Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology

What do struggles with tying your shoes, using correct prepositions, and telling time have in common? They are all early warning signs of dyslexia. These and other signs can help you discern if your child is just a late reader or is dealing with underlying learning challenges. Today's Homeschool Conversations guest Marianne Sunderland is a veteran homeschooling mom of 8 children, 7 of whom have dyslexia and other learning challenges. She brings her personal experience and expertise to today's chat. If you want to know how to homeschool your children with dyslexia or other learning challenges, you won't want to miss today's episode! Show notes and the complete transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/marianne-sunderland/ FREE Homeschool Planning Guide Ebook: https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/ Learn more about the Orton-Gillingham Approach to teaching reading: https://bit.ly/3smUngC (referral link) Please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. It helps other homeschooling parents find these encouraging interviews! Thanks so much.

When Karen Glass recommends someone "wise and experienced" for your podcast, you listen! And today's guest, Kelly Cumbee, does not disappoint. Kelly brings experience as a veteran homeschool mom of 7 children who have graduated from her homeschool, so her perspective on home education is not to be missed. Kelly is also an enthusiastic lover of Medieval literature, especially the Faerie Queen. In our conversation, we dive into what defines the Medieval imagination, the reasons why studying Medieval and Renaissance literature still matters, and the ways we can gain an entry into this fascinating area of study. Hold onto your library card and book wish list and get ready for a delightful conversation! Complete transcript and show notes here: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Kelly-Cumbee Why We Pursue a Christian Classical Education in Our Homeschool: https://humilityanddoxology.com/why-christian-classical-education-homeschool/ FREE Homeschool Planning Guide Ebook: https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-planning-guide/ Be sure to check out past Homeschool Conversations in your podcast app. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

Many of my friends have found Classical Conversations to be a good option for their families. While CC has not fit with our family's personal or educational priorities, I know so many folks love CC, and several have asked me to include a Classical Conversations perspective on the podcast. Marc Hays is not only a curriculum developer for Classical Conversations, but he's also an old friend. In fact, I once lived with the Hays family for several months and helped care for their newly adopted infant triplets! So when I decided to bring on a guest from the CC world, I knew Marc would be a perfect fit. Our conversations touched on topics like Christian classical education, analogies (and why they matter), and the true purpose of skillful communication. Regardless of whether or not you're interested in Classical Conversations, I know you'll love this chat! Show notes and transcript (including a video of Marc playing tin whistle!): https://humilityanddoxology.com/Marc-Hays Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/ Please subscribe to this podcast and leave a rating and review!

Do you feel the pressure to homeschool in just the right way or to provide a rigorous education no matter what? Do you sometimes find yourself turning your homeschool approach into a perfectionistic competition? Jennifer Pepito joins us today to encourage us to consider the whole child in our home. She reminds us to take some of the pressure off and to consider what is truly most important, lest we wind up with children who may know a lot, but who certainly don’t care a lot. This is an encouraging conversation for homeschooling parents of all ages, and also includes a special section for parents of preschoolers and kindergartners. Be sure to listen to the end for a special discount code from Jennifer! Full transcript and show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/jennifer-pepito Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/ 100 Morning Time Poems: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems

I’m delighted to share this bonus episode with you! Today’s episode is an audioblog of “Homeschool Generations: Part 1,” a post I wrote in partnership with The Curriculum Choice. This is going to be a 4-part series exploring past, present, and future generations of homeschoolers! Listen to this bonus episode, then head over to the post and share your own homeschool story in the comments! --> https://www.thecurriculumchoice.com/homeschool-generations-part-1/ Find more Homeschool Conversations episodes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-conversations/

I know it is a wonderful interview when I get just as many goosebumps while editing and preparing it for publication as I did when I first chatted with my guest! That was certainly the case with today's conversation with Jennifer Dow. Jennifer will encourage you to ask questions and think about many things in a new way. She emphasized the vital importance of curiosity and surrender in classical education in general and in our study of poetry in particular. But, really, you just need to listen to the full conversation yourself! I can't wait to hear in what ways you're encouraged and challenged by this week's Homeschool Conversations episode.    A printable version of one of the poems Jennifer shared is available in the email subscribers freebies page! Join here for access to this an other fabulous printables: https://app.birdsend.co/forms/4169/hosted  Show notes and full transcript for this episode: https://humilityanddoxology.com/jennifer-dow/ 100 Morning Time Poems: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/

Today’s Homeschool Conversations guest has a unique homeschool perspective to share. Aimee Otto and her husband, Nick, equally share the loads in their family when it comes to both homeschooling and work. They’ve faced challenges along their journey, but have found an approach that works well for their unique family. Aimee also shares some pretty fabulous tips for creatively collaborating with your children when they’re struggling, some fun family read aloud suggestions, and some encouragement for those hard seasons of homeschool family life.   Be sure to listen to the full podcast episode for a sneak peek into Aimee’s new podcast project with The Homeschool Compass! Since recording our conversation, The Homeschool Compass Podcast has launched, so I’m excited to share a little preview trailer from Aimee at the end of this week’s Homeschool Conversations episode.  Show notes and full transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Aimee-Otto The Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/

Today I'm interviewing Dennis DiNoia (aka Mr. D) from Mr. D Math. He has great advice to share about homeschooling high school math, encouraging teens to learn, and utilizing online high school courses to help homeschool parents.   A few years ago I won an Instagram giveaway that changed my daughter's life. Ok, so maybe that's a bit melodramatic. But that was how we were first introduced to Mr. D Math. My daughter is now such a huge fan that we've continued to purchase her online high school math courses from Mr. D Math! Emma has even been known to favorably compare Mr. D Math to Jane Austen, so you know it must be good.   What a delight to be able to chat with Mr. D himself on this week's Homeschool Conversations podcast episode! A big thank you to Mr. D Math for sponsoring this episode.    If you're looking for online high school courses for your homeschooler, click here to see all Mr. D Math has to offer: http://bit.ly/2uNy5Ng​​ (please note this is my referral link)    Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-high-school-math/ Find all of the Homeschool Conversations interviews here: https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-conversations Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/

I've absolutely loved following Amber Johnston on Instagram. I enjoy seeing pictures of her family exploring the world through travel, reading, and just ordinary family living. I appreciate her reminders that this homeschool mom life we're living is a good gift. So it was such a delight to chat with her for this episode of Homeschool Conversations! We discussed topics like how she came to embrace a Charlotte Mason education; the value of cherishing a slow, gentle childhood; the concept of books as mirrors and windows; and the encouragement that you don't have to figure it all out at once. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review the Homeschool Conversations podcast. Thank you so much! Full Transcript and Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Amber-Johnston Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/

It’s always fun to meet and chat with another second-generation homeschooler! Katie Waalkes brought so many practical and encouraging tips for thriving in the midst of Life in the Mundane in today’s episode. Katie Waalkes is a wife of 12 years, mother to 6 kids, and runs the YouTube channel "Life in the Mundane". She is passionate about encouraging parents in their biblical parenting and helping homeschool moms in their journey. Katie has a unique perspective on homeschooling as both she and her husband grew up homeschooled. As a second generation homeschooler, she has been both the student and teacher and has much to offer on the topic. She hopes to be able to help you start making the most of the little moments in life as the mundane moments are often the most impactful.  You can find Katie at lifeinthemundane.com or on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook as "Life in the Mundane." Please subscribe, rate, and review Homeschool Conversations in your podcast player! Thank you! Show Notes and full transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/Katie-Waalkes 100 Poems: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/