Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology

More Than Enough: Grow Your Confidence, Banish Burnout and Love Your Homeschool Life is the newest book by Kara Anderson. She joins us today for a cozy homeschool mom chat. How do we navigate all the expectations we face as homeschool moms, both from within and from without? How can we pursue joy in the homeschool journey with confidence in our own unique family’s way of doing things? You’re going to love this Homeschool Conversation! Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/kara-anderson-more-than-enough/

This was a delightful conversation with Cindy West discussing nature study, what it means to be a relaxed Charlotte Mason homeschooler, how homeschooling only 1 child is more challenging in some ways than homeschooling many, and more. You don’t want to miss the moment where I metaphorically started throwing confetti around everywhere in my excitement! Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/nature-study-cindy-west/ 100 Morning Time Poems free printable: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/

What a treat to get to talk with Tricia Hodges and Lucia “Nana” Hames from ChalkPastel.com! We discussed Tricia’s homeschool journey, Nana’s love for art, and all the art encouragement they provide for homeschool families. Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/tricia-nana-chalkpastel-interview/ Leave a Listener Voice Message and you might be featured in a future episode: https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology

If you’ve ever wondered about Charlotte Mason Education in general or the Ambleside Online curriculum in particular, be sure to watch this video interview with Dawn Garrett! Dawn explains Charlotte Mason ideas so clearly, and explains how the Ambleside Online curriculum works for their family. For all the details, you’ll want to listen to Dawn. Plus, Dawn talks a bit about how they align their school year with the calendar year! Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/charlotte-mason-dawn-garrett/ 100 Best Poems for Morning Time: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/

You won’t want to miss this interview with Kathy Weitz of Cottage Press! We discussed her own life-long learning story, Charlotte Mason and Classical education, and the joys of a read-aloud family culture. Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/kathy-weitz-cottage-press-interview/ 100 Poems for Morning Time: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/

Enjoy homeschool science with wonder, curiosity, and hands-on exploration in this interview with Dr. Kristin Moon: molecular geneticist and homeschool mom! I recently spoke with my friend Dr. Kristin Moon, a microbiologist, molecular geneticist, and veteran homeschool mom. We discussed how to encourage our child to love science from the early years all the way through high school. Kristin had great tips and ideas to make science exploration accessible for every homeschool family, and she gave some amazing encouragement you won’t want to miss! Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-science-interview/ Leave a voice message and you might be featured in a future episode of Homeschool Conversations: https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology

Sometimes the hardest part of homeschooling isn't actually the "school" part. Sometimes our biggest challenge is adjusting our attitudes (and expectations) when it comes to our parenting and our homemaking. Mystie Winckler, a 2nd-generation homeschooling mom of 5 like me, shared some important mindset shifts that will enable us to faithfully pursue our vocations. This was a fabulous interview sure to both challenge and encourage! Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/mystie-winckler-interview/ 100 Morning Time Poems free printable: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/ Leave a voice message and it might be used in a future episode: https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology

I’ve often wished I could have Missy Andrews from Center for Lit over for coffee and a chat in my living room. The realities of geography, alas, preclude that. But this conversation is the next best thing. If you’ve struggled with your identity as a homeschool mom, if you’ve wondered how to incorporate literary analysis in your homeschool, or if you just want a few (ok, a lot) of good book recommendations, you will be sure to love this episode of Homeschool Conversations! Show Notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/missy-andrews-center-for-lit-interview/ 100 Best Poems for Morning Time: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/ Leave a voice message, and you might be featured on a future episode of Homeschool Conversations! https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology Missy’s new memoir, My Divine Comedy, details “a journey down to go up,” and we touched on many of these themes in our discussion. Missy was born to educators, and academics were always very important to her and her family. Her experience had taught her that “identity is something that you create. You push hard, then you try harder. If you do your very, very best and you succeed, then you can really be somebody…it was all about striving to achieve.”

How do I start homeschooling?! What do I do first?! Help!  I'm Amy Sloan, a 2nd-generation homeschooling mom of 5, and today I'm sharing 5 simple steps and mindset shifts to get your new homeschool off to a good start:  ☑ Check on your local homeschool laws ☑  Change your mindset through deschooling ☑  Craft a big picture plan ☑ Compile your support team ☑  Cherish the moments   Find more homeschool help and encouragement at https://humilityanddoxology.com/   Check out Amy's guest post for links to everything mentioned in this episode and more  Leave a voice message with YOUR homeschool questions or tips! It may be used in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology Big Picture Homeschool Planning: https://humilityanddoxology.com/7-steps-easy-big-picture-homeschool-planning/   Find your homeschool laws    Kara Anderson's video for suddenly homeschooling parents: https://youtu.be/cJwSM8HEwd8   4 Questions to ask before buying curriculum: https://humilityanddoxology.com/4-questions-before-planning-shopping-for-curriculum/   Free Homeschool Planning Pages: https://bit.ly/2WH8ZJK (affiliate link)

What if you viewed Christian classical education through the lens of repentance and discipleship? What if you sought to infuse all of life and, indeed, all of education with a Biblical perspective? Those were just a few of the topics at the heart of my conversation with Dr. George Grant. Show notes: https://humilityanddoxology.com/george-grant-christian-education/ Want to watch the interview on video? Check out the Homeschool Conversations videocast on YouTube And to see all the many interviews in the Homeschool Conversations series, including ones not yet available on the podcast, head to https://humilityanddoxology.com/homeschool-conversations/ Get your free printable list of 100 Best Morning Time Poems: https://humilityanddoxology.com/100morningtimepoems/ Leave a listener message with your questions or your favorite homeschool tips, and it just might be featured on a future podcast episode! Click the message button on the podcast page here: https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology