Homeschool Made Simple

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!For a list of resources mentioned in this episode, click HERE. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

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.Click HERE to learn more about Carole's upcoming seminars. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

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. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars.Click HERE to learn more about Carole’s approach to homeschooling. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

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 weatherBringing grandparents into parenting your childTips for teaching a second language through immersionTo learn more about Carole's approach to homeschooling, click HERE to get her basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education! Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

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!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

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 lifeWays to encourage your children to be in a youth groupHow we can support and encourage our pastorsTips for picking a church that fits your familyClick HERE for show notes.Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others! Send this episode to someone you know who needs to hear it. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

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. Click HERE to register for an upcoming seminar! Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcast. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

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!" Click HERE for show notes. Click HERE to register for an upcoming seminar!Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

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.Paypal: bonniebooks@citlink.netORBonnie Anderson6845 D Chene LaneMaple Plain, MN 55359ORFor more info, call Bonnie at (763) 479-1707Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education!Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by sharing this episode with a friend who'd appreciate it! Check out episode #75 for everything you need to know about timelines! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

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!Click HERE to learn more about Sing, Spell, Read, and Write. Click HERE to learn more abut Wining Reading Boost.Contact Diane through their website HERE to find out pricing and order your own kit. Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by leaving a review or sending this episode to a friend! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode: Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars