Hi, I’m Sarah – Mom of 9, foster & adoptive parent, and passionate advocate for life and social skills education.
After 14 years of homeschooling, I hit a wall. I was burned out, overwhelmed, and desperately trying to keep it all together. We had fostered for eight years, adopted three children, led a homeschool co-op, and cycled through every educational option imaginable… and yet, something wasn’t working anymore.
What I learned in that season changed everything.
I realized education isn’t one-size-fits-all – not for our kids, and not for us as parents. Our children need life skills and social skills as much as academics, and sometimes the right option for one season (or one child) isn’t the right option for the next.
Why Ten Minute Momentum Exists
I started Ten Minute Momentum in 2021 to help parents:
Find the best education choices for their unique kids (without guilt or shame)
Teach essential life and social skills alongside academics
Avoid the burnout and isolation I went through
Connect with resources and communities that make education work for the whole family
I now serve:
Homeschool parents
Co-op and group leaders
Parents navigating alternative education options
Businesses who want to reach homeschoolers in a meaningful way
My Story (The Short Version)
I was homeschooled off and on as a child, attended public, private, and early-college programs, and eventually graduated from Cedarville University with a B.A. in English.
Mike (my husband) and I have 9 kids, ages 7 to 23. Over the years we’ve used many forms of education to teach our kids including:
Homeschool (solo and co-op)
Online charter
Private Christian & secular schools
Early college
Career centers, tutoring, hybrid programs, and more
Online classes
Private tutors and more!
Each child taught us something new about education, life skills, and the importance of flexibility.
What I Believe
Education must serve the child AND the family. If it’s draining the life out of everyone, it’s time to rethink it.
Life skills matter. Our kids need confidence, communication skills, and resilience to thrive.
No parent should feel alone. You deserve support, resources, and a community of people who “get it.”
