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The podcast that helps you create the homeschool you love for the people you love. Sponsored by Homeschool Connections.
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Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
While we love the spiritual and intellectual aspects of raising our children, Homeschoolers love making the connection between the theoretical and the practical. Our wonderful guest today, Inshal Chenet, is going to open up a fascinating topic: The Importance of Learning How Things Work.
You can find Inshal Chenet and his courses at
https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/inshal-chenet/
The Way Things Work Too by David Macaulay: https://amzn.to/3C9cm0u (affiliate link)
Short Feature: Ideal to Real, Chantal Howard
Topic: 3 Tips to Remain Peaceful in Communicating Hard Things to Your Kids
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor Catholic Homeschool Resources: 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
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Many homeschooling families are now “homesteading” because they love the self-sufficiency, as they raise animals and grow wholesome food. It’s a simpler kind of life for them and their children. Today’s guest, a very smart homeschooling dad, is here to share how he and his family are Homesteading for Independence.
Find Nick Wilson and his courses: https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/nick-wilson/
THE MARVELOUS PIGNESS OF PIGS: Nurturing and Caring for All God’s Creation
http://www.polyfacefarms.com/the-marvelous-pigness-of-pigs/
Short Feature: Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint
Topic: One Goal Per Child Per Year
Contact:
http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Voted Best Online Academy!
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
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Sometimes the Lord calls us to clear a new path forward for our families, and it can feel lonely, at first. But God rewards our commitment and calls others to come alongside us and share the journey--and oh boy, do those friendships make all the difference. I’m excited to welcome back a very good friend of this podcast, Charbel Raish, here to share about The Importance of a Few Good Friends. Find Charbel Raish: https://www.parousiamedia.com/
Today’s Short Feature: Dave Palmer, Aquinas for Everyone Topic: What is the human being’s Final end?
Contact: 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 Online Homeschool 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
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Really good morning routines can set the tone for the whole day. In fact, we’re talking today about an easy system that can set a truly engaged and exciting tone for the whole homeschool year. The wonderful Pam Barnhill is here to tell us all about Morning Baskets.
SHOW NOTES:
You can find Math Talk: Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices by Theoni Pappas at https://amzn.to/3uxS7ry
To check out the Hallow App, https://hallow.com/
A Minute In The Church: The Mass Pamphlet by Gus Lloyd, https://amzn.to/3LkxLYM
Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe, https://amzn.to/3gEIv5X
The above may contain affiliate links.
Contact Pam Barnhill...
Website, https://pambarnhill.com/
Morning Basket information and sample lessons, https://pambarnhill.com/homeschool-morning-basket/
Morning Basket Podcast, https://pambarnhill.com/basket/
Pam Barnhill is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/PamBarnhill
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourmorningbasket/
Short Feature: Ideal to Real, Chantal Howard
Topic: Memory Matters
Visit Chantal at her website today! https://www.aromarosary.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is 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
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
These days, online programs are booming, and that’s great news for homeschooled teens who may want to earn college credits during their high school years. Today’s guest is Tom Weishaar, the Director of Online and Graduate Enrollment for Franciscan University at Steubenville, here to explain how to Jumpstart Your Teens with Dual Enrollment!
Email Tom Weishaar: online@franciscan.edu
Call Tom: (740) 283-4410
Learn more about Franciscan Fast Track (dual enrollment):
https://online.franciscan.edu/programs/fast-track-dual-enrollment/
Today’s Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings
Topic: St. Teresa of Avila, by Yoon Song-i
Contact: https://www.ajcattapan.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Online
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
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Our families pass on traditions, values, and relationships that are priceless to our children. And as Catholics, we can help our children find even greater riches of faith and friendship with the earliest Christians. Today’s guest, homeschooling dad and best-selling author, Mike Aquilina, is here to guide us into Cultivating Friendship with the Early Church Fathers.
Contact Mike Aquilina: https://fathersofthechurch.com
Order His New Book: Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized
from Catholic Books Direct https://catholicbooksdirect.com/collections/all?tab=products&page=1&rb_filter_metafield_fd55d0bf6f08ed330906ceced579a791=Mike+Aquilina Short
Today's Short Feature: Paola Ciscanik,
The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint E5
Topic: How to Have a Successful Homeschool
Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool 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
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Many of us have been blessed to discover that the study of philosophy is key for developing our children’s minds, but Dr. Sam Nicholson is here to help us understand the Role of Philosophy in the Spiritual Life.
Find Dr. Sam Nicholson:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/sam-nicholson/
Contact: scn8v@virginia.edu
Dr. Nicholson’s Philosophy Book List for Beginners:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/catholic-philosophy-reading-list-for-beginners/
Previous Episode #73: Why Our Kids Need to Study Philosophy
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-73-why-our-kids-need-to-study-philosophy/
Today’s Short Feature: St. Thomas Aquinas on Human Nature with Mr. Dave Palmer
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Award-Winning 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
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Episode 107: Answering Your Children’s Toughest Questions
Our children are naturally inquisitive, but sometimes we feel ill-equipped to answer their toughest questions. It pays to have a strategy that honors their growth and their innocence. Today, I’m talking with best-selling author and homeschooling mom, Kendra Tierney, about Answering Your Children’s Toughest Questions. Join us.
Find Kendra Tierney:
Find Kendra’s book!
https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx
To connect with Kendra on all her social media platforms and ministries, click this link:
https://catholicallyear.com/about/
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, by Kristen A. Jenson, MA
https://www.defendyoungminds.com/product/good-pictures-bad-pictures
The Golden Legend, by Jacobus de Voragine
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/661798.The_Golden_Legend
Today’s Short Feature: A.J. Cattapan, Books & Blessings
Topic: Saving Mount Rushmore, by Andrea Jo Rodgers
Contact: https://www.ajcattapan.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: #1 Rated 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
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Episode 106: Cultivating a Catholic Growth Mindset
Our Mindset, or the way we think about things, has a powerful influence on the kind of life we build. Today’s guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to help us with Cultivating a Catholic Growth Mindset.
Find Ginny Kochis, her community, and her many original and recommended resources at: https://www.notsoformulaic.com/
Catholic growth mindset article: https://notsoformulaic.com/catholic-growth-mindset
Made for Greatness: A Catholic Growth Mindset Journal for Courageous Catholic Youth: https://notsoformulaic.com/product/made-for-greatness-catholic-growth-mindset
Made for Greatness: Thrive Edition (Catholic Growth Mindset Survival Guide for Tweens and Teens) https://notsoformulaic.com/product/made-for-greatness-thrive-edition-catholic-growth-mindset-for-teens
Previous Episodes with Ginny Kochis:
Episode 101: Building Executive Function Skills in Moms and Kids
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-101-building-executive-function-skills-in-moms-and-kids/
Episode 9: Homeschooling Kids Who are Wired Differently
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/homeschooling-kids-who-are-wired-differently/
Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Ideal to Real
Topic: Discerning Roles
Contact: https://www.aromarosary.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: #1 Rated 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
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Episode 105: First-Year-Homeschool Survival Tips!
Whether you’re brand-new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, you’ll find great ideas in our conversation today, for making your homeschool a success. I’m excited to welcome back a wonderful homeschooling dad, coming to us from Australia, Charbel Raish, here to share his First-Year-Homeschool Survival Tips!
Find Charbel Raish: https://www.parousiamedia.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections - The best Catholic homeschool program available!
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