We've spent the whole year getting our pedagogy in place by studying Mason's 20 principles. But sometimes, we need help bringing all that philosophy down to the practical level, down to our commonplace homes.

Thankfully, today's guest is here to help. Bethany Douglass, a wife, mother of four, and writer at Cloistered Away, joins me to offer practical homeschooling encouragement on setting rhythms, cultivating atmosphere, important practices for moms, and how to pursue truth, goodness, and beauty through it all!

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You can find Bethany on Instagram @cloisteredaway and at Cloistered Away.

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Resources from Cloistered Away

Homeschooling | Getting Started

Homeschooling | Preschool Years

Homeschooling | Childhood Years

Homeschooling | Encouragement

Homeschooling | Resources

Homeschooling | Gift Guides

Family | Motherhood

Home | Simply Rhythms & Routines

Food | Sabbath Routines & Dinners
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You can find the full episode notes here.

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