The Homeschooling Saints Podcast

Today's guest is a homeschooling mom with the training and experience to help us all level up our homeschool experience. Join us as Kimberly McCrann shares her Five Lessons from a Career in Teaching! Find Kimberly McCrann: www.coastalvillagegirl.com Learn more about “flex instrumentation” here: http://www.alfred.com/flexible-instrumentation-series/ The Abandonment Novena: https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2015/09/23/novena-of-abandonment-dictated-by-jesus-to-give-an-anxious-soul-the-peace-and-joy-it-has-always-longed-for  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

If you're like my family, it's the classic novels that have really satisfied our need for rewarding and uplifting reading. Author, instructor, and homeschooling mom, Eleanor Nicholson, is here to share about the richness of Victorian Novels—their delights and lessons! Find Eleanor Nicholson: www.eleanorbourgnicholson.com Eleanor's courses for your children: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/eleanor-bourg-nicholson/?sfw=pass1636051074    Eleanor's notes/reading recommendations:  G. K. Chesterton's The Victorian Age in Literature, C. S. Lewis' An Experiment in Criticism, and Joseph Pearce's Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know.  For Nineteenth-century authors/books: All of the novels of Jane Austen (who isn't Victorian), most of the novels of Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White, Anthony Trollope's Barchester Towers (though really it would be valuable to read all of the Barsetshire Chronicles), and Bram Stoker's Dracula. Tennyson, Hopkins, and Thompson for poetry. Short Feature: Paola Ciscanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint Topic: Celebrate the Milestones Contact:  http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.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

If your homeschool tends toward a classical approach, today's guest will show you some unique ways to bring the Gospel message to life in your homeschool. Today, I am delighted to welcome homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to talk how the Charlotte Mason and classical philosophies of education synchronize with the presentation of the Gospel. Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact Follow Into the Deep on Instagram: @intothedeepco Recommended resource: Consider This, by Karen Glass https://www.amazon.com/Consider-This-Charlotte-Classical-Tradition/dp/1500808032    Today's Short Feature: Dave Palmer, Aquinas for Everyone Topic: Jesus Christ in the Summa Theologica Contact: Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708  Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone: https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/  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

Homeschoolers work very hard to raise their children to a virtuous, faith-filled adulthood, to be lights on a lampstand, and witnesses to the saving love of Christ. But how do we arm them to respond to tough questions about why their Catholicism is essential to their relationship with Jesus Christ? I'm so excited, today, to welcome John Martignoni, to talk about: Blue Collar Apologetics: A Simple, Common Sense Approach. Find John Martignoni at BibleChristianSociety.com https://www.biblechristiansociety.com   Order John's book: https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/blue-collar-apologetics-book/p/BKEPUB81135    Find John's "Blue Collar Apologetics" course at Homeschool Connections in the Unlimited Access program! https://homeschoolconnections.com/unlimited-access/   Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Ideal to Real Topic: The Power of Prayer and Thinking 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  

We love to give our children resources that will light them up about their Catholic faith, and today's guest has created something truly special. Veteran homeschooling dad Philip Kosloski is here to invite you to Use Comic Books to Light Up Your Children's Faith. Check out Voyage Comics: https://shop.voyagecomics.com Short Feature: Books & Blessings, with A.J. Cattapan Topic: Seven Riddles to Nowhere, by A.J. Cattapan 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

As parents raising children in a very challenging culture, we want our children to grow up to have the freedom spiritually, psychologically, and financially, to live out their Catholic values and beliefs--and help change the world. Successful entrepreneur, Mark Wilson, is here today to share his innovative program for teaching Catholic Entrepreneurship for Homeschooling Families. Find Mark Wilson's designs: https://www.coroflot.com/mwilson Find Ecclesiastical Ventures and other initiatives, here: https://bit/ly/EcclesiasticalVentures https://curvware.com/EVs4HSF.pdf https://bit.ly/NicodemusVentures Short Feature: Paola Ciscanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint Topic: Checklist vs. Mastery Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.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

Learning how to draw is not just a matter of shapes and shades. Our delightful guest today, Inshal Chenet, will invite us to consider Drawing with Art Theory.   You can find Inshal Chenet and his courses at https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/inshal-chenet/   Register for Summer and Fall courses, here: https://homeschoolconnections.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/   Thomas Cole: The Voyage of Life: Youth https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.52451.html   Today's Short Feature: Dave Palmer, Aquinas for Everyone Contact: Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708 Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone: https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/   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

Bringing our children up to know and love the Lord is a sacred duty we take very seriously, but we may not always have a sense of the best way to bring the Faith to life, in our homeschool lessons. Today, it's my joy to welcome homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to talk about The Importance of Beauty and Story in Catechesis.   Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact   Today's Short Feature:  A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings Topic: The Phantom Colloseum, by Sophie de Mullen 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

Until now, the SAT and the ACT have been the only game in town when it comes to college admissions, but our guest today is the founder of a game-changing new assessment. Jeremy Wayne Tate will tell us all about, The Classic Learning Test.   Find Jeremy Tate: CLTexam.com https://www.cltexam.com Follow Jeremy on Twitter: @JeremyTate41   Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Ideal to Real Topic: Self-Awareness Assessment Contact: 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  

Living with clutter is such a part of homeschooling that we can really let it build up without realizing it, and the mess can bog us down in feelings of overwhelm and stress. Today's guest, veteran homeschooling mom and coach, Heather Giambalvo, is here to tell us about Getting Rid of Clutter and Reclaiming Peace.   Contact Heather Giambalvo: heather@cleaningwithease.net   Website: https://cleaningwithease.net   FB: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherCleaningWithEase IG: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningwithease/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLB-BDuElYXOcMwZq53jWA https://linktr.ee/cleaningwithease “Where Do I Start?” PDF: https://bit.ly/3HlDwCE (free PDF)   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 underway, and after a determined start, maybe the Lenten menus are feeling a little shopworn and your family could really use a boost of inspiration—some insights, history, and amazing stories of the life of the Church. Today it is my joy to welcome one of my heroes in the Faith and in homeschooling, Dr. Scott Hahn, here to tell us about his new book, The Lenten Cookbook. Make sure to stay tuned to the end for our Short Feature: Creating Lifelong Learners with Paola Ciskanik. Show Notes: You can find Dr. Hahn at https://www.scotthahn.com  And at the St. Paul Center:  https://stpaulcenter.com  Purchase The Lenten Cookbook: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-lenten-cookbook  Order: Hope to Die and download FREE study questions: https://stpaulcenter.com/hope-to-die/  Order: It is Right and Just and find a FREE excerpt: https://stpaulcenter.com/it-is-right-and-just/    Short Feature: Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint Topic: Creating Lifelong Learners Contact: https://www.catholichomeschoolcommunity.com/ Here is the link with the THRIVE handouts: https://witty-founder-1439.ck.page/05e1a3d272   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

As Catholic homeschoolers, we want our children to develop relationships with the saints as role models and friends. However, not everyone who lived a life of heroic virtue has been formally canonized by the Church, so we might have to dig a little deeper to study their fascinating and inspiring lives. My guest, today, the Miracle Hunter himself, Michael O'Neill, is here to tell us about his new book, They Might Be Saints!   Find Michael O'Neill: http://www.miraclehunter.com   Michael's new book: https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/the-might-be-saints/p/BKEPUB82248   More of Michael's books: http://www.miraclehunter.com/books/   Michael's “They Might Be Saints” TV Show here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/they-might-be-saints   Television: 'They Might Be Saints' Fridays 11:30 am and 5 pm ET (EWTN) Radio: The Miracle Hunter (with a Might be Saint of the Day segment) on EWTN Radio show - Saturdays 1 and 7pm ET Facebook: @theymightbesaints Twitter: @MightBeSaints   Today's Short Feature: Aquinas for Everyone, with Dave Palmer Topic: The Different Kinds of Virtues Contact: Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708 Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone: https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/ 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  

Catholic culture is uniquely appreciative of lives that are lived out in great holiness Simply put: we love the saints and what they can teach us about following Jesus in our daily lives, in good times and in bad. My guest today is author Kelly Guest, here to share about her Favorite Saintly Moms.   Kelly Guest blogs at CatholicMom.com and her own website Nun2Nine.com, and find her on Twitter and Instagram here: @nun2nine   Today's Short Feature: Books & Blessings, with A.J. Cattapan Topic: The Woman in the Trees: A Novel About America's First Approved Marian Apparition, by Theoni Bell Contact: https://www.ajcattapan.com Author: Theoni Bell Her website: https://theonibell.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  

While we love the spiritual and intellectual aspects of raising our children, Homeschoolers love making the connection between the theoretical and the practical. Our wonderful guest today, Inshal Chenet, is going to open up a fascinating topic: The Importance of Learning How Things Work.   You can find Inshal Chenet and his courses at  https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/inshal-chenet/   The Way Things Work Too by David Macaulay: https://amzn.to/3C9cm0u   Short Feature: Ideal to Real, Chantal Howard Topic: 3 Tips to Remain Peaceful in Communicating Hard Things to Your Kids Contact: 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  

Many homeschooling families are now “homesteading” because they love the self-sufficiency, as they raise animals and grow wholesome food. It's a simpler kind of life for them and their children. Today's guest, a very smart homeschooling dad, is here to share how he and his family are Homesteading for Independence.   Find Nick Wilson and his courses: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/nick-wilson/   THE MARVELOUS PIGNESS OF PIGS: Nurturing and Caring for All God's Creation http://www.polyfacefarms.com/the-marvelous-pigness-of-pigs/   Short Feature: Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint Topic: One Goal Per Child Per Year Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.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  

Sometimes the Lord calls us to clear a new path forward for our families, and it can feel lonely, at first. But God rewards our commitment and calls others to come alongside us and share the journey--and oh boy, do those friendships make all the difference. I'm excited to welcome back a very good friend of this podcast, Charbel Raish, here to share about The Importance of a Few Good Friends . Find Charbel Raish: https://www.parousiamedia.com/ Today's Short Feature: Dave Palmer, Aquinas for Everyone Topic: What is the human being's Final end? Contact: Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708 Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone: https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/   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

Really good morning routines can set the tone for the whole day. In fact, we're talking today about an easy system that can set a truly engaged and exciting tone for the whole homeschool year. The wonderful Pam Barnhill is here to tell us all about Morning Baskets. SHOW NOTES: You can find Math Talk: Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices by Theoni Pappas at https://amzn.to/3uxS7ry To check out the Hallow App, https://hallow.com/ A Minute In The Church: The Mass Pamphlet by Gus Lloyd, https://amzn.to/3LkxLYM Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe, https://amzn.to/3gEIv5X The above may contain affiliate links. Contact Pam Barnhill... Website, https://pambarnhill.com/ Morning Basket information and sample lessons, https://pambarnhill.com/homeschool-morning-basket/ Morning Basket Podcast, https://pambarnhill.com/basket/ Pam Barnhill is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/PamBarnhill  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourmorningbasket/ Short Feature: Ideal to Real, Chantal Howard Topic: Memory Matters Visit Chantal at her website today! 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  

These days, online programs are booming, and that's great news for homeschooled teens who may want to earn college credits during their high school years. Today's guest is Tom Weishaar, the Director of Online and Graduate Enrollment for Franciscan University at Steubenville, here to explain how to Jumpstart Your Teens with Dual Enrollment!   Email Tom Weishaar: online@franciscan.edu Call Tom: (740) 283-4410   Learn more about Franciscan Fast Track (dual enrollment): https://online.franciscan.edu/programs/fast-track-dual-enrollment/   Today's Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings Topic: St. Teresa of Avila, by Yoon Song-i 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

Our families pass on traditions, values, and relationships that are priceless to our children. And as Catholics, we can help our children find even greater riches of faith and friendship with the earliest Christians. Today's guest, homeschooling dad and best-selling author, Mike Aquilina, is here to guide us into Cultivating Friendship with the Early Church Fathers.   Contact Mike Aquilina: https://fathersofthechurch.com   Order His New Book: Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized from Catholic Books Direct https://catholicbooksdirect.com/collections/all?tab=products&page=1&rb_filter_metafield_fd55d0bf6f08ed330906ceced579a791=Mike+Aquilina Short   Today's Short Feature: Paola Ciscanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint E5 Topic: How to Have a Successful Homeschool Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.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

Many of us have been blessed to discover that the study of philosophy is key for developing our children's minds, but Dr. Sam Nicholson is here to help us understand the Role of Philosophy in the Spiritual Life.   Find Dr. Sam Nicholson: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/sam-nicholson/ Contact: scn8v@virginia.edu   Dr. Nicholson's Philosophy Book List for Beginners:  https://homeschoolconnections.com/catholic-philosophy-reading-list-for-beginners/   Previous Episode #73: Why Our Kids Need to Study Philosophy https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-73-why-our-kids-need-to-study-philosophy/   Today's Short Feature: St. Thomas Aquinas on Human Nature with Mr. Dave Palmer   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 107:  Answering Your Children's Toughest Questions   Our children are naturally inquisitive, but sometimes we feel ill-equipped to answer their toughest questions. It pays to have a strategy that honors their growth and their innocence. Today, I'm talking with best-selling author and homeschooling mom, Kendra Tierney, about Answering Your Children's Toughest Questions. Join us.   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/   Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, by Kristen A. Jenson, MA https://www.defendyoungminds.com/product/good-pictures-bad-pictures   The Golden Legend, by Jacobus de Voragine https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/661798.The_Golden_Legend   Today's Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings Topic: Saving Mount Rushmore, by Andrea Jo Rodgers 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  

Episode 106: Cultivating a Catholic Growth Mindset   Our Mindset, or the way we think about things, has a powerful influence on the kind of life we build. Today's guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to help us with Cultivating a Catholic Growth Mindset.   Find Ginny Kochis, her community, and her many original and recommended resources at: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/   Catholic growth mindset article: https://notsoformulaic.com/catholic-growth-mindset Made for Greatness: A Catholic Growth Mindset Journal for Courageous Catholic Youth: https://notsoformulaic.com/product/made-for-greatness-catholic-growth-mindset Made for Greatness: Thrive Edition (Catholic Growth Mindset Survival Guide for Tweens and Teens) https://notsoformulaic.com/product/made-for-greatness-thrive-edition-catholic-growth-mindset-for-teens   Previous Episodes with Ginny Kochis:   Episode 101: Building Executive Function Skills in Moms and Kids https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-101-building-executive-function-skills-in-moms-and-kids/ Episode 9: Homeschooling Kids Who are Wired Differently https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/homeschooling-kids-who-are-wired-differently/   Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Ideal to Real Topic: Discerning Roles Contact: 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 105: First-Year-Homeschool Survival Tips!   Whether you're brand-new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, you'll find great ideas in our conversation today, for making your homeschool a success. I'm excited to welcome back a wonderful homeschooling dad, coming to us from Australia, Charbel Raish, here to share his First-Year-Homeschool Survival Tips!   Find Charbel Raish: https://www.parousiamedia.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 104: Keep the Joy Front and Center   We homeschool to give our children the best of everything—faith, values, education, opportunity--and it's quite an adventure. But the work is hard, and sometimes we forget to be joyful. Today's guest is Marine and homeschooling veteran, Teresa Hansen, here to remind us to Keep the Joy Front and Center.   Find Teresa Hansen at ethkids@yahoo.com   Teresa's previous episode:   Episode 80: Car Schooling: My Joyful Journey   https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-80-car-schooling-my-joyful-journey/   Today's Short Feature: Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint E4 Topic: Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.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 103: Homeschooling Through Christmas--With or Without Snow! One reason many families choose to homeschool is simply having the freedom to live anywhere they want or need to be, so it's not uncommon for them to have celebrated the Christmas season in different climates. Veteran homeschool mom, Margaret Gallipeau, is here to share her family's experiences of Homeschooling Through Christmas—With or Without Snow!   Find Margaret Gallipeau: https://www.findingjoyonthejourney.com   Resource List: https://www.findingjoyonthejourney.com/blog/wonder-while-we-wait   Catholic Brain:  https://www.catholicbrain.com   The Catholic All Year Prayer Companion, by Kendra Tierney https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Prayer-Companion-P3771.aspx   St. Francis Celebrates Christmas, by Mary Caswell Walsh https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Francis-Celebrates-Christmas-Caswell/dp/0829411127   Tomie DePaola generally, especially Joy to the World https://www.tomie.com   Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend, by Julie Stiegemeyer https://www.christianbook.com/saint-nicholas-story-christmas-legend-hardcover/julie-stiegemeyer/9780758603760/pd/603762   The Twelve Days of Christmas   Margaret's previous episodes:   #48: Organizing the School Room and the School Year https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/organizing-the-school-room-and-the-school-year/   #57: Mid-semester Check-in https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/mid-semester-homeschool-organization-check-in/     Today's Short Feature: Dave Palmer, St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Topic: Angels in the Summa Theologica Contact: Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708   Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone: https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/   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 102: Gothic Novels Can Be Good Literature! Curling up with various genres of good books is a favorite pastime for a lot of homeschoolers, and our guest today is here to share one of her passions. An avid reader and author with a passion for great stories, Eleanor Nicholson is here to tell us why Gothic Novels Can Be Good Literature!   Find Eleanor Nicholson: www.eleanorbourgnicholson.com   Eleanor's courses for your children: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/eleanor-bourg-nicholson/?sfw=pass1636051074   Today's Short Feature: Books & Blessings, A.J. Cattapan Topic: Treachery and Truth, by Katy Huth Jones Contact: https://www.ajcattapan.com Additional link for this short feature: The Christmas Lights (fundraising book mentioned): https://tinyurl.com/mvars9dp 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 101: Building Executive Function Skills in Moms and Kids We want to pass on skills to our children that will help them succeed in building meaningful lives out there in the real world, but we may feel ill-equipped to train them well. In fact, many parents themselves struggle with being able to plan and execute the tasks that will help them achieve their goals. Today's guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to help us with Building Executive Function Skills in Moms--and Kids.   Find Ginny Kochis here: https://notsoformulaic.com   More Recommended Resources:   Peace on Purpose Student Edition: Executive Function Workbook and Course for Tweens and Teens https://notsoformulaic.com/product/peace-on-purpose-student-edition-catholic-executive-function-workbook   Peace on Purpose: Executive Function Course for Moms https://notsoformulaic.com/product/catholic-executive-function-course-for-moms   Executive Decisions: Executive Function Workbook for Moms https://notsoformulaic.com/product/executive-decisions-2   Made for Greatness: A Growth Mindset Journal for Courageous Catholic Youth https://notsoformulaic.com/madeforgreatness   To Hear His Voice: A Mass Journal for Catholic Kids https://notsoformulaic.com/mass-journal-catholic-kids   Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Idea to Real Topic: Author your Homeschool this Advent Contact: 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 100: Giving Thanks for Episode 100! Today, it's our joy to be celebrating our 100th episode with the founders of Homeschool Connections, the sponsors of our program, Walter Crawford and Maureen Wittmann. If you're able to pause and relax with us, we'll be raising a glass together and having a virtual party, and we'd love to have you join in!   We're going to talk about our own homeschools, our favorite homeschooling tips, podcast episodes, worst homeschool day ever, favorite easy meals, and inviting YOU to be a part of Homeschooling Saints! Don't miss this!   Contact: Lisa@WonderfullyMade139.com   Our Favorite Resources:   For the Love of Literature, by Maureen Wittmann https://www.beholdpublications.com/wordpress1/product/love-of-literature/?v=2320522a6676   Better Late Than Early, by Raymond & Dorothy Moore https://www.amazon.com/Better-Late-Than-Early-Education/dp/0883490498   Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum, by Laura Berquist https://www.ignatius.com/Designing-Your-Own-Classical-Curriculum-P596.aspx   The Way Home, by Mary Pride https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-home-mary-pride/1000489066   Today's Short Feature: Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint Topic: Tapping into the Grace of YES Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.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 99:  Celebrate Advent AND Santa Advent can go by in a stressed-out blur, leaving us exhausted by Christmas morning. But there's a better way, a Catholic way full of delightful traditions, stories, and prayers your family will learn from and love. Today, we are blessed to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to help us Celebrate Advent AND Santa! 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/   Previous Episodes with Kendra: Celebrating the Octave of Christmas and Epiphany: #63: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-63-celebrating-the-octave-and-epiphany/   Celebrate the Triduum Like Never Before: #77: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-77%C2%A0-celebrate-the-triduum-like-never-before/    Celebrate the Holy in Halloween: #95 https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-95%c2%a0-celebrate-the-holy-in-halloween/   The Children of Noisy Village, by Astrid Lindgren https://www.astridlindgren.com/en/characters/the-children-of-noisy-village   Today's Short Feature: Dave Palmer, St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone   Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708   Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone: https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/ 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 98: Good Music Really Matters   Many of us enroll our children in music programs because we want them to have a foundation in music theory, perhaps learn to play an instrument, and ultimately, to be able to appreciate the beauty of musical expression. Today's extraordinary guest, award-winning composer and author, Michael Kurek, is here to tell us why Good Music Really Matters.   Find Michael Kurek and his free music appreciation resources here: www.michaelkurek.com   Michael's book: The Sound of Beauty: A Classical Composer on Music in the Spiritual Life is here: https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Beauty-Classical-Composer-Spiritual/dp/1621642712   Find Michael's courses in the Unlimited Access program at Homeschool Connections: https://homeschoolconnections.com/unlimited-access/   Today's Short Feature: Books & Blessings, with A.J. Cattapan Topic: Awakening, by Jacqueline Brown Find Amy: 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 97: Homeschooling Dad, Lawyer, and Mystery Author! Homeschooling families are famous for producing precocious kids. But doesn't it make perfect sense that the parents who raise those amazing kids are totally awesome, too. It's my delight to have as our guest, today, a fantastic Homeschooling Dad, Lawyer, and Mystery Author, Antony Kolenc!   Find Tony Kolenc here: http://www.antonykolenc.com   Loyola's Curriculum Companions to the Harwood Mysteries: https://www.harwoodmysteries.com/curriculum-companions/   Tony's Podcast: http://www.antonykolenc.com/the-shepherds-pie.html  Catholic Teen Books: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com    Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Idea to Real Topic: Doubt Leads to Growth Contact: 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 96: Carrying Crosses and Embracing Joy   Some days, months, even years, it can feel like our crosses and just too heavy, and even the strongest among us can start to lose touch with the joy of our Catholic faith. A wonderful veteran homeschooling mom many of you already know and love, Mary Ellen Barrett, will share with us about Carrying Crosses and Embracing Joy. Don't miss this.   Find Mary Ellen Barrett here: www.maryellenbarrett.com  and here: bonnybluehouse@gmail.com     Seton Home Study School: https://www.setonhome.org   More Fun 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/   Episode 69: Love in a Time of Quarantine https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-69-love-in-a-time-of-quarantine/     Amanda Woodiel: Episode 37: A Pep Talk on Accepting Help https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/a-pep-talk-about-accepting-help/   Today's Short Feature: Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint Topic: Finding Your Why Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/   Download the Guide: https://expert-composer-5443.ck.page/166c426005   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 95:  Celebrate the Holy in Halloween The stores are full of Halloween candy and decorations that suggest a rather pagan celebration, but this is a distinctly Catholic time of year with a fascinating history and delightful traditions just waiting to be enjoyed with our families. Today, we are blessed to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to help us Celebrate the Holy in Halloween!   Find Kendra Tierney: https://catholicallyear.com   Find Kendra's book! https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx   Kendra on Social Media: https://catholicallyear.com/about/   Previous Episodes with Kendra: Celebrating the Octave of Christmas and Epiphany:   #63: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-63-celebrating-the-octave-and-epiphany/     Celebrate the Triduum Like Never Before: #77: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-77%C2%A0-celebrate-the-triduum-like-never-before/     Today's Short Feature: Dave Palmer, Aquinas for Everyone Topic: The Attributes of God   Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708   Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone: https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/   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 94: DIY Retreats for Homeschooling Moms   It's not uncommon for busy homeschooling moms to get in the habit of just pushing through their exhaustion, even to the point of burnout. Sometimes we need the help of other women to remind us to take time to rest in the Lord as beloved daughters. Our guest, today, Jenny Bales, is here to share her beautiful DIY Retreats for Homeschooling Moms!   Find Jenny Bales:   Heart of a Mother https://www.heartofamother.net Bloom Homeschooling (Consulting) https://www.heartofamother.net/bloom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416155725067811   Today's Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings Today's Topic: The Boy Who Knew, by Corinna Turner Find Amy here: 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 93: The Paradox of the Prayerful Mom   We can't help it. We worry and we suffer because we love. Yet, in the midst of all our trials, we moms can grow in peace, wisdom, and even joy. Annabelle Moseley is here to help us embrace The Paradox of the Prayerful Mom.   Find Annabelle Moseley here: http://www.annabellemoseley.com   LIMITED TIME OFFER until October 15, 2021: Purchase Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers at a discount (enter code MOSELEY at checkout): https://www.avemariapress.com/products/ave-prayer-book-for-catholic-mothers   Book Trailer for Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKXutI-9vro   Sacred Braille: The Rosary as Masterpiece by Annabelle Moseley: https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Braille-Masterpiece-through-Reflection/dp/1950108805/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sacred+braille+moseley&qid=1631205647&sr=8-1   Our House of the Sacred Heart: Art, Prayers & Reflections towards Consecration to the Sacred Heart by Annabelle Moseley: https://www.amazon.com/Our-House-Sacred-Heart-Reflections/dp/1952464439/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=our+house+of+the+sacred+heart+moseley&qid=1631205684&sr=8-1   Episode 82: Our House of the Sacred Heart (Homeschooling Saints interview with Annabelle: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-82-our-house-of-the-sacred-heart/   Link to joining 33-Day Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: https://www.annabellemoseley.com/consecration-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=newsletter210908 YouTube Devotional Series:   Seven Sorrows Devotion Prayer Companion video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnQLfD212V4 Seven Sorrows Rosary Prayer Companion video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fb-6WDBcZ0 Prayer Companion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2Z6_SaSY_c&t=472s Prayer Companion to the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qa1pNf2clM&t=809s Prayer Companion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBcdzzm9VIo&t=1010s Prayer Companion to the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8do6WvVDLs4   Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Ideal to Real Topic: Disagreeing With Our Children Find Chantal Howard: 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 92 Discover God in the Creatures You See Outside! We homeschoolers love to carry field guides on our outdoor rambles, so we can revel with our children in God's beautiful creation and identify some of the incredible variety of animal species just waiting to be discovered. The wonderful Dave Palmer is here today to help you Discover God in the Creatures You See Outside!   Dave Palmer's book is found here: https://www.amazon.com/St-Thomas-Aquinas-Everyone-Activities/dp/0692687564/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=st.+thomas+aquinas+for+everyone&qid=1583343112&sr=8-2   Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day- Connecting God with His creatures each day | https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708   Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone where he regularly posts videos teaching on the Summa Theologica for everyone! https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/   Dave's Youtube page with videos teaching the Summa Theologica… https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRZIS5557HP9fPQd3LX-4A/videos?view_as=subscriber   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 91: A Smart Catholic Homeschooling Dad   One of the positives of our unusual times is that a lot more working fathers are at home and contributing to the education of their children. And that is a beautiful thing. Today our guest is the very clever creator of SmartCatholics.com, homeschooling dad, Dominic de Souza!   Find Dominic de Souza: https://dominicdesouza.com https://smartcatholics.com   Today's Short Feature: Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint Topic: How Do I Get Everything Done? Find Paola Ciskanik: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.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 90: The Perfect Catholic Marriage We all feel the pressure to have a perfect Catholic marriage. Especially with our children at home full time, we want them to absorb and learn what the world will never be able to teach them. Today's guest, Dr. Stacy Trasancos, is here to talk about The Perfect Catholic Marriage!   Find Dr. Stacy Trasancos here: https://stphilipinstitute.org/talks-by-stacy-trasancos/    Find her book, Particles of Faith, here: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/Particles-of-Faith    Today's Short Feature: Dave Palmer, Aquinas for Everyone Topic: Five Proofs for God's Existence Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708 Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone: https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/ 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 89: Mega Curriculum List   Choosing a curriculum works best when we have our own individual children in mind, and we share resources with each other! Today's guest, Jenny Bales, is going to share her Mega Curriculum List.   Find Jenny Bales: https://www.heartofamother.net   Mega Curriculum List: https://www.heartofamother.net/curriculum/    Bloom Homeschooling (consulting): http://bloomhomeschooling.com   Today's Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings Topic: The Haunted Cathedral, by Antony Kolenc Find Amy here: 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 88: Messy Hospitality Have you ever wished that your house was the place your friends loved to gather, but you hesitate because your house is full of kids and homeschooling materials and—honestly, it's kind of a mess? Today's topic is Messy Hospitality, with the very relaxed, very hospitable, Maureen Wittmann. Find Maureen here: https://homeschoolconnections.com/ Take a look at Episode 37: A Pep Talk on Asking for Help, with Amanda Woodiel: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/a-pep-talk-about-accepting-help/   "Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels." Hebrews 13:2 Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, From Ideal to Real Topic: Hinge Moments 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

Our times call for an awareness of history that can help our children grow up and make history in answering the call of God on their lives. Today, it's my great pleasure to welcome Phillip Campbell, a beloved Catholic historian.   Find Phillip Campbell here: http://phillipcampbell.net   His new book! https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Educators-Guide-Teaching-History/dp/B09BGPFWC1   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFjJqvHXIk7QS7kftA__nYQ/videos   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feelmywath

Episode 86: Making Learning Fun & Natural Over the Summer   Summer vacation. Finally, the learning is done. Or is it? Everybody sure needs a break, but Maureen Wittmann is here to tell us that the learning can be incredibly fun and refreshing for the whole family. She's here to tell us about Making Learning Fun & Natural Over the Summer!   Find Maureen Wittmann at HomeschoolConnections.com   No Short Feature this week.   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 85: Homeschool Grads Discerning Vocations Today we’re talking with the amazing Megan Fassero from Benedictine College and two lovely homeschool graduates, Annabeth Demary and Colette Cassar, who are discerning religious vocations! Every mother’s dream! Find Megan Fassero at Benedictine College’s website: https://www.benedictine.edu/ Today's Short Feature: Books & Blessings, A.J. Catttapan Topic: Where You Lead, by Leslea Wahl 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

Episode 84: Choose the Best Math Curriculum for Your Child   One of the most overwhelming parts of being a new homeschooler is figuring out how to teach math at home. Each child learns in unique ways and—well, let’s face it—very few of us are confident teaching math to begin with. Veteran homeschooler and popular curriculum reviewer, Cathy Duffy, is here to help us to Choose the Best Math Curriculum for Your Child!   Find Cathy here: https://cathyduffyreviews.com/#    Here’s the link to a new prayer podcast that features Cathy https://therootandthefountainpodcast.buzzsprout.com/   Find Cathy’s book, “Everyday Evangelism for Catholics” https://evangelismforcatholics.com/   Recommended Resources: Reflex Math Arcademics Online Academic Games Triangle Flash Cards Math Antics Songs for math facts Learning Wrap Ups Horse Lovers Math, Football Math Kindertown Math is fun .com Math u See Singapore or Dimensions Math ALEKS Redbird Math Teaching textbooks Math Lessons for a Living Education The Good and the Beautiful Math Life of Fred Math on the Level for very targeted instruction Beast Academy – comic books style presentation Master Math gr 6-8 & Alg 1 Ck12 Interactive Math Plain and Not So Plain When Math Matters: Discover the Power of Mathematics in the Real World   Today’s Short Feature: Ideal to Real, Chantal Howard Topic: How to Choose Joy 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 83: Homeschooled Teen Entrepreneur   There’s a humorous stereotype of the homeschooled genius who masters calculus in the second grade, becomes a chess champion, or does the round of the talk shows to sell his new book because he’s just that precocious. Well… have we got a treat for you. The busy entrepreneur you’re about to meet, John Louzonis, is a Homeschooled Teen Entrepreneur who has done all of those things and much, much more. Stay with us!   Contact John Louzonis: https://kidsgetrich.com/book   John’s chess mentoring programs: http://einsteinblueprint.com/chess   Today’s Short Feature: Celeste Behe, Homeschool Housefly Topic: Of Pajamas and Polos 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 82: Our House of the Sacred Heart   In our Catholic liturgical cycle, the month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but Our Lord invites us to fully center the life of our family and our homeschool on this powerful devotion, all year long. Today’s guest, homeschooling mom, Annabelle Moseley, will invite us to a whole new level of appreciation for the love of Jesus--and share about her new book, Our House of the Sacred Heart.   Find Annabelle Moseley at: https://tourguideofwonder.com/   The link to the Consecration to the Sacred Heart she’s leading: https://tourguideofwonder.com/consecration-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/   The links to her two podcasts: https://wcatradio.com/destinationsainthood/ https://wcatradio.com/thensingsmysoul/   Latest books: https://www.annabellemoseley.com/2021/01/our-house-sacred-heart/ https://www.annabellemoseley.com/2019/11/sacred-braille/   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 81: Unschooling: It’s Not What You Think!   When people hear the term, Unschooling, they very often experience a moment of confusion. How can you be a home educator, they wonder, if you’re not schooling? Veteran homeschooler Patrice Jennings is here to discuss a really fun topic: Unschooling: It’s Not What You Think!   Resources Patrice recommends: Life of Fred: https://www.lifeoffred.uniquemath.com Math Start: https://www.mathstart.net/books.html Sir Ci https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/SI8/sir-cumference (can be found many places) Mathematicians Are People, Too https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1629218.Mathematicians_Are_People_Too (Volumes I and II)   Graphic Classics https://www.abebooks.com/9780764162466/Graphic-Classics-000-Leagues-Under-0764162462/plp   https://www.discoverbooks.com/Jack-Londons-The-Call-of-the-Wild-The-Graphic-No-p/1599611147.htm?cond=0001&gclid=CjwKCAjwgOGCBhAlEiwA7FUXkvSgSgWQ33QK3vzMBhxlWOHI4Nsg17tCXLeniz9BCTjUv9bztkYwEBoCYO0QAvD_BwE https://www.tintin.com/en https://www.christianbook.com/the-action-bible-updated/9780830777440/pd/777443?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=childrens-bibles-0-20%7C777443&p=1179710&dv=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwgOGCBhAlEiwA7FUXkjdjk12fJFaJpCEZSQiqK2HZ_DHbDWPdHPAALC3zyHqEBf11_hmGFBoCY_sQAvD_BwE#CBD-PD-Description     Today's Short Feature: Books & Blessings, A.J. Catttapan Topic: The King's Prey, by Susan Peek 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  

Episode 80: Car Schooling: My Joyful Journey   Homeschooling is often a movable feast of learning, with co-ops, field trips, and cultural experiences woven into the fabric of family life. But the family van can also be a place where learning happens in ways both natural and innovative. Today’s guest is Marine veteran and homeschooling veteran, Teresa Hansen, here to tell us about Car Schooling!   Find Teresa Hansen at ethkids@yahoo.com   Teresa recommends:   Your Story Hour https://www.yourstoryhour.org/   Nest Learning https://nestlearning.com/   Classical Conversations (skip counting songs) https://www.classicalconversations.com/   Sing Yourself Smart Activity Book https://www.amazon.com/Sing-Yourself-Smart-Activity-Book/dp/1884548512   Sing Yourself Smart CD https://www.worldcat.org/title/sing-yourself-smart-with-donna-whyte/oclc/54395980   The Family Ness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxjqMZd-BVE   Audio Books (your public library)   Today's Short Feature: From Ideal to Real, Chantal Howard Topic: The Power of Perseverance Contact: 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 79: Helping Special Needs Students to Succeed (Part I)   We love our children, and most of the time, we know better than anyone else what is best for them. But sometimes our children face challenges that require an expert’s help and encouragement. Today’s guest, Margaret Walsh, is a wonderful lady who loves Helping Special Needs Students to Succeed.   Please send in your questions and we’ll answer them in Part II! Coming soon!   Contact Margaret Walsh: https://www.secretgardenep.com/contact/   Secret Garden Educational Pathways: https://www.secretgardenep.com    Homeschool Legal Defense Association https://hslda.org   Dr. Campbell-McBride’s research on nutrition and psychology: https://www.gapsdiet.com   Mindware educational toys https://www.mindware.orientaltrading.com   For easy-to-read information: understood.org which has some good articles on different disabilities.   One good article that distinguishes between "tutoring" and "therapy" is here: https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/treatments-approaches/therapies/the-difference-between-tutors-and-educational-therapists   Today’s Short Feature: Dan Louzonis Topic: Truth, Beauty, and Metrical Feet: The Place of Poetry in Your Catholic Homeschool Contact Dan at https://www.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.youtube.com/channel/UC4KdL0YYfvAzYJJeEXND72Q?reload=9&sub_confirmation=1   See the 111 books I read in 2016 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gUHkFbR_1Mnzo9n4ybyc5do7xGaHuNQKKBfmbIXdDKA/edit    https://kidsgetrich.com/book 

Episode 78: Learning from Literature Starts with Scripture   A desire to ignite our kids with great ideas and an appreciation for their dignity as children of God often leads us to good books that jumpstart great conversations! But where to begin? Today, our guest is the delightful Kevin O’Brien, here to explain why Learning from Literature Starts with Scripture.   Find Kevin O’Brien at Homeschool Connections and at his wonderful website, www.grunky.com   Classes With Kevin https://www.schole.education   The Catholic Reading Club https://catholicreadingclub.com/   No Short Feature this week.   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 77:  Celebrate The Triduum Like Never Before!   Holy Week is upon us, once again. The graces are flowing, the liturgy is rich, and the faith journey of Lent is reaching its climax. Today, we are blessed to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to help us Celebrate the Triduum Like Never Before! Stay with us!   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/   No Short Feature This Week   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