HOMESCHOOLING THROUGH HORMONES

<p>Hang on for the twists and turns, dips and dives of the roller coaster ride we call <strong>homeschooling with hormones</strong>! <em>Whose </em>hormones? The <em>kids</em>' or <em>ours</em>? <strong>Both</strong>! In this episode, DeeDee and Ximena talk about the intersection of puberty for our kids and the typical hormonal fluctuations of moms. When it <em>all </em>gets ramped up, there can be emotional explosions and angry meltdowns. But there's hope for the hassles. Tune in to find out!</p> <p>Note: if talking about hormone changes, menstrual cycles, and puberty makes you uncomfortable, then this might not be the episode for you.<br> <strong><br> Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. </strong><a href="https://www.bookshark.com/request-a-catalog/"><strong>Request a homeschool curriculum catalog</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://www.bookshark.com/instructors-guide-samples"><strong>download samples</strong></a><strong> at </strong><a href="http://www.bookshark.com/"><strong>bookshark.com</strong></a><strong>.<br> </strong><br> <strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong><br> 03:47 Hormones are <em>always </em>part of our life!&nbsp;</p> <p>05:51 At ages 6-8, kids go through a change called <strong>adrenarche</strong> which sets the stage for puberty.</p> <p>07:37 DeeDee taught her kids to remind her that their brains are not fully developed.</p> <p>09:14 Laziness? Or distracted?</p> <p>10:25 How menstrual periods affect homeschool moms. Be prepared!</p> <p>12:51 The changes of perimenopause: brain fog, inability to get organized, weight gain, etc.</p> <p>14:40 Coming to grips with the maturation of our kids.</p> <p>21:04 How to be proactive about hormones in your homeschool.</p> <p>25:44 Pay attention to diet. Consider protein needs, especially.</p> <p>28:08 Question your use of caffeine, especially that second cup.</p> <p>29:17 Rest and sleep are essential.</p> <p>30:44 Incorporate movement and exercise for the entire family!</p> <p>33:15 Plug into a community that will support you.</p> <p>33:50 Make sure teens go