Reality check: You’re not just a parent. You’re the CEO of your home. Your homeschool journey will only thrive if everyone knows their role, takes ownership, and works together—just like in business or sports.

Homeschool families are home eight more hours than most others. That means more dishes. More mess. More everything.

If you don’t start delegating—fast—you’re going to burn out.

Let’s change that.

STEP 1: Why Delegation Matters

Ask yourself:

• • Are you doing more than you need to?


• • Could your child learn a life skill from helping out?


• • Is your spouse clear on what’s expected of them



Ask yourself:

• • Are you doing more than you need to?


• • Could your child learn a life skill from helping out?


• • Is your spouse clear on what’s expected of them



Start with small tasks:

• • Dishes


• • Laundry


• • Sweeping


• • Making the bed


• • Taking out the trash


• • Cleaning their space


• • Helping prep meals


• • Organizing supplies



Then level up for older kids:

• • Mow the yard


• • Grocery runs


• • Cook full meals


• • Teach a younger sibling


• • Handle pool or pet care



ACTION:
Write down 3 tasks your kids could take on this week. Assign. Track. Hold accountable.

You can’t lead in two different directions.

Checklist:

• • Do we agree on who handles what?


• • Are roles clearly assigned (even if flexible)?


• • Do we have a way to track what gets done?


• • Do we have rewards/consequences in place?


• • Are we celebrating small wins?



This is your household. Treat it like a team. Make the mission clear. Then lead it together.

Your kids want structure. Even if they don’t act like it.

Try this:

• • Hold a family meeting


• • Explain why every role matters


• • Let them choose (or rotate) responsibilities


• • Be crystal clear on what “done right” looks like



Example: Taking out the trash means…

• • Notice when it’s full


• • Never overfill it


• • Replace the bag


• • Clean the area if needed


• • Do it without being told more than 3 times a month



Now flip it: Have them repeat the rules back to you. Word for word.

• • If you say there are consequences—follow through


• • If someone steps up—celebrate it


• • If your spouse is crushing it—say something


• • This is your team. Show love like a leader.



BONUS: Learn from Entrepreneurial Homeschoolers

Want to see delegation in action? Watch these:

1. 1 Homeschooling & Entrepreneurship: How We Make It Work – Lyndsey Mimnagh


2. 2 How to Homeschool While Running a Business – The Babbled Life


3. 3 Hiring Your Kids: Tax Benefits & Life Skills – Mark J Kohler


4. 4 Time Management for Mompreneurs – Jordan Page



Final Word:

Every great leader learns to delegate. Every great family learns to work together. Start small. Stay consistent. And remember—this isn’t just about saving your sanity. It’s about raising capable, confident kids.

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