About Me
Howdy! I'm Jenny Bales, founder of Heart of a Mother.
I help make homeschooling work for your family.
What is Heart of a Mother?
Encouraging Catholic homeschool support with practical answers
Ever faced a homeschooling hurdle and tried to find the answer online? Chances are, you got met with a barrage of conflicting Facebook group responses and Instagram mindset tips that didn't actually help your very practical problem. (Plus a whole lot of extra stress and still no answers.)
What you're really looking for is unbiased, practical answers to questions like: "Has anyone tried _____ curriculum before?" "How do I teach history when I find it boring and my kids resist me?" and "Is my child actually on track for high school?"
At Heart of a Mother, you'll find veteran Catholic homeschool moms who get it. We listen, encourage, and guide you how to homeschool in a way that doesn't make you lose your mind (and maybe even enjoy it some days). Because YOU are the heart of your homeschool — and when you feel supported, your whole homeschool will bloom.
The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.
- St. Therese of Lisieux
Heart of a Mother's Homeschool Philosophy
❤️ There is no one right way to homeschool. There is only the way that works for your family. (And we love helping you figure that out!)
❤️ All parents are capable of homeschooling, but not every family should homeschool. And parents are and should behave as the primary educators of their children regardless!
❤️ Having community is vital for a successful homeschool (for kids and mom!).
How we support you:
Hi, I'm Jenny!
WIFE | HOMESCHOOLING MOM OF 4 | FOUNDER OF HEART OF A MOTHER
➡ I homeschooled my oldest two from K-12 and currently homeschool my 5th and 7th grade boys — 17 years of homeschooling and counting!
➡ My homeschool philosophy is "whatever works" but my heart is in literature-based learning and a Charlotte Mason approach.
➡ I organize a Catholic homeschool conference for the DFW area.
➡ When I'm not homeschooling or talking about homeschooling, you'll find me driving my two youngest boys around town to their activities or hosting retreats, book clubs, and moms’ nights in my local community!
➡ I love to reflect on all aspects of homeschooling through the lens of our incredible Catholic faith.
Want to be virtual Catholic homeschool mom friends? (I share homeschool advice too, so it's worth it to be my friend!) Join my email list. ⬇
Here's what I've learned from my 16+ years homeschooling...
✔ Our Catholic faith is the most essential aspect of our family's life and homeschooling journey.
✔ In homeschooling, there are very few absolutes and many options (and opinions!).
✔ There is no one right homeschooling curriculum or philosophy. Families do best when they are free to find the approaches that work for them.
✔ No approach works forever — we either learn to adapt or be miserable.
✔ Asking for help is brave and essential. Asking for help from veteran homeschool moms is even better.
✔ Community is essential for homeschools to thrive.
Our Consultants
One of the best things about Heart of a Mother is that you don't just get my expertise and advice — you have multiple Catholic homeschool moms in your corner!
Stacie and Amy are also available for consult calls and present on The Sunroom calls so you can benefit from their knowledge too — and we're all still in the homeschool trenches with you!
Looking for a Catholic homeschool speaker?
I love speaking at Catholic homeschool conferences and retreats and bring a mix of spiritual reflections and practical tips that participants love.