HTML energy is all around us and in every website. Building websites has become complex, but the energy of HTML persists. What makes HTML special is its simplicity. HTML isn’t a vast language, yet you can do a lot with it. Anyone who wants to publish on the web can write HTML. This accessibility and ease of use is where its energy resides. In this podcast, we talk to people about their relationship with HTML energy—how they first encountered it, how they harness it, and where it's going. Who ...
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Grab your coffee, hit play, and let's homeschool together! 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟕 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄—𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄! Say hello to The Homeschool Connections Podcast (formerly Homeschooling Saints)—your new Monday-morning must-listen! And leading the way? Our new host, Kaitlin Zara—a joyful, faith-filled Catholic homeschool mom who's bringing energy, encouragement, and real talk straight to your earbuds. Kaitlin's here to walk with you through a ...
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Life is an adventure to be LIVED! Does that sing to you? I sure hope so! For that pretty much sums up what this podcast is about ;). A loosely scaffolded, multidisciplinary, contemplative and conversational exploration of the magic and mystery that is the human experience; the edges and curves and angles that give our lives, our identities, our being and doing and having and creating shape and form! I/we go where the road takes us :). Expect everything from deep dives into the differences be ...
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Help! My Kid Hates Writing: Save Your Homeschool from Essay Anxiety
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36:32Join host Kaitlin Zara and beloved homeschool leader Julie Bogart (author of Help! My Kid Hates Writing) for a fun, deep, and freeing conversation about how to teach writing the right way at home. They dive into: The dangers of losing kids’ writing voice in the age of AI How to truly motivate reluctant writers without worksheets Why spelling and gr…
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Homeschool Without Burnout: Secrets to Sanity
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32:27Are you feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed by homeschooling, and struggling to find peace in your daily vocation? In this encouraging episode, host Kaitlin Zara welcomes Sterling Jaquith, Catholic speaker, author, and founder of Catholic Mom Calm. Sterling shares her powerful story as a convert to Catholicism, mother of six, and creator of a minis…
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How to Raise Faith-Filled Kids in a Broken World
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39:09What if your imperfections as a parent could actually lead your children closer to God? In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, host Kaitlin Zara sits down with Catholic psychologist and homeschooling father of seven, Dr. Greg Bottaro, founder of the CatholicPsych Institute. Together, they dive deep into what it means to parent with intention, r…
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Holiness in the Laundry Pile: How to Find Joy in Motherhood
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35:04What if the very challenges of motherhood—laundry, meals, endless to-dos—were actually stepping stones on the road to sainthood? In this week’s episode of the Homeschool Connections Podcast, host Kaitlin Zara sits down with Emily Wilson Husom, author of Sincerely Stoneheart. Together they talk about embracing motherhood without bitterness, breaking…
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Screen Time Showdown: Reconnecting with Your Kids
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31:11Join host Kaitlin Zara as she welcomes bestselling author and mom of six, Molly DeFrank, to discuss the challenges and joys of intentional parenting in the digital age. Discover practical wisdom from Molly's books, "Digital Detox" and "Mothering Boys," as they explore the importance of family connections, the impact of digital devices on children's…
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Marriage and Homeschooling: Thriving Together
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30:03In this episode of the Homeschool Connections Podcast, host Kaitlin Zara and her husband Joe discuss the dynamics of maintaining a thriving marriage while navigating the challenges of homeschooling. They share their personal experiences, the importance of support, and the joy found in everyday moments with their children. The conversation emphasize…
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Praise God for the Calling: Lisa’s Farewell and Final Message of Hope
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32:55Today, we pass the torch, as Kaitlin Zara—our new host for next season—interviews Lisa, as she retires from the show! Contact Lisa Mladinich: [email protected] Lisa’s website: https://wonderfullymade139.com Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Cl…
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You’ve finally got just one or two children left at home, after years of schooling your family. What’s it like to be in this season of—more time and fewer people in the house? Veteran homeschooler, Mary Ellen Barrett, is here to talk about Schooling the Last Few in the Nest. Find Mary Ellen Barrett on Substack: https://maryellenbarrett.substack.com…
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Cultivating a Healthy Masculinity in Our Sons
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48:29Masculinity is a precious gift from God to the Church, and this special combination of talents, charisms, and characteristics has been much-maligned in the modern world. So, what’s a father to do? Stay tuned for our Dads’ Panel: Cultivating a Healthy Masculinity in Our Sons. For more on this topic, see our blog articles on homeschooling dads, https…
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There’s nothing like a best friend, and it’s my joy today to welcome the person who really made our homeschooling experience in many ways. Stay tuned to meet My Best Friend in Homeschooling, Annette Scarpa. Contact Annette at: [email protected] Also check out: Episode 43: Annette Scarpa: Creating Group Activities That Benefit Your Kids: http…
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Catholic homeschooling can bear so many fruits—both earthly and eternal. Veteran homeschooler Jennifer Smarsh is here to teach us how to Grow in Virtue Through Homeschooling. You can reach Jennifer Smarsh here: [email protected] Jen’s website: https://www.teachingtowardeternity.com More Resources Jen Recommends: The Catechism on Virtue from th…
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Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House: Episode 241
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43:19Homes with children can get out of order easily, but a house full of homeschoolers takes that to a whole new level! Today, Kaitlin and Lisa are talking with Dena K. White, the author of Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House! Find Dana K. White: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com Buy her new book: Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House: He Cares…
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Encouragement for New Homeschool Routines
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41:27Calming the Homeschool Chaos! It’s springtime and we’re getting organized again. Today, to help us calm the chaos, we welcome back catechist, author, and homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to offer some Encouragement for New Routines! Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothedeepco/ Thank you …
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From Mom to Mentor: Maureen Wittmann Reflects on 25 Years of Homeschooling Wisdom In this heartfelt episode, veteran homeschool mom and Homeschool Connections co-founder Maureen Wittmann shares what she learned through more than 25 years of homeschooling—academically, spiritually, and personally. From discovering a love for math and history to grow…
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Jerome Lejeune: A Saintly Scientist for God’s Little Ones
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34:33Homeschooling Saints Podcast Episode 238: New Picture Book on Venerable Jerome Lejeune with Ana Braga Henebry! Today’s guest has written a charming New Picture Book on Venerable Jerome Lejeune, the Catholic doctor who devoted his career to God’s children with Down’s Syndrome. Ordering link: Jerome Lejeune: Saintly Geneticist by Ana Braga-Henebry ht…
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Our homes—the sacred places we raise our families--are all unique like we are. But how do we make our homes places of thriving for the whole family? Today’s guest, Dia Boyle, is here with her delightful new book, The Thoughtful Home. Find Dia Boyle at: www.diaboyle.com The Thoughtful Home by Dia Boyle: https://scepterpublishers.org/products/the-tho…
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How Anyone Can Study Philosophy--Fruitfully! Episode 236
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38:51Today’s guest is our good friend, Dr. Sam Nicholson, here to explain How Anyone Can Study Philosophy--Fruitfully! Find Dr. Sam Nicholson: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/sam-nicholson Contact: [email protected] Recommended Resources: Books by Lloyd P. Gerson, https://amzn.to/4iHR2TZ Dr. Peter Kreeft’s new series, Socrates’ Children, …
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Teach Science with Joy and Wonder: Episode 235
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41:57Joy. We want it for ourselves and the children we are educating. Today’s guest, Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, is here to share a new book your kids will love, so you can Teach Science with Joy and Wonder. Find Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ at: https://www.vaticanobservatory.va/en/who-are-we/staff/br-guy-j-consolmagno-s-j Ordering information for A Jes…
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Boys in Motion: Homeschooling Active Sons: Episode 234
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18:22So today, we’re talking with homeschooling mom Kaitlin Zara about embracing the beauty and challenge of Boys in Motion: Homeschooling Active Sons! For more on this topic, see Kaitlin's article Homeschool Hack: The Power of Movement for Enhanced Learning. Kaitlin would love to hear from you! She can be reached at: [email protected] Thank you to …
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A Compassionate Look at Kids & Screens: Episode 233
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32:36We’re not trying to be judgy here. We all use them. But there’s a deeper conversation to be had. Today, Amanda Woodiel will help us to take A Compassionate Look at Kids & Screens. Contact Amanda at: [email protected] The Messy Family Project episodes on technology: https://messyfamilyproject.org/?s=technology More podcast episodes with Amand…
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The Final Harwood Mystery for Teens! Episode 232
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34:32One of our favorite Catholic authors, Antony Kolenc, is here to tell us about the climax of his incredible historical fiction series. We’re talking about The Final Harwood Mystery for Teens! Find Antony Barone Kolenc here: http://www.antonykolenc.com Loyola's Curriculum Companions to the Harwood Mysteries: https://www.harwoodmysteries.com/curriculu…
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What Can a Busy Mom Give Up for Lent? Episode 231
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37:46You sacrifice every single day for the people you love, so to prepare for Lent, today I’m talking with catechist and homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to answer the burning question: What Can a Busy Mom Give Up for Lent? Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact Email: [email protected] Holy Week Picture Study: https://intothedeep.co…
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Homeschool Grad on Mission to Iraq: Episode 230
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34:24Homeschools around the world educate and graduate exceptional young adults, and we’re talking with one of them today! Margaret Wittmann is joining from eight time zones away, on a fascinating topic. She’s a Homeschool Grad on Mission to Iraq. St. Thomas Mission Website: https://www.stmiraq.org Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/st.thomas.mis…
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Build a Family Culture in Times of Transition: Episode 229
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29:02Sometimes our families need to make unexpected changes, so the culture of our family stretches to adapt to the new normal. Today, Amanda Woodiel returns to share some creative ways to Build Family Culture in Times of Transition. Contact Amanda at: [email protected] Play, Party, Plan, https://www.playpartyplan.com/ More podcast episodes with …
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The Fruits of a Homeschool Life: Episode 228
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36:48Ever wonder what it’s like to be all done with homeschooling and looking back on all the highlights and struggles—while savoring the beautiful results? Today’s guest is the joyful Bonnie Landry, here to share The Fruits of a Homeschool Life. Find Bonnie Landry Podcast https://makejoynormal.buzzsprout.com Website: https://www.bonnielandry.ca Other H…
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Raising Your Kid to Be an Elite Worker: Episode 227
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42:00Our kids have a chance to be truly exceptional because of the countercultural way they’re being raised. Organic Farmer and homeschooling dad, Jesse Straight, is here with tips on Raising Your Kid to Be an Elite Worker Jesse Straight’s website, including information about farm internships: www.whiffletreefarmva.com Write to Jesse: jesse@whiffletreef…
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Episode 226: A Hidden Heartache: What Small Catholic Families Want You to Know
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30:00We Catholics rightly appreciate the generosity of heart and sense of calling that leads many homeschoolers to raise large, beautiful families. And thank God for them! But scattered among us are families with only one or two children, and some of them have experienced feelings of shame for the small size of their families, as if they don’t measure u…
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Episode 225: Wellness as a Path to Holiness
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38:42We all want to be healthy and to be solid role models for our children. But let’s be honest. Homeschooling parents, especially moms, tend to be self-neglecting as we serve and serve and serve. Today’s guest had a beautiful spiritual awakening about her own health, and it drew her closer to God. Cecilia Escobedo is here to talk about Wellness as a P…
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We are really busy educating our children, and our lives are complicated, so the clutter can really build up and make it hard to feel peaceful and focused in our homes. Our good friend, Marisol Rodero, is back to help us find and create beauty in our homes. Join us as we talk about Calming Clutter! Find Marisol Rodero: https://nobispacem.com Contac…
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Through liturgical cycles and school years, our children develop at a rapid pace, as they learn their faith and discover their unique place in the world. All the while, our families are establishing traditions that help to remind our children of what is most important to a life well lived. Today, our good friend, homeschooling father, John Heinen, …
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Catholic Homeschoolers, as we celebrate this joyful season, you’re working hard with great love, engaging your children’s hearts in the true stories of their faith. Today’s guest, Catholic actor and radio producer Peter Atkinson, is here to invite you to relax and gather around the radio with your family for A Very Merry Radio Show. For Peter Atkin…
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Not everyone loves math, so it’s a true joy to spend time with those who do. Peaking into the mystery and wonder of the order and beauty that Math can reveal, can really change our perspective and help us teach our children to appreciate the subject at a higher level. Susan Sucher is here today to open our eyes to Mathematics Outside the Box. Susan…
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Episode 220: Unveiling Genius: Enhancing a Child’s Intelligence
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57:29God has designed and purposed each of our children according to a beautiful plan, and it’s our job as parents to call out that design and help it to mature into the unique genius they are meant to bring into the world. Today, homeschool veteran and author, Maureen Wittmann is here to discuss Unveiling Genius: Enhancing a Child’s Intelligence. Find …
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Episode 219: Advent & Christmas Resources for Families
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26:54We’re all looking for fresh ways to approach the ancient beauty of our faith during Advent and Christmas, so our children can experience the wonder and joy of God’s love for them. Today’s guest, homeschooling mom, Alex Resch, will share some Advent & Christmas Resources for Families. Find Alex Resch at: https://www.restinthee.com [email protected]…
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Episode 218: The Books Your Children Should Never Ever Read!
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40:28We Catholic homeschoolers are all about book lists! But where’s the list with the warning labels? Author, instructor, and homeschooling mom, Eleanor Bourg Nicholson, is here to share The Books Your Children Should Never Ever Read! Find Eleanor Nicholson: www.eleanorbourgnicholson.com Eleanor’s online high school literature and CLT prep courses for …
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The path to homeschooling for each of us comes out of our unique circumstances—often as a sense of calling from God to do that “something greater” for our children. And often, contrary to our original plans! Today, you’re in for a treat as we welcome homeschooling mom Kaitlin Zara to talk about how she became The Unexpected Homeschooler. Kaitlin wo…
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Episode 216: Homeschooling and Autistic Burnout
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28:41A lot of us homeschool our kids because they’re wired differently. We talk about “neurodiversity" a lot these days, but we don’t often hear about "Autistic Burnout." Today, homeschool veteran Maureen Wittmann is here to discuss Homeschooling and Autistic Burnout. Find Maureen Wittmann at HomeschoolConnections.com https://homeschoolconnections.com/a…
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Every dad needs to hear from their future self. Some kernel of wisdom that he learned along the way that can help him with life.By homeschoolingsaints
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Episode 215: Less is More: Homeschooling for Success
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46:22Our homes, schedules, and curricula can become extremely cluttered with way too much stuff, making it harder to sustain a clear vision for our homeschooling life. Veteran homeschool mom Susie Lloyd is here to tell us why Less is More. You can find Susie Lloyd at: https://susielloyd.com The Education of Catholic Girls (book), by Mother Janet Erskine…
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Episode 214: Hallowtide Stories for Teens!
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31:22Teens love stories that make them think, even as they send shivers up their spines—but we don’t want them focusing on the occult offerings of the secular fiction world, especially with the Church’s rich traditions about the supernatural connections between the living and the dead. Catholic author, Antony Kolenc, is here to tell us about a new antho…
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Episode 213: Hurricane Relief and Holy Heroes
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33:53Few in our world have not heard of the unbelievable tragedy that continues to unfold in the southeastern United States, since Hurricane Helene destroyed whole towns and took hundreds of lives (at the minimum). But God’s grace has been hard at work through generous souls like our guest today. At our invitation, Clara Davison is here to share a way w…
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Episode 212: Enjoying Science with Young Children
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43:43Science as an academic subject is often outsourced—via online courses, community programs, and coops—because it can be highly technical. But when it comes to our little ones, how can we, as moms and dads, ignite an interest in science at a level they can understand and enjoy? Today’s guest, homeschooling mom Alex Resch, will share some tips for Enj…
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Episode 211: When to Start Schooling Your Child
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29:05Are any of your children fall-birthday babies? Are you wondering if they’re ready to begin school at five? Jennifer Smarsh is with us today, to share some thoughts on When to Start Schooling Your Child. You can reach Jennifer Smarsh here: [email protected] Jen’s website: https://www.teachingtowardeternity.com/ Thank you to the following contri…
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Episode 210: Catholic Homeschoolers Building Robots!
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31:48Homeschoolers have the incredible advantage of time and the flexibility to pursue their passions. And today, it is my joy to bring to you three dedicated Catholic teens running a successful, competitive robotics team in their Texas community! Join us today, for Catholic Homeschoolers Building Robots! The team’s website where you can learn lots more…
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Episode 209: Prioritize Your Marriage for a Successful Homeschool
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39:25With all the demands of raising and educating our kids, our marriages can unintentionally end up suffering from neglect. Emily Brown, a life coach for Catholic homeschoolers, is with us today to offer some practical ways to Prioritize Your Marriage for a Successful Homeschool! Fiat Life Coaching Website: https://fiatlifecoaching.com/ Consult call w…
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Episode 208: How to Get Started Homeschooling
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34:14Today’s guest is Jenny Bales, a leader and consultant in the Catholic homeschooling movement, here to share some practical tips on How to Get Started Homeschooling. Find Jenny Bales: https://www.heartofamother.net If you’re not sure if you’re ready to homeschool, yet: Click: the tab on Jenny’s site labeled, Should You Homeschool? Then Download: “Sh…
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Episode 207: The Philosophy and Apologetics of Beauty!
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33:58As Catholics, we have a particular appreciation for the significance and power of beauty: In our faith, in art, in God’s creation, and in our very souls. So, today, we have Bill Donaghy from the Theology of the Body Institute to tell us about The Philosophy and Apologetics of Beauty. We'll explore beauty in creation, humanity, art, and God’s master…
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Episode 206: The Aquinas Writing Advantage Program
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40:10My friends, if you are wondering where to find a truly great writing program for your children—have I got a treat for you! Today my guests are Professor Erin Brown and Aubrey Heki, here to tell us about the Aquinas Writing Advantage Program. Aquinas Writing Advantage: https://awa.homeschoolconnections.com Erin's blog: https://erinbrownconroy.blog/y…
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Episode 205: Hispanic Homeschool Moms—Relax!
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28:50Our guest today knows what it’s like to live in the high-pressure culture of perfectionism among Hispanic homeschooling moms. The delightful Marisol Rodero is back with us, and she would like to lovingly say, Hispanic Homeschool Moms—Relax! Contact Marisol Rodero: [email protected] Marisol’s Online Homeschool Curriculum: https://nobispacem.com Cu…
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Episode 204: Juggling Language Arts—With Joy!
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41:04Today’s guest is Jenny Bales, a leader in the Catholic homeschooling movement and a veteran home educator, here to share some practical tips on Juggling Language Arts—With Joy! Find Jenny Bales: https://www.heartofamother.net For more on simplifying language arts: https://www.heartofamother.net/languagearts (Sign up for Jenny's newsletter and get a…
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