Hey, homeschoolers! I know many of you love the Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling. But if the popularity of my interview with Cindy West on a sane approach to Charlotte Mason homeschooling is any indication,…
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Is a Montessori Approach Right for Your Child?
If you’ve heard of Montessori but you don’t know many of the details of this learning approach, you’re in for a treat. Today, my guest Larry Shiller and I will discuss the advantages of Montessori’s…
Why We Should Study Geology in Our Homeschools
Hey, homeschoolers! Do you get excited about geology? If not, I think you will be after listening to this episode. Geology is not just science but theology as well. My guest today is Patrick Nurre….
How to Help Struggling Readers
Hey, homeschoolers! We know that reading is the key to unlocking knowledge. When our child is struggling to read as mine once did, we get worried. My guest today, Jan Harmsworth, is going to help…
How to Teach High School Literature
Hey, homeschoolers! Few things make homeschoolers as anxious as teaching high school. If you weren’t someone who could easily chat about literary themes and symbolism or you didn’t pay that much attention in lit class,…
How to Incorporate Hands-On Learning in Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers! I had three boys when I began homeschooling. I knew instinctively that the more hands-on my teaching was, the more engaged they would be. All of my kids loved hands-on lessons and I…
How to Develop Children’s Character
Hey, homeschoolers! One of the top concerns we have as homeschooling parents is raising children of character. It isn’t enough to just raise smart children. We want our children to evidence the fruit of the…
Helping Kids Handle the Hard Times of History
Hey, homeschoolers! There’s no question that the pandemic can make our kids anxious, even as we try to navigate these uncertain times ourselves. But current events aren’t the only times that may be unsettling for…
Homeschooling with a Broken Spirit
Hey, homeschoolers! Homeschooling during a pandemic can certainly be a challenge. For some of us, it leads to a broken spirit. I’ve certainly had my days! But I experienced an even greater challenge in the…
Why You’re Still an Angry Parent and What to Do About It
Hey, homeschoolers! The episodes and the talks I have done on anger have been some of the most popular and with good reason. Having a problem with anger is very discouraging to us as Christian…