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On behalf of Homeschooling.Mom, the Homeschool Solutions Show podcast and the Charlotte Mason Show podcast, we thank you for tuning-in, and listening.

The homeschooling community is large, diverse and growing, and there is so much we may learn from the successes, failures and challenges of others in this community. We trust that you’ll find these podcast conversations, observations and perspectives to be uplifting, encouraging, thought-provoking and equipping.

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Recent Shows

S8 E3 | Why Poetry Study is Beneficial and Necessary, Pt. 1 (Shiela Catanzarite)

S8 E3 | Why Poetry Study is Beneficial and Necessary, Pt. 1 (Shiela Catanzarite)

God hardwired our children's brains for poetry. Charlotte Mason knew this when she said, "Children are born poets, and they dramatise all the life they see about them, after their own hearts, into an endless play." She talked about the incredible benefits of poetry to a child's intellectual, academic and emotional development, and neuroscience only continues to prove what she insightfully observed. In this episode I'll share research behind the three main benefits of poetry and Charlotte's vision for why it should be a necessary part of every child's daily educational plan.

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393 | The Power of "Yes" and "No" in Your Homeschool (Sean Allen)

393 | The Power of "Yes" and "No" in Your Homeschool (Sean Allen)

Our lives consist of an innumerable series of "Yes's" and "No's". Our job is to make sure we're giving the right answers to the right questions and this certainly applies to our homeschools. Are we saying "Yes" to things that are proving a distraction to our homeschool and ultimately our family? Are we too often saying "No" to simple requests on the part of our children to spend time with them? Our homeschooling efforts are made up of such questions and our respective answers determine their ultimate success or failure.

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S8 E2 | Nature Study Hacking with Joy Cherrick (Jeannie Fulbright)

S8 E2 | Nature Study Hacking with Joy Cherrick (Jeannie Fulbright)

In today's world of hyper-technology, a mother's first duty is to restore a love for nature and the peace that comes from spending time outdoors. In this episode, you will learn how to seamlessly include nature study and nature journaling in your weekly routine. Jeannie Fulbright interviews Joy Cherrick, author of the Nature Study Hacking series, which is based on the Handbook of Nature Study. Joy and Jeannie discuss mindsets, expectations, tips for making nature study a part of your family's lifestyle, and how her guides can be used to increase your family's knowledge of nature and joy in nature journaling.

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Is it Possible to Homeschool on A Budget?

Is it Possible to Homeschool on A Budget?

Many families are hesitant to take up homeschooling simply because they view the option as very expensive. It’s true that some people spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on homeschooling, but it is possible to homeschool on a budget?

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Debunking Myths About Homeschooling

Debunking Myths About Homeschooling

Homeschooling is actually an excellent way to educate your child. However, even though many families homeschool, there are still numerous myths about homeschooling that can often cloud the concept of homeschooling.

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How to Create Winning Lesson Plans for Homeschooling

How to Create Winning Lesson Plans for Homeschooling

Once you’ve assembled your curriculum for the year, as well as any resources and online programs you’ll be supplementing with, you’ll be ready to get a solid plan and, lesson plans for homeschooling, prepared for the school year. Even if your plan is loose, or you intend to utilize Unschooling or child-led learning, it’s still a plan, and you can make the most of it.

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