JEN MACKINNON
Hi, I’m Jen. I help working moms balance their career and homeschool their kids by providing practical solutions and a boatload of coffee!
You are warmly invited to learn more here: https://practicalbydefault.com/

2021 CONFERENCE SESSION
PAST CONFERENCE SESSIONS
SESSION: MAKING WORKING AND HOMESCHOOLING A SUCCESS
Meeting the Challenge of Working and Homeschooling.
Does reading this fill you with dread? Overwhelm? Of being lost? When I set out to balancing both I was told it was impossible! I started to feel afraid, terrified and overwhelmed.
Looking back I realize it was anxiety that paralyzed me and stopped me from moving forward. Today I want to relieve you from the dread, overwhelm and fear of homeschooling and working. You can do both. Sharing practical steps you can take today to regain control and have a great school year!
SESSION: FINDING TIME TO TEACH YOUR KIDS TO COOK
Let's get real, cooking is a life skill our kids need to learn. Finding the time, on the other hand can be tricky. Grab these 7 easy tips and get cooking with your children today!
SESSION: CONQUER YOUR TIME - 5 STEPS TO CREATING A SIMPLE SCHEDULE FOR TEENS
Let me ask you a question, do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the things you have to do? Chores, homeschool, clubs, extra curricular activities, studying for tests, preparing for college, handling a job and trying to find time for friends or hobbies? It's a lot to do! In this short video, I'll show you 5 simple steps to creating a simple schedule you can use to regain control over your time.
SESSION: WHEN PLANNING CURRICULUM, ASK THESE QUESTIONS FIRST!
Planning curriculum for your child can be overwhelming, to say the least. In less than 5 minutes of searching through Google you are not only drowning in resources but reaching for the nearest hidden chocolate stash!
Let's be honest, “overwhelmed” and “lost” are the last place you want to be. Because I prefer to keep it simple I use a simple, practical, step by step process every single time.
Join me as I walk you through the questions you need to ask before you start your homeschool planning.