Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology

Homeschool moms can do BUSY like just about nobody else. And sometimes in the midst of the busy we forget important things like fostering connection with our kids, pursuing joy, and nurturing a growth mindset. Can we make learning fun and avoid overwhelm in our homeschooling? Amy Milcic says we can, and she joins us on this week’s Homeschool Conversations episode to share some practical tips and encouragement. Amy makes me smile every time, and I know she’ll bring a smile to your day as well! Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/amy-milcic 100 Poems: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/ Advent and Christmas Resources: https://humilityanddoxology.com/advent/ Join my email list: https://app.birdsend.co/forms/4169/hosted

It was such a delight to chat with Lara Molettiere about pursuing a Charlotte Mason education, encouraging a delightful and grace-filled atmosphere in our homeschool, and intentionally celebrating Advent in our families. Lara reminds us that the Advent season is a gift, not a burden, and she shares some simple tips to help make that a reality in our home. This is a lovely episode and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!   *please note, if you have little ears around who are attuned to details of holiday magic, there are some spoilers in this episode. Depending on your family’s traditions, you may want to choose to listen with your earbuds in!*  Lara has a special offer for Humility and Doxology readers! Use code HDADVENT to save 15% off the Gentle Advent courses. This code is good through the December 1, 2020. Check out her Charlotte Mason inspired Advent courses at my referral link here: https://bit.ly/LaraAdvent  Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Lara-Molettiere Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/

If you homeschool more than one child, at some point you have probably wondered, “How do I balance the academic and emotional needs of multiple kids during the school day? And after I do all that, how do I keep the household running, too?” Heather Tully is a homeschool mama to 10 children from toddler to college age. The Lord has been faithful to teach her and grow her… and humble her… over her past decades of homeschooling, and she joins us today on the Homeschool Conversations podcast to share encouragement, practical tips, and grace-filled hope for the homeschool mama of many. This chat was such a delightful encouragement to me, and I know it will be to you as well! Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Heather-Tully Thanksgiving Book List FREE download: https://humilityanddoxology.com/thanksgivingbooklist/ Christmas Book List FREE download: https://humilityanddoxology.com/best-christmas-books/ Clickable book lists: https://www.amazon.com/shop/humilityanddoxology

It was such a delight to be joined by one half of the Blue Sky Daisies publishing team, Amy Edwards. Amy and her friend Tina Mugglin started their independent publishing business in 2013, and since then they have continued to publish many fabulous books both old and new. Most recently, they published an updated edition of Hallelujah, Cindy Rollins's lovely Advent book. On this bonus episode of Homeschool Conversations, Amy and I chat about everything ranging from picture books for all ages, what to do when your homeschool reality seems to not quite live up to your ideals, and (of course) all about Advent and Christmas traditions. Be sure to enter the Instagram giveaway for your own chance to win a copy of Hallelujah! https://www.instagram.com/humilityanddoxology/ Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/blue-sky-daisies Thanksgiving Book List FREE download: https://humilityanddoxology.com/thanksgivingbooklist/ Christmas Book List FREE download: https://humilityanddoxology.com/best-christmas-books/ Clickable book lists: https://www.amazon.com/shop/humilityanddoxology

Did you know that play impacts the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children and teens, and impacts us as adults as well? Cait Curley believes that homeschooling really can be almost all fun and games, and she joins us this week on the podcast to chat about gameschooling, the challenges and joys of homeschooling twice-exceptional kids, and the importance of leaving space for play in our homeschool day. Don't miss Cait's new Gameschooling 101 course! Get access to over 25 self-paced video lessons, actionable, downloadable PDF resources, play-based bonus content, and access to an incredible resource library at a low introductory price here: http://bit.ly/gameschooling101 (this is my referral link; thanks for supporting the work of the podcast!) Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Cait-Curley Thanksgiving Book List FREE download: https://humilityanddoxology.com/thanksgivingbooklist/ Christmas Book List FREE download: https://humilityanddoxology.com/best-christmas-books/ Clickable book lists: https://www.amazon.com/shop/humilityanddoxology

What an absolute delight and privilege to chat with Karen Glass in this episode of Homeschool Conversations! I so appreciate her emphasis on humility, wonder, joy, and patience in a classical, Charlotte Mason approach to education. You will not want to miss her analogy between feeding our children good food and nourishing them on good ideas, while waiting patiently for them to grow at their own pace. So much goodness in this interview! Here's the quote I read in Karen's book Consider This that made me determined to have her on the podcast: “We do not list ‘humility’ among our school subjects or put it on a transcript, but that is actually the little secret of classical education.” Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/karen-glass Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/

You are going to love this conversation with Samantha Shank, homeschool graduate and creative entrepreneur. She started her blog when she was just 14! She shares her perspective on her own homeschool experience, talks about the surprising childhood obsession that turned into a full-time career, and give tips for graduating from college early...and Debt Free! You do not want to miss this lovely conversation with Sam!   Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Samantha-Shank Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/

Have you ever noticed that the school part seems to be crowding out the life part of your homeschool? When Joy Cherrick began to feel stagnant in her homeschool, she realized she had forgotten Charlotte Mason’s reminder that education is a discipline, an atmosphere, and a life. She joins us on this episode of Homeschool Conversations to talk about creating margin in the homeschool day, Nature Study Hacking with a variety of ages, and more! Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/ Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Joy-Cherrick Be sure you're following @HumilityandDoxology on Instagram for a GIVEAWAY of Joy's Mammals Nature Study Hacking book this week only!

If you’re a fan of the Scholé Sisters like I am, you’ll be especially excited about today’s episode. My conversation with Abby Wahl covered topics as diverse as the ordering of the affections, educating children with dyslexia, and twin-mom life (with a little sheep farming thrown in there for good measure). I especially loved her thoughts on doing less, but better. I hope you enjoy this Homeschool Conversation as much as I did! Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/abby-wahl Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/

Sometimes we homeschool mamas can be tempted to look to homeschooling for our identity and even as a source of pride. But when we view homeschooling as but one aspect of our role as mothers, when we see that it is an act of worship and service to God, and when we prioritize relationship with our children, we can truly experience joy in the homeschool journey. My guest Melissa McMahan from Cair Paravel Academy joins us this week to share her perspective as a long-time homeschooling mom of 5 daughters. We chatted all about classical Charlotte Mason education, pursuing our own interests as mothers, and more. This conversation was such a delight! Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Melissa-McMahan 100 Poems Free Printable: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/ Please subscribe, rate, and review Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology in your favorite podcast app! For links to some of my favorite homeschool books and resources, head to https://www.amazon.com/shop/humilityanddoxology