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Are you wondering how to manage overstimulation as a homeschool mom?
In this heartfelt and practical episode, I talk with Whitney Whitten, a homeschool mom of four and occupational therapist who knows what it’s like to feel maxed out, emotionally drained, and unsure how to meet both her children’s needs and her own.
Whitney reached out to me almost two years ago, seeking life coaching support as she navigated homeschooling, big emotions (hers and her kids’), and the desire to bring her OT skillset to serve other moms. What unfolded through coaching surprised her: She found goals she didn’t even know she had—and a new calling she couldn’t ignore.
Now, she runs her own coaching business, Sensational Moms, where she supports overstimulated homeschool moms in understanding their sensory needs, regulating their emotional world, and finding peace in their parenting.
How to Manage Overstimulation as a Homeschool Mom:
In this episode, we discuss:
- Whitney’s journey from overstimulation to sensory-savvy homeschooling
- What child-led learning looks like in real life (especially with 4 kids!)
- How to recognize and respond to sensory triggers as a mom
- Why self-regulation is the missing link in so many homeschool struggles
- Perimenopause and homeschooling: how sensory overload shifts in midlife
- Practical strategies for sensory-smart self-care in a busy homeschool day
- The transformation that happens through coaching (and why Whitney started her own practice)
“If mothers could learn to do for themselves what they do for their children when these are overdone, we should have happier households. Let the mother go out to play!”
— Charlotte Mason
If You’ve Ever Thought
- “I’m too sensitive to homeschool.”
- “Why do I get touched out, snappy, or shut down by 10am?”
- “How do I find calm when everyone needs me—loudly?” This episode will help you start making sense of the sensory and emotional layers underneath it all.
“There were goals I didn’t know I had—and they were more important. I feel seen and heard by you, but also pushed. Well, not pushed. You were a mirror that wouldn’t move.”
Meet Whitney from Sensational Moms
Whitney is a mom of four and a sensory coach for moms.
As an occupational therapist with extensive training in sensory processing and self-regulation, she first applied those tools to support her children—but soon realized she needed them for herself too as a highly sensitive, often overstimulated mom.
Now, she helps other moms find relief from sensory overwhelm and reclaim joy in homeschooling. Through coaching, workshops, and her Sensational Moms podcast, Whitney equips women with the tools they need to stay grounded, connected, and free.
🌐 Visit www.sensationalmoms.com to grab her free “3 Steps to Reset” guide—a simple, powerful tool for those overstimulated moments.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
If this episode spoke to you, would you share it with a fellow homeschool mom who might be feeling overstimulated too?
✨ Ready to realign your homeschool with your values and season of life? Book your free Aligned Homeschool Reset Coaching Session—a 1:1 space to reflect, reimagine, and take your next right step with confidence.
💛 Want extra support for those overwhelming homeschool moments? Grab your free Big Emotions Journaling Workbook—a gentle guide to help you (and your kids) process, pause, and reset with clarity and calm.
Big Emotions Journal for the Homeschool Mom
Are you a homeschool mom navigating the ups and downs of daily life with your kids? Introducing the Homeschool Mama’s Toolbox—a powerful resource to help you manage big emotions like anger, guilt, or overwhelm with clarity and intention.
This journal features guided prompts, mindfulness practices, and Dr. Amen’s three questions for self-reflection, all designed to encourage emotional awareness and purposeful living. You’ll also find a Thought Care Checklist and daily meditation practices to help you handle challenging situations and sharpen your mental tools for a more balanced homeschool journey.
Start your journey to emotional well-being today with this empowering journal created specifically for homeschool moms. Enhance your homeschool experience and show up with purpose for yourself and your family.
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Teresa Wiedrick
I help homeschool mamas shed what’s not working in their homeschool & life, so they can show up authentically, purposefully, and confidently in their homeschool & life.
