Overwhelmed: A Homeschool Mom's Rescue Plan for Peaceful Routines

“Overwhelmed is encouraging and inspiring! Amanda helps moms understand that homeschooling success starts with mindset and perspective. She provides real-life examples and immediately applicable advice in each chapter. I’m walking into homeschool next year with a vision, a plan, and confidence thanks to Amanda.” - Camella“The Moana reference had me crying!” - Kristen“This isn’t just about homeschooling—it’s about emotional regulation, brain science, and connection. It’s everything I didn’t know I needed.” - RomaYou’re doing your best to homeschool… but most days, it feels like you’re barely holding it together.Between the endless lesson plans, emotional outbursts (yours and theirs), and the guilt that whispers “you’re not enough,” you’re exhausted. You’ve tried homeschool planners, podcasts, and switching up the curriculum—but nothing sticks.Overwhelmed: A Homeschool Mom’s Rescue Plan for Peaceful Routines offers the lifeline you’ve been searching for.Written by Amanda Schenkenberger—a second-generation homeschooler, mom of four, and mental health practitioner—this book helps you get unstuck, stop second-guessing yourself, and build routines that bring peace to your home and heart.In these pages, you’ll learn how to:Create a daily homeschool routine that supports your sanityUnderstand your emotional triggers—and stop the spiralUse science-backed and faith-rooted tools to calm the chaosBuild a time management rhythm that works—so you can stop feeling guilty and start feeling connectedLet go of perfectionism and recover from homeschool burnoutThis is more than a homeschool planning guide—it’s a mindset shift and a heart reset.Whether you’re brand new or years in and ready to quit, this book will meet you with grace and give you a plan.Because you don’t need to overhaul your whole life.You just need a rescue plan—and that’s exactly what this is. Read more