The Homeschool Connections Podcast

Homes with children can get out of order easily, but a house full of homeschoolers takes that to a whole new level! Today, Kaitlin and Lisa are talking with Dena K. White, the author of Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House! Find Dana K. White: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com Buy her new book: Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House: He Cares About Your Heart, by Dana K. White, https://amzn....

Calming the Homeschool Chaos! It’s springtime and we’re getting organized again. Today, to help us calm the chaos, we welcome back catechist, author, and homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to offer some Encouragement for New Routines! Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothedeepco/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcas...

From Mom to Mentor: Maureen Wittmann Reflects on 25 Years of Homeschooling Wisdom. In this heartfelt episode, veteran homeschool mom and Homeschool Connections co-founder Maureen Wittmann shares what she learned through more than 25 years of homeschooling—academically, spiritually, and personally. From discovering a love for math and history to growing in her Catholic faith and becoming a better m...

Homeschooling Saints Podcast Episode 238: New Picture Book on Venerable Jerome Lejeune with Ana Braga Henebry! Today’s guest has written a charming New Picture Book on Venerable Jerome Lejeune, the Catholic doctor who devoted his career to God’s children with Down’s Syndrome. Ordering link: Jerome Lejeune: Saintly Geneticist by Ana Braga-Henebry https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/jerome-lej...

Our homes—the sacred places we raise our families--are all unique like we are. But how do we make our homes places of thriving for the whole family? Today’s guest, Dia Boyle, is here with her delightful new book, The Thoughtful Home. Find Dia Boyle at: www.diaboyle.com The Thoughtful Home by Dia Boyle: https://scepterpublishers.org/products/the-thoughtful-home or https://amzn.to/4cgUB1t Essay ment...

Today’s guest is our good friend, Dr. Sam Nicholson, here to explain How Anyone Can Study Philosophy--Fruitfully! Find Dr. Sam Nicholson: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/sam-nicholson Contact: scn8v@virginia.edu   Recommended Resources: Books by Lloyd P. Gerson, https://amzn.to/4iHR2TZ Dr. Peter Kreeft’s new series, Socrates’ Children, from Word on Fire Press: https://bookstore.wordo...

Joy. We want it for ourselves and the children we are educating. Today’s guest, Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, is here to share a new book your kids will love, so you can Teach Science with Joy and Wonder. Find Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ at: https://www.vaticanobservatory.va/en/who-are-we/staff/br-guy-j-consolmagno-s-j   Ordering information for A Jesuit’s Guide to the Stars: Exploring Wonder, Beau...

So today, we’re talking with homeschooling mom Kaitlin Zara about embracing the beauty and challenge of Boys in Motion: Homeschooling Active Sons! For more on this topic, see Kaitlin's article Homeschool Hack: The Power of Movement for Enhanced Learning . Kaitlin would love to hear from you! She can be reached at: Kaitlinzara@gmail.com   Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcas...

We’re not trying to be judgy here. We all use them. But there’s a deeper conversation to be had. Today, Amanda Woodiel will help us to take A Compassionate Look at Kids & Screens. Contact Amanda at: amanda.woodiel@gmail.com The Messy Family Project episodes on technology: https://messyfamilyproject.org/?s=technology More podcast episodes with Amanda Woodiel: Episode #186: Community Building Th...

One of our favorite Catholic authors, Antony Kolenc, is here to tell us about the climax of his incredible historical fiction series. We’re talking about The Final Harwood Mystery for Teens! Find Antony Barone Kolenc here: http://www.antonykolenc.com Loyola's Curriculum Companions to the Harwood Mysteries: https://www.harwoodmysteries.com/curriculum-companions Tony’s Podcast: http://www.antonykole...

You sacrifice every single day for the people you love, so to prepare for Lent, today I’m talking with catechist and homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to answer the burning question: What Can a Busy Mom Give Up for Lent? Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact Email: hello@intothedeep.co Holy Week Picture Study: https://intothedeep.co/products/holy-week-picture-study Lent devotional...

Homeschools around the world educate and graduate exceptional young adults, and we’re talking with one of them today! Margaret Wittmann is joining from eight time zones away, on a fascinating topic. She’s a Homeschool Grad on Mission to Iraq. St. Thomas Mission Website: https://www.stmiraq.org Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/st.thomas.mission Margaret’s email for anybody interested in th...

Sometimes our families need to make unexpected changes, so the culture of our family stretches to adapt to the new normal. Today, Amanda Woodiel returns to share some creative ways to Build Family Culture in Times of Transition. Contact Amanda at: amanda.woodiel@gmail.com   Play, Party, Plan, https://www.playpartyplan.com/   More podcast episodes with Amanda Woodiel: Episode #168: Homeschooling Th...

Ever wonder what it’s like to be all done with homeschooling and looking back on all the highlights and struggles—while savoring the beautiful results? Today’s guest is the joyful Bonnie Landry, here to share The Fruits of a Homeschool Life. Find Bonnie Landry Podcast https://makejoynormal.buzzsprout.com Website: https://www.bonnielandry.ca Other Homeschooling Saints episodes with Bonnie: https://...

Our kids have a chance to be truly exceptional because of the countercultural way they’re being raised. Organic Farmer and homeschooling dad, Jesse Straight, is here with tips on Raising Your Kid to Be an Elite Worker Jesse Straight’s website, including information about farm internships: www.whiffletreefarmva.com Write to Jesse: jesse@whiffletreefarmva.com   Whiffle Tree Farm store phone: (540)-9...

We Catholics rightly appreciate the generosity of heart and sense of calling that leads many homeschoolers to raise large, beautiful families. And thank God for them! But scattered among us are families with only one or two children, and some of them have experienced feelings of shame for the small size of their families, as if they don’t measure up in the eyes of others. So today, we’re talking w...

We all want to be healthy and to be solid role models for our children. But let’s be honest. Homeschooling parents, especially moms, tend to be self-neglecting as we serve and serve and serve. Today’s guest had a beautiful spiritual awakening about her own health, and it drew her closer to God. Cecilia Escobedo is here to talk about Wellness as a Path to Holiness. Find Cecilia Escobedo: http://www...

We are really busy educating our children, and our lives are complicated, so the clutter can really build up and make it hard to feel peaceful and focused in our homes. Our good friend, Marisol Rodero, is back to help us find and create beauty in our homes. Join us as we talk about Calming Clutter! Find Marisol Rodero: https://nobispacem.com Contact Marisol Rodero: Info@nobispacem.com   Thank you...

Through liturgical cycles and school years, our children develop at a rapid pace, as they learn their faith and discover their unique place in the world. All the while, our families are establishing traditions that help to remind our children of what is most important to a life well lived. Today, our good friend, homeschooling father, John Heinen, is here to talk about, The Power of Tradition. Fin...

Catholic Homeschoolers, as we celebrate this joyful season, you’re working hard with great love, engaging your children’s hearts in the true stories of their faith. Today’s guest, Catholic actor and radio producer Peter Atkinson, is here to invite you to relax and gather around the radio with your family for A Very Merry Radio Show. For Peter Atkinson’s Saint & Advent radio programs: https://t...

Not everyone loves math, so it’s a true joy to spend time with those who do. Peaking into the mystery and wonder of the order and beauty that Math can reveal, can really change our perspective and help us teach our children to appreciate the subject at a higher level. Susan Sucher is here today to open our eyes to Mathematics Outside the Box. Susan Sucher’s Substack (blog): https://returntosanity....

God has designed and purposed each of our children according to a beautiful plan, and it’s our job as parents to call out that design and help it to mature into the unique genius they are meant to bring into the world. Today, homeschool veteran and author, Maureen Wittmann is here to discuss Unveiling Genius: Enhancing a Child’s Intelligence. Find Maureen Wittmann at: https://HomeschoolConnections...

We’re all looking for fresh ways to approach the ancient beauty of our faith during Advent and Christmas, so our children can experience the wonder and joy of God’s love for them. Today’s guest, homeschooling mom, Alex Resch, will share some Advent & Christmas Resources for Families. Find Alex Resch at: https://www.restinthee.com info@restinthee.com NEW: Homeschooling Saints Category for all A...

We Catholic homeschoolers are all about book lists! But where’s the list with the warning labels? Author, instructor, and homeschooling mom, Eleanor Bourg Nicholson, is here to share The Books Your Children Should Never Ever Read! Find Eleanor Nicholson:  www.eleanorbourgnicholson.com Eleanor’s online high school literature and CLT prep courses for your children: https://tinyurl.com/mrxpfc92   Ele...

The path to homeschooling for each of us comes out of our unique circumstances—often as a sense of calling from God to do that “something greater” for our children. And often, contrary to our original plans! Today, you’re in for a treat as we welcome homeschooling mom Kaitlin Zara to talk about how she became The Unexpected Homeschooler.  Kaitlin would love to hear from you! She can be reached at:...