Homeschooling Saints

  With the rituals of Valentine’s Day in the rearview mirror and the spiritual deep-dive of Lent just beginning, one of our favorite guests, Charbel Raisch, is here to share a distinctively Catholic perspective on The Importance of Nurturing Your Marriage. Find Charbel Raisch at  https://www.parousiamedia.com/ Today’s Short Feature : A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings Topic: Ghost Boys, by Jewell Parker Rhoades Contact:  https://www.ajcattapan.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  

  Lent is upon us, and many of us are "tempted" to fast--just to lose a few pounds. But there’s so much more to it. Today, it’s my joy to talk with Dr. Kerrie Berends, who will give us some wonderful spiritual and scientific insights into   Fasting for Health and Holiness. Find Dr. Kerrie Berends here: Dr_berends@msn.com Dr. Berend's course s: https://homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/people/kerrie-berrends-phd Her courses at Homeschool Connections: • High School Health: Personal Fitness • High School Health: Nutrition • ASL I & ASL II Today’s Short Feature:  Chantal Howard, Ideal to Real Topic:  Lent - Beginning Again to Climb Higher Contac t:   https://www.aromarosary.com https://www.chantal-howard.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

  Episode 70: The Healing Power of the Sacrament of Matrimony It’s pretty much universal: we parents worry about our children’s souls, as they move out into a spiritually dark culture. We wonder: Can powerful conversions and healings come through imperfect Catholic families like ours? Today’s guest, veteran homeschooler Jess Echeverry, is here to tell us how her broken life was transformed through the The Healing Power of the Sacrament of Matrimony. Don’t miss this. Find Jess Echeverry and her new book, “Dazzled,” at  http://www.mommaletics.com/ Scripture references: Matthew 5:48 and Proverbs 22:6 Today’s Feature : Celeste Behe, The Homeschool Housefly Topic: TBD Contact:  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

  Episode 69: Love in a Time of Quarantine In the best of times, it is challenging to live out Gospel values in our families and communities, but with the isolation and stress we’re experiencing these days, we’re having to be more attuned to God’s grace than ever before. Today’s guest, homeschool veteran Mary Ellen Barrett, is here to explore Love in a Time of Quarantine. Contact Mary Ellen: www.maryellenbarrett.com  More episodes with Mary Ellen: Episode 1: Busting Myths About Homeschoolers https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/reasons-you-have-to-be-crazy-to-homeschool/  Episode 30: Keeping Your Husband Happy (Easy Tips) https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/keeping-your-husband-happy-easy-tips/  Today’s Short Feature : Dan Louzonis Topic: Main Street Stroll Contact Dan at EinsteinBlueprint.com Listen to The Einstein Blueprint Podcast (600+ episodes!) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-einstein-blueprint/id1167562659  Subscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www

Episodes 68: An Australian Homeschool Have you ever wondered what it would be like to homeschool in Australia? Today’s guest, Charbel Raish, will give us a peek into the unique qualities of his family’s Australian Homeschool! Find Charbel Raish at https://www.parousiamedia.com/   Today’s Short Feature : A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings Topic: The Other Side of Freedom, by Cynthia Toney Find A.J. Cattapan:  https://www.ajcattapan.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

Episode 67: A Homeschool Success Story If you’re just starting out in your homeschooling journey, you might be having an awful lot of days that leave you feeling a little sub-par. Today’s guest, Caroline Dupuis who has been through many ups and downs, is here to share A Homeschool Success Story. Find Caroline at littlepetal.dupuis@gmail.com Today’s Short Feature : Chantal Howard, Idea to Real Topic: Contact: https://www.chantal-howard.com 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 Everyone Our host  Lisa Mladinich

Episode 66: “But What About Socialization?!” If you’re new to homeschooling, you’re probably getting asked a question that veteran homeschoolers find very familiar. Today, Maureen Wittmann is here with very smart and very reassuring responses to the question, “But what about socialization?!” Find Maureen at  https://homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/directors Read Maureen’s article on Socialization: https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2015/06/08/what-about-socialization   Australian article on socialization studies: https://phys.org/news/2019-04-homeschooled-children-socially-engaged.html National Home Education Research Institute offers a great deal of research studies on homeschooling, including socialization https://www.nheri.org/   Recommended book, “Hard Times in Paradise,” by David Colfax [NOTE: Read reviews before purchasing] https://amzn.to/2VFIXGG   Today’s Short Feature : Celeste Behe, The Homeschool Housefly Topic: Placemat Pedagogy Contact:  http://celestebe

Episode 65: Consecrating Our Children to Jesus Through Mary Children around the world are joining together in prayer through the tireless efforts of a lovely homeschooling mom, Blythe Kaufmann. Today’s topic is Consecrating Our Children to Jesus Through Mary! Find Blythe Kaufman: The Children's Rosary: www.childrensrosary.org and www.childrensrosary.blogspot.com Phone number for the Children's Rosary: 860 785 3340 Website for the Child Consecration: https://childconsecration.com The whole Children's Rosary collection including the Child Consecration book, Christmas cards, DVDs, etc. are available through EWTN: https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/childrens-rosary-inc Today’s Short Feature : Dan Louzonis, Einstein Blueprint Topic: Success Shaming Contact: https://www.einsteinblueprint.com/ and https://kidsgetrich.com/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor  HomeschoolConnections.com Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Com

Episode 64: Simple Habits for Great Nutrition--On a Budget! We all want to feed our families well, but we need to stay within our budgets! Today, we’re having a fun and illuminating chat with Dr. Kerrie Berends, who will help us to build Simple Habits for Great Nutrition—on a Budget! Dr. Berends: Dr_berends@msn.com Her courses at Homeschool Connections: https://homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/people/kerrie-berrends-phd Harvard Eating Plate: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/ Mayo Clinic Food Substitution Guide (for recipe hacks!) https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/healthy-recipes/art-20047195 Past Episode with Dr. Berends: Episode 51: Why Phys-Ed is Important, Even if You and Your Kids Are NOT Athletic! https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/why-phys-ed-is-important-even-if-you-and-your-kids-are-not-athletic/ Recipe Generator sites: https://hip2save.com/tips/best-recipe-generators/ No short featu

Episode 63: Celebrating the Octave and Epiphany In the secular world, Christmas day is a huge letdown. But in our beautiful Catholic traditions, we’re just getting started having fun! Today, it is a great joy to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to tell us about Celebrating the Christmas Octave and Epiphany! Don’t miss this! Find Kendra Tierney: https://catholicallyear.com Find Kendra’s book! https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx To connect with Kendra on all her social media platforms and ministries, click this link: https://catholicallyear.com/about/ Today's Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, PhD: Books & Blessings Topic: Theresa Linden's "Life-Changing Love" Contact:  https://www.ajcattapan.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 au

Episode 62: A Dickensian Christmas What is often described as the "magic" of Christmas is something deeper and more meaningful, which can be expressed through great works of literature. Our guest today is the distinguished scholar, Anthony Esolen, to help us imagine and create a Dickensian Christmas. Find Dr. Esolen: At Magdalen College:  https://magdalen.edu/dr-anthony-esolen-joins-the-faculty-at-magdalen-college/ On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyEsolen/ Through his books:  https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyEsolen/ Today's Short Feature : Chantal Howard, Idea to Real Contact:  https://www.chantal-howard.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

Episode 61: The Inspirational Power of Biographies Delving into the lives of extraordinary people can ignite our imaginations and help us define a vision for our own lives. Today, we’re talking with Catholic scholar and homeschooling dad, Joseph Pearce, about The Inspirational Power of Biographies. Find Joseph:  https://jpearce.co/ Other podcast episodes with Joseph Pearce: Episode 8: The Role of the Father in Homeschooling  https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/the-role-of-the-father-in-homeschooling/ Episode 13: Inspiring Your Children to Love Literature  https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/inspiring-our-children-to-love-literature/ www.ignatiuscriticaleditions.com www.homeschoolconnectionsonline.com www.staustinreview.org Today’s Short Feature: Celeste Behe, Homeschool Housefly Topic: Knowing and Growing Through Biography Contact:  http://celestebehe.com/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor  HomeschoolConnections

Episode 60: Tips on Having a Chesterton-Inspired Advent and Christmas! GK Chesterton and his devoted wife, Frances, offered joy and friendship to everyone who knew them. Today’s guest, author Nancy Brown, will give us some Tips on Having a Chesterton-Inspired Advent and Christmas! Contact:  Nancy@Nancy-Brown.com Nancy’s books and other resources: The Woman Who Was Chesterton:  https://www.chesterton.org/shop/frances-chesterton/ How Far Is It To Bethlehem, Frances's poetry:  https://www.chesterton.org/shop/how-far-is-it-to-bethlehem/ The Chestertons and the Golden Key:  https://www.chesterton.org/shop/the-chestertons-and-the-golden-key/ Father Brown Reader:  https://www.chesterton.org/shop/the-father-brown-reader/ “An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered; an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered.” – “On Running After One's Hat,” All Things Considered More Chesterton Quotes:  https://www.chesterton.org/quotations/timeless-truths/ 4 O'Clock

Episode 59: Using the Hallow App in Your Homeschool In our homeschools, we sometimes integrate technology into our learning and faith-formation planning. Today’s guests, two young Catholic entrepreneurs, Taylor Buckley and Allessandro DiSanto, will step us into Using the Hallow App in Your Homeschool! Link for free 30-day trial of Hallow Plus! hallow.com/homeschoolingsaints Contact Allesandro at alessandro@hallow.app Contact Taylor at taylor@hallow.app https://hallow.com/ Going, Going, Gone: The Dynamics of Disaffiliation in Young Catholics  https://catholicresearch.smp.org/ Today’s Short Feature : A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings Topic: A.K.A. Genius, by Marilee Haynes Contact:  http://www.ajcattapan.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

Episode 58: I Am a Saint in the Making Helping our children think of themselves as being called to sainthood is a big part of our mission, as Catholic homeschoolers. Today’s guests, author Lisa Hendey and illustrator Katie Broussard, are here to talk about their glorious new children’s book, “I Am a Saint in the Making.” Lisa Hendey:  https://www.lisahendey.com Katie Broussard:  https://katiebroussard.com/ The book can be found in the usual places, including: Paraclete Press: https://paracletepress.com/collections/childrens/products/im-a-saint-in-the-making Amazon:  https://amzn.to/2Hs1qTa DVD -  https://paracletepress.com/collections/dvds/products/kids-and-the-saints Today’s Short Feature : Chantal Howard, Idea to Real Topic: Entrepreneurship for the Kingdom Contact:  https://www.chantal-howard.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

Episode 57: Mid-Semester Homeschool Organization Check-in! Today’s guest, Margaret Gallipeau, was with us in Episode 48, helping us get organized for the year. Today, she’ll take us through some steps for evaluating how our plans are going, in our Mid-Semester Homeschool Organization Check-in! Find Margaret Gallipeau at https://www.findingjoyonthejourney.com/ Contact: findingjoyonthejourney@gmail.com Margaret’s original episode #48 on planning: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/organizing-the-school-room-and-the-school-year/ Today’s Short Feature : Celeste Behe, Homeschool Housefly Topic: How to Teach Math (humor) 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

Episode 56: An Awesome New Multimedia Series on the Lives of the Saints The liturgical year is like a treasure map, full of opportunities to delve into the feasts and traditions of our Catholic history. But more than that, it’s an opportunity to make powerful friendships with the saints in heaven. Today’s guest, Katie Prejean McGrady, is here to tell us about An Awesome New Multimedia Series on the Lives of the Saints. Katie Prejean McGrady’s new book, Advent and Christmas https://www.avemariapress.com/products/advent-and-christmas-mcgrady Ave Explores: The Saints https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-series Ave Explores: The Saints kicks off on October 21, 2020, with podcasts, videos, articles, social media exclusives, and Facebook Live events. The series runs through November 11, 2020. Polish Papal Cream Cake (favorite of St. John Paul II): https://www.thespruceeats.com/polish-papal-cream-cake-recipe-1136954 Twitter, Instagram, Facebook www.katieprejean.com Room 24: Adven

Episode 55: SaintCards! An Ingenious New Game Wouldn’t you love a game that would bring your family together and get everyone having a great time, while effortlessly learning about the saints? Today’s guest, David Williams, is the co-creator of SaintCards, An Ingenious New Game. You’ll love this. Find SaintCards here: https://www.saintcards.com/ $5.00 Discount Code: HOMESCHOOL5 ($5 off through Dec. 31, 2020) CCC 828: saints and renewal Note spelling of “Loci Method” Today’s Short Feature:  A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings Topic: Tiger Queen, by Annie Sullivan http://www.ajcattapan.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

Episode 54: How to Foster Religious Vocations in Your Homeschool Did you know that Catholic homeschoolers are producing a remarkable harvest of religious vocations? Today’s guest is the mother of a cloistered sister. Ana Braga-Henebry is here to share some wonderful insights on How to Foster Religious Vocations in Your Homeschool. CONTACT ANA: at her blog, Ana Braga-Henebry’s Journal http://anabragahenebrysjournal.blogspot.com/ Today’s Short Feature: Chantal Howard, From Ideal to Real Topic: The Wheat and the Weeds Find Chantal here: https://www.chantal-howard.com/ 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 Everyone Our host  Lisa Mladinich

After Would you like a great answer to your child’s question—“Mom! Why do I have to do math?” Our guest today, Marie Siobhan Gallagher, believes Math is Just Plain Good for You! After this episode, you’ll be convinced, too. Find Marie Siobhan here: mariesiobhangallagher@hotmail.com or call 516-655-3395 Kahn Academy for instant feedback https://www.khanacademy.org/ ExtraMath.com instead feedback—not overwhelming  https://xtramath.org/#/home/index Kumon workbooks/centers (drills)  https://kumonbooks.com/ Saxon Math (textbook)  https://www.hmhco.com/programs/saxon-math Teaching Textbooks (videos/online)  http://www.teachingtextbooks.com/ Math U See (manipulatives)  https://www.mathusee.com/ Singapore Math  https://www.singaporemath.com/ Math for the Gifted Student  https://www.amazon.com/Math-Gifted-Student-Challenging-Activities/dp/1411434366 Mathcounts.org  https://www.mathcounts.org/ Math Olympiad  https://www.moems.org/ Life of Fred Mathematics  https://www.lifeoffred.uniqu

Episode 52: How Read-Alouds Can Bless Your Family in Times of Suffering For most of us, captivating stories have long blessed our homeschools. But did you know that in times of intense suffering, reading aloud to your children can have an amazing impact? Today’s guest is someone I’m extremely proud of, a former student and author, Grace Anne, here to tell us about her new book, “The Winter Elf” and How Read-Alouds Can Bless Your Family in Times of Suffering. Find Grace Anne and her book here: Website: TheWinterElf.com Instagram: @GraceAnneOriginals Facebook/GraceAnneOriginals Today’s Short Feature:  Dan Louzonis https://www.einsteinblueprint.com/ https://kidsgetrich.com/book 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

Episode 51: Why Phys-Ed is Important, Even if You and Your Kids Are NOT Athletic! Creating a physical education program for our children is more than just sending them out to play. Today, it’s my joy to talk with Dr. Kerrie Berends, who will tell us Why Phys-Ed is Important, Even if You and Your Kids Are NOT Athletic! Find Dr. Berends here: Dr_berends@msn.com Dr. Berends teaches the following courses at Homeschool Connections: • High School Health: Personal Fitness • High School Health: Nutrition • ASL I • ASL II Other resources recommended by Dr. Berends: P.E. Central https://www.pecentral.org/ ACSM: Complete Guide to Fitness and Health https://www.acsm.org/read-research/books/acsm-complete-guide-fitness-health Teaching With the Brain in Mind, by Eric Jensen https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Brain-Mind-Revised-2nd/dp/1416600302/ [No short feature today] Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor  HomeschoolConnections.com Homeschooling Saints

Episode 50: Compelling Reasons to Homeschool An Only Child If you’re the parent of an only child, you may be wondering if it’s a good idea to homeschool. Our guest today is the awesome Megan Fassero, whose only child flourished in their homeschool and went on to a great Catholic college. Today we’ll unpack some Compelling Reasons to Homeschool An Only Child. Find Megan Fassero at Benedictine College’s website: https://www.benedictine.edu/ References to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 2373, 2374, 2378 Other episodes featuring Megan Fassero: How Homeschool Grads Perform in College, with Megan Fassero, Episode 10 https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/how-homeschool-grads-perform-in-college/ Insider Tips From the College Admissions Office, with Megan Fassero, Episode 42 https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/insider-tips-from-the-college-admissions-office/ Today’s Short Feature : Books & Blessings with A.J. Cattapan Topic: Shadow in the Dark, by Antony Barone Kolenc Fin

Episode 49: Suzuki Style Homeschooling For Your Young Children There are almost as many ways to homeschool as there are homeschooling families! Join us as Kimberly McCrann unpacks Suzuki-Style Homeschooling For Young Children. Find Kimberly McCrann here: pondhouseschool@aol.com VIP Pass for Catholic Homeschool Conference https://catholichomeschoolconference.com/ Shinichi Suzuki, Nurtured by Love: The Classic Approach to Talent Education) Twinkle Variation A - Mississippi Hot Dog http://www.viewpure.com/wGlSrU8TaFE?start=0&end=0 PACE: Program for Achieving Character Education https://www.catholicpace.com/what-is-pace Dimensions Math by Singapore Math https://www.singaporemath.com/programs/dimensions-pk-5/ Free “Cultivated Homeschool Planner” digital download https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/cultivated-homeschool-planner-digital-download] Good Enough is Good Enough, by Colleen Duggan https://www.avemariapress.com/products/good-enough-is-good-enough Free Homeschool Curric

Episode 48: Organizing the School Room and the School Year Is the start of the school year overwhelming for you? Well join the club. It’s a common experience. As exciting as it is to start fresh, each fall, we all need a little help getting organized. Today’s guest, Margaret Gallipeau, is here to share some tips on Organizing the School Room and the School Year! Additional resource: Cozi Calendar app - https://cozi.com Contact: Margaret Gallipeau at FindingJoyontheJourney.com AND findingjoyonthejourney@gmail.com Good News School Planners: https://rb.gy/viqyhd Today’s Short Feature: The Homeschool Housefly, with Celeste Behe Find Celeste Behe at  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

Episode 47: How to Succeed at Math in Your Homeschool Are you—like a lot of homeschooling parents—ready to throw your math curriculum right out the window? Today we’re talking with our guest, Jean Hoeft, about How to Succeed at Math in Your Homeschool. Contact Jean: Jean.Hoeft.forjesus@gmail.com Look for Jean at https://www.jeanhoefteducationalservices.com/ The Wow Factor (see archived courses at Homeschool Connections) Today's Short Feature: Einstein Blueprint with Dan Louzonis https://www.einsteinblueprint.com / Topic: Career Preparation in a Time of Corona Virus   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

Episode 46 :  Fatherhood and Ministry in Homeschooling, with Charbel Raish When I think of people running life-changing ministries that impact the souls of countless people around the world, I figure they probably don’t have time for anything else. Well, today’s guest, Charbel Raish, is here to talk about Fatherhood and Ministry in Homeschooling. Join us! Find Charbel Raish  he re :  https://www.parousiamedia .com Join the Spiritual Rosary virtual pilgrimage he re :  https://www.parousiamedia.com/the-spiritual-rosary-pilgrim age/ 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

Episode 45: Homeschooling 101—Part Two Today, we’re continuing our discussion of the basics you need to get your homeschool started. In part two of our discussion, we’ll talk about resources for doing this well, having the right mindset, and getting your children involved in the process. Maureen Wittmann is with us again for Part Two of Homeschooling 101! Find Maureen a t  MaureenWittmann.c om Free course: How to Be An Excellent Student and Get an A,  https://tinyurl.com/studyskillshsc Catholic Homeschool Conference  https://catholichomeschoolconference.com/ Discovering You Homeschool Style Quiz:  https://homeschoolon.com/the-homeschool-style-quiz/ Discover Your Child’s Learning Style,  https://cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-extras/parent-helps-and-how-to-books/general-parent-helps/discover-your-childs-learning-style Mater Ambilis  http://materamabilis.org/ma/ Find books for the best price, Bookfinder.com  https://groups.io/g/cathswap is an email group specifically for Cath

Episode 44 : Homeschooling 101—Part One Are you new to homeschooling or need a refreshing look at some basic ideas that will help you get focused for the year? Today I have the privilege of interviewing a great homeschooling veteran, Maureen Wittman, in a two-part episode that will calm your fears, inspire you, and give you confidence for this great adventure. Stay tuned for Homeschooling 101—Part One! Find Maureen at  MaureenWittmann.com • Orton Gillingham https://www.ortonacademy.org/resources/what-is-the-orton-gillingham-approach/ • Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum, by Laura Berquist  https://www.ignatius.com/Designing-Your-Own-Classical-Curriculum-P596.aspx No Short Feature in this episode.   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 Mlad