Best Carole Joy Seid Podcasts (2024)

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212: Homeschool Made Simple Educational Philosophy in a Nutshell 22:17

1d ago22:17

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Are you looking to understand the Homeschool Made Simple method in a nutshell? In this episode, we explore the research-based, interest-led, and literature-rich approach to homeschooling. Learn how to create a customized curriculum that fits your family's unique needs. Embrace a holistic view of education that nurtures warm, loving homes and allows…

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211: Classic Films for Family Movie Nights 21:56

8d ago21:56

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Are you looking to enrich your family’s movie nights with classic films? Join us for a fabulous list of timeless cinematic masterpieces that captivate, educate, and inspire your children. Carole Joy Seid shares her “must-see” list of classic films. From the captivating storytelling of legendary director Frank Capra to the timeless appeal of films l…

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210: Celebrating the Magic of Lois Lenski's Stories in Children's Literature 12:33

16d ago12:33

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There are fabulous books whose characters come alive for our children, and in essence, become their best friends. Carole’s favorite illustrator and author, Lois Lenski is one of the most important in children’s literature! In this episode from the archives, Carole share the delight that is in Lois Lenski’s books. RESOURCES Shop for Lois Lenski book…

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209: The Best Books for Children 32:17

23d ago32:17

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In this episode from our archive, Carole Joy Seid shares the best children’s books to build your home library. Many families have asked Carole to help them find out how to systematically build a library of books they actually want to keep. The books she shares in this episode are from her own bookshelves, and they are the ones you don't want to let…

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208: Bringing Peace to Your Homeschool Experience | The Story of Connie and Her Daughter, Ashley 21:49

1M ago21:49

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Are you looking for peace in homeschooling? Quieting the voices, listening to the research, and following a plan that works for your family is the path to peace in homeschooling. Another way to gain peace is by hearing the stories of those who have gone before us. Learning from the experiences of others is one of the great benefits of homeschooling…

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207: Connecting with Your Kids through Nature with Greta Eskridge 27:31

1M ago27:31

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In this episode Carole Joy Seid is joined by Greta Eskridge, a homeschooling mom of four and author of two books, "Adventuring Together" and "100 Days of Adventure." Greta shares her personal experiences of how spending time in nature has transformed her relationship with her children, her faith, and her family as a whole. They discuss the impact o…

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206: Top Movies for Family Movie Night 22:37

1M ago22:37

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Are you looking for some great movie recommendations for your family's next movie night? Look no further! Carole Joy Seid shares a treasure trove of timeless and fun movie suggestions for family movie nights, catering to all age groups from young children to teens. Carole talks about the importance of choosing movies that are not only entertaining …

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205: What's on Carole's Nightstand - Church History for Children, Inspiring True Story Picture Books, & More 23:09

2M ago23:09

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Do you ever wonder what's on Carole's nightstand? In this episode, Carole Joy Seid shares a wealth of book recommendations for building your family library, including Church History resources, American History books, and a collection of captivating picture books. She highlights the children’s church history books by Luke H Davis, a comprehensive bo…

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204: Two Teens' Wilderness Experience at Coldwater Foundation 22:43

2M ago22:43

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If you want to raise spiritually deep, physically strong, and relationally connected kids, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re hearing from two teens who went to Coldwater over the last two summers. Thomas and Caroline frykman share their experience and how they benefited from their time at Coldwater. *As of February 2024, Coldwater sti…

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203: Giving Kids Transformative Outdoor Experiences with Coldwater Foundation 27:45

2M ago27:45

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As parents we often wonder how to best prepare our kids for real life. They won’t always be under our roof, so how do give them the tools and courage they need to go out into the world in strength? One of the keys ways we have seen kids develop incredible fortitude and spiritual depth is through outdoor experiences. Our friends at the Coldwater Fou…

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202: How to Naturally Share Your Faith with Dr. Jerry Root 32:06

2M ago32:06

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Have you ever considered how a simple conversation could ignite a journey of faith and transformation? In this episode, Carole talks with Dr. Jerry Root on the topic of evangelism. Dr. Jerry Root shares his early days of faith-sharing, the unavoidable mistakes made along the way, and the profound realization that love and forgiveness are at the cor…

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201: History Can Be Fun! 28:03

3M ago28:03

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Does history have to be stuffy and staunch or could it actually be enjoyable?! We are revisiting an episode from earlier in the podcast, because everyone needs to be freshly inspired to enjoy homeschooling! Laura Baker, a veteran homeschool mom, shares how the literature she read with her two kids sparked their creativity and brought history to lif…

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200: The Magic of Boredom, Nature, and Work with J.J. Seid 38:35

3M ago38:35

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In our milestone 200th episode, Carole Joy Seid is joined by her son, J.J. Seid. They talk about how they'd answer the question "Why homeschool?" In this episode, you'll hear: why homeschooling is a good idea the place of reading and boredom in homeschooling the joy of outdoor exploration teaching children the importance of nature why work is essen…

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199: What's on Carole's Nightstand - WWII, Immigrant Experiences, & More 25:20

3M ago25:20

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Do you ever wonder what's on Carole's nightstand?! In this episode, Carole shares what she's been reading lately which includes a lot of WWII, immigrant experiences, and more. RESOURCES Looking for a book mentioned in this episode? Find the full list on our website. Listen to more nightstand episodes here. Hear more about Lois Lenski in episode 153…

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198: Family-Friendly Movies Based on Great Books 36:46

3M ago36:46

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A lot of families are looking for great movies when they have that time set apart for a family movie night. You might not be aware of some of the beautiful films that will imprint your children with the very best stories! In this episode, Carole shares 19 family-friendly movies based on great books. Your family is going to love these! Have a idea o…

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197: Taking Care of Ourselves | Lauren Wilson of Olive Tree Pilates and Wellness 25:41

4M ago25:41

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In this episode, Carole Joy Seid and Rachel Winchester talk to their pilates instructor, Lauren Wilson, about how to create a culture of wellness in our homes. Lauren shares her expertise in removing the overwhelm of health with her virtual workouts so that we can focus on what matters most. You'll hear about: Taking care of mom so she can take car…

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196: Listening to God in Daily Prayer and Bible Reading 21:02

4M ago21:02

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What does it look like to meet with God in the morning? In this episode, Carole shares her own pattern for spending time each morning reading the Bible and in prayer. We hope this becomes something you do yourself each day and teach your children to do as well. You'll hear about: A prayer to pray before reading the Bible Write down the scriptures t…

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195: Carole's Favorite Resources for Daily Bible Reading 31:28

4M ago31:28

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When Carole was a brand new Christian, one of her pastors taught her, "Don't let your feet touch the ground in the morning before you have met with God!" Over the years she's tried different ways of having a quiet time, and in this episode she shares the tools that help her most. We hope to help you have your own practice of meeting with God each d…

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194: A Long Obedience in the Same Direction with Parents of 8 | Dan and Kara Beck 25:42

4M ago25:42

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In this episode, we are returning to part two of Carole’s conversation with Dan and Kara Beck. If you missed part one, be sure to go back and listen to that. The Becks share encouragement for homeschooling for the long haul. You'll hear about: The character development the Becks see in their children Different resources Kara used to teach her child…

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193: Homeschooling for the Long Haul with Parents of 8 | Dan & Kara Beck 26:29

5M ago26:29

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In this episode, Carole talks with Dan and Kara Beck, parents to eight children. They’ve graduated half of their children with three left to go. They share the challenges that come with the long homeschooling journey, and how they’re working to finish well. You'll hear about: How a liturgical lifestyle sustains them What's different about when they…

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192: A Christmas Read Aloud with Carole Joy Seid | Papa Panov's Special Day 18:17

5M ago18:17

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We have a special read aloud treat for you today! Every so often, Carole likes to share a favorite book with listeners. As Christmas fast approaches, Carole reads a very special story: Papa Panov's Special Day. Gather your children around, make some hot cocoa, and enjoy this beautiful story! RESOURCES Check out Carole's Christmas Stack in this epis…

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191: Building a Home Library of Timeless Tales and Living Literature | Chelsea of the Yellow House Story Shoppe 29:14

5M ago29:14

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Great books have the power to change the course of our lives, but it isn't always easy to find the very best books! Our friend at the Yellow House Story Shoppe is working to change that! Chelsea Jacobs and her husband, Mark, attended and hosted many Dallas seminars over the last decade as they homeschooled their children. In the last few years, Che…

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190: The Road to Jericho with Betsy Hake 27:14

5M ago27:14

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In this episode, Carole talks again with Betsy Hake of Jericho Ministries. If you missed part one of this conversation be sure to go back to episode 189. We hope your faith is strengthened by hearing Betsy’s story! If you enjoy hearing from Betsy, be sure to connect with her at jerichoministries.org. You can learn more about the ministry, sponsor a…

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189: God Uses Hard Things 31:27

5M ago31:27

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As we thought about what to share with you around Thanksgiving, we wanted to bring back a guest who has been on the podcast before. Carole interviewed her friend Betsy Hake back in episodes 17 and 18 about her ministry in Honduras called Jericho Ministries. Betsy is back to share an update on Jericho and encourage us with how God has carried her th…

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188: Our Favorite Resource for Teaching Math | Math It is Back! 35:55

6M ago35:55

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If you’ve attended or listened to our seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education, you know how much Carole loves the math curriculum Math-It. Unfortunately, it has long been difficult to find! For a while it was out of print. So many of our families have had a hard time find it! Well, do we have exciting news for you today?! In this episode,…

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187: Homeschooling Through the Holidays with Mom of Eight, Sonya Manson 34:07

6M ago34:07

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As we inch closer toward Thanksgiving and Christmas, life begins to ramp up a bit. A lot of times that means added stress to continue the usual homeschool schedule while adding in all the holiday festivities. In today’s episode, Carole talks with Sonya Manson about what their family of ten has done over the years of homeschooling. Sonya shares how …

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186: Being Equipped to Educate Your Children 27:06

6M ago27:06

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Carole Joy Seid and Rachel Winchester share an exciting announcement! In this episode, you'll hear about: the new Homeschool Made Simple website! the roots of the homeschool movement doing your research the purpose of this podcast the difference between the HMS seminars and this podcast Click HERE to get our FREE ebook, 5 Essential Parts of a Great…

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185: How to Make Your Child a Lover of Music 25:09

6M ago25:09

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In this episode, Carole helps you integrate music into your child's life so that they naturally and easily grow familiar with classical music. You'll hear about: - Cultivating a familiarity with classical music - How to use a composer study for two or three months at a time - A chronological approach that allows your child to create a musical timel…

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184: Making Your Child a Lover of Art 23:38

7M ago23:38

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What place does art have in the Christian's life? We want to raise children who know the beauty of quality art and the gift we each have to create as God creates. In this episode, you'll hear: Why a Christian worldview effects our concept of art Expose our babies to quality art Teach children to enjoy making their own art Resources to help you shar…

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183: Introducing Children to Fine Art with Russ Ramsey 14:57

7M ago14:57

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Today we are coming back to Carole’s conversation with Russ Ramsey, author of Rembrandt is in the Wind. After talking about the book, Carole turns toward the topic of introducing children to fine art. Russ shares some great insights to doing that and even a few lessons we adults can learn from children as well. In this episode, you'll hear about: W…

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182: Rembrandt is in the Wind with Russ Ramsey 30:32

7M ago30:32

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Art is one of Carole's long-time passions. She wants every child to grow up familiar with the great artists. In this episode, Carole interviews Russ Ramsey about his book, Rembrandt is in the Wind. In this episode, you'll hear about: Significance of beauty How Russ was introduced to art as a child Carvaggio and Hopper Russ' desire for everyone to f…

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181: Q&A - Encouraging Cheerful Work, Testing for Progress, and Reading Widely with J. J. Seid 26:00

7M ago26:00

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One of the benefits of attending a Homeschool Made Simple event is that you get to submit questions to be answered at the end of the event. Recently, J. J. Seid and Carole Joy Seid taught our basic seminar, Begin with the End in Mind, in an online webinar. In this episode, you'll hear some of the questions asked during the Q&A discussion. Click HER…

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180: The Story of Pandora's Box Read Aloud by Carole Joy Seid 36:43

8M ago36:43

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Every so often, Carole likes to read aloud a favorite story. In this episode, she reads the Greek myth, Pandora's Box. For more read aloud episodes, listen to episode 111, 114, 118, 130, and 131. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars. Click HERE to get our FREE book list! Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by…

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179: From Public School to Homeschooling 38:19

8M ago38:19

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The Cavins were your typical public school family until their oldest daughter started to experience difficulty in her math classes. After homeschooling now for four years, they share a few of the things they've learned and experienced in making this switch for their family. In this episode, you'll hear about: what prompted the Cavins to start homes…

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178: What's On My Nightstand - Biographies, Novels, and Histories 25:21

8M ago25:21

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Every so often, Carole shares what she’s been reading lately. I would be surprised if you can listen to this episode and do not hear a book you could get for every single person in your family! Did you know we have a free book list?! Carole picked over 150 of her favorite books to include on the list. This list will help you build your family’s lib…

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177: From Homeschooling to Standing Firm in the Faith at Cornell University with Joaquin Arroyo 31:14

8M ago31:14

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If you’ve been listening for the podcast for long, you’ll be familiar with the Arroyo family. Carole has interviewed both parents and two of their four children. Well today, we get to hear from the Arroyo’s third son, Joaquin Arroyo. Joaquin shares his own experience being homeschooled from 6th grade through high school. After graduation, he ended …

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176: From Homeschooler to Rhodes Scholar at Oxford with Vidal Arroyo 21:54

8M ago21:54

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Lots of families wonder if it is too late to start homeschooling. In this interview, Carole talks with Vidal Arroyo about his experience being homeschooled for only one year - his senior year of high school - and how it still made a difference in his educational experience. It's not too late to start homeschooling! Click HERE to register for an upc…

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175: The Gift of Learning from Parents and Forming Strong Family Bonds with Natalia Barba 37:36

9M ago37:36

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One of the key ingredients to raising a really smart kid is being a warm and responsive parent. Perhaps it seems to be a small or insignificant part of education, but the parent-child relationship is key to homeschooling successfully. This week, Carole interviews Natalia Barba on her experience being homeschooled from first grade through high schoo…

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174: Allowing Your Child to Pursue Their Own Interests 26:19

9M ago26:19

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While homeschooling can benefit every student, it’s especially beneficial for the kids who don’t fit the traditional educational mold. In this episode, we hear a replay of a conversation with Frankie Beck about what happens when parents give their children the freedom to explore their own interests at their own pace. You’re going to love hearing fr…

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173: How Homeschooling Changed His Educational Path with Luciano Arroyo 22:34

9M ago22:34

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In this episode, we hear a replay of a conversation with Luciano Arroyo of how being homeschooled completely changed the trajectory of his education even though he was only homeschooled during high school! Since this interview first aired, Luciano has graduated from Stanford University with a degree in philosophy. He plans to continue on for one fi…

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172: Knowing Your Children, Bible College, and the Essentials of Homeschooling with Sienna DeMoss 28:00

9M ago28:00

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One of the great things about homeschooling in this day and age is there are so many people to talk to who were homeschooled. In this episode, Carole talks with Sienna DeMoss about her family's story of starting to homeschool and what she considers to be the most important parts of homeschooling. Sienna even went to Bible college before attending L…

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171: A College Girl Reminisces About Her Education 26:54

10M ago26:54

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In this episode, Carole interviews Lizzie Frykman about her home education. Lizzie shares how she felt prepared for college, has a true love for literature, and experienced great spiritual benefit from being homeschooled. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by leaving a r…

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170: How to Make Your Child a Lover of Books 25:26

10M ago25:26

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The secret to educational success is great books! A child who loves to read loves to learn. Rather than focusing so much energy on teaching kids how to read, we ought to focus on teaching children to want to read. In this excerpt of our seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education, J. J. Seid teaches a segment of the workshop called How to Mak…

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169: Q&A on Unplugging Kids and Tips for Daily Rest Time 26:04

10M ago26:04

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Carole is joined again by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to answer a few questions about recognizing if screens are a problem for your child, unplugging your family, teaching children to practice silence and solitude, and practical tips for a daily rest time. If you have questions you'd like to ask Carole, learn more about consulting with her HE…

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168: Being Present in Your Children's Lives 38:32

10M ago38:32

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One of the keys to giving children educational success is being a warm, responsive parents, in a word: present. In this episode, Carole talks with David Arroyo about how his family decided to homeschool, why they went all in with this method, and the ways his four children have found their own unique path in life. For more from David's family, list…

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167: A Truly Customizable Education 33:19

11M ago33:19

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The great thing about homeschooling is it can be customized to fit each child like a tailored suit! In this episode, Dan Beck, homeschooling dad of 8, shares his family's homeschool journey! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from the Beck family, check out episode 49 with Dan's wife, Kara, and episode 116 with Dan's son, Frankie. Al…

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166: A Dad's Role in Homeschooling with J. J. Seid (Part 2) 26:24

11M ago26:24

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Carole is joined again by her son, J. J. Seid, to talk about a dad's role in homeschooling especially how dads can get kids outside and set the tone for working together in the home! In this episode, you'll hear about: Dad as Nature Guy The role of wilderness in a child's education Teaching kids to work gladly and willingly Participating in the wor…

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165: A Dad’s Role in Homeschooling with J.J. Seid (Part 1) 28:25

11M ago28:25

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Oftentimes the homeschool world focuses on the mom’s role in homeschooling, but what about dad?! In this episode, you’ll hear about: The particular calling of parents to homeschool How to press on when something is hard Ways a dad can help support his wife Dad’s role in reading How to cultivate a reading life pertaining to your own interests The hi…

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164: Creating Communities of Endurance with J.J. Seid 32:08

11M ago32:08

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Leadership often means lots of opportunities to realize our own weakness. Parenting presents a lot of these moments! Recently, J.J. Seid gave a teaching on leading community groups at his local church, but so much of what he teaches applies to leadership and community in general. In this episode, you'll hear: - how we end up leading out of self-rel…

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163: Q&A on Library Minefields, An Only Child, and Having What It Takes to Homeschool 35:11

12M ago35:11

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Carole answers common questions in this episode with Rachel Winchester. You'll hear about how to navigate the public library, tips on homeschooling an only child, and a little pep talk on what it takes to homeschool. Hint: you've got what it takes! Click HERE to learn more about consulting with Carole. You can view her availability and book an appo…

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