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The place for Catholic Homeschooling families to share, learn, and encourage each other as we journey in JOY of life-long learning! As the hosts of the first international Catholic Homeschool Conference in June 2020, we continue to bring amazing Keynote C

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    St. Lucy Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 4:17


    Join Paola as she shares family friendly and delightful resources for St. Lucy's day

    Invitation To Joy This Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 3:07


    Joy is comprised of only three letters of the alphabet, yet it comprises so much more. Did you know JOY is used 172 times in the Bible? Join Paola in her invitation to meet Jesus in the Manger

    It's All About Your Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 8:09


    It is all about your child, learn how from veteran homeschool mom and coach Paola Ciskanik

    Motivating Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 10:13


    How do you get your teens to do thier school work? Join Paola as she shares her tips!

    Homeschooling And School Detox

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 7:52


    What is School Detox for Parents? Paola Ciskanik a 25 year homeschool veteran discusses the steps to take

    Monica Speach | Mother Cabrini And The Virtues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 44:24


    We talk about this amazing saint, and the new Cabrini Movie just released by Angel Studios. We also chat about the 10 virtues in the PACE program, the importance of introducing children to the right heroes, and so much more... Such a great and cozy fireside chat....make your favorite drink, sit back, and enjoy!

    BLOG The Power Of Prayer This Lent Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 10:02


    Paola shares her insights into bringing prayer into your family in an special and intentional way this Lent.

    BLOG: Is Mommy Doubt Setting In Now AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 5:13


    Is doubt creeping into your homeschool these days, listen to Paola as she shares her thoughts on the once and for all cure.

    BLOG Homeschooling When Sickness Hits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 8:20


    Top 3 Tips when sickness hits and you have to homeschool.

    BLOG Top Tips To Wrap Up The Year AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 7:11


    Paola shares her top tips for Wrapping Up Your Homeschool Year.

    Blog Advent Homeschool Tips AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 7:52


    Paola shares dozens of tips from veteran homeschool moms on how to homeschool during the Advent season!

    BLOG: Tired Parent's Guide To A Peaceful Advent AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 4:59


    This week we are gifted with a guest article from the top 5 tips for having a peaceful Advent with your family.

    Blog Heavenly Peace During Advent AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 5:55


    Want to find peace in all the hustle and bustle of season, join guest author Olivia Spears as she shares her tips on just how to do that this holiday season.

    Blog All Souls' Day With Children AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 8:13


    Paola shares her best resources for teaching children about the feast of of All Souls day.

    Blog Cultivating Women Friends Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 7:21


    Women are created to relate and as we journey this homeschool life, it is vital to cultivate your friendships.

    Blog Homeschool Using Strengths AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 8:42


    Paola shares her guidance on playing to a child's strengths.

    Blog: Homeschool Poetry And Drama AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 11:06


    Paola shares her experinces making poetry and drama work in your homeschool easily and fun!

    BLOG Spreading The Joy Of Our Faith AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 8:12


    How to spread JOY of Our Faith to your children

    Let's Homeschool: Ownership AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 65:40


    Listen to the third part of a 3 part series on the Let's Homeschool Series, where Paola helps you to make your homeschool uniquely tailored to your unique family needs!

    Let's Homeschool Transformation AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 29:39


    Paola guides you through how to see radical transformation our culture in your family and in you through homeschooling.

    Let's Homeschool Opportunity AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 27:22


    Paola talks Opportunities that abound from your YES to homeschooling, give a listen and be encouraged.

    BLOG Living History AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 6:08


    Living History is infectious and a great way to teach history in your family homeschool.

    Blog One Heart For The Sacred Heart AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 6:39


    Dedicate the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus!

    BLOG Teach Multi - Ages Family Style AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 12:22


    Teaching multi-ages can be difficult, but becomes easy once you use these 5 Keys to Unlock History!

    BLOG How Homeschooling Builds Catholic Culture AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 11:49


    Culture is a Shared Way of Life. What better way to live that life than by choosing the homeschool lifestyle in community with fellow homeschoolers! Paola talks about Culture and Community in this week's blog.

    BLOG: How to get the MOST out of Conferences AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 5:23


    Paola shares her 5 TOP TIPS on getting the MOST out of virtual homeschool conferences.

    BLOG: How To Begin Homeschooling AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 14:54


    Just curious or brand new with homeschooling? Perhaps you have been homeschooling but still feel like a beginner. Paola Ciskanik, 25 year veteran of homeschooling shows us the clear path to homeschool with confidence.

    BLOG Best Mother To Guide Your Family AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 6:08


    The Blessed Mother is the best guide for your family!

    BLOG Easter Season In Your Homeschool AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 9:18


    Paola shares ways to continue Easter Joy in your Homeschool throughout the 50 days of Easter.

    Blog The Good News The Homeschool Way AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 7:28


    How to share the Good News and prepare yourself and children with Apologetic Book Review from Paola Ciskanik.

    BLOG: Holy Week in Your Homeschool AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 6:16


    Making Holy Week part of your homeschool is natural and adds to the reverence of this most Holy Season as we journey towards Easter JOY.

    Blog Annunciation Resources AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 7:30


    Mary's Yes and Our Yes. Paola shares ways to celebrate this most holy and beautiful day with your family!

    Blog; Art In Your Homeschool AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 11:02


    Paola offers several easy to implement ways of including art in your homeschool.

    Blog St. Patrick's Day Family Style AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 7:18


    Paola shares ideas for learning all about the holy man of prayer, St. Patrick and reclaiming his feast day with true faith-filled family activities!

    Homeschooling During Lent AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 33:07


    Paola shares tips on how to homeschool during LENT

    Blog Lenten Reading Plan AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 8:21


    Paola offers suggestions for your family's Lenten Reading Plan in your homeschool.

    St. Valentine's Day Family Style AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 7:29


    Here are Paola's tips on celebrating St. Valentine's Day with your family. Here is the link to the blog article: https://catholichomeschool.online/st-valentines-day-family-style/

    Blueprint For Homeschool Success AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 59:10


    By the time the week wraps up—you'll have a clear path to follow, a renewed sense of JOY, a new mindset aligned with your call to home educate AND lifetime access to the materials and future updates, too.https://catholichomeschoolonline.thrivecart.com/blueprint-course/

    Blog:The Secret To Homeschool Success AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 5:46


    The secret to homeschool success comes when we pause and think small. Think one goal, per child, per year. How? Give a listen now! Link to free GUIDE: https://witty-founder-1439.ck.page/8474b33012

    Blog: Behavior And Discipline (Audio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 13:33


    Paola shares her top 12 tips on discipline that comes from her 35+ years of marriage and parenting. Article links: https://catholichomeschool.online/behavior-and-discipline/ https://catholichomeschool.online/discipline-where-does-it-come-from/ https://catholichomeschool.online/want-to-change-behavior/

    Two Truths In 25 Years Homeschooling AUDIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 5:31


    Two Truths in 25 Years of homeschooling

    Want To Change A Behavior? (Audio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 6:02


    Tips on changing behaviors with Paola Ciskanik, host of the Catholic Homeschool Community.

    Blog:Checking In: How Are You? Overwhelmed or Having Fun?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 5:43


    It is a hard and busy time of year. Listen to a few quick tips that are helping her family and hopefully be a help to you right now!

    Homeschooling with Legos©

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 35:53


    Is it possible to teach virtue and faith formation using Lego© Bricks? And where is it BEST to pass on the TRUTHS of the Faith? Join Paola and meet Kevin O'Neill as he tells us all about how his family wrote a book, built the sets and photographed them so your children can learn the Sacraments and Holy Mass through the use of play, fun, and even Lego© Bricks. Kevin and Mary O'Neill, parents of nine, fellow homeschoolers with a mission to help families become the Domestic Church we are called to be.

    Kerri Davison - How to Teach with Sacred Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 40:19


    Adding Beauty into the daily lives of our family, helps us to transcend and fix our gaze on serving God each day. By introducing your children to beauty by way of Sacred Art in picture books you also teach the faith in one of the most natural ways! Join Paola Ciskanik as she chats with Kerri Davidson, veteran homeschool mom of eight, author and co-founder of Holy Heroes, how Sacred Art can easily be part of your everyday homeschooling. Along the way they talked about their many years homeschooling, sharing insights, encouragement and advice. Comments

    Blog Audio: Is Homeschooling Your Kids A War

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 10:36


    Are you struggling with your homeschool life? Listen to Paola Ciskanik, veteran homeschooler as she encourages you to rethink school.

    Mother Clare | How to Foster Vocations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 29:14


    Join Paola as she has a cozy chat with Mother Clare Matthiass, CFR who is the author of the popular book Discerning Religious Life as well as the Avow small discussion group discernment program. Mother Clare was born in Germany and spent her childhood moving from base to base with her family, as her father was serving in the U.S. Military. She attended Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio where she studied theology and history. Mother Clare has been a member of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal since 1998. The two-fold apostolic mission of the community is hands-on work with the poor and evangelization. Prior to becoming Community Servant (Superior General) in 2018, Mother Clare served as formation director for candidates and postulants, Community Vicar, and Vocation Directress.

    Samantha Kelley | Girls and Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 38:54


    Meet my guest this week, Samantha Kelley, who is the Founder and current President of FIERCE Athlete Inc. She played Division I Soccer at UConn, and has spent the last 12 years working for Catholic nonprofits and outreaching to female athletes. It was through the teachings of Theology of the Body and the Catholic Church that she discovered what it means to be both feminine and athletic.

    How to Understand Your Temperament | Laraine Bennett | The Catholic Homeschool Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 40:23


    What are temperaments? What do they mean for ourselves and our relationships? In today's podcast, join Paola as she sits down with Catholic mother and Author to discuss temperaments and how to understand them. Click here to check out the this episode's transcript: https://catholichomeschool.online/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Laraine-Bennet-Podcast-Transcript.pdf Guest Bio: Laraine Bennett has a master's degree in Philosophy and has co-authored 6 books with her husband, Art -The Temperament God Gave You, The Temperament God Gave Your Kids, and The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse, among others -and one solo book, A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers. She helped create the popular TemperamentQuiz.com. The Bennetts reside in Northern Virginia, have been married for 45 years and have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren. Don't forget to check out http://temperamentquiz.com/ to discover your own temperament! Also, check out more of Laraine's work: The Temperament that God Gave You https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-temperament-god-gave-you The Temperament that God Gave Your Kids https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/the-temperament-god-gave-your-kids The Temperament that God Gave Your Spouse https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-temperament-god-gave-your-spouse A Year of Grace: 365 Reflection for Caregivers https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/a-year-of-grace-365-reflections-for-caregivers Know Thyself - A Temperaments Game https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/know-thyself And follow Laraine on Instagram @larainebennett_ https://www.instagram.com/larainebennett_/

    How Jane Austen Helps Build Morals | Haley Stewart | The Catholic Homeschool Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 37:56


    In today's podcast, join Paola as she sits down with Catholic mother and writer to discuss how reading Jane Austen can cultivate morality in our children. Listen or watch now! Or Click below to read the transcript: https://catholichomeschool.online/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Haley-Stewart-Podcast-Transcript.pdf Click below to check out Haley's Podcast: Fountains of Carrots https://fountainsofcarrots.com/ And her books: Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/jane-austens-genius-guide-to-life The Grace of Enough: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/the-grace-of-enough And don't forget to keep an eye out for her upcoming series: The Sister Seraphina Mysteries! Scheduled to publish this fall! Guest Bio: Haley Stewart is the Managing Editor of Word on Fire Spark. She is the author of Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life, The Grace of Enough, and The Sister Seraphina Mysteries (a series for young readers). She also co-hosts The Fountains of Carrots Podcast. She is married to a whisky distiller and they have four children. Follow Haley on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaleyCarrots?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleycarrots/?hl=en

    How to Talk to Your Kids About Pro-Life | Camille Pauley | The Catholic Homeschool Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 29:15


    In today's podcast, Paola sits down with Co-Founder of Healing the Culture, Camille Pauley. As we rejoice and thank God for the overturning of Roe V. Wade, learn the best way to talk to your little kids about being Pro-Life! Listen or watch now! Check out Camille's website, Healing the Culture: https://www.healingtheculture.com/ Also check out the Magis Center: https://magiscenter.com/ Check out Fr. Spitzer's book, Ten Universal Principles: https://magiscenter.com/product/ten-universal-principles/ Guest Bio: Camille Pauley is Co-Founder and President of Healing the Culture, a non-profit organization that evangelizes and converts people to be deeply, authentically, and permanently pro-life. Founded in 2003 with Fr. Robert Spitzer, using his unique curriculum to change hearts and minds and build a culture of life, Healing the Culture has grown into an internationally recognized organization with tremendous influence in the cultural battle over abortion and euthanasia. Camille has over 25 years of experience as a professional pro-life advocate and has inspired, trained, and educated millions on effectively defending the sanctity of human life.

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