Specialized Home School Resources

Welcome + How to Use These Guides

Dear Homeschooling Parent,

If you’ve landed here, chances are your days are full—full of love, full of lessons, and full of a whole lot of chaos you didn’t quite expect when you chose this path. I see you. I’ve been you. The first resource describes each activity and tool, the second is the actual toolkit.

This toolkit is not to make you feel like you should be doing more, but to remind you that what you’re already doing matters deeply.

Together they are a mix of real talk and real tools—designed to meet you in the middle of the mess and help you find your way forward with confidence. It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence, purpose, and practical support that adapts to your life.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Tools and techniques to address common challenges homeschool families face
• Practical strategies to reduce stress and increase connection
• Guidance on how to implement the REAL Framework: Resilience, Empowerment, Attitude, Lifelong Learning
• Gentle invitations to go deeper with resources like my book Untamed Chaos, companion workbooks, and personal consults

You can go through this guide in any order. Skip around to the sections that feel most relevant to your current season, or read straight through and build your own customized plan.

As you read, know this: You’re not supposed to have all the answers. You’re just supposed to keep showing up. And together, we’ll figure out how to make that feel a little lighter.

With heart,

Dr. Teri Rouse
Behavior Specialist | Homeschool Consultant | Creator of the REAL Framework