Tag: Homeschooling Life
Patron Saints of Catholic Homeschooling: St. Carlo Acutis
In his short life, St. Carlo Acutis (May 3, 1991-October 12, 2006) helped promote the Catholic faith on both a personal and worldwide level. He…
Restore Balance and Wonder in Your Homeschool
In homeschooling, it is easy to slip into a check-the-boxes mentality. There are lots of things to do in any given day and we want…
Choosing a Homeschool Philosophy
Homeschooling Connections Podcast #272 With so many homeschool philosophies to choose from—Charlotte Mason, classical, unschooling, eclectic—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How do you choose the…
Homeschooling Quirky Kids
Homeschool Connections Podcast 271 In this heartfelt and deeply affirming episode, Kaitlin is joined by Ginny Kochis, neurodivergent parent coach, author, and founder of Quirky…
The Catholic Kids’ Cookbook: Holy Days and Heavenly Food
One of the easiest ways to incorporate liturgical living into our daily lives is by making food connected to the Church calendar. Cooking and baking…
Returning to Homeschooling After a Hiatus
My 15-year-old daughter and I just completed our first week of homeschooling for the year. After being homeschooled for all of her life, she wanted…
Looking to Attend or Begin a Co-op or Microschool?
Sometimes, homeschoolers want to look at educational options beyond traditional homeschooling that will provide some additional social and academic support to their children. Homeschool co-ops…
A Different Kind of Checklist
As we launch into a fresh new school year, are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by the look of your calendar? Are you dreading the…
Challenge and Curiosity in Education
In this interview, Dr. Kevin Majeres – Catholic psychiatrist and professor at Harvard Medical School – shares powerful insights into how children grow best: through…
How I Plan My Homeschool Year
As a homeschooling mother of four, planning our homeschool year is a blend of prayer, research, and organization. Here’s a glimpse into my process: Step…
