decision_to_Keep_Our_Children_Home\" >The Decision to Keep Our Children Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/what-makes-working-and-homeschooling-possible\/#As_Our_Family_Grew_So_Did_My_Career\" >As Our Family Grew, So Did My Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/what-makes-working-and-homeschooling-possible\/#Five_Things_That_Make_Our_Lifestyle_Possible\" >Five Things That Make Our Lifestyle Possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/what-makes-working-and-homeschooling-possible\/#A_Note_to_Other_Parents\" >A Note to Other Parents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Decision_to_Keep_Our_Children_Home\"><\/span>The Decision to Keep Our Children Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>From the beginning, the idea of sending our first baby to daycare just didn\u2019t feel right. The thought never settled in our hearts. As she got older, the feeling only deepened \u2014 we knew we wanted to raise and teach her ourselves. We wanted to be her comfort, her guides, her foundation.<\/p>\n<p>When my husband was laid off during my third trimester, we were forced to take a hard look at daycare costs and whether we were truly comfortable with that route.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-371\" src=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/living-on-one-income-200x300.webp\" alt=\"a calculator, paper money bills and a notepad sitting on a desk\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/living-on-one-income-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/living-on-one-income-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/living-on-one-income-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/living-on-one-income-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/living-on-one-income-1365x2048.webp 1365w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/living-on-one-income-scaled.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That moment became a turning point.<\/p>\n<p>We decided to rearrange everything to keep our daughter home.<\/p>\n<p>But truthfully, even before she was born, I knew I wanted to homeschool. I\u2019ve always had a love for teaching, and the desire to give her an education rooted in connection and curiosity only grew stronger.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_Our_Family_Grew_So_Did_My_Career\"><\/span>As Our Family Grew, So Did My Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Over the last five years, I\u2019ve nearly doubled my salary. As my role expanded, so did our conviction to continue homeschooling \u2014 and our family grew to include three little ones.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve stayed committed to our roles: I work full-time, and my husband stays home to homeschool and care for our kids. It\u2019s not always easy, but it works \u2014 because we both choose, every day, to make it work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Five_Things_That_Make_Our_Lifestyle_Possible\"><\/span>Five Things That Make Our Lifestyle Possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1.\u00a0A Partner Committed to What\u2019s Best for the Family<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let me be clear \u2014 this isn\u2019t about having a partner who magically anticipates everyone\u2019s needs or makes it all look effortless. This is about shared commitment, not perfection.<\/p>\n<p>Like any couple, we have our challenges and moments of friction. But what keeps us grounded is his daily decision to show up and lead with love. He carries out a significant portion of the homeschool instruction and keeps our kids engaged with questions, ideas, and creative conversations throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not easy. But for us, we stay focused on our &#8220;why&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.\u00a0A Natural Knack and Love for Teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As I mention on my <a href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">welcome page<\/a>, teaching has been a lifelong thread for me. It\u2019s something I\u2019ve done professionally for nearly 15 years \u2014 and something I\u2019d do even if money weren\u2019t a factor. (If I could build my dream school like Jo March from Little Women, I would.)<\/p>\n<p>Because I know how to adapt teaching strategies on the fly, it\u2019s easier to keep my kids engaged even on hard days. If a lesson falls flat or someone isn\u2019t into it, I can pivot \u2014 because I understand different learning styles and how to connect through play, conversation, and exploration.<\/p>\n<p>Note: You do NOT need years of experience to teach your children. I truly believe YOU are best equipped to appeal to your children&#8217;s learning style, inherently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0Working from Home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m deeply grateful for the flexibility that comes with remote work. I\u2019ve worked in offices before, and there\u2019s no comparison. Working from home allows me to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Squeeze in a morning lesson if one of the kids wakes up early,<\/li>\n<li>Break the day into focused work blocks and short homeschool moments,<\/li>\n<li>Stretch my work hours if needed without the stress of a commute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Yes, it means my workday often extends beyond the typical 9\u20135. But I\u2019m okay with that, because the ability to pour into my children during my own workday, means so much to me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.\u00a0Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As an introvert, I\u2019ve had to learn the value of community. Now I can\u2019t imagine doing this without one.<\/p>\n<p>My support system includes a small group of homeschooling friends, online communities, and most notably \u2014 my mom. She\u2019s genuinely excited about our homeschooling life. She\u2019s recommended resources, helped us plan field trips, and brings a sense of joy and energy to our experience.<\/p>\n<p>Having just a few people who \u201cget it\u201d and cheer us on makes all the difference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.\u00a0A Dedicated Workspace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-374\" src=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/work-space-at-home-200x300.webp\" alt=\"Two young girls who are standing in a doorway with silly, sneaky smiles\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/work-space-at-home-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/work-space-at-home-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/work-space-at-home-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/work-space-at-home-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/work-space-at-home-1365x2048.webp 1365w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/work-space-at-home-scaled.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re lucky to have a bonus room \u2014 tucked away from the main living areas \u2014 that serves as my office. It\u2019s my space to close the door, focus on work, and take important calls.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re a tight-knit family, and my kids are very social. If my desk were in the kitchen or living room, I\u2019d constantly have little hands tugging on me or tapping the keyboard. I couldn\u2019t do what I do without a separate, quiet place to work.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, closing the office door and rejoining family life helps me shift gears and stay present.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Note_to_Other_Parents\"><\/span><strong>A Note to Other Parents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019m not suggesting that our exact setup is the only way to successfully work full-time and homeschool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Every family has unique needs, values, and rhythms.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But I hope sharing our story encourages someone else. Maybe your version of this life means homeschooling on weekends, or creating weekly lesson plans your child can complete independently. There are many ways to homeschool well \u2014 and it doesn\u2019t have to look like anyone else\u2019s version.<\/p>\n<p>For me, the combination of a supportive partner, love for teaching, remote work, community, and boundaries makes it possible to thrive both as a professional and a parent.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your path, I truly hope you feel empowered to make choices that reflect what matters most to your family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People often ask how I manage a full-time job while homeschooling three&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":375,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_wp_convertkit_post_meta":{"form":"-1","landing_page":"0","tag":"0","restrict_content":"0"},"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17,16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-360","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-homeschooling","category-life-lessons-stories"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How We Make It Work: Full-Time Career plus Homeschooling Three Kids - Stream of Blue<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/what-makes-working-and-homeschooling-possible\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How We Make It Work: Full-Time Career plus Homeschooling Three Kids - Stream of Blue\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"People often ask how I manage a full-time job while homeschooling three...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/what-makes-working-and-homeschooling-possible\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Stream of Blue\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-05-17T13:29:45+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-05-17T15:38:37+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/having-a-homeschool-community-scaled.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1707\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Deirdre\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Deirdre\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/streamofblue.com\\\/what-makes-working-and-homeschooling-possible\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/streamofblue.com\\\/what-makes-working-and-homeschooling-possible\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Deirdre\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/streamofblue.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5b13be0fbbb9a5dbc12c40017a794c03\"},\"headline\":\"How We Make It Work: Full-Time Career plus Homeschooling Three Kids\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-05-17T13:29:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-05-17T15:38:37+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/streamofblue.com\\\/what-makes-working-and-homeschooling-possible\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1071,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/streamofblue.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5b13be0fbbb9a5dbc12c40017a794c03\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/streamofblue.com\\\/what-makes-working-and-homeschooling-possible\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/streamofblue.com\\\/staging\\\/6733\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/having-a-homeschool-community-scaled.webp\",\"articleSection\":[\"Homeschooling\",\"Life Lessons &amp; 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