As we gear up for a new school year, I wanted to offer five suggestions for our new learning coaches out there as they begin to learn how to manage living the online education lifestyle.
Plan but Be Flexible
Whenever I start something new – a new school year, hobby, route, I know that the key is to plan as best as I can. It’s no different when it comes to being a learning coach. You have to spend some time planning out what your children are going to do and how it’s all going to be managed.
Many people don’t consider that when your kids are schooling online at home, making sure the household stuff gets done has to be accounted for and planned. Dinner, the endless piles of laundry, chores, family down time – it all has to be managed.
Life rarely goes as planned though, so you have to be flexible. Your internet access may go down, your little one may get strep, or you as their parent/learning coach may get the flu (let’s hope this NEVER happens) –whatever the case, make a point to plan for rainy day scenarios too!
Here are some great sites to help you create a plan:
Back to School Time 
Whether you’re new to online learning, or have been at it for some time, at some point you will likely encounter people who express their doubts about your decision to educate your children at home. Sometimes, the doubters don’t intend to be negative; they simply don’t know the facts about online learning. Other times, you may encounter outright criticism. Perhaps you are even having doubts yourself, and are feeling nervous or unsure about your capabilities. These doubts are completely normal and will likely subside as you and your children become more comfortable with your new role as Learning Coach and settle into a routine. As for how to deal with those other doubters, these tips can help you decide how to respond.
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