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Start Strong: 7 Small Homeschool Habits That Make the Whole Year Easier

Every August is a fresh start. To misquote our beloved Anne Shirley, it’s a brand new homeschool year with no mistakes in it. (yet. growth mindset. lol) Maybe you find yourself tempted to believe that this is the year everything will finally click: A new planner. Fresh homeschool curriculum. Sharpened pencils. Color-coded schedules. What could […]

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5 Simple Ways to Make Your Homeschool Year Run Smoothly

Home Education

Let’s face it: homeschooling can feel a little bit like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle… blindfolded… all while simultaneously trying to keep a toddler from coloring on the walls. But good news! With a few intentional (and grace-filled) choices, you can make this homeschool year run more smoothly…and maybe even enjoy it a

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From Oral Narration to Essay Writing: A Charlotte Mason Approach with Karen Glass

Charlotte Mason, Home Education, Literature and Writing

If you’ve ever wondered how to help your child move from oral narration to written narration (and eventually into formal essay writing) this conversation with Karen Glass is exactly what you need. Karen Glass, a longtime homeschool educator and Charlotte Mason expert, breaks down the entire writing journey in a clear, practical, and encouraging way.

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Wisdom and Wonder: Teaching Every Subject Through Nature Study with Eryn Lynum

Science

Can nature study become the secret ingredient that transforms your homeschool? In this encouraging conversation, I talk with repeat-guest Eryn Lynum about how families can use nature study to teach homeschool subjects while helping children grow in wonder, wisdom, and faith. Eryn Lynum is a second-generation homeschool mom, certified Master Naturalist, author, and host of

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Mother’s Education: Charlotte Mason for Homeschooling Moms with Beth Howard

Charlotte Mason, Home Education

What does it look like to homeschool faithfully through changing family seasons, chronic illness, and the everyday realities of motherhood? In this encouraging homeschool conversation I spoke with Beth Howard about Charlotte Mason homeschooling, mother’s education, lifelong learning, and finding joy in the daily work of home education. Beth Howard is a writer and educator

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Singing the Bible with Randall Goodgame

Art and Music, Biblical-Studies, Home Education

In this episode of Homeschool Conversations, I sat down with one of our family’s favorite singer-songwriters Randall Goodgame to explore the powerful connection between music, Scripture memory, and family discipleship. Randall, the creator behind Slugs and Bugs and the Scripture Hymnal, shares how his journey into writing word-for-word Scripture songs began not in a studio,

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From Homeschool Mom to Empty Nest with Retired Homeschooler Dawn Garrett

Home Education

After decades of homeschooling, what comes next? In this homeschool conversation, I chat with veteran (and retired) homeschool mom Dawn Garrett to explore the often-overlooked season after homeschooling ends. With all three children graduated, Dawn reflects on what mattered most, what she might change, and how she is navigating the quiet, unfamiliar rhythm of life

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Thanks, Moms: 6 Things I’ve Learned from My Own Homeschool Moms

Home Education

As a 2nd-generation homeschooler I can begin to appreciate how much I owe my own homeschool moms. Yes, Moms. Because not only do I have a personal experience with my own wonderful mother and her homeschooling, but my fabulous mother-in-law was also a homeschooler.

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Homeschooling High School for a Bright Future (with Rachel Kovac)

Charlotte Mason, High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the idea of homeschooling high school? Wondering how to navigate transcripts, dual enrollment, and preparing your teen for the future…without losing the heart of your homeschool? In this Homeschool Conversations episode, I chat with Rachel Kovac, homeschool mom of six and author of Their Future is Shining Bright, to talk

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Homeschooling with Margin and Joy (with Whitney Newby)

Home Education

Homeschooling can feel overwhelming, especially when expectations are high and encouragement feels scarce. In this episode of Homeschool Conversations, I sat down with Whitney Newby (homeschool mom of four, author, and founder of Brighter Day Press) for an honest and hope-filled discussion about homeschooling as a way of life rather than a checklist. Whitney shares

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The Truth About Starting Homeschooling with Brandon and Brigitte Beckley from Made2Homeschool

Eclectic, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

What is it really like to start homeschooling when life doesn’t look “ideal”? In this episode, I sat down with Brandon and Brigitte Beckley to talk about their unexpected journey into homeschooling, what surprised them most, and how they’ve navigated the challenges of balancing work, family, and education. Brandon and Brigitte share how they never

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Dead Languages for a Living Education with Dr. David Noe

Classical Education, Home Education

Why do the classics still matter, especially for Christian homeschool families? Dr. David Noe (pastor, classicist, and lifelong student of Greco-Roman antiquity) joined me on this week’s Homeschool Conversation to explore the enduring value of classical literature and ancient languages. Our conversation tackles common concerns Christian parents face, including whether reading pagan authors is wise

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How to Pprevent the homeschool summer slide without killing the joy

How to Prevent the Homeschool Summer Slide (Without Killing the Joy)

Home Education

Summer arrives with popsicles and flip-flops, pool days and sprinklers, gardening and glorious sunshine. Schedules loosen, mornings are lazy, and we enjoy a break from the routine of school work and to-do lists. But somewhere between the fireflies and cookouts, many homeschool parents begin to worry: Will my kids forget everything over the summer? Is

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Discipleship: the Heart of Home Education (with Sheri Renno)

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

In this encouraging homeschool conversation I’m joined by veteran homeschool mom Sheri Renno to talk about faith-filled home education, relationships over academics, and persevering through the hard years. With over 15 years of homeschooling experience and ten children ranging from toddler to adult, Sheri shares practical wisdom shaped by real life, not idealized schedules. Sheri

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Recovering the Common Arts in Classical Education

Classical Education, Home Education

What are the common arts, and why do they matter for classical education and homeschooling today—especially in an age of rapid technological change and AI? In this Homeschool Conversation I sat down with educator, author, and common artist Chris Hall to explore how the common arts shape learning, character, and human flourishing. Drawing on decades

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Simple Rhythms for Homeschool Success with Elizabeth Santelmann

Charlotte Mason, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

What does homeschooling look like when you grew up homeschooled yourself? In this encouraging and practical conversation, I chat with Elizabeth Santelmann (second-generation homeschool mom, writer, curriculum creator, and host of the Sunshine in My Nest podcast) to talk about homeschooling with confidence, flexibility, and joy. Elizabeth shares her family’s journey homeschooling three boys using

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Gospel Hope for Overwhelmed Moms with Jamie Erickson

Faith and Family Life

Motherhood overwhelm is something nearly every mom experiences, even in a world filled with modern conveniences. In this heartfelt and practical conversation I chat with with Jamie Erickson, homeschool mom of five, author of The Overwhelmed Mom, and host of the Mom2Mom Podcast, to explore why overwhelm feels so pervasive for twenty-first-century mothers and how

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Scholé Every Day: Restful Learning for Homeschool Moms

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education

In this conversation, I sit down with Brandy Vencel, Mystie Winckler, and Abby Wahl (you know them collectively as the Scholé Sisters) to talk about homeschooling, self-education, reading deeply, and raising children who can engage ideas with wisdom and charity. All three women bring decades of experience as homeschooling mothers and now find themselves in

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Classical Homeschooling with Humility and Hospitality: A Conversation with Dr. Joylynn Blake

Classical Education

Homeschooling is never just about academics. It’s about nurturing souls, cultivating humility, and living lives of hospitality. In this conversation, I sat down with Dr. Joylynn Blake, Director of Scholé Academy at Classical Academic Press, to talk about homeschooling, classical Christian education, parenting through different seasons, and what it means to live missionally wherever God

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5 Ideas for Simple Christmas Homeschooling in December

Faith and Family Life, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year… but it can also be a busy time! If you’re homeschooling, the temptation might be to pack in all the Christmas-themed unit studies, crafts, and projects possible. But here’s the thing: keeping it simple and finding joy in just a few meaningful traditions can make this

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