Episode 103 Published January 18, 2026
Show Notes:
Even the most beautiful homeschool days have a behind-the-scenes mess. In this episode, Maeve shares 20 practical, doable ways to reset the moment and turn around hard homeschool days—with faith, humor, and a healthy dose of realism (and maybe a little wine at the end).
You’ll hear:
- Why praying in front of your kids matters
- The power of Holy Spirit hugs (yes, they’re a thing)
- Simple resets that work for preschoolers through high school
- Why struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re doing it right
✨ 20 Ways to Reset the Moment
- Pray in front of your children
- Holy Spirit hugs (6+ seconds!)
- Take a nature walk
- Go outside and sit on a blanket
- Quit the thing that’s causing the meltdown
- Deep breathing (5-7-8)
- Play a favorite song or praise music
- Read a picture book aloud
- Quiet time (for kids and mom)
- Lock yourself away and cry it out
- Hands-on tasks (Play-Doh, Legos, baking, organizing)
- Quiet reading time
- Refreshments or ritual tea time
- Puzzle time or creative work
- Draw or color
- Tell a joke or read a joke book
- Read a poem aloud
- Call your spouse and vent
- “Send them to the principal” (aka Dad)
- Plan a field trip
Bonus: Simple reward systems work wonders
🔗 Links & Resources
- Episode page + printable list: maevejemison.com/103
- Photographer mentioned: Shey Marin
(Perfect for DC cherry blossom sessions — tell her Maeve & Matt sent you) - Join the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook group (to see the legendary Christmas card!)
Isn’t it hard to find Catholic friends?! I’ve got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life!
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