Homeschool Made Simple

This is an interview you don't want to miss! Carole talks with Natalia Barba who was homeschooled from 1st grade through high school using the Homeschool Made Simple approach. Natalia shares how her parents decided to homeschool her and her two sisters. You will be moved to hear how Natalia's parents shaped her life in powerful ways and are today some of her very best friends! Click HERE...

Busyness is a badge of honor and the normal way of living in today’s world. Even in the homeschool community, we can be so driven and hard pressed for time! Jesus would invite us into His rest. In this episode, you’ll hear a sermon Andrew Burkhart gave on the gift of rest and how we can create a rhythm of rest in our own lives. It is powerful and could change your life! For books mentioned in this...

In this episode, Carole finishes her conversation with Rachel Winchester on creating a atmosphere of learning in your home.  If you haven't heard part 1, be sure to listen to episode 135.  In this episode, you'll hear about:  ways to encourage togetherness how to create a screen-free environment choosing the most important things book to give food for thought about homeschooling creating...

The first seven years of a child's life are a time of incredible growth and development. How can we create an atmosphere of learning and wellbeing during these crucial years?  In this episode, Carole talks with Rachel Winchester about some of the things she's done with her three children during the preschool years. You'll hear about:  favorite books for the preschool years enriching...

Does your family know Psalty, the singing songbook? Ernie and Debbie Rettino created Psalty as they ministered to the children at Calvary Chapel in the early 1980s. Now, their music continues to disciple children and teach them the Christian faith in an accessible, joyful way. Carole interviews the Rettinos about how they created Psalty, the different albums they recorded over the years, and some...

In this episode, Carole continues her conversation with her son, J.J. Seid. This time, they focus on the issue of social media, and how we can gain discernment to live wisely in the world. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, click HERE . Click HERE to get Carole's seminar, Taming the Media Lion!  RESOURCES +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our...

Lots of parents are feeling overwhelmed in the face of the type of questions their children are coming home with. What used to feel like a lazy river now feels like a raging river! How can parents disciple their children in a divided age? In this episode, I talk with my son, J.J. Seid, about resources to help parents disciple their children in a divided age. This is part one of a two part conversa...

In this episode, Carole finishes reading The Miraculous Pitcher by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This is a retelling of an ancient tale from the Ovid.  Be sure to listen to episode 130 to hear the first part of this story!  For more read aloud episodes, listen to episode 111, 114, and 118. Click HERE to learn more about Carole's upcoming seminars.  Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Ho...

Did you ever wonder why in the book of Acts Paul and Silas were thought to be gods when they were in Lystra? Carole reads a beautiful story that comes from Greek mythology. Originally from “The Metamorphosis”,  here Carole reads from a retelling by Nathaniel Hawthorne under the title “The Miraculous Pitcher.” For more read-aloud episodes, listen to episodes 111, 114, and 118. Click HERE to learn m...

Carole's assistant, Rachel, joins her to answer a few commonly asked questions!  In this episode, you'll hear about: Ideas for spending time outside in less than ideal weather Bringing grandparents into parenting your child Tips for teaching a second language through immersion To learn more about Carole's approach to homeschooling, click HERE to get her basic seminar, A Literature B...

It’s pretty easy to see how being in the wilderness benefits boys, but is there any benefit for girls? In this episode, Carole talks with Jen Sutton at the Coldwater Foundation about  why women need wilderness experiences as well. Jen shares her own personal story which will delight you! To learn more about Coldwater and the different programs they offer for children, young adults, and families vi...

What is essential to developing a robust faith? Of course, a personal relationship with God matters, but sometimes that gets distilled down to spirituality separate from faithful participation in the local church. Carole talks with pastor Dean Inserra about why we need the local church. If we want our families to love God and follow Him, we need to order our way rightly! In this episode, you'll he...

Do you want to share with your children the stories of how God is working in the world today? Look no further than the Christian biographies written by Rebecca Davis! Carole speaks with Rebecca about her Hidden Heroes series, how the books developed, and why they are must-reads for everyone! Learn more about Rebecca Davis's books HERE . Click HERE to register for an upcoming seminar! Click HE...

The promise of this podcast is that we will help you keep homeschooling simple. But how? Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel, to talk about some of the ways homeschooling gets complicated and how you can make changes to simplify your approach. As Dr. Raymond Moore used to say, "Keep it simple, sweetie!" Click HERE for show notes. Click HERE to register for an upcoming seminar! Clic...

If you've heard Carole's seminar, you know she loves children to create a visual timeline as they learn history. V.M. Hillyer said to hang a timeline by a child's bed so that they internalize history as they drift off to sleep! Bonnie Anderson joins Carole to share how she created her own visual history timeline! You'll hear some of their favorite authors, traveling to bring hi...

For decades now, Carole has recommended people to use Sing, Spell, Read, and Write to teach their children how to read. She used this program with her son and her granddaughter. Carole talks with Sue Dickson and Diane Fix about how Sing, Spell, Read, and Write came into existence, why it works so well, and how to get it for your own family. You don't want to miss this conversation! Click HERE...

Isn't it wonderful how literature provides us with characters to admire and emulate? One such character is the mother in Kate Douglas Wiggin's book, Mother Carey's Chickens . While Wiggin is well known for her book, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, Carole especially loves this lesser known story .  In this episode, you’ll hear about  Kate Douglas Wiggin, her beloved book, and why Carole...

Carole talks with her friend, Colleen, who has been actively involved in the pro-life movement for over 40 years. And many different facets. Colleen shares her story of ministering to women in crisis as well as caring for disabled adults. We hope this conversation inspires you to find ways to care for the least of these in your community for as Jesus said, “as you did it to one of the least of the...

Carole is once again joined by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to talk about how to plan a homeschool year. Then she breaks down what a typical homeschool day looks like. For more information about the resources mentioned in this episode (ie, pink sheets, etc.), click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming semina...

Carole shares two books that recently rocked her world! One is a biography by Darlene Deibler Rose called Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II. This book will change your life!  The other is a book, In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed by Carl Honore. His chapters on children and education are the message our world needs to hear, even th...

Carole recently found an old story, Robert of Sicily. Its message is powerful as it demonstrates how God brings down the mighty but lifts up the lowly. Listen in to hear the story! For more read aloud episodes, check out episodes 111 and 114. Carole will be teaching three in-person seminars in 2022! To learn more, click HERE .  Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Sim...

In this episode, Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to answer three frequently asked questions. You'll hear about - getting dads involved in family read alouds - tips for occupying littles while homeschooling older kids - cultivating a love for books in the middle school years when kids might have more exposure to screens. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! I...

This is the last episode of season 3. Carole will be back in July 2022 for season 4! What happens when you give your child the opportunity to pursue their own interests under parental guidance? Homeschooling allows each family to customize education to fit the child! In this conversation with Frankie Beck, you'll hear what happens when he was allowed the freedom to pursue his own interests. C...

Do you know Meghan Cox Gurdon? She's the children's literature editor of the Wall Street Journal. For years, Carole has quoted her articles in seminars. In this episode, Carole shares about Gurdon's book, The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction. You'll hear some of the research Gurdon shares in her book as well as a preview of the chapters, and why this...

In this episode, Carole reads The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to listen to other read aloud episodes like episode 111. Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by leaving a rating and review! Click HERE to shop the Spring Sale and get 25% OFF any purchase of $50 or more.  Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homesc...