Jeanne Musfeldt hasn't been a single mother for very long and is grateful for the help she has received. The Iowan mother of three has found that having a strong network of caring people has kept her sane during this period of transition. People at church and friends in general have been such a great help to us. Having your children home 7 days a week is wonderful, but for many of us, time spent alone is a refreshing period that leaves us with more patience for our families. This is even more of a challenge for single homeschoolers than it is for two parent families.
Friends often help out in that way as well.
I have to be more creative in how I get that time alone. But like everything else about homeschooling, it boils down to commitment. It is harder for me to find gainful employment, as I am not willing to put the children into the system. And I am looking into doing some tutoring in my home. There are things that can be done, either from the home or with the children in tow.