Mom Delights Homemaking and Homeschooling

Homeschooling isn’t just about academics—it’s about building a life rich with love, learning, and connection. In this episode, I share how simple moments—like sharing some Spanish folk songs together or enjoying poetry by the fire under the stars—reveal the deep rewards of sowing generously into family life. Discover the beauty of homeschooling that goes beyond the clock and into the heart. ✨ Vis...

There are so many theories about education—and almost all of them are as dumb as rocks. Why? Because they’ve taken what God built into every human—the ability to learn and teach—and turned it into a business. Hi, I’m Sherry Hayes, mom of 15 and homeschooler for over 36 years. In this episode of Mom Delights, I’ll share how modern education became a self-serving system built on jargon and bureaucra...

Here is the link to the blog post containing the evaluation forms: Homeschool With Confidence Here’s the truth: stepping away from conventional schooling can feel terrifying. It’s easy to believe that everyone else knows what they’re doing while you’re floundering in uncertainty. But you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. By using goals, ✨ Visit my website for free resources and tools to suppor...

Learning isn’t complicated—and it never was. In this video, I share why American education thrived under the guidance of McGuffey and collapsed under the so-called reforms of Horace Mann. We’ll look at how real learning is simple, rooted in the Bible, and fueled by personal responsibility—not by state control or academic fads. I’ll also show you how to identify vintage materials that nourish your...

What if true education doesn’t require eight hours a day, five days a week? Discover the genius of the one-room schoolhouse model—a system that fostered freedom, faith, and nearly 100% literacy. Learn how you can reclaim this model in your homeschool with help from Charlotte Mason, Ruth Beechick, and the wisdom of America’s founders. Here is the link to the article about math: http://www.besthomes...

If you like Charlotte Mason, then you will enjoy learning the deep agreement she has with the original American Education formulated by our founding fathers. Also, you will receive a simple framework for creating a plan that will give your child the best; the simplicity and wisdom of the past combined with the freshness and refining for the future. Here is the playlist for Charlotte Mason for Real...

Discover the rich, faith-rooted tradition of true American Education and why it may be the superior choice for your homeschool — beyond the elitism of Classical models.  In this post, we explore what makes American Education unique, biblically grounded, and empowering — especially for families seeking structure, purpose, and freedom.  Drawing from the wisdom of Noah Webster, McGuffey, and America&...

In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what “real” learning looks like after 36 years of homeschooling my 15 children. We’ve journeyed through the philosophies of Charlotte Mason, Ruth Beechick, Raymond Moore, John Holt, and more—but now it’s time to ask: How do we put all of this into practice?  I’ll walk you through a 30,000-foot view of a four-part framework that changed everything...

Are you convinced classical education is good—but still feel something’s missing?  After homeschooling 15 children over 36 years, I’ve discovered a deeper, richer way of learning—one that engages not just the mind , but the heart . In today’s video, I explore the concept of “heart-thinking,” drawn from Scripture, science, and real-life moments that can only happen at home.  We’ll talk about:  Why...

What if the secret to a flourishing education isn’t in Classical methods, but in a God-ordained simplicity? Veteran homeschool mom Sherry shares a timeless, Spirit-led approach that shaped the freest nation in history. Learn how to apply Observe, Think, Do—and why the mind of Christ matters more than the well-trained mind. Perfect for Christian homeschooling moms seeking purpose and peace in a com...

Classical Education is being praised by top conservatives, but after 36 years homeschooling my 15 children, I’ve learned it’s not the answer—and may even be harmful. In this video, I explain why I reject it, share historical insights, and offer practical, Christ-centered alternatives like Charlotte Mason, the Moore Formula, and Unschooling. Listen while you get things done, and let’s rethink what...

Did you know that America’s earliest education was deeply rooted in Christianity? In this episode, Sherry Hayes—homeschooling mom of 15—dives into the true history of American education, exposing how God was intentionally removed from schools and what that has meant for our nation. Discover how literacy once soared because of the Bible, why public schooling became a “new religion,” and how today’s...

Being the mom of 15 kids has taught me countless lessons in efficiency and organization. From diapering hacks to simplifying daily routines, I’ve learned how to juggle everything with ease. In this post, I share 15 family life hacks that have kept me sane and on top of the chaos! These tips cover everything from quick cleanup routines, efficient shopping, and making the most of your time, to manag...

In today’s episode, I answer one crucial question every parent faces when deciding on their family size: Can I afford more children? I break down the true cost of raising children, using the latest stats from the U.S. government, showing how much it costs to raise kids from birth to age 17—and how that stacks up against real-life family finances. With 15 children of our own, my husband and I have...

There is never a perfect time to have a baby. The child born in the worst circumstances today may grow up to be a blessing from God to others. Let's make ourselves available to be conduits for God's Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven. For more content like this, and loads of freebies, please go to our website, MomDelights.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

This post is another installment in our "unit study" for mommies on Babies. In earlier portions of this unit study we have covered things such as the myth of overpopulation and other general aspects of allowing children into our lives. Today we will focus on respecting childbirth. I have given birth to 15 lively children, one-at-a-time. In medical terms, I am a "great-grand multipara.&...

I was not raised to become a mother. I was raised to see babies as a threat and to deny my maternal instincts. Can you relate? In this podcast we will talk about the cost of denying one's motherliness, and the blessings of pursuing it. For more content like this, and loads of freebies, be sure and visit my website, MomDelights.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wit...

It's the New Year. Are you feeling great about your homeschooling, or are you feeling defeated? Either way, I think it's time for everyone to do a little homeschool pump it up! Here is the link to the blog post where you will find the scriptures printable: https://momdelights.com/index.php/2025/01/04/homeschool-pump-it-up-for-2025/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

As a mom of 15, whenever I announced the births of our children as a product of our trust in God, someone would inevitably exclaim, "But God gave you a brain, too, so why don't you use it?" The implication was that having babies is not logical. But is it logical to have babies? I think so, and in this video I will give some reasons why preventing babies is harmful, both to individuals...

We have been trained to see everything from a negative side-view. Governments, money, morality, social issues, standard of living. I believe that thinking and speaking with a dark foreboding expectation of the future sets things in motion so that our decisions begin creating the very things we say we dread. Our expectation of the future is causing us to build that future. However, the opposite is...

Before we decide where we stand on reproductive rights, it would be good to find out where they came from! This is part four in our unit study for mommies on babies. I hope you enjoy it, although the truth isn't always pleasant. In the near future we will deal with the truth about pregnancy and childbirth, as well as explore the positives of motherhood. For more content like this, along with l...

This is the second in a series of podcasts, or our "unit study," on the importance of babies. For more, go to MomDelights.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit momdelights.substack.com

"The material conditions of life will continue to get better for most people in most countries most of the time, indefinitely. Within a century or two, all nations and most of humanity will be at or above today’s Western living standards. I also speculate, however, that many people will continue to think and say that the conditions of life are getting worse." This is a quote by Julian Simo...

President Trump promises to be a great friend of homeschooling, and for this we are so very thankful, but we are also thankful that he is too wise to put homeschooling on the government dole. For more content like this, and a host of cool freebies, visit our website, MomDelights.com . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

There is no suggestion here that family or children (especially lots of children) will fulfill all dreams and solve all societal ills. I know first-hand that children are messy, smelly, and disruptive. They cost a lot, even if you cook from scratch and shop at Goodwill. Too often they take all of your loving care and throw it back in your face as a "thank you." But there is more. Much, muc...