Confident Homeschooling with Ginny Yurich

Confident homeschooling is not how most moms would describe how they feel. In fact, many of us constantly wonder if we’re doing it right or doing enough. For example, I remember asking myself that very question during my own homeschool journey more times than I can count.

However, here’s the truth we often forget: confidence doesn’t come from having all the answers. Instead, it comes from showing up daily, learning as we go, and trusting the calling we’ve been given. Because of this, we can stop striving for perfection and embrace faithful progress.

In this post, inspired by my heartfelt podcast conversation with Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside and author of her newly released book Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right Just By Doing It, we’ll unpack what it truly means to homeschool with confidence and how you can embrace that mindset, too.

“You’re doing it right, not because you’re winging it, but because you care enough to keep showing up, adjusting, praying, and learning.” ~Connie Albers

Doubt is Normal

We live in a society built on comparison. It’s easy to scroll through social media, see someone’s beautifully curated homeschool day, and immediately question your own. While you’re juggling real-life messes and meltdowns, someone else seems to have it all together.

However, here’s the truth: homeschooling isn’t meant to be picture-perfect. It’s not about flawless routines or tidy lesson plans. Instead, it’s about the heart work, what’s happening in your heart and your child’s heart. That’s where the real transformation begins.

More importantly, God didn’t call you to homeschool so you could achieve perfection. He called you to walk in faithfulness. Every step you take, especially the messy, uncertain ones.

Proverbs 16:3 says: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

With that in mind, once you’re grounded in Truth and accept that your homeschool journey won’t look like anyone else’s, it’s time to let go of unrealistic expectations. Instead, redefine what “right” looks like for your unique family.

Redefining What “Right” Looks Like

So, what does it actually mean to homeschool the right way?

First, it’s not about completing every lesson or whether your child is ahead in math or writing a five-paragraph essay by age eight. And it’s definitely not about how many Instagram-worthy activities you’ve checked off this week.

Instead, homeschooling with confidence means:

• Adapting when something isn’t working
• Prioritizing connection over correction
• Choosing character over curriculum
• Embracing the rhythms that work best for your unique family

In general, it’s not about doing more, it’s about doing what matters most for your child and your home.

Notice the Quiet Fruit of Faithfulness

Now, here’s something we often overlook: the fruit you’re planting today may not bloom right away.

Often, homeschooling can feel like sowing seeds in silence. Day after day, you show up and do the work, but you may not see immediate results. Your routines can feel repetitive, and at times, even exhausting. Still, those small, daily acts of faithfulness are far from wasted.

For example, think about the hugs after hard lessons, the prayers whispered in the laundry room, the spontaneous field trips, and the stories read aloud on the couch. Each of these moments shapes something eternal: a deep connection, character, and trust.

That’s why Galatians 6:9 offers such a beautiful reminder:

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

The fruit will come. You’re cultivating hearts, not just minds.

Give Youself Permission to Pivot

Sometimes, all it takes is a moment. When you put the phone down and truly look your child in the eyes, something shifts. That kind of focused attention says, “You matter to me. I’m here with you.” These are the moments that build connection and trust.

As your family grows, so will your needs. What worked last year might not work this year. And guess what? That’s not failure. That’s wisdom.

Ginny encourages moms to simplify and be flexible. If your curriculum is creating tears instead of joy, if your schedule is wearing everyone down, it’s okay to pivot, pause, and do things differently from the family next door.

Remember, you are the expert on your child. And God didn’t call you to this journey without equipping you to walk it faithfully.

Choose Connection Over Comparision

As you continue your homeschool journey, one of the most important decisions you’ll make daily is this: Will I compare or will I connect?

Comparison breeds insecurity. Connection brings peace.

When you focus on your child’s growth, your family’s rhythm, and your calling to homeschool, you reclaim your joy. You move from striving to settled.

And that’s the kind of confidence that sustains you.

In Summary: Confident Homeschooling Comes Moment by Moment

Homeschooling isn’t about having all the answers or a flawless plan—it’s about the relationship, the daily investment, and the heart behind the effort.

Set down the weight of unrealistic expectations.
Look at your child. Look, and remind yourself:

We’re in this together. And that’s enough for today.