Posted in The Homeschooling Life

The Joys of Reading Aloud

Ever wonder which educational activity will bring you and your family the most enduring and impactful results? Reading aloud to our children can bless them beyond measure, now and throughout their lives. Today’s guest, Maureen Wittmann, has spoken and written extensively on the topic of The Power of Read-Alouds!

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Posted in English High School The Homeschooling Life

Incorporating Jane Austen in Your Homeschool

Jane Austen is a perennial favorite of homeschool students and their parents because of great stories, wit—and wisdom! Today’s lovely guest is author Haley Stewart, to share a wonderful resource she has created: Jane Austen’s Genius Guide to Life!

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Posted in The Homeschooling Life

The Open Door Podcast on Catholic Homeschooling

I was thrilled to be a guest yesterday on The Open Door Podcast discussing the Catholic homeschooling movement. Get Free Homeschooling Information and Inspiration in…

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Posted in Practical Tips

Keeping Lent with Littles

Lent challenges adults on so many levels—through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving—and especially through cultivating a humble and contrite spirit. But what does that look like when our homes and hearts are occupied with young children?

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Posted in Practical Tips Why We Homeschool

Homeschooling Your Child with Special Needs

Homeschooling has become a haven for kids the traditional school system has failed in some way. It’s not that there aren’t some great programs and talented teachers in the system; it’s mostly that the system may not fit your special needs child.

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Posted in English Resources

Falling in Love with Literature

Books can spark our imaginations, take us on adventures, and teach us life lessons. Today, writer and veteran homeschooler Cheri Blomquist is here to talk about Falling in Love with Literature!

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Posted in Practical Tips

Homeschooling During Major Transitions

If your family experiences a sudden shift in your circumstances in the midst of a homeschool year, your life together can suddenly become very challenging.

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Posted in High School Resources

Tan Books Presents: The Commentaries

The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars.

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Posted in Why We Homeschool

Advantages of Homeschooling vs. Brick-and-Mortar School

People often ask us why we educate our kids at home, and today’s guest, veteran homeschool mom and entrepreneur, Kerri Davison, will share some of the most important Advantages of Homeschooling vs. Brick-and-Mortar School.

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Posted in High School Religion Resources

A Rule of Life for Catholic Teens

Just as religious orders have done for centuries, building an intentional way of life that is deeply rooted in prayer and virtue is a powerful way for our families to live. One of my favorite moms, Ginny Kochis, is here to talk about having A Rule of Life for Teens!

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