HSP 057 Gina Munsey: Homeschooling a Gifted Daughter
Homeschooling a profoundly gifted child can bring lots of challenges others may not completely understand. Want to take a peek into the world of homeschooling gifted kids? Don’t miss this conversation with Gina Munsey — second generation homeschooler and mom to the brilliantly asynchronous Aveline. Links and resources from today’s show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland…
The Blessings of Holiday Traditions for Preschoolers
As the holidays descend upon us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the tasks that fill your to-do lists each day. You might question whether it’s all worth it in the end, but rest assured that the extra work surrounding this time of year really does pay off, since these traditions have an extremely…
Hand Lettering with Heather Suemnicht: Learning, Knowing, Creating Hobbies for Homeschool Moms
I have followed Heather on Instagram for quite a while now. She always has something beautiful going on at her account, Tillberry Tales. This year I’ve had my eye out for hobbyists, and the hobby she posted that I’m most intrigued by is her hand lettering. Hand lettering has become very popular in recent years…
YMB #42 Seeking Truth: A Conversation with Ashley Woleben
What is lectio divina and how can we use this ancient monastic practice in leading our students to truth. Ashley Woleben is on the show today to answer that question and so much more. Links and Resources from Today’s Show Mere Motherhood: Morning Times, Nursery Rhymes, & My Journey Toward SanctificationChildren of the New ForestWhere…
Homeschooling as a Buffet of Ideas
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when good food and rich spreads are upon us! As I was talking with my kids about homeschooling the other day, I realized that a great education is a lot like a sumptuous buffet. Many Options for Many Tastes A great holiday spread makes you…
HSP 056 Caitlin Curley: Introducing Gameschooling
So many homeschoolers start down this alternate education path to break free from the traditional schooling mode, then find themselves recreating school-at-home and getting frustrated with themselves and their kids. Cait Curley has the answer for you, and she and Colleen talk all about gameschooling for fun AND learning this week. You don’t want to…
5 Ways to Guide Your Teen in the Art of Time Management
It’s Sunday night, the evening before we go to co-op, and once again the teen is madly typing away at the computer, making a valiant attempt to write a paper from FROM SCRATCH that is due TOMORROW. Why didn’t he complete it (or even START it, hello) earlier in the week, you ask? Good question!!…
YMB #41 Why Fairy Tales are Not Optional: A Conversation with Angelina Stanford
Angelina Stanford and I started our conversation with a showdown. “I’m going to have to limit you to an hour,” I told her. “You’re going to have a hard time with that,” was her reply. Boy, was she ever right! I just wanted this conversation about fairy tales to go on and on and on….
HSP 055 Aurie Good: Being a Homeschooling Foster Mom
Homeschooling can be a challenge for the most organized mama, throw in some extra schedules and running around, and it’s easy to see how one can get lost in all the details, forgetting to get math in for the day. Today Colleen talks to an inspirational homeschool mom who not only juggles her family activities…
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