Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast

Why on earth do classical educators include Latin instruction in their homeschooling?  Even if you aren't a classical homeschooler, you may want to resurrect this "dead" language and teach it to your child.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares the advantages of learning Latin and then she shares simple and fun ways to teach it.  She also shares some of her favorite Latin reso...

Don't just survive while homeschooling.  It is time to thrive instead!  What is the secret to thriving instead of just surviving?  It isn't teaching with a particular methodology or using a specific curriculum.  The secret to thriving is living and learning in community!  In this week's episode, Carrie sits down again with Christina Carpenter, speaker, blogger, coach, homeschool mom...

Do want or need a summer break but dread the fall out when formal school or lessons begin?  Are your kids whining this summer that they are bored?  Have no fear! Create a summer rhythm that will carry you through the summer and into the school year.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares some simple and fun things you can do during the summer break to make "school time" easier in th...

Homeschooling is full of different transitions.  If not managed correctly, these different transitions times can be quite stressful.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares ideas for making the five most common homeschool transition times smoother and more enjoyable:   Transitioning from one activity to another Transitioning from long breaks back into school mode Transitioning from middle scho...

What does the Bible and creation teach us about Sabbath living? We all need true rest but how do we achieve it?  Where can we find examples to follow?  In this week's episode, Carrie talks with Erin Lynum, master naturalist and author of the new book, The Nature of Rest, to answer some of these questions.  Carrie and Erin discuss how to return to God’s original pattern of rest and work, how t...

It is Homeschool Convention Season!  This week Carrie is updating a previous Coffee With Carrie Homeschool Podcast episode that will help you navigate the homeschool curriculum exhibit hall and will help you get the most out of your homeschool convention experience.  In the first half of this episode, Carrie shares her "Plan of Attack" and advice for surviving the Convention Exhibit Hall...

Yes, there are four important "Coffee Dates" every believer, wife, mother, and home educator should make as a priority.  These one-on-one dates will help you build your relationship with God, your spouse, your children, and your friends.  This is one coffee date you don't want to miss.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie for a little coffee and conversa...

Should you include foreign language instruction in your homeschooling?  If so, which one?  What if you don't fluently speak a second language?  Can you competently teach your child French, Spanish, Mandarin, or German if you only speak English?  The answer to all of these questions is YES!  The sooner you start, the better the outcome but don't worry, it's never too late to introduc...

Are you thinking about homeschooling but have tons of questions?  Are you bombarded with questions about your homeschooling decision but not sure how to answer them?  Then make sure you listen to this week's  coffee break!  In this week's episode, Carrie and her guests, Mandi McArthur and Jessica Carpinelli answer the most common questions about home education.  Mandi McArthur and Jessic...

This spring, ramble down a few rabbit trails and jump into a few rabbit holes with your kids.  In this little coffee break, Carrie shares the importance and simplicity of following the interests God has placed in your child's heart.  After 20+ years of homeschooling, Carrie finally learned to respect the rabbit holes and to appreciate rambling down a few rabbit trails.  In this week's ep...

Are you in a homeschooling learning rut?  Do you need to jump start your lessons and reignite your child's love of learning?  If so, then try inserting a few Theme Days into your homeschooling.  What are Theme Days?  They are a fun, fast, and easy way to get your students excited about learning while focusing on one particular theme or topic for a day.  In this week's episode, Carrie exp...

Can you work full time or part time and homeschool?  Can you homeschool and work from home or run your own business?  The answer is YES and you can even earn some extra income while homeschooling.  It is possible if you change your mind set and get a little creative!  In this week's episode, Carrie helps working moms think outside the box so they can earn an income and homeschool too.  Pour y...

You have heard the mind-boggling statistics about technology and social media use. The numbers don’t lie; our obsession with smartphones and social media is slowly eroding the very essence of our homes and families. You see it. You feel it. You know it.  So what do we do about it? Opt out!  I know! It's easier said than done.  This week Carrie talks with Erin Lochner, NY Best Seller Author an...

Easter and Passover are just around the corner.  Do you celebrate Passover as part of your Easter traditions?  Celebrating biblical feasts as believers can enrich our understanding of Jesus and God's plan for salvation and they are steeped in rich traditions. As with all biblical festivals, Passover foreshadows the coming of Jesus, our Deliverer and our Savior.  In this week's episode, C...

Charlotte Mason for the Rest of Us has a double meaning. It’s for those of you who, for whatever reason, aren’t fully disciplined (you may have failed your own CM habit training), don’t want to be a CM purist, or who have kids who can't sit still for print studies, who make bodily noises while reading living books, and/or who hate tea and poetry.  If this sounds like you, don't feel guil...

It's time to talk to your kids about porn. It's a hard conversation but an important one to have.  In this week's episode, Carrie talks with Greta Eskridge about her new book,  It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity.   It's never too early and it's never too late to talk to your kids about sexual i...

This week's episode is a LIVE celebration!  Coffee With Carrie Homeschool Podcast turns FIVE.  In March of 2020, Carrie dropped her first ever podcast episode.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares how the podcast came to be, some of her favorite episodes, and her plans for Season 9.  Since this episode was recorded LIVE on Instagram, Carrie also answered viewer questions and gave away...

" All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." ~Shakespeare  Bring history to life!  Use movies, documentaries, TV mini-series, animated films, and even YouTube videos to teach history.  Would you like to turn Family Movie Night into your weekly history lesson (or as a way to earn high school history credit)?  Then use movies, documentaries, and TV series as a...

Are big meltdowns running the show?   Parenting is full of big emotions and big behaviors—yours and your kids'. If this describes your daily day, then take a little coffee break with Carrie.  This week, Carrie talks with Jami Glenn, an Emotional Wellness Coach and founder of Sacred Ground Coaching, to help moms handle big emotions and challenging behaviors with confidence and ease.  Jami shar...

Is there a place for Artificial Intelligence in your home education? In this week's episode, Carrie explores a few of the pitfalls as well as a ton of creative ways to include AI in your child's education. AI can enhance creativity and critical thinking. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just starting, Carrie shares how AI can streamline teaching, support student growth, spa...

In this week's little coffee break, Carrie talks with two of her homeschooling friends about the advantages of having pets and raising animals and how to simply incorporate these experiences into your home education. There are some great podcasts specifically for homesteading homeschoolers. This episode is for the city-slicker types like Carrie and for families who don’t have acres of land or...

There are 10 Essentials needed for a joyful homeschooling journey, and you might be surprised to find out they aren't a perfect curriculum, a must-read book, or the best methodology to use. The 10 Essentials to homeschooling are far more foundational than that.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares Part 2, the last 5 essentials.  If you are new to homeschooling, this list will help you...

There are 10 Essentials needed for a joyful homeschooling journey, and you might be surprised to find out they aren't a perfect curriculum, a must-read book, or the best methodology to use. The 10 Essentials to homeschooling are far more foundational than that.  In this week's episode, Carrie shares Part 1, the first 5 essentials.  If you are new to homeschooling, this list will help you...

Do you have an out-of-the-box child?  Are you in need of help and hope in your own journey with an outside-the-box child?  God has created each of us as unique individuals.  Our kids are beautifully different.  How do you faithfully parent and educate a child who is His unique creation?  In this week's episode, Carrie has a heart-warming conversation with Nathan Clarkson, co-author of the new...

If you homeschool and you have a serious and competitive athlete, then you don't want to miss this week's Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  Sadly, many talented homeschool athletes give up homeschooling during the high school years thinking public or private school is the only door to collegiate sports and scholarships.  This simply isn't true!  Homeschool athletes are scouted and recrui...