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Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Episode 104: Keep the Joy Front and Center
We homeschool to give our children the best of everything—faith, values, education, opportunity--and it’s quite an adventure. But the work is hard, and sometimes we forget to be joyful. Today’s guest is Marine and homeschooling veteran, Teresa Hansen, here to remind us to Keep the Joy Front and Center.
Find Teresa Hansen at ethkids@yahoo.com
Teresa's previous episode:
Episode 80: Car Schooling: My Joyful Journey
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-80-car-schooling-my-joyful-journey/
Today's Short Feature:
Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint E4
Topic:
Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Resources
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 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Episode 103: Homeschooling Through Christmas--With or Without Snow!
One reason many families choose to homeschool is simply having the freedom to live anywhere they want or need to be, so it’s not uncommon for them to have celebrated the Christmas season in different climates. Veteran homeschool mom, Margaret Gallipeau, is here to share her family’s experiences of Homeschooling Through Christmas—With or Without Snow!
Find Margaret Gallipeau: https://www.findingjoyonthejourney.com
Resource List:
https://www.findingjoyonthejourney.com/blog/wonder-while-we-wait
Catholic Brain:
The Catholic All Year Prayer Companion, by Kendra Tierney
https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Prayer-Companion-P3771.aspx
St. Francis Celebrates Christmas, by Mary Caswell Walsh
https://amzn.to/3uyi3Wd (affiliate link)
Tomie DePaola generally, especially Joy to the World
Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend, by Julie Stiegemeyer
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Margaret’s previous episodes:
#48: Organizing the School Room and the School Year
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/organizing-the-school-room-and-the-school-year/
#57: Mid-semester Check-in
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/mid-semester-homeschool-organization-check-in/
Today’s Short Feature: Dave Palmer, St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Topic: Angels in the Summa Theologica
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: Online 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
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Episode 102: Gothic Novels Can Be Good Literature!
Curling up with various genres of good books is a favorite pastime for a lot of homeschoolers, and our guest today is here to share one of her passions. An avid reader and author with a passion for great stories, Eleanor Nicholson is here to tell us why Gothic Novels Can Be Good Literature!
Find Eleanor Nicholson: www.eleanorbourgnicholson.com
Eleanor’s courses for your children:
https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/eleanor-bourg-nicholson/?sfw=pass1636051074
Today’s Short Feature: Books & Blessings, A.J. Cattapan
Topic: Treachery and Truth, by Katy Huth Jones
Contact: https://www.ajcattapan.com
Additional link for this short feature:
The Christmas Lights (fundraising book mentioned): https://tinyurl.com/mvars9dp
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Episode 101: Building Executive Function Skills in Moms and Kids
We want to pass on skills to our children that will help them succeed in building meaningful lives out there in the real world, but we may feel ill-equipped to train them well. In fact, many parents themselves struggle with being able to plan and execute the tasks that will help them achieve their goals. Today’s guest, Ginny Kochis, is here to help us with Building Executive Function Skills in Moms--and Kids.
Find Ginny Kochis here: https://notsoformulaic.com
More Recommended Resources:
Peace on Purpose Student Edition: Executive Function Workbook and Course for Tweens and Teens https://notsoformulaic.com/product/peace-on-purpose-student-edition-catholic-executive-function-workbook
Peace on Purpose: Executive Function Course for Moms https://notsoformulaic.com/product/catholic-executive-function-course-for-moms
Executive Decisions: Executive Function Workbook for Moms https://notsoformulaic.com/product/executive-decisions-2
Made for Greatness: A Growth Mindset Journal for Courageous Catholic Youth https://notsoformulaic.com/madeforgreatness
To Hear His Voice: A Mass Journal for Catholic Kids https://notsoformulaic.com/mass-journal-catholic-kids
Today’s Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Idea to Real
Topic: Author your Homeschool this Advent
Contact: https://www.aromarosary.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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 Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Episode 100: Giving Thanks for Episode 100!
Today, it’s our joy to be celebrating our 100th episode with the founders of Homeschool Connections, the sponsors of our program, Walter Crawford and Maureen Wittmann. If you’re able to pause and relax with us, we’ll be raising a glass together and having a virtual party, and we’d love to have you join in!
We’re going to talk about our own homeschools, our favorite homeschooling tips, podcast episodes, worst homeschool day ever, favorite easy meals, and inviting YOU to be a part of Homeschooling Saints! Don’t miss this!
Contact: Lisa@WonderfullyMade139.com
Our Favorite Resources:
For the Love of Literature, by Maureen Wittmann
https://www.beholdpublications.com/wordpress1/product/love-of-literature/?v=2320522a6676
Better Late Than Early, by Raymond & Dorothy Moore
https://www.amazon.com/Better-Late-Than-Early-Education/dp/0883490498
Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum, by Laura Berquist
https://www.ignatius.com/Designing-Your-Own-Classical-Curriculum-P596.aspx
The Way Home, by Mary Pride
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-home-mary-pride/1000489066
Today's Short Feature:
Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint
Topic: Tapping into the Grace of YES
Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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 Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Episode 99: Celebrate Advent AND Santa
Advent can go by in a stressed-out blur, leaving us exhausted by Christmas morning. But there’s a better way, a Catholic way full of delightful traditions, stories, and prayers your family will learn from and love. Today, we are blessed to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to help us Celebrate Advent AND Santa! Don’t miss this.
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/
Previous Episodes with Kendra:
Celebrating the Octave of Christmas and Epiphany:
#63: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-63-celebrating-the-octave-and-epiphany/
Celebrate the Triduum Like Never Before:
#77: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-77%C2%A0-celebrate-the-triduum-like-never-before/
Celebrate the Holy in Halloween:
#95 https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-95%c2%a0-celebrate-the-holy-in-halloween/
The Children of Noisy Village, by Astrid Lindgren
https://www.astridlindgren.com/en/characters/the-children-of-noisy-village
Today’s Short Feature: Dave Palmer, St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
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 HomeschoolConnections.com
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 Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Episode 98: Good Music Really Matters
Many of us enroll our children in music programs because we want them to have a foundation in music theory, perhaps learn to play an instrument, and ultimately, to be able to appreciate the beauty of musical expression. Today’s extraordinary guest, award-winning composer and author, Michael Kurek, is here to tell us why Good Music Really Matters.
Find Michael Kurek and his free music appreciation resources here: www.michaelkurek.com
Michael's book: The Sound of Beauty: A Classical Composer on Music in the Spiritual Life is here: https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Beauty-Classical-Composer-Spiritual/dp/1621642712
Find Michael's courses in the Unlimited Access program at Homeschool Connections: https://homeschoolconnections.com/unlimited-access/
Today's Short Feature: Books & Blessings, with A.J. Cattapan
Topic: Awakening, by Jacqueline Brown
Find Amy: https://www.ajcattapan.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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 Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Episode 97: Homeschooling Dad, Lawyer, and Mystery Author!
Homeschooling families are famous for producing precocious kids. But doesn’t it make perfect sense that the parents who raise those amazing kids are totally awesome, too. It’s my delight to have as our guest, today, a fantastic Homeschooling Dad, Lawyer, and Mystery Author, Antony Kolenc!
Find Tony 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.antonykolenc.com/the-shepherds-pie.html
Catholic Teen Books: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com
Today’s Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Idea to Real
Topic: Doubt Leads to Growth
Contact: https://www.aromarosary.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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 Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Episode 96: Carrying Crosses and Embracing Joy
Some days, months, even years, it can feel like our crosses and just too heavy, and even the strongest among us can start to lose touch with the joy of our Catholic faith. A wonderful veteran homeschooling mom many of you already know and love, Mary Ellen Barrett, will share with us about Carrying Crosses and Embracing Joy. Don’t miss this.
Find Mary Ellen Barrett here: www.maryellenbarrett.com and here: bonnybluehouse@gmail.com
Seton Home Study School: https://www.setonhome.org
More Fun with Mary Ellen:
Episode 1: Busting Myths About Homeschoolers
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/reasons-you-have-to-be-crazy-to-homeschool/
Episode 30: Keeping Your Husband Happy (Easy Tips)
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/keeping-your-husband-happy-easy-tips/
Episode 69: Love in a Time of Quarantine
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-69-love-in-a-time-of-quarantine/
Amanda Woodiel: Episode 37: A Pep Talk on Accepting Help
https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/a-pep-talk-about-accepting-help/
Today's Short Feature:
Paola Ciskanik, The Thriving Catholic Homeschool Blueprint
Topic: Finding Your Why
Contact: http://www.catholichomeschoolconference.com/
Download the Guide:
https://expert-composer-5443.ck.page/166c426005
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
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 Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Episode 95: Celebrate the Holy in Halloween
The stores are full of Halloween candy and decorations that suggest a rather pagan celebration, but this is a distinctly Catholic time of year with a fascinating history and delightful traditions just waiting to be enjoyed with our families. Today, we are blessed to have bestselling author, Kendra Tierney, here to help us Celebrate the Holy in Halloween!
Find Kendra Tierney:
Find Kendra’s book!
https://www.ignatius.com/The-Catholic-All-Year-Compendium-P3032.aspx
Kendra on Social Media:
https://catholicallyear.com/about/
Previous Episodes with Kendra:
Celebrating the Octave of Christmas and Epiphany:
#63: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-63-celebrating-the-octave-and-epiphany/
Celebrate the Triduum Like Never Before:
#77: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-77%C2%A0-celebrate-the-triduum-like-never-before/
Today’s Short Feature:
Dave Palmer, Aquinas for Everyone
Topic: The Attributes of God
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 HomeschoolConnections.com
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