February is that awkward middle child of the homeschool year. The excitement of new books and fresh planners from January? Fading. Spring? Too far away. Right now, you’re caught in the gray, trudging through lessons while your kids bounce off the walls or slump over their math work.

It’s the time of year when the days feel long, the patience feels short, and you start questioning if you’re even cut out for this. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.