Fast Lane with Sara Jayne

Homeschooling Update 

In this episode of the Fast Lane with Sara Jayne podcast, our host shares an update on homeschooling her children during this time of social distancing. Sara Jayne recounts some of the challenges she has faced over the last few weeks as well as some of the surprising successes her family has enjoyed. This episode will help you think about how you can adjust your expectations as situations shift. 

Episode Highlights: 

• The first week of homeschooling went well, but it was stressful because people were getting to know the routine. During that first week, they did school from 8:30-3:00.
• Sara Jayne recounts having her child go through several workbooks.
• The second week, they went for a bike ride over the weekend and she felt dread about returning to “school” on Monday.
• Her kids complained about doing so many worksheets but she insisted.
• Sara Jayne realized that she was taking school at home quite seriously. 
• This...

In this episode of the Fast Lane with Sara Jayne podcast, our host emphasizes the importance of stopping to smell the roses. In our busy lives filled with checklists, it’s important to slow down and enjoy what we have and who we’re with. This episode will help you think about how you can incorporate more gratitude and self-appreciation in your daily life.

Episode Highlights: 

• We have so many to-do lists that can often dictate how we spend our time.
• People emphasize how you can never spend too much time with your kids.
• Sara Jayne takes pride in how much time she spends with her kids.
• Someone recently asked her if she ever stops to smell the roses.
• Think about giving yourself credit for what you've already done.
• Sara Jayne thought she was in a good groove doing what she needs to get done and doing it pretty well. This conversation with a friend changed how she was thinking.
• Are you praising yourself the same way you praise your kids?
• A friend asked...

In the first episode of the Fast Lane with Sara Jayne podcast, Sara Jayne discusses how she is preparing to homeschool her children during the COVID-19 crisis. Hear obstacles Sara Jayne is facing, what she’s expecting going into this new challenge, and remember that although you may be nervous about these big changes, you’ve got this.

Episode Highlights: 

• Sara Jayne recently began teaching her children from home.
• Teaching children can be challenging when it seems like they won't listen.
• Sara Jayne demonstrates that she's tough and can handle this challenge although she feels nervous.
• She outlines many of the challenges that may arise in this situation. 
• One of her children asks many questions before following instructions.
• Another thing making her nervous is that her husband is unavailable to help her homeschool.
• There will potentially be differences in how quickly her kindergartner and third-grader complete their tasks.
• In preparation, she set up...

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