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. Also be sure to listen to episode 99 on Better Late Than Early. *This episode originally aired as episodes 112 and 113. 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 this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestMentioned in this episode:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

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 GuyThe role of wilderness in a child's education Teaching kids to work gladly and willinglyParticipating in the work of the homeSetting the tone as the servant leaderRESOURCES+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 this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestMentioned in this episode:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

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 homeschoolHow to press on when something is hard Ways a dad can help support his wifeDad’s role in reading How to cultivate a reading life pertaining to your own interests The high point of the homeschool dayReading aloud to a wide age range of kids Click HERE for a list of books mentioned in this episode. 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 this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestMentioned in this episode:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

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-reliance- leading in dependency on God- two things we need to lead well- how to cultivate perseverance J.J. Seid helped write his church's community group handbook which is an amazing resource for anyone in or leading a community group at your church. You can learn more HERE. 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 this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestMentioned in this episode:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

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 appointment on our website. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars and webinars!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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

This is the fifth episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you.Corrie Ten Boom is most notably remembered for her book, The Hiding Place, which details her family's story of hiding Jews in their home and how she suffered in a concentration camp alongside her sister, Betsie. In this episode, Carole shares about some of the other books Corrie wrote including: In My Father's House, Tramp for the Lord; Common Sense Not Needed; Don't Wrestle, Just Nestle. You will never regret reading one of Corrie Ten Boom's books! Click HERE to shop in the online store!Click HERE to learn 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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

This is the fourth episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you.Ruth Bell Graham was the child of missionaries who had a heart for the lost all the days of her life. Her experiences growing up in China, going to boarding school in Korea, and attending Wheaton College prepared her for the life she would live as Billy Graham's wife. Listen in for a sketch of this faithful woman! For a list of the books mentioned in this episode, click HERE. Click HERE to shop in the online store!Click HERE to learn 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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

This is the third episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you.Amy Carmichael lived as a missionary in India for most of her life. She rescued children from Hindu temples and created a haven for them at Dohnavur Fellowship. She became "Amma" to countless children and was even influenced by Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education. Click HERE to shop in the online store!Click HERE to learn 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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

This is the second episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you.Henrietta Mears was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent who influenced many young people who also became influential in their own right. Listen in to meet this amazing woman!Click HERE for the list of resources mentioned in this episode. 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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar

This is the first episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on my life, and I want to share them with you. Edith Schaeffer has been one of the most influential women on my life. Her books formed my understanding of what it meant to be a woman who uses all of her creativity and talent for the glory of God. I hope you are inspired as you hear a bit about Edith, and if you haven't read her books, be sure to do so. They will change your life!Click HERE to get a list of resources mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn 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:CA SeminarPre Roll CA 2025 Seminar