Secrets of a Successful Homeschool Mom ~
Written by Jamie C. Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool
I‘m so excited to introduce you to my ebook, Secrets of a Successful Homeschool Mom: A Manifesto of Freedom and Joy in Home Learning.
It’s a FREE resource for all those on my email list!
Here’s a description:
“Most of us have at least a few insecurities hidden inside about whether or not we can actually do this homeschooling thing.
It makes sense that we would feel this way–after all, we’ve been taught that education is complicated. We’ve been told that education requires experts, and we don’t always feel like one.
But what if some of what we’ve been taught is not true? What if there is another way—a simpler, more natural way to learn?
What if there are secrets of a successful homeschool mom—secrets we can tap into and use to order our days and our lives? I believe there are, and I wrote this book in the hope that they’ll inspire you the way they’ve inspired me.”
I would have loved this short, uplifting read years ago when I first started considering this educational path. Instead I felt, like many of you, that I was stumbling my way in the dark–learning by trial and error.
At around 30 pages, this ebook is the perfect length to print out, hole punch, and place in a binder to read when discouragement strikes.
Table of Contents
Introduction
- The evolution of an educational philosophy
- Homeschool doesn’t have to mean school at home.
- It’s not about the curriculum you buy.
- It’s as much about your education as it is about theirs.
- Go back to basics; keep school simple.
- Burnout is inevitable, so plan for it.
- The most important thing you’ll ever do for the success of your homeschool.
- You are a good enough teacher.
Appendices
- 1 – 10 questions to ask and answer about your family
- 2 – Educational philosophies defined
How to get your copy
1. Sign up for my email list using the form below.
2. Check your email!
Within 24 hours you’ll receive an email from me that includes the download link for the ebook.
Make sure you check your Promotions/Spam folder if you don’t see it come through and mark it as “Not Promotions/Not Spam” so you won’t miss hearing from me!
You’ll also receive 2-3 emails a week with further homeschool inspiration and resources to help you on your journey. Of course you can unsubscribe at any time.
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Home education can be overwhelming, exhausting, and scary. Or it can be freeing, exciting, and joyful. What makes the difference? A few simple secrets! Sign up today to get your free copy of this ebook. Enjoy!




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I am still having problems downloading the pdf. When I click on the link it just takes me to another site showing the book again. Any suggestions? Thanks and can’t wait to read it!
Jamie,
I printed it out and stayed up late underlining and finishing it last night! Way to go! We are in our 5th year of HSing and it feels like the 2nd year. I am trying so hard to find what “our” way of doing things is. It has prompted some great discussion with my husband and some deep relaxing breaths for me. In fact, I said “yes” to an impromptu field trip today because we needed to be outside and inspired rather than inside pushing papers.
The whole “atmosphere of inspiration” has really stuck with me. I’m wondering what an atmosphere of inspiration looks like for me, personally, not just the kiddos.
Your book dovetails nicely with Todd Wilson’s “Lies Homeschooling Moms Believe” which I was reviewing this week.
Kimberly
So glad you enjoyed it, Kimberly!
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Hi Jamie! I love your blogs and am not only a FB fan, but have been a Steady Mom subscriber for some time! I tried subscribing to your Simple Homeschool site to receive email posts and get yoir new book (appreciate One bite at a Time SOOOO much). I received verification, but have not received any emails and therefore no link to download! Help! 🙂
Same here!
If you’re a new subscriber, then the link will come when you receive your first email update or blog update via RSS–we post on Mon, Wed, & Fri – so that should be today!
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I subscribed but still haven’t figured out where to find the link to download. Can anyone help? All I keep getting is this page with no additional thumbnail of the book that has a download link next to it. Thanks! =)
When you receive your first blog update, it will be there–promise!! =)
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Jamie ~ I just looked over your new e-book, and I think it’s great. If I ever hear “Oh I could never homeschool,” I’m going to pass them your book.
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Oh thank you, Shelli! Please do!!
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Just a note that might be helpful to others – I have been a subscriber here for a while on Google Reader, but I added the subscription originally through their “add subscription” – not through a link from here. I wasn’t seeing the link, so I went through and resubscribed through the link for RSS here. Suddenly now I have the link on my posts. So very easy to fix! 🙂
Downloaded and read today. LOVED it. So inspiring and encouraging. Definitely one I’ll keep around to reread on a regular basis.
Thanks so much for writing and sharing.
I also appreciated that you were very encouraging to all methods of homeschooling and not just pushing one way to do it.
I’m having trouble using the link next to the thumbnail – it opens a new tab with the “lvsm.pl” but then stops loading and says “about:blank” in the web address and “google.com” on the tab with a totally blank page. Help? Thanks!
I am a new subscriber and I got a confirmation email but I can not find any thumbnail link to your ebook. I am excited to get a copy and start reading.
The link to the download is not working. Help. I just see a one page info sheet
I can’ t figure out how to download the book either. I have subscribed by email and confirmed it, but I still can’t figure it out. Help!
I love your site, thanks for all you do!
I got the link on my email this morning. Thanks!
Already a subscriber but haven’t been getting you emails and don’t see the link
Thanks
I get all of the other simple media emails
Hi I also cannot figure out how to get the book. I have subscribed by email and confirmed it but I don’t see any link to the book.
Deeply grateful for your book.
Thank you so much, Rey!
I, too, am eager to read this, but I’m having trouble finding it. I’ve even used to comments to troubleshoot to no avail. What am I doing wrong?
hi jaime!..i finally got to read this little treasure!… this helped me wrap my thoughts into words and trully understand how God made my homeschool momma brain!…. so wonderful after five years of homeschooling to know where i fit in and that others resemble these qualities……..So, as i lean towards child-led learning and definitely UNschooling i have been deeply struggling with documentation issues….i was hoping you could help: how do you keep records for the government??…..i know that not all states do it the same…..we live in So. California….how do you write up what your doing and store away??….please and thank you Jaime!!
love your ministry the Lord has given you!..its brought me joy..:)
“We walk this homeschool road together, and make it ours alone.”
Beautiful. Yours is a truly beautiful and honest story. Thank you for sharing your story with all of us.
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My daughter is 3 and our favorite nature based activities are gardening and playing in the creek.
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I love how simple and quick this book was to read in all the business of Homeschooling! It was all great applicable ideas! Thank you!
Hi. I just signed up for your emails and I am trying to find the download for your free ebook. I don’t see a link anywhere and I didn’t receive an email to download. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong? Thank you!!
Lori, it will be in the footer/bottom of the first email you receive when the blog updates, so just hang tight!
Hey JAMIE MARTIN !!
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Have a great day !!
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I’m looking into homeschool this year for my 5 yr old. She will be 6 in November but I know she isn’t ready to go to school. I want to try a year of homeschooling kindergarten and see how it goes. In my state they don’t HAVE to start formal education (public, homeschooling or private) until age 7. So I’m using this as a buffer year. But I’m overwhelmed in all the different options. I like Sonlight Curriculum. But open to any other suggestions. Serious guidance would be so appreciated!
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