Not all of our kids will grow up to be professional writers, but the ability to write well on any topic of interest fosters thoughtfulness and intellectual clarity. Today’s guest, author and writing instructor, Cheri Blomquist, will give us some great tips on Integrating Writing into Other Subjects. For online writing instruction, https://awa.homeschoolconnections.com/ Find Cheri Blomquist: http://www.onceuponapen.studio/ Cheri’s books:  Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children's Great Books and How to Experience Them https://ignatius.com/before-austen-comes-aesop-bacap/ Maria von Trapp ..read more

Jane Austen is a perennial favorite of homeschool students and their parents because of great stories, wit—and wisdom! Today’s lovely guest is author Haley Stewart, to share a wonderful resource she has created: Jane Austen’s Genius Guide to Life! Find Haley Stewart: Substack: HaleySteward.substack.com IG: @HaleyCarrots Tw: @HaleyCarrots Episode #14: Haley Stewart: The Grace of Enough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrf1ruDJ21o Episode #140: Haley Stewart: Introducing the Sister Seraphina Mysteries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL0ymy8rFWE Episode #183: Haley Stewart: Storytelling that Spark ..read more

We are all overwhelmed with tasks and relationships, and all the many pressing needs before us. But we don’t always know where to begin. Catholic homeschooling coach, Emily Brown, is with us today to tell us about The Only Four Problems You’ll Ever Need to Solve. Fiat Life Coaching Website: https://fiatlifecoaching.com/ Emily’s FREE Masterclass: The Intro to Loving Your Homeschool Life https://fiatlifecoaching.com/ Emily’s NEW Masterclass:  How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting! https://fiatlifecoaching.com/stop-yelling   Emily is a Keynote Speaker for The Catholic Homeschool Conf ..read more

Raising our children with the life-giving ideals of our Catholic faith takes a special commitment to cultivating their hearts and minds. Our guest today, Matt D’Antuono, is here to encourage you moms, dads, and grandparents with some practical strategies for Helping Our Kids Love the Good, the True, and the Beautiful. Matt D’Antuono on Facebook: @FoolOnAnErrand https://www.facebook.com/FoolOnAnErrand/ Youtube: DonecRequiescat https://www.youtube.com/@donecrequiescatwithmattdan4294 Books: http://enroutebooksandmedia.com/philosophyfridays/ http://enroutebooksandmedia.com/foolserrand/ http://enro ..read more

For adults, Holy Week is a time of powerful liturgies, deep prayer, and the profoundly moving recollection of Our Savior’s passion. Our challenge can be to share this sacred time with the little ones in our families. Today’s guest, homeschooling mom, Alex Resch, will share her family’s strategies for Holy Week with Young Children. Find Alex Resch’s blog on liturgical living at Ora et Schola: https://www.oraetschola.com More from Alex Resch: Holy Week: https://www.oraetschola.com/holy-week-homeschool-activities/ Maundy Thursday: https://www.oraetschola.com/maundy-thursday/ FREE Holy Week Homesc ..read more

From the 1920s through the 1950s, radio shows captivated families around the world with dramatic stories that left them breathless and wanting more. Well, I have great news! Today’s guest is Peter Atkinson, the brilliant creator of “The Saints” Catholic Radio Series that will bring your family together--and thrill their souls into the bargain. Find Peter Atkinson: The Merry Beggars: https://themerrybeggars.com TheSaintsPodcast.com: https://themerrybeggars.com/shows/the-saints Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/themerrybeggars/  Thank you to the following contributors who made this ..read more

Peace. We all want it for ourselves and for our families, but it can be such a struggle. Today’s guest, Jennifer Smarsh, has wonderful insights on some of the “dragons” we need to slay. So stick around for Eight Ways to Win the Battle for Peace in Your Homeschool. You can reach Jennifer Smarsh here: byhisgracejs@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/jen.smarsh Jennifer is also scheduled to be a speaker for The Catholic Homeschool Conference 2024, https://catholichomeschoolconference.com/  Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor is Homeschool Conne ..read more

It takes guts to homeschool, as we struggle with the almost daily insecurities that come with the territory. Am I really doing what’s best for my child? Am I doing it right? Am I good enough to carry this through? Today, it’s a joy to welcome back homeschooling mom Olivia Spears to talk about Courage in Homeschooling. Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact Instagram: @intothedeep Resource links: • Unit Study on the Beatitudes, https://intothedeep.co/collections/all-products/products/the-beatitudes-unit-study • Apostles Story Cards, https://intothedeep.co/collections/all-products ..read more

We are extremely busy working, homeschooling, and making ends meet, and our marital relationship can get into quite a neglected state. Today, pastoral counselor and homeschooling dad Tom Weishaar is here to share some Common Marriage Problems—and Simple Solutions! NOTE: This episode contains potentially sensitive topics regarding Catholic teaching on marriage and sexuality. You can find Tom at CatholicCounselors.com!  https://catholiccounselors.com/tele-counseling-services/ The CatholicHOM app can be found here: https://www.catholichom.com Thank you to the following contributors who made ..read more

Even in the midst of so much important learning and growing, drawing our families closer to the Heart of Christ has to be our first priority. So, today, author and homeschooling mom Annabelle Moseley is here, to tell us about Living the Holy Hour in Your Homeschool! Find Annabelle Moseley and bonus resources: https://www.catholicholyhour.com/awake-with-christ/ Find Annabelle Moseley at: https://tourguideofwonder.com The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/ave-prayer-book-for-catholic-mothers Links to her two podcasts:  https://wcatradio.com/destina ..read more