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Passions can be turned into high school courses, such as chessCourse titles can reflect the skills and concepts learned, like "applied mathematics through strategy." A high school course typically requires 120-150 hours of work, so what does that look like for their passions?
A topical list of previous episodes is available for easy reference at the end of these show notes and also! A YouTube video featuring a dad's panel discussing homeschooling experiences is linked here in the show notes.
00:00 Introduction and Fan Mail Function
01:26 Turning a Passion for Chess into a High School Course
05:44 Incorporating Writing Assignments and Presentations
06:12 Resources for Developing High School Courses
07:37 A Topical List of Previous Episodes
09:36 Insights from a Dads Panel on Homeschooling
10:06 Conclusion and Farewell
Dad’s panel from our local conferenceHomeschooling high school, blog post
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A listener, Caroline, brings her questions to the show, delving into the high school years for the first time with lots of younger siblings.
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1:42 - Conversion and honouring womanhood
4:53 - Welcome and family life
7:42 - Homebirth and home education
11:03 - Sharing birth experiences
20:27 - Motherhood, birth and feminism
29:30 - Sharing our passion, using our gifts
34:06 - All mothers work
37:40 - Surrendering to motherhood
42:50 - Mindful use of social media
On Instagram : @radical.homemaker
One Tired Mother | Amber Adrian | Substack
Keeping your head above water, live workshop (Youtube)
Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 1 (Youtube)
giving birth the fun way (blog post)
#makejoynormal #homeschooling #motherhood #homebirth #birth #womanhood #familylife #workingmom #stayathomemom #faith #conversionSupport the Show.
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Homeschool Connections founders Walter Crawford and Maureen Whittmann join me to discuss the online platform and how it is unique for homeschooling elementary through high school. We also discuss the upcoming online conference *click here for early bird pricing available until April 26, 2024*
2:11 - Welcome Walter and Maureen
6:52 - The beginnings of Homeschool Connections
11:20 - Live and recorded classes
20:59 - Enthusiasm and Dante
23:33 - Upcoming online conference
36:35 - Rooted in faith, growing in knowledge
40:19 - Everyone can benefit
2024 Catholic Homeschool Conference
Homeschool Connections - Catholic Homeschool | High-Quality Courses
For the Love of Literature by Maureen Whittmann
big news, people (blog post)
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Such a pleasure to have Julie Bogart join me to discuss her upcoming book and the importance of teaching writing and critical thinking skills in our homeschool.
00:41 - Welcome Julie / Beginnings in teaching writing
4:27 - Becoming critical thinkers
8:35 - Differing opinions in families/communities
17:32 - Teaching children how to think, not what to think
25:25 - Separating facts from fiction
36:28 - Assumptions, biases and group think
45:10 - Debate and analysis of news articles
52:08 - The importance of asking questionsOn Instagram @juliebravewriter
www.bravewriter.com
Becoming a Critical Thinker: A Workbook to Help Students Think Well in an Age of Disinformation by Julie Bogart
Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent's Guide to Growing Wise Kids in a Digital Age by Julie Bogart
The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning and Life by Julie Bogart
language arts in high school (blog post)
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Another repurposed episode from the pre-podcast days...
1:15 - Finding time, creating time
2:10 - Slowing down
9:13 - Using a timer
12:06 - Make mealtimes easier
13:03 - A good day starts the night before
13:50 - Working alongside our children
18:23 - Managing during crisis
Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley
indentured servants (blog post)
a day without programs or workbooks, part two: and all the rest (blog post)
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Repurposing a YouTube live from a while back....
At the beginning of covid I did some YouTube live, and thought they’d be worthiwhile sharing. Here’s where I make the bold statement that I can out talk covid 19. And I did.1:20 - Why simplicity matters
6:31 - Start your day with a list
7:44 - Read to your kids
9:09 - Chaos undermines joy
14:35 - Assessing your life
18:40 - Slowing down and finding order
the law of diminishing returns (blog post)
the experience of reading (blog post)
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Welcome to our guest, Patrick Brown, homeschool dad and host of the podcast Crown and Crozier.
2:28 - Welcome Patrick, family life and podcast
13:14 - Raising our kids to be politically, economically awake
17:11 - Educating ourselves as parents
21:30 - Great resources available
32:08 - Voting, freedom and virtue
40:39 - Instilling a love of history
52:09 - Great examples of citizenship
Crown and Crozier Podcast
Twitter: crownandcrozier
US Conference of Catholic Bishops - Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? by Richard Maybury
Usbourne Books - Politics and Government for Beginners
Thomas D'Arcy McGee: Canada's Greatest Catholic Statesman? - Crown and Crozier
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Thomas More: A Man for All Seasons
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Christina and I discuss where to begin if you are new to homeschooling, especially if your child has already been in school. How to establish a routine and create a playful, joyful environment for learning. We also discuss teaching a second language and using curriculum.
2:51 - Facing loneliness in motherhood
7:55 - Where do you start if you want to homeschool?
14:27 - When the social life of school is appealing to the child
22:16 - Approaches to raising bilingual children
25:58 - Teaching language arts in a second language
34:00 - Dealing with and avoiding resistance
40:01 - Child led learning
How do we start to make joy normal? Episode one. (Podcast)
Done by noon: efficient homeschooling (Podcast)
how do we know when to begin homeschooling and other very large questions (Podcast)
which curriculum to use for a preschooler - a longer answer than you probably want (Podcast)
Dictation workshop (Youtube)
actual dictation lesson (Youtube)
unsolicited advice: dictation is the answer (Blog post)
unsolicited advice: mastery in dictation (Blog post)
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Homeschooling mom and author Samantha Stephenson joins me to discuss the moral formation of our children and how to discuss sensitive topics with our kids.
3:10 - Welcome Samantha!
6:19 - What is bioethics?
18:15 - How to approach difficult questions
23:19 - Using dignified language with our children
29:14 - Answering questions in an age appropriate manner
37:52 - Teaching the dignity of the human person
42:38 - Recommended movies and books
55:11 - What if our teens are pushing back?
1:02:40 - Final thoughts/advice for parents
Samantha Stephenson - mamaprays.com
On instagram: @catholicmamaprays
Mama Prays Devotional by Samantha Stephenson
Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone Mad by Samantha Stephenson
Prairie and Pine - Homeschool Literature Unit Studies
The Seven Big Myths about Marriage by Christopher Kaczor
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Well. If it makes your life simpler, let's try that out.
2:10 - Welcome Ashlee!
3:30 - How did you learn about Marquette?
6:18 - What is ecological breastfeeding?
10:06 - NFP, FAM and how Marquette differs from other methods
18:42 - Would you use Marquette postpartum or while breastfeeding?
20:01 - Is it a challenging method to learn?
22:31 - Isn't NFP the same as contraception?
28:48 - Recommended reading
31:31 - Should you take a course to begin?
34:41 - Career, vocation and homeschooling
Vitae Fertility - Marquette Method
Contact Ashlee: [email protected]
NFP Methods Comparison Chart - Vitae Fertility
How to Talk about the Use and Abuse of Natural Family Planning - Dr Kevin Miller
Marquette Method Professionals
Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing by Sheila Kippley
The Seven Standards of Ecological Breastfeeding by Sheila Kippley
Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood by Sheila Kippley
The Catechism in a Year Podcast
Contraception: Why Not - Free Digital Download by Janet E. Smith
Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden
Catholics and NFP (blog post)
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2:07 - What do you make of oral reports?
5:04 - Learning speech arts through coop activities
14:26 - Historical fiction and memorization
30:05 - Playing with dress up clothes
Homeschooling, simplified: great books to study Canadian history
The Poet's Eye by Arthur Alexander
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This is a live talk I did online when covid happened, and I've decided to produce a few of them here, converted into a podcast episode.
3:01 - Relationships first
5:58 - Develop a plan
7:12 - Simplicity in our homes
14:54 - Taking time off homeschooling
16:22 - Ideas for getting help
20:18 - Investing in yourself
25:12 - Creating your village
28:15 - Living in a functional community
Homeschooling simplified series
Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
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Homeschooling, simplified: what matters most: securing cooperation without sacrificing kindness
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Such a lovely interview where one of my sweet listeners, Abbey, brings questions about the bittersweet time when fertility is "pending" - the onset of menopause and the challenge of not knowing.
4:05 - Welcome Abbey!
10:24 - Miscarriage and pregnancy after 40
13:53 - Being open to God's will
18:29 - Suffering and grace, the sense of loss and mourning
21:26 - Accepting changes in the body
24:41 - Offering up our suffering
32:18 - Menopause as being actually easier
36:23 - Healthy cycles and wholesome food
Are You Menstrual Podcast
The Freely Rooted Podcast
Fallon's Table - Recipes and Meal Plans
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Literature for life: and interview with Joseph Pearce. As always, Joseph Pearce has great insight and wisdom on literature and how we, as busy parents, can pursue educating ourselves alongside our children.
6:31 - The desire to fill the gaps in our own education
16:04 - Creating habits of reading
24:55 - Increasing our knowledge of language and vocabulary
27:33 - Poems and authors that are accessible
36:27 - Ignatius Critical Editions : Great works of civilization
42:47 - Should you always read the book before watching the movie?
Joseph Pearce - Member site : The Inner Sanctum
Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know by Joseph Pearce
Poems Every Catholic Should Know Compiled by Joseph Pearce
Poems Every Child Should Know Compiled by Joseph Pearce
Ignatius Critical Editions
poems every child should know: an interview with Joseph Pearce (podcast)
Introducing Shakespeare, and that's not all: an interview with Joseph Pearce (podcast)
the experience of reading (blog post)
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Jenna Beaugh and I chat about co-sleeping and attachment.
10:32 - Openness to life and relaxed parenting
14:21 - Co-sleeping and how it changed us
18:35 - Books and resources
24:28 - Until what age should you breastfeed your baby?
29:43 - What about kids who keep wanting to sleep with you?
32:33 - Growing in our faith journey
40:03 - Spanking and aggression
46:20 - When older kids want to stay up with you
50:20 - Having babies later in life and menopause
Jenna Beaugh on Instagram @eatliverun
website eatliverun.com
Sweet Sleep - La Leche League
Sleeping with Your Baby by James J. McKenna
The Baby Sleep Book by Dr. Sears
Holistic Gentle Baby Sleep Coaching and Infant Development
Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing by Sheila Kippley
Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood by Sheila Kippley
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In this episode, we talk about the why of college, intentionality in our choices and the pros and cons of going straight into college after high school. But we also talk about a whole lotta random stuff - including, but not limited to: blending family traditions, the occult, homeschooling during crisis, the value of a hot water bottle and 1000 hours outside. Enjoy!
1:28 - Blending family traditions
3:40 - Paganism, occult and shopping
8:31 - Do kids even need to go to college?
16:05 - Being prepared with a high school transcript
19:54 - Doing a gap year
22:18 - Finding Catholic community
25:43 - Homeschooling through sickness and crisis
37:38 - What if you fear you aren't doing enough?
40:00 - Don't debate with people who disagree with you
1000 Hours Outside Challenge
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