In this replay episode, we are talking about the importance of sharing God's design for sex with our children. We advise you to occupy your children elsewhere for this one!

Dr. Stanton and Brenna Jones have written a collection of books to help Christian parents talk with their children about human sexuality: The Story of Me, Before I Was Born God Knew My Name, What's the Big Deal: Why God Cares About Sex, Facing the Facts: The Truth About Sex and You, and How and When to Tell Your Kids About Sex.

Listen in as they talk about teaching children God's design and why it's so important!

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Today, Carole Joy Seid talks with recent homeschool graduate Adeline Beck about her unique educational journey. Homeschooling allowed Adeline to explore interests like gardening, healthy eating, and professional dance while learning responsibility. She reflects on the close relationships within her large family and the personalized support from her parents. We love talking about the benefits of individualized education through homeschooling!

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Are you wondering whether or not to use a spelling curriculum for your child? 

Are you unsure of what your state requires of you as a homeschooling parent? 

Have you worried that you may have caused permanent damage by starting your homeschooling journey late or by using too much screen time? 

Rachel and Carole respond to listener questions in this episode. With insightful anecdotes and practical advice, they reassure listeners that it's never too late to change course and provide a truly encouraging and uplifting experience for parents navigating the homeschooling journey.

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Does your family know Psalty, the singing songbook?

Ernie and Debbie Rettino created Psalty as they ministered to the children at Calvary Chapel in the early 1980s. Now, their music continues to disciple children and teach them the Christian faith in an accessible, joyful way.

Carole interviews the Rettinos about how they created Psalty, the different albums they recorded over the years, and some of our favorite songs.

If you want to get the Psalty cds for your children, visit their website HERE. You can also listen to some of the Psalty albums on Spotify!

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In this episode, Carole continues her conversation with her son, J.J. Seid. This time, they focus on the issue of social media, and how we can gain discernment to live wisely in the world.

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Lots of parents are feeling overwhelmed in the face of the type of questions their children are coming home with. What used to feel like a lazy river now feels like a raging river!

How can parents disciple their children in a divided age?

In this episode, I talk with my son, J.J. Seid, about resources to help parents disciple their children in a divided age.

This is part one of a two part conversation with J.J., and next week, we'll be back with part two!

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In this episode, Carole finishes reading The Miraculous Pitcher by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This is a retelling of an ancient tale from the Ovid. 

Be sure to listen to episode 130 to hear the first part of this story! 

For more read aloud episodes, listen to episode 111, 114, and 118.

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Did you ever wonder why in the book of Acts Paul and Silas were thought to be gods when they were in Lystra?

Carole reads a beautiful story that comes from Greek mythology. Originally from “The Metamorphosis”,  here Carole reads from a retelling by Nathaniel Hawthorne under the title “The Miraculous Pitcher.”

For more read-aloud episodes, listen to episodes 111, 114, and 118.

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Carole's assistant, Rachel, joins her to answer a few commonly asked questions! 

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Ideas for spending time outside in less than ideal weather
• Bringing grandparents into parenting your child
• Tips for teaching a second language through immersion

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It’s pretty easy to see how being in the wilderness benefits boys, but is there any benefit for girls?

In this episode, Carole talks with Jen Sutton at the Coldwater Foundation about  why women need wilderness experiences as well.

Jen shares her own personal story which will delight you!

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What is essential to developing a robust faith?

Of course, a personal relationship with God matters, but sometimes that gets distilled down to spirituality separate from faithful participation in the local church.

Carole talks with pastor Dean Inserra about why we need the local church.

If we want our families to love God and follow Him, we need to order our way rightly!

In this episode, you'll hear about: 

• Why the Church is essential for the Christian life
• Ways to encourage your children to be in a youth group
• How we can support and encourage our pastors
• Tips for picking a church that fits your family

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Do you want to share with your children the stories of how God is working in the world today?

Look no further than the Christian biographies written by Rebecca Davis!

Carole speaks with Rebecca about her Hidden Heroes series, how the books developed, and why they are must-reads for everyone!

Learn more about Rebecca Davis's books HERE.

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The promise of this podcast is that we will help you keep homeschooling simple. But how?

Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel, to talk about some of the ways homeschooling gets complicated and how you can make changes to simplify your approach.

As Dr. Raymond Moore used to say, "Keep it simple, sweetie!"

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The job of raising children is hard and requires strength and wisdom far beyond what we can muster up in and of ourselves. Thankfully, the Bible has a lot to say to us in our weakness and need for wisdom. Carole and Rachel share practical ways that she encourages families to immerse themselves in the God’s Word to grow in faith and peace. They discuss ways of organizing and surrounding family spaces with scriptures, highlighting the significance of instilling faith in children from a young age. Listen in to be encouraged!

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If you've heard Carole's seminar, you know she loves children to create a visual timeline as they learn history. V.M. Hillyer said to hang a timeline by a child's bed so that they internalize history as they drift off to sleep!

Bonnie Anderson joins Carole to share how she created her own visual history timeline! You'll hear some of their favorite authors, traveling to bring history alive, and

You can get the primary and intermediate timelines from Bonnie a few different ways! Send her a check in the mail or pay via Paypal. Address and Paypal info below:

Each timeline is $30/each plus $5 shipping per order.

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For decades now, Carole has recommended people to use Sing, Spell, Read, and Write to teach their children how to read. She used this program with her son and her granddaughter.

Carole talks with Sue Dickson and Diane Fix about how Sing, Spell, Read, and Write came into existence, why it works so well, and how to get it for your own family.

You don't want to miss this conversation!

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Isn't it wonderful how literature provides us with characters to admire and emulate?

One such character is the mother in Kate Douglas Wiggin's book, Mother Carey's Chickens.

While Wiggin is well known for her book, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, Carole especially loves this lesser known story. 

In this episode, you’ll hear about  Kate Douglas Wiggin, her beloved book, and why Carole loves Mother Carey!

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Carole talks with her friend, Colleen, who has been actively involved in the pro-life movement for over 40 years. And many different facets.

Colleen shares her story of ministering to women in crisis as well as caring for disabled adults.

We hope this conversation inspires you to find ways to care for the least of these in your community for as Jesus said, “as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”

For more on this topic, listen to episodes 74 and 84. 

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Carole is once again joined by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to talk about how to plan a homeschool year. Then she breaks down what a typical homeschool day looks like.

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Carole shares two books that recently rocked her world!

One is a biography by Darlene Deibler Rose called Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II. This book will change your life! 

The other is a book, In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed by Carl Honore. His chapters on children and education are the message our world needs to hear, even the homeschool community!

For more nightstand episodes, check out episodes 5, 29, 68, and 106.

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Carole recently found an old story, Robert of Sicily. Its message is powerful as it demonstrates how God brings down the mighty but lifts up the lowly.

Listen in to hear the story!

For more read aloud episodes, check out episodes 111 and 114.

Carole will be teaching three in-person seminars in 2022! To learn more, click HERE. 

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In this episode, Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to answer three frequently asked questions.

You'll hear about

- getting dads involved in family read alouds
- tips for occupying littles while homeschooling older kids
- cultivating a love for books in the middle school years when kids might have more exposure to screens.


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This is the last episode of season 3. Carole will be back in July 2022 for season 4!

What happens when you give your child the opportunity to pursue their own interests under parental guidance?

Homeschooling allows each family to customize education to fit the child!

In this conversation with Frankie Beck, you'll hear what happens when he was allowed the freedom to pursue his own interests.

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To hear Carole's interviews with Frankie's parents, listen to episodes 49, 112, and 113. 

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Do you know Meghan Cox Gurdon?

She's the children's literature editor of the Wall Street Journal. For years, Carole has quoted her articles in seminars.

In this episode, Carole shares about Gurdon's book, The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction.

You'll hear some of the research Gurdon shares in her book as well as a preview of the chapters, and why this is a must-read book!

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How do you set realistic expectations for the school year? 

In this episode, Rachel Winchester and J. J. Seid discuss the common struggle parents face in balancing the desire to provide a robust education for their children without overwhelming themselves and their kids. 

They talk about creating a flexible and sustainable plan, focusing on cultivating curiosity, and embracing a long-term view of education. 

If you've ever struggled with the question of whether you're doing enough for your children through homeschooling, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, Carole reads The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to listen to other read aloud episodes like episode 111.

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We're back with Dan Beck for part two of our conversation!

If you missed part one, be sure to listen to episode 112.

You'll hear about:
- the freedom homeschooling allows for traveling
- how they customize each child's education
- having a learning disabled child in their home
- listening to God's voice leading our educational decisions
- an easy way to develop homeschool community
- being okay with being different

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So often in the homeschool movement, women have a predominant voice. But, no wife can homeschool without her husband's support. It's so important to include men's voices!

In this episode, Carole interviews Dan Beck who shares how he and his wife, Kara, found the Moore's book, Better Late Than Early.

Dan shares how that philosophy has guided their homeschooling journey up to this point. 

In this episode, you'll hear about: 

• how the Becks have customized each child's education
• Dan's sons experiences serving at Coldwater Camp
• what Dan wished he knew when he started homeschooling
• how they managed homeschooling eight children
• developing a nurturing family culture
• the most important ingredient to encourage bonding

You'll be so encouraged by what Dan shares!

Listen to episode 19 to hear more about Better Late Than Early and listen to episode 49 to hear Carole's interview with Dan's wife, Kara. 

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In this episode, Carole reads one of her favorite shorts stories, The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde. 



Listen to episode 104 to hear more about illustrator Lizbeth Zwerger. 

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Carole introduces you to one of her favorite authors, Wendell Berry.

Berry is renown as a poet, novelist, and essayist. His fiction work centers around the town of Port William, Kentucky.

If you have never read one of his books, now is the time to find yourself a Wendell Berry book!

You will be enchanted and inspired by the loving touch he gives to his characters.

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Jesus said that His yoke is easy and His burden is light, but does that have any bearing on our homeschool experience?

In this episode, Carole sits down with her long time friend, Kristina, to talk about their family’s experience homeschooling.

Kristina’s story is one of the universal mom who has gone through this journey of learning that Jesus’ commands are not grievous.

In this episode, you’ll hear about

1. Homeschooling multiple children
2. Kristina’s experience using Ambleside Online
3. How she learned to pay attention to her own intuition
4. The value of the right book at the right time and the detriment of the wrong book at the wrong time
5. A natural way to see what a child learns as they read a book
6. How Carole’s method has helped Kristina’s family have a more enjoyable homeschool experience

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Carole talks with her long time friend, Rory Noland, about how we as parents can mentor our children in the area of worship. 

Rory shares how he led his own family in worship but also what he does as a grandfather too!

You'll hear about: 

• family worship
• what worship is
• teaching children how to pray
• helping children to see God in the world around them
• using call and response to teach scripture
• the value of memorizing Bible verses
• power of expressing praise to God

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If you've been around the podcast long, you've heard about the Coldwater Foundation in Grand Marais, Minnesota!

In this episode, Kevin and Carole talk about how students grow into leadership at Coldwater. Kevin shares his vision for how students become campers. You'll hear about the spiritual formation that happens as a part of the wilderness experience at Coldwater.

For more episodes with Kevin Sutton, listen to episodes 14 and 71.

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Everyone always asks me what I am reading. What is on your nightstand?!

Well,  in this episode, I'm sharing a stack of books I've been perusing and reading lately!

It includes children's books, a historical fiction series, a biography of one of my heroes, and a few more.

For more episodes like this, listen to episodes 5 and 68.

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Do you know Allen Say? He is a Japanese author and illustrator who has written treasured books for children.

In this episode, Carole shares an overview of Say's life and work as well as her favorite of his books.

Through these books, may you travel the world and expand your children's world!
 

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Are you considering bringing your child home from traditional school? 

Deschooling is the first thing we suggest you do! 

In this episode, we discuss what deschooling is and encourage you to break free from the "school at home" model. 

Give your kids the freedom to explore their interests under parental guidance. 

Carole shares her expertise, encouraging parents to consider emotional and practical aspects, such as travel, life skills, and real-life experiences. 

Tune in to discover how deschooling can reignite your child's love for learning and growth.

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-The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education by Grace Llewellyn

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In this episode, Carole shares about one of her favorite European illustrators: Lisbeth Zwerger. 

Once you see Lisbeth Zwerger’s illustrations, you’ll be spoiled for anything else! 

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Carole continues her conversation with David Arroyo. In this episode, David shares about fatherhood. 

The Arroyos as a family stepped out in faith to homeschool, and God has really blessed them!

You’ll hear about:

• How homeschooling changed everything for their family
• The depth of relationship David has with his children
• The role of media in their home
• How God uses our efforts for good

For more episodes with the Arroyo family, listen to episodes 54, 57, 63, and 102.

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In this first of two episodes, Carole is joined by David Arroyo who shares his story as an immigrant child from Spain who grew up to become a homeschooling dad.

His life has had some great highs and some of the lowest lows, but he testifies to God‘s faithfulness and sovereignty all along the way. It is a beautiful testimony!

To hear more from the Arroyo family, tune in to episodes 54, 57, 63, 176 and 177.

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How do you raise children who are happy and bonded with their family?

In this episode, Carole sits down with Eric and Ayme Frykman to talk with them about their own experience raising their five children.

The Frykmans have created such a warm and cozy home where their children love one another and enjoy being with each other. They share their pearls of wisdom with us.

We will all be richer for it as well!
 

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In this week's episode, we revisit Carole's interview with Luciano Arroyo. He shares his experience as a homeschool graduate who now attends Stanford University.



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In this episode of The Greatest Hits series, we revisit the most popular episode of the podcast.

“Better Late Than Early” is at the heart of Carole’s philosophy. Without it you will not experience the freedom, simplicity, and enjoyment of homeschooling the Carole way!

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You’re listening to the Greatest Hits series!

In this episode, we’re revisiting episode 80.

Carole interviews Dr. Sears, world-renowned pediatrician. He shares a wealth of knowledge on feeding your children’s brains! 

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You're listening to the greatest hits series!

In this episode, Carole talks with Katherine Ruch about the importance of bonding in the formation of personhood.

This originally aired as episode 24.

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You’re listening to the greatest hits series! 

In this episode, you’ll hear about socialization. It’s always a primary concern  when anyone announces they plan to homeschool. 

But socialization need not be a concern at all! Listen in to learn why. 

This episode originally aired as episode 31. 

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You're listening to the Greatest Hits series! This was originally episode 30.

Do you need a movie to watch with your high school or college student during the winter break?

Look no further than this list of classic films!

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Today, Rachel and Carol respond to listener questions about unschooling, co-ops, and community in homeschooling. Carol clarifies the differences between her approach and unschooling, emphasizing the importance of balance and parental involvement in their method. She also shares her thoughts on co-ops, providing valuable insights on how to leverage community connections in the homeschooling journey without compromising educational integrity. Tune in as they address these questions and offer valuable guidance on navigating the homeschooling landscape with wisdom and intentionality.

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Welcome to the Greatest Hits series!

In this episode, we're revisiting my conversation with Jesse and Rachel Winchester about what the preschool years look like in their home. (This was originally episode 40.)

The Winchesters have three preschool children. They focus on developing a good work ethic in their children and give them tons of time outside!

I hope you'll be encouraged by this episode and inspired to simplify the preschool years!

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Welcome to the Greatest Hits series!

In this episode, we're revisiting my interview with Ryan and Kristy Sorrels who are self-proclaimed as "not your typical homeschool parents". 

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What makes a good homeschool parent? 

Do you need to have a certain type of personality to teach your children at home? Ryan and Kristy Sorrels answer those questions and more as they share how they homeschool their three children with a literature based approach. 

On this episode, you'll hear: 

- why their son only went to preschool for 6 days
- what Kristy calls the best part and worst part of homeschooling
- Ryan's encouragement for non-reading parents

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To end the year, we’re replaying some of the greatest hits of the podcast! In this episode, Carole shares her stack of Christmas books.

This is a replay of episode 38.

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This is the time of year when our hearts desire what is real, what is valuable, and what is meaningful. At this time, I always climb up on a step stool to the top of the bookcase in the dining room and pull down a stack of what I call “the Christmas books.”

Over the years I have read these out loud and we have cherished many of these stories as a family, but I also love the joy of just reading them alone on a quiet afternoon, as the sun pours through the bay window.

I thought I would list some of these books for you, and share a little bit about each of them.