"HOMESCHOOLING BURNOUT"

"Burnout" is a common concern for all homeschooling families. Parents of very young children are especially prone to burnout, since their children's needs are so intense. "Finding time for oneself" can be almost impossible in a home filled with babies, toddlers, or preschoolers - or all three. Veteran homeschoolers can share creative and resourceful ideas and strategies for how to run a household, run errands, pursue a favorite hobby or pastime, get exercise, or just relax with young children in tow.

Often unpreschooling parents may have unrealistic expectations about their child's knowledge or behavior, which can lead to conflicts and stress in the home. Often conflict arises over trying to impose too much structure on very young children. Parents of young children may find it helpful to read books and listen to experienced parents discussing the range of "normal" child development and appropriate expectations for children of a specific age.