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The University Model of Homeschooling

Episode 39 : The University Model of Homeschooling Today we’re looking at a fascinating hybrid of traditional and non-traditional schooling methods that growing numbers of homeschoolers are investing in, both financially and personally. It’s called The University Model, and here to tell us what all the fuss is about is author and homeschool veteran, Tami Kiser! Find Tami Kiser here: Smart Martha Blog with links to all her many ministries and projects on behalf of Catholic women and families: https://www.tamikiser.com/blog Catholic Family Celebrations https://www.catholicfamilycelebrations.com/ Enjoy Tami's appearance at our 2019 INSPIRE Virtual Summer Conference, telling us about The Slacker’s Guide to Homeschooling:  https://homeschoolconnections.adobeconnect.com/_a1158562065/ptsj2cwgr7ig/?proto=true There is no short feature this week. Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor  HomeschoolConnections.com Homeschooling Saints

A Pep Talk About Accepting Help

Episode 37: A Pep Talk on Accepting Help Sometimes we’re overwhelmed and someone offers to help, but we feel compelled to say NO Thank YOU. I’m fine. When we’re really not. Today’s guest, Amanda Woodiel, will give us a A Pep Talk on Accepting Help. Find Amanda: In a Place of Grace http://www.inaplaceofgrace.com/ Blog post about accepting help: http://www.inaplaceofgrace.com/pep-talk-on-help/ CatholicMom.com https://catholicmom.com/author/awoodiel/ AmazingCatechists.com: http://amazingcatechists.com/author/amandawoodiel/ Short Feature : Celeste Behe's Story Strands Topic: History Told in Stories Find Celeste here:  http://celestebehe.com/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor  HomeschoolConnections.com Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood Intro voice  Dave Palmer  radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Our host  Lisa Mladinich

The Joy, Art, and Educational Benefits of Read-Alouds

Episode 38 : The Joy, Art, and Educational Benefits of Read-Alouds 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! Find Maureen here: https://homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/directors On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/maureenwittmann/ Maureen’s Recommended Read-Aloud Resources:  https://homeschoolconnectionsonline.blogspot.com/2020/04/best-homeschool-reading-lists.html  Maureen's book For the Love of Literature,  https://www.beholdpublications.com/wordpress1/product/love-of-literature/?v=2320522a6676 Short Feature : Amy Cattapan's Books & Blessings Today's Topic: 8  Notes  to a Nobody, by Cynthia T. Toney Find Amy here: https://www.ajcattapan.com/ Thank you to the following contrib

Einstein Blueprint

Episode 35 : Einstein Blueprint Dan Louzonis stepped out of a lucrative career in finance to create an entrepreneurial homeschool for his two children, and now he coaches families all over the world using a remarkable system he calls the Einstein Blueprint. Don't miss this! Find Dan Louzonis here: https://www.einsteinblueprint.com/ Listen to The Einstein Blueprint Podcast (500+ episodes!) Subscribe to Dan's YouTube Channel Kid Trillionaire (Dan's son's book!) https://kidsgetrich.com/book Today's Short Feature : Chantal Howard's Ideal to Real Topic: Persevering, Even With Anxiety Find Chantal Howard here: https://www.chantal-howard.com/ And her stunning AromaRosaries: https://www.aromarosary.com/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor  HomeschoolConnections.com Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood Intro voice  Dave Palmer  radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for