5 Habits to Reset Your Heart and Your Home

In this encouraging episode of The Heidi St. John Podcast, Heidi shares five transformative habits for happy parents, especially those navigating the challenges of homeschooling. Drawing from her own 38-year marriage and experience raising seven children, she emphasizes the importance of enjoying the season you're in, studying your children to understand their learning styles and interests, keeping relationships—especially with your spouse and God—as top priorities, making time for fun and play, and consistently abiding in God's Word. She shares personal stories, including a poignant moment when her daughter told her she wasn't fun anymore, which led to a powerful spiritual awakening about the value of joy and presence. Heidi also promotes her books, The Busy Homeschool Mom's Guide to Daylight and Prayers for the Battlefield, as tools for practical and spiritual renewal. Her message is clear: parenting is not about perfection but about presence, surrender, and intentional connection with both children and God. Key takeaways include: 1) Prioritize relationships over academics; 2) Study your child’s learning style and interests to teach effectively; 3) Protect your marriage as the foundation of your home; 4) Make time for fun and play—even if it’s not your natural style; 5) Daily time in God’s Word equips you for spiritual warfare and family leadership. Heidi’s heartfelt, vulnerable storytelling and practical wisdom make this episode a powerful reminder that the homeschool journey is not about doing it all, but about being fully present in the season you’re given.