The Homeschool Connections Podcast

Episode 67: A Homeschool Success Story If you’re just starting out in your homeschooling journey, you might be having an awful lot of days that leave you feeling a little sub-par. Today’s guest, Caroline Dupuis who has been through many ups and downs, is here to share A Homeschool Success Story. Find Caroline at littlepetal.dupuis@gmail.com   Today’s Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Idea to Real Top...

Episode 66: “But What About Socialization?!” If you’re new to homeschooling, you’re probably getting asked a question that veteran homeschoolers find very familiar. Today, Maureen Wittmann is here with very smart and very reassuring responses to the question, “But what about socialization?!” Find Maureen at Homeschool Connections Directors   Read Maureen’s article on Socialization: https://www.cat...

Episode 65: Consecrating Our Children to Jesus Through Mary Children around the world are joining together in prayer through the tireless efforts of a lovely homeschooling mom, Blythe Kaufmann. Today’s topic is Consecrating Our Children to Jesus Through Mary! Find Blythe Kaufman: The Children's Rosary: www.childrensrosary.org and www.childrensrosary.blogspot.com Phone number for the Children's Ros...

Episode 64: Simple Habits for Great Nutrition--On a Budget! We all want to feed our families well, but we need to stay within our budgets! Today, we’re having a fun and illuminating chat with Dr. Kerrie Berends, who will help us to build Simple Habits for Great Nutrition—on a Budget! Dr. Berends: Dr_berends@msn.com Her courses at Homeschool Connections: https://homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/peop...

Episode 63: Celebrating the Octave and Epiphany In the secular world, Christmas day is a huge letdown. But in our beautiful Catholic traditions, we’re just getting started having fun! Today, it is a great joy to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to tell us about Celebrating the Christmas Octave and Epiphany! Don’t miss this! Find Kendra Tierney: https://catholicallyear.com Find Kendra’...

Episode 62: A Dickensian Christmas What is often described as the "magic" of Christmas is something deeper and more meaningful, which can be expressed through great works of literature. Our guest today is the distinguished scholar, Anthony Esolen, to help us imagine and create a Dickensian Christmas. Find Dr. Esolen: At Magdalen College: https://magdalen.edu/dr-anthony-esolen-joins-the-faculty-at-...

Episode 61: The Inspirational Power of Biographies Delving into the lives of extraordinary people can ignite our imaginations and help us define a vision for our own lives. Today, we’re talking with Catholic scholar and homeschooling dad, Joseph Pearce, about The Inspirational Power of Biographies. Find Joseph: https://jpearce.co/ Other podcast episodes with Joseph Pearce: Episode 8: The Role of t...

Episode 60: Tips on Having a Chesterton-Inspired Advent and Christmas! GK Chesterton and his devoted wife, Frances, offered joy and friendship to everyone who knew them. Today’s guest, author Nancy Brown, will give us some Tips on Having a Chesterton-Inspired Advent and Christmas! Contact: Nancy@Nancy-Brown.com Nancy’s books and other resources: The Woman Who Was Chesterton: https://www.chesterton...

Episode 59: Using the Hallow App in Your Homeschool with Taylor Buckley and Allessandro DiSanto In our homeschools, we sometimes integrate technology into our learning and faith-formation planning. Today’s guests, two young Catholic entrepreneurs, Taylor Buckley and Allessandro DiSanto, will step us into Using the Hallow App in Your Homeschool! Link for free 30-day trial of Hallow Plus! hallow.com...

Episode 58: I Am a Saint in the Making with Lisa Hendey and Katie Broussard Helping our children think of themselves as being called to sainthood is a big part of our mission, as Catholic homeschoolers. Today’s guests, author Lisa Hendey and illustrator Katie Broussard, are here to talk about their glorious new children’s book, “I Am a Saint in the Making.” Lisa Hendey: https://www.lisahendey.com...

Episode 57: Mid-Semester Homeschool Organization Check-in with Margaret Gallipeau Today’s guest, Margaret Gallipeau, was with us in Episode 48, helping us get organized for the year. Today, she’ll take us through some steps for evaluating how our plans are going, in our Mid-Semester Homeschool Organization Check-in! Find Margaret Gallipeau at https://www.findingjoyonthejourney.com/   Contact: find...

Episode 56: An Awesome New Multimedia Series on the Lives of the Saints with Katie Prejean McGrady  The liturgical year is like a treasure map, full of opportunities to delve into the feasts and traditions of our Catholic history. But more than that, it’s an opportunity to make powerful friendships with the saints in heaven. Today’s guest, Katie Prejean McGrady, is here to tell us about An Awesome...

Episode 55: SaintCards! An Ingenious New Game with David Williams Wouldn’t you love a game that would bring your family together and get everyone having a great time, while effortlessly learning about the saints? Today’s guest, David Williams, is the co-creator of SaintCards, An Ingenious New Game. You’ll love this. Find SaintCards here: https://www.saintcards.com/   $5.00 Discount Code: HOMESCHOO...

Episode 54: How to Foster Religious Vocations in Your Homeschool with Ana Braga-Henebry Did you know that Catholic homeschoolers are producing a remarkable harvest of religious vocations? Today’s guest is the mother of a cloistered sister. Ana Braga-Henebry is here to share some wonderful insights on How to Foster Religious Vocations in Your Homeschool. CONTACT ANA: at her blog, Ana Braga-Henebry’...

Episode 53: Math is Just Plain Good for You with Marie Siobhan Gallagher After Would you like a great answer to your child’s question—“Mom! Why do I have to do math?” Our guest today, Marie Siobhan Gallagher, believes Math is Just Plain Good for You! After this episode, you’ll be convinced, too. Find Marie Siobhan here: mariesiobhangallagher@hotmail.com   Kahn Academy for instant feedback: https:/...

Episode 52: How Read-Alouds Can Bless Your Family in Times of Suffering with Grace Anne For most of us, captivating stories have long blessed our homeschools. But did you know that in times of intense suffering, reading aloud to your children can have an amazing impact? Today’s guest is someone I’m extremely proud of, a former student and author, Grace Anne, here to tell us about her new book, “Th...

Episode 51: Why Phys-Ed is Important, Even if You and Your Kids Are NOT Athletic with Dr. Kerrie Berends Creating a physical education program for our children is more than just sending them out to play. Today, it’s my joy to talk with Dr. Kerrie Berends, who will tell us Why Phys-Ed is Important, Even if You and Your Kids Are NOT Athletic! Find Dr. Berends here: https://homeschoolconnections.com/...

Episode 50: Compelling Reasons to Homeschool An Only Child with Megan Fassero If you’re the parent of an only child, you may be wondering if it’s a good idea to homeschool. Our guest today is the awesome Megan Fassero, whose only child flourished in their homeschool and went on to a great Catholic college. Today, we’ll unpack some Compelling Reasons to Homeschool An Only Child. Benedictine College...

Episode 49: Suzuki Style Homeschooling For Your Young Children with Kimberly McCrann There are almost as many ways to homeschool as there are homeschooling families! Join us as Kimberly McCrann unpacks Suzuki-Style Homeschooling For Young Children. Find Kimberly McCrann here: pondhouseschool@aol.com Catholic Homeschool Conference: https://catholichomeschoolconference.com/   Shinichi Suzuki, Nurtur...

Episode 48: Organizing the School Room and the School Year with Margaret Gallipeau Is the start of the school year overwhelming for you? Well, join the club. It’s a common experience. As exciting as it is to start fresh, each fall, we all need a little help getting organized. Today’s guest, Margaret Gallipeau, is here to share some tips on Organizing the School Room and the School Year! Additional...

Episode 47: How to Succeed at Math in Your Homeschool with Jean Hoeft Are you—like many homeschooling parents—ready to throw your math curriculum right out the window? Today, we’re talking with our guest, Jean Hoeft, about How to Succeed at Math in Your Homeschool. Contact Jean: Jean. Hoeft.forjesus@gmail.com Look for Jean at https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/jean-hoeft/   The Wow Fact...

Episode 46: Fatherhood and Ministry in Homeschooling, with Charbel Raish When I think of people running life-changing ministries that impact the souls of countless people around the world, I figure they probably don’t have time for anything else. Well, today’s guest, Charbel Raish, is here to talk about Fatherhood and Ministry in Homeschooling. Join us! Find Charbel Raish here: https://www.parousi...

Episode 45: Homeschooling 101—Part Two with Maureen Wittmann Today, we’re continuing our discussion of the basics you need to get your homeschool started. In part two of our discussion, we’ll talk about resources for doing this well, having the right mindset, and getting your children involved in the process. Maureen Wittmann is with us again for Part Two of Homeschooling 101! Find Maureen at Home...

Episode 44: Homeschooling 101—Part One with Maureen Wittmann Are you new to homeschooling or need a refreshing look at some basic ideas that will help you get focused for the year? Today I have the privilege of interviewing a great homeschooling veteran, Maureen Wittman, in a two-part episode that will calm your fears, inspire you, and give you confidence for this great adventure. Stay tuned for H...

Episode 43: Creating Group Activities That Benefit Your Kids! As many parts of the country start to reopen in this season of quarantine, it's exciting to look forward to implementing our new skills as an online community, but especially to getting back to the togetherness that is such a part of homeschool networks. Today, one of my heroes in homeschooling, Annette Scarpa, will talk about Creating...