The Homeschool Connections Podcast

The world wants our kids to swallow its messages whole, but we want discerning, thinking children. Today’s guest, Chantal Howard will explain, Teaching our Kids to Think Through the Art of Asking Questions. Find Chantal Howard: https://www.chantal-howard.com Chantal’s stunning hand-made rosaries: https://www.aromarosary.com  Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: O...

Homeschoolers tend to be understandably choosy about the books they bring into their homes, so it’s my joy to have back on the program, today, a faithful and very talented Catholic mystery writer with a new book your children are sure to love. Attorney and homeschooling dad, Antony Kolenc, is here to tell us about The Latest Harwood Mystery!  Find Tony Kolenc here: http://www.antonykolenc.com   Lo...

Igniting our children’s imaginations through a wholesome and exciting Catholic lens is something homeschooling families care a lot about. Today’s lovely guest is author Haley Stewart, with a delightful new mystery series that will surely help. It is my joy to help with Introducing the Sister Seraphina Mysteries! Find Haley Stewart: Substack: HaleySteward.substack.com IG: @HaleyCarrots Twitter: @Ha...

Today’s guest is here to invite us to take an amazing journey that will re-energize story time for you and your whole family. Get ready to meet Anthony D’Ambrosio, A Story Time Revolutionary Speaks! To talk with Anthony D’Ambrosio, reach out on instagram - @thedambro or via email - anthony@sherwoodfellows.com Lion and Lamb book club: https://catholic.store/pages/lion-lamb Beakle and the Star Stone...

Homeschooling our children gives us the incredible opportunity to adapt to their interests and talents in powerful and affirming ways, but it’s also a challenge. Today’s guest, homeschool veteran Elena LaVictoire, is here to tell us what it’s like Homeschooling a Girl Athlete. Find Elena LaVictoire at https://mydomesticchurch.com Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possib...

Making schedules is always a challenge for homeschoolers, but the secret sauce to really making it work is the topic of our conversation today. Homeschooling mom, Arlena Brown is here to talk about Making a Schedule and Being Intentional. Connect with Lena Brown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marie.galbreath.184   Prayers & Donations: Friends, Lena’s husband lost his job, so if you’d like t...

You don’t have to be an art historian to enjoy sacred art and to share it with your kids. Today’s guest, Kerri Davison, is here to tell us about Enjoying Sacred Art with Young Children Holy Heroes website: https://holyheroes.com  Contact Kerri Davison: kerri@holyheroes.com New books for you and your family! I Believe: The Apostles Creed in Sacred Art for Young Children https://holyheroes.com/produ...

Some people still claim that religion is “unscientific,” yet modern scientific inquiry continues to result in conversions from atheism to belief in a Divine Creator! The great Fr. Robert Spitzer is here to tell us about Scientists Who Became Believers! Spitzer Center for Visionary Leadership https://spitzercenter.org  Magis Center https://magiscenter.com  FREE COURSE: Credible Catholic http://shor...

The spiritual journey of Advent is about to begin. What a precious time for our families to grow closer to each other, as we prepare our hearts to receive the child Jesus at Christmas! Our lovely guest today is Clara Davison, here to share some Advent Adventures and Resources to Light Up the Season! Find Clara Davison at https://holyheroes.com Free Advent Adventure: https://holyheroes.com/pages/ad...

As homeschooling parents, we want the best for our children, so it helps to hear what works for other families! Today, veteran homeschooler, Cheri Blomquist is here to talk about The Importance of Teaching Systematic Grammar! An excellent resource for homeschool grammar and writing for middle and high school is Aquinas Writing Advantage from Homeschool Connections, Best Catholic Homeschool Writing...

Have you ever wondered what life is like for young adults who were blessed to be educated at home, by the people who love them most? Our guest today is Clara Davison, here to talk about Modern Life as a Homeschool Graduate. Free Programs at Holy Heroes!   https://holyheroes.com/pages/free-catholic-activities Holy Heroes: www.holyheroes.com Thank you to the following contributors who made this podc...

It’s my joy today to welcome a young homeschooler on a mission. Join me, as I have the pleasure of talking with Hannah Blosser, a Homeschool Teen Pro-Life Leader. For Info on Homeschool Connections Students for Life: Email: HSCStudentsforLife@gmail.com Website: https://studentsforlife.homeschoolconnections.com To learn more about Students for Life and how you can start your own club: https://stude...

Our Catholic heritage is rich in opportunities to grow the mind, while nurturing the soul. The wonderful Dave Palmer is here to explain Why Our Kids Need the Philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas! Dave Palmer's book, St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone: 30 Quick and Fun Lessons, Activities and Outdoor Adventures Based on the Summa Theologica, is found here: https://amzn.to/3R6hXus   Books mentioned in the...

Taking care of our mental health is something that has come into sharp focus in recent years, and today’s guest, homeschooling veteran Lena Brown, is here to share some important insights on Mental Health and Homeschooling. Connect with Lena Brown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marie.galbreath.184 Resources: CatholicTherapists.com Catholic Charities (see your diocesan website) CatholicCouns...

As homeschoolers, we get to cultivate our kids--these unique and unrepeatable souls--through an incredible variety of tools and techniques. Today’s guest is homeschool mom and entrepreneur, Chantal Baros, here to share some insights on Play-Based Learning! Find Chantal Baros:   Shining Light Dolls Chantal’s podcast: Saint Stories for Kids: Saint Stories for Kids Thank you to the following contribu...

Today’s guest is a homeschooling mom with the training and experience to help us all level up our homeschool experience. Join us as Kimberly McCrann shares her Five Lessons from a Career in Teaching! Find Kimberly McCrann: www.coastalvillagegirl.com Learn more about “flex instrumentation” here: http://www.alfred.com/flexible-instrumentation-series/ The Abandonment Novena: https://www.catholicmom.c...

If you’re like my family, it’s the classic novels that have really satisfied our need for rewarding and uplifting reading. Author, instructor, and homeschooling mom, Eleanor Nicholson, is here to share about the richness of Victorian Novels—their delights and lessons! Find Eleanor Nicholson: www.eleanorbourgnicholson.com Eleanor’s courses for your children: Catholic High School Literature: Online...

If your homeschool tends toward a classical approach, today’s guest will show you some unique ways to bring the Gospel message to life in your homeschool. Today, I am delighted to welcome homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to talk how the Charlotte Mason and classical philosophies of education synchronize with the presentation of the Gospel. Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact Fol...

Homeschoolers work very hard to raise their children to a virtuous, faith-filled adulthood, to be lights on a lampstand, and witnesses to the saving love of Christ. But how do we arm them to respond to tough questions about why their Catholicism is essential to their relationship with Jesus Christ? I’m so excited, today, to welcome John Martignoni, to talk about: Blue Collar Apologetics: A Simple,...

We love to give our children resources that will light them up about their Catholic faith, and today’s guest has created something truly special. Veteran homeschooling dad Philip Kosloski is here to invite you to Use Comic Books to Light Up Your Children’s Faith. Check out Voyage Comics: https://shop.voyagecomics.com Short Feature: Books & Blessings, with A.J. Cattapan Topic: Seven Riddles to Nowh...

As parents raising children in a very challenging culture, we want our children to grow up to have the freedom spiritually, psychologically, and financially, to live out their Catholic values and beliefs--and help change the world. Successful entrepreneur, Mark Wilson, is here today to share his innovative program for teaching Catholic Entrepreneurship for Homeschooling Families. Find Mark Wilson’...

Learning how to draw is not just a matter of shapes and shades. Our delightful guest today, Inshal Chenet, will invite us to consider Drawing with Art Theory. To view this podcast on YouTube, https://youtu.be/V3SKPuHIZIw   You can find Inshal Chenet and his courses at https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/inshal-chenet/   Register for Summer and Fall courses, here: https://homeschoolconnec...

Bringing our children up to know and love the Lord is a sacred duty we take very seriously, but we may not always have a sense of the best way to bring the Faith to life, in our homeschool lessons. Today, it’s my joy to welcome homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to talk about The Importance of Beauty and Story in Catechesis.   Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact   Today’s Short Fe...

Until now, the SAT and the ACT have been the only game in town when it comes to college admissions, but our guest today is the founder of a game-changing new assessment. Jeremy Wayne Tate will tell us all about, The Classic Learning Test.   Find Jeremy Tate: CLTexam.com https://www.cltexam.com Follow Jeremy on Twitter: @JeremyTate41   Today’s Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Ideal to Real Topic: Sel...

Living with clutter is such a part of homeschooling that we can really let it build up without realizing it, and the mess can bog us down in feelings of overwhelm and stress. Today’s guest, veteran homeschooling mom and coach, Heather Giambalvo, is here to tell us about Getting Rid of Clutter and Reclaiming Peace.   Contact Heather Giambalvo: heather@cleaningwithease.net   Website: https://cleanin...