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YMB 86 Liberal Arts in the Age of Stem: A Conversation with Martin Cothran
Everyone knows that we should focus our educational efforts on teaching kids skills they can actually use in real life, right? Except maybe that is not the best path to the most practical education after all. Yes, a classical education can build virtue, but it also...
YMB 85 Goals, Words, and Redeeming Your Mornings
A new year can be both daunting and exciting at the same time. It is a fresh start and a time for change, but that doesn't excuse the need to be realistic about what you can actually do amid the uncertainties of homeschool mom life (every day is different, yes?) So...
YMB 84 Advent Carols: A Conversation with Genie Shaw
Continuing with our November theme of celebrating Advent this year, I am joined on today's show by the Your Morning Basket Plus music specialist Genie Shaw. We are talking all about Advent music, what makes it different from Christmas music and why you might want...
YMB #83: Why Advent? A Conversation with Tsh Oxenreider
Today on the show I am joined by author and mom Tsh Oxenreider to chat about her new book Shadow and Light: A Journey Into Advent. In this episode Tsh and I chat about what Advent is and how Tsh came to celebrate it. We also talk about what the season has to offer...
YMB #82 More than Just Pun and Games: A Conversation with Carl Azuz
On today's podcast I am joined by the very punny host of CNN10, Carl Azuz. With balanced news coverage, wonderful explanations, and a winning host, the 10-minute news show has become a favorite part of our family's Morning Basket. It's the way we love to cover...
YMB #81 Morning Time with Gifted Kids: A Conversation with Colleen Kessler
Today on the podcast I am joined by my good friend Colleen Kessler who is a homeschooling mom of four and a gifted education specialist. Colleen and I chat about the benefits of a Morning Basket for your gifted kids as well as some of the challenges that moms of...
YMB #80 Beloved: A Conversation with Missy Andrews
Today I am joined my Missy Andrews from the Center for Lit to talk about her book My Divine Comedy: A Mother’s Homeschooling Journey. I can't explain how encouraged I was by today's episode. No spoilers, but there is one nugget that Missy lays down that is going to...
YMB #79 A Themed-Based Morning Basket: A Conversation with Jessica Waldock
The theme of this episode of the podcast is all about making Morning Time work for your family. I am joined by Jessica Waldock, host of the Morning Baskets and more Facebook community to talk about how using themes saved her Morning Basket. Jessica homeschools an...
YMB #78 Civics and Current Events: A Conversation with Jill Hummer
Professor and homeschool mom Jill Hummer joins me on this episode of the podcast to talk all about teaching civics and current events in your Morning Time. We chat about what Civics is, exactly, as well as the best ways to bring a living knowledge of citizenship to...
YMB #77 Awaking Wonder: A Conversation with Sally Clarkson
On today's episode of the podcast I welcome Sally Clarkson, author and homeschool mom, to chat about her soon-to-be-released book Awaking Wonder. Education does not have to be difficult or stifling. Find out how homeschool families can create delightful learning...