The Homeschool Connections Podcast

Episode 17: Keeping the JOY in Christmas Ho, Ho, Ho. How’s your Christmas spirit, so far? Have you ever wondered where the joy goes, in the midst of all the busyness of managing your home, your children’s education, and the intensity of Advent? Bonnie Landry is here to tell us about Keeping the Joy in Christmas! Bonnie’s workshop video series is now available FREE on YouTube, https://www.youtube.c...

Episode 16: Science Increasingly Points to God The secular world tries to claim it and hold it up as proof that religion is false. And yet, Catholics believe that honest inquiry always leads us to God. Today, I get to chat with the Director of the Vatican Observatory, Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, to talk with us about How Science Points to the Reality of God. Find Brother Guy at http://www.vatican...

Episode 15: Inexpensive Ways to Create Beauty in the Home There’s a very good reason so many of us love the do-it-yourself programs on TV. We want beautiful homes on a budget. But more importantly, we need sanctuaries of beauty for our families. Today’s guest, Noelle Mering, is here to talk about Inexpensive Ways to Create Beauty in the Home. Find Noelle Mering Here: NoelleMering.com  and  Theolog...

Episode 14: The Grace of Enough Is your family too busy and stressed to enjoy your life together? Haley Stewart and her family were sick of the rat race, so they sold their house and signed on for a year-long internship on a sustainable farm. Stay tuned to find out how the simplicity of their new life set this family free to live the Gospel and rediscover joy. Find Haley Stewart: Her podcast: http...

Episode 13: Inspiring Our Children to Love Literature There’s nothing like a really good book, whether it’s a fictional story told well or great ideas from great minds. Today, we’re talking with a well-known Catholic scholar and homeschooling dad, Joseph Pearce, about Inspiring Your Children to Love Literature. Find Joseph Pearce: Joseph’s personal website: https://jpearce.co/ Joseph's books on Am...

Episode 12: Why Should Our Kids Learn Debate, Public Speaking, and Drama? Long ago, I pressured my shy, 12-year-old daughter into auditioning for our homeschool network’s junior production of Hamlet. Boy, was she resistant. But she got a part, and I can honestly say the experience permanently enhanced her life--and mine. Today, we’re talking with the delightful Kevin O’Brien about Why Your Kids Sh...

Episode 11: Solutions to Homeschooling Science Have you ever dissected a fish on your kitchen counter and then tried to get the eyeball under a microscope? I have, and my daughter and I made quite a mess together. We could have used some advice from today’s guest, Tom Frederick, here to discuss Some Pros and Cons of Doing Science at Home. Links to online labs and other resources mentioned or refer...

Episode 10: How Homeschool Grads Perform in College On average, homeschoolers measurably outperform traditionally-educated students in test scores, admission rates, and graduation rates. But is that the whole story? Megan Fassero, the Homeschool Outreach Coordinator for Benedictine College, will enlighten us on How Homeschool Grads Perform in College! Learn More About Benedictine College: www.bene...

Episode 9: Homeschooling Kids Who Are Wired Differently Your child may be a very early reader, deeply focused on creative pursuits, and incredibly interesting as a human being—but what happens when that same child struggles with overstimulation, anxiety, or depression? Today’s guest is Ginny Kochis, here to discuss Homeschooling Kids Who Are Wired Differently. Find Ginny Kochis here: https://www.n...

Episode 8: The Role of the Father in Homeschooling Homeschooling dads have a unique opportunity to lead their families and influence their children in ways that are personal, powerful, and pleasing to God. Today I have the honor of talking with one of my favorite authors, Joseph Pearce, about The Role of the Father in Homeschooling. Find Joseph Pearce: Joseph’s personal website: https://jpearce.co...

Episode 7: Time Management Tips from a Homeschool Graduate Homeschooled students get to develop unique skills and an outlook that strengthens them to live a very intentional life. Today I’m talking with Emily Henry, here to share some Time Management Tips from a Homeschool Graduate. Find Emily Henry here: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/emily-henry/ Today's Short Feature: Story Stran...

Episode 6: Top Tips for New Homeschooling Parents Getting started with homeschooling can be overwhelming, but our guest is a homeschooling mom who loves to encourage and equip new homeschoolers! Today we’re talking with Amanda Woodiel about her Top Tips for New Homeschooling Parents. Find Amanda Woodiel: In a Place of Grace CatholicMom.com AmazingCatechists.com 12 Top Tips for New Homeschooling Fa...

Episode 5: Preparing for a Joyful Homeschool Year with Bonnie Landry Have you ever wondered how some families manage to radiate joy in their homeschooling journey? Well, there are secrets to that joy that anyone can learn, according to our guest, Bonnie Landry, who will give us some tips on Preparing for a Joyful Homeschool Year! Bonnie’s workshop video series is now available FREE on YouTube, htt...

Episode 4: Building a Network When Your Children Are Small with AnneMarie Miller At first, they may be invisible to your homeschool network, but there are lots of moms with babies and toddlers out there looking for support and friendship for themselves and for their children. Some of them are discerning whether to stay at home long-term and still others are considering homeschooling. But what can...

Episode 3: The Joy of Raising Living Things with TM Gaouette Homesteading: The Joy of Raising Living Things: God’s exquisite creation is a powerful expression of his love for us, so how valuable is it to teach our children to appreciate the complex beauty of the natural world? Today’s guest is Catholic author and homeschooling mom, TM Gaouette, to share her family’s adventure with Homesteading and...

Episode 2: Consistency and a Charlotte Mason Education with Dr. Jessica Ptomey Today’s guest, author Jessica Ptomey, PhD, will explain the importance of Consistency in a Catholic Homeschool and how Charlotte Mason's methods provide the daily disciplines and habits to achieve a long-term vision for your children’s education.  Jessica’s blog and podcast:  http://jessicaptomey.com/ Charlotte Mason’s...

Episode 1: Busting Myths about Homeschooling with Mary Ellen Barrett Is it crazy to homeschool your children? Some people think that homeschoolers are weird and antisocial, that their kids have no friends, and that they spend the whole day in their pajamas! In today’s episode, homeschooling expert, Mary Ellen Barrett , debunks the most common myths and reveals one common belief that is actually tr...