Homeschool Made Simple – Details, episodes & analysis

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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+The Jones' ministry and online resources: visit their website HERE.

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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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+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.

+Attend one of our upcoming seminars in 2024!

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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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Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
Attend one of our upcoming seminars in 2024!
Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!

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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.

For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, click HERE.

Click HERE to get Carole's seminar, Taming the Media Lion! 

RESOURCES

+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here

+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.

+Attend one of our upcoming seminars!

+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!

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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

To learn more about Carole's approach to homeschooling, click HERE to get her basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education!

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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!

To learn more about Coldwater and the different programs they offer for children, young adults, and families visit their website HERE.

Click HERE to find resources on getting children outside in nature in Carole‘s online store!

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