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  1. Workshop PowerPoint Presentations Can be found here: http://hef.org.nz/workshop-powerpoints/

  2. Avoiding Burnout Keeping Going When the Going gets tough Prepared and presented by Barbara Smith www.hef.org.nz

  3. “Most of us are the authors of our own stress. We want everything to be perfect and go according to schedule, everyone in the family to be happy all the time…”

  4. …well, life just doesn’t run that smoothly” Nancy Plent (Unschoolers Network)

  5. Symptoms of Burnout • Marriage difficulties • Lack of discipline in children • Lack of patience • Overeating or no appetite • Overreacting to minor issues • Making irrational decisions • Unable to make rational decisions • Irritability • Feeling overwhelmed • Lack of confidence • Yelling

  6. Symptoms of Burnout cont. • Feeling frustrated • Crying easily • Depression • No motivation • Physical symptoms • Clutter • Nightmares • Blowing up – short fuse • Blaming others • Not enough time • Wanting to throw it all in

  7. Causes of Homeschool Burnout • Not having regular time alone with God • Not putting marriage first • Illness • New baby • Added responsibility • New job • Moving • Change in routine • ERO review • Over-scheduling activities • Unrealistic expectations • Rigid adherence to a curriculum

  8. Causes of Homeschool BurnoutCont • Lack of support • Too many commitments • Falling into a repetitive pattern • Forgetting to take care of and take time for ourselves • Pushing children ahead before they are ready • Child with a different learning style • Special needs • Death in family • Feeling pressure from family and friends • Children feeling/thinking they should be at school • Pre-schoolers

  9. Strategies for Avoiding Burnout • Plan for time alone with God each day • Dealing with marriage difficulties • Implementing the 4 D’s of child discipline • Declutter • Exercise and healthy diet • Map out ERO visits • Take time off when stress levels are too high • Be flexible • Lower your expectations • Change your teaching style

  10. Strategies for Avoiding Burnoutcont • Limit scheduled activities • Get support • Raise independent learners • Strategize for meal times • Limit screen time (TV, DVDs, xbox, Cell etc) • Fathers taking charge

  11. These next two overheads are fromRob Williamson Chief Review Officer for the ERO Since 1989 numbers of children being educated at home has increased considerably. • As at July 1993 2738 homeschoolers on the MoE database. • As at July 2001 5976 homeschoolers on MoE database • 3375 families as at July 2001 • 1994 .06% of total school population • Now less than 1% of total school population • 51% homeschoolers are male students

  12. The turnover of children being home educated is considerable Numbers commencing homeschooling for the 12 months ending 30.06.01 • 1304 students commenced home schooling Numbers finishing homeschooling for 12 months ending 30.06.01 • 1205 students finished homeschooling • 255 finished within on year of starting • 783 (65%) finished within four years Source: Data Management and Analysis Division, MoE

  13. Plan for Time alone with God each day

  14. Or stop and make time for yourself

  15. Some good books on Marriage Available from Geneva books: genevabooks@clear.net.nz 06 329-8097

  16. His Needs Her Needs Her Needs: • Affection • Conversation • Honesty and openness • Financial Support • Family Commitment His Needs: • Sexual Fulfilment • Recreational Companionship • Attractive Spouse • Domestic support • Admiration

  17. The Five Love LanguagesHow to Express Heartfelt commitment to your mate • Words of affirmation • Quality Time • Receiving Gifts • Acts of Service • Physical Touch

  18. Three good books on Marriage and family living Book depository has these really cheap and free postage

  19. From Forgiven to Forgiving by J E Adams When you've been wronged, the best thing to do is forgive and forget, right? That's what many Christians believe, but is it biblical? Adams dispels misconceptions about forgiveness, reveals God's true plan for absolution, and shows you how to apply it to your own relationships. Learn how to "forgive and forget" God's way.

  20. Implementing the 4 D’s of child discipline • Disobedience • Disrespectful • Dishonesty • Destructive

  21. What is the first rule for disciplining children? You …… have more ……………….. than the child

  22. The Heart of AngerPractical help for the prevention and cure of anger in children by Lou Priolo Anger! Is it ever a problem in your home? Disrespectful tones? Sibling fights? Loss of patience? “ I know of no other book that addresses this problem with such practical and Biblical wisdom” John McArthur Anger! Is it ever a problem in your home? Disrespectful tones? Sibling fights? Loss of patience? “ I know of no other book that addresses this problem with such practical and Biblical wisdom” John McArthur

  23. Teach them Diligently:How To Use The Scriptures In Child Training There is far more to teaching your children the Bible than merely telling them Bible stories. Unfortunately, many parents feel ill-equipped for the task, so they neglect this vital aspect of Christian parenting. In doing so, they forfeit many of the greatest blessings of parenthood. Here’s a valuable aid for parents seeking help. - John MacArthur

  24. Shepherding a Child’s Heartby Tedd Tripp • Shepherding • Growing Kids God’s Way • Study groups

  25. Shepherding a Child's Heart satisfies the hunger for fresh, biblical approaches to child rearing. It is about how to speak to the heart of your child. The things your child does and says flow from the heart. Luke 6:45 puts it this way, ". . . out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks." Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child's heart into the paths of life.

  26. Wanganui Allergy and Hyperactivity Awareness Association (Inc.) Sharon (06) 345-8393

  27. Children from five to twelve years old are supposed to be hyperactive. They are intended to be nearly nonstop motion machines. Pete Egoscue with Roger Gittiness in Pain Free forWomen-the Revolutionary Program for ending Chronic pain. Authors of Pain Free and Pain Free at your PV

  28. Children in motion also experience an interplay between activities that require finer eye-hand co-ordination and those that call for gross locomotor skills. Pete Egoscue with Roger Gittiness in Pain Free forWomen-the Revolutionary Program for ending Chronic pain. Authors of Pain Free and Pain Free at your PV

  29. Free Play If the child gets less than 90 minutes a day of energetic free play then there’s not much chance that his musculoskeletal system will remain functional. With 90 minutes or more-preferably more, and with the activity broken into morning, afternoon, and evening segments-children even those who didn’t get enough crawling time as infants and toddlers, can develop and maintain full musculoskeletal system function.

  30. Step by step and hand over hand, children build mental capacity and competency as they move Pete Egoscue with Roger Gittiness in Pain Free forWomen-the Revolutionary Program for ending Chronic pain. Authors of Pain Free and Pain Free at your PV

  31. “If you’re feeling stressed, you’re doing too much. Cut back. Lighten up. Time is on your side.” Homeschooling author Micki Colfax (Homeschooling for Excellence)

  32. Dr Moore, author of Home School Burnout, believes:The Most frequent cause(of Burnout) is the use of conventional “packaged” curricula, keeping the mother and children tied to books for hours a day”

  33. Re-creating school at home is a mistake many homeschoolers make. When dealing with younger children, this can spell disaster. Isabel Shaw in Avoiding Homeschool Burnout- familyeducation.com

  34. Tell me why I don’t like this next slide

  35. Finally, we have to realise our limitations. In homeschooling, we have committed to two full-time jobs: teaching and homemaking Christine Miller (Classical Christian Homeschooling) in her article on “Beating Homeschool Burnout.”

  36. Dr Raymond Moore suggests three categories to focus on: • Work • Service • Academics

  37. Handouts • Family Integrity CD • Family Integrity Pamphlet

  38. Training our Children By Craig and Barbara Smith

  39. Home Education Foundation www.hef.org.nz Workshop PowerPoint Presentations Can be found here: http://hef.org.nz/workshop-powerpoints/

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