The Homeschooling Saints Podcast

Episode 134: Advent Adventures and Resources to Light Up the Season

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/advent-adventure

Free Jesse Tree ornaments: https://holyheroes.com/pages/jesse-tree

Advent Resources: https://holyheroes.com/collections/advent-resources

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor: Homeschool Connections: Best Catholic Homeschool Program

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 133: The Importance of Teaching Systematic Grammar

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 Program 

Find Cheri Blomquist:  http://www.onceuponapen.studio/

Cheri’s YA book review website:  http://www.wiilitguide.com/

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor: Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling Online Classes

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 132: Modern Life as a Homeschool Graduate

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 podcast possible:

Our Sponsor: Catholic Homeschool Connections

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 131: Homeschool Teen Pro-Life Leader

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://studentsforlife.org/ 

 

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor Catholic Homeschool Connections

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 130: Why Our Kids Need the Philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas

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 episode:

St. Thomas Aquinas: The Dumb Ox by GK Chesterton

The One Minute Aquinas by Kevin Vost [Sophia Institute Press]

Field Guides, https://charlottemason.tripod.com/ 

Past Podcast episode with Dave:  Thomas Aquinas for Everyone 

Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day
(20+) A Way a Day- Connecting God with His creatures each day | Facebook

Dave’s Facebook page for St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone where he regularly posts videos teaching on the Summa Theologica for everyone!
https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/ 

 

Dave's YouTube page with videos teaching the Summa Theologica…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRZIS5557HP9fPQd3LX-4A/videos?view_as=subscriber 

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Online Catholic Homeschooling

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 129: Mental Health and Homeschooling

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)
CatholicCounselors.com: https://catholiccounselors.com/about-us/ 

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschooling Online

Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice is Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host is Lisa Mladinich

Episode128: Play-Based Learning

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 contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: #1 Catholic Homeschool Curriculum

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

 

Episode 127: Five Lessons from a Career in Teaching

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.com/articles/2015/09/23/novena-of-abandonment-dictated-by-jesus-to-give-an-anxious-soul-the-peace-and-joy-it-has-always-longed-for 

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: #1 Catholic Homeschool Curriculum

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 126: Victorian Novels—Their Delights and Lessons!

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 Classes

 

Eleanor's notes/reading recommendations: 
G. K. Chesterton's The Victorian Age in Literature, C. S. Lewis' An Experiment in Criticism, and Joseph Pearce's Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know. 

For Nineteenth-century authors/books: All of the novels of Jane Austen (who isn't Victorian), most of the novels of Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White, Anthony Trollope's Barchester Towers (though really it would be valuable to read all of the Barsetshire Chronicles), and Bram Stoker's Dracula. Tennyson, Hopkins, and Thompson for poetry.

Short Feature: Paola Ciscanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint
Topic: Celebrate the Milestones
Contact: https://catholichomeschool.online/ 

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Best Catholic Homeschool Curriculum

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich

Episode 125: How Charlotte Mason and classical philosophies synchronize with the presentation of the Gospel

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

Follow Into the Deep on Instagram: @intothedeepco

Recommended resource:
Consider This, by Karen Glass can be found at https://amzn.to/3yd2dyG

Today’s Short Feature: Dave Palmer, Aquinas for Everyone
Topic: Jesus Christ in the Summa Theologica
Dave's Facebook page for A Way a Day: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830025461271708 

Dave's Facebook page for St. Thomas for Everyone:
https://www.facebook.com/staforeveryone/ 

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Resources and Classes

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host Lisa Mladinich