Homeschool Made Simple

333: The Sweet Gift of Growing Up Together With Kendyll Keene

What does a homeschool graduate appreciate about their upbringing? Rachel Winchester sits down with Kendall Keene’s to hear about her experiences being homeschooled from

332: Creating a Joyful Home Atmosphere Through Words of Blessing, Part 2

Does the atmosphere in our home have a long-term impact on our children? In this episode from our archive, Mellany Zepelak continues the conversation with Carole Joy Seid

331: Creating Margins So Homeschooling Works for Real Life-Part 1

Homeschooling and family life can drain the life out of us. How do we maintain a right attitude and perspective in our families for the long haul? In an episode from the

330: How to Build a Homeschool Mom’s Reading Life

Rachel Winchester returns, joined by Kara Beck and Linda Sarna, in this episode to discuss the role of reading in their journeys as homeschooling moms. They share how the

329: Meaningful Reads and Real Conversations From the ‘Well-Read Mom’ Experience

In this episode, Rachel Winchester sits down with Kara Beck and Linda Sarna to discuss their experiences with being in a “Well-Read Mom” group. They discuss some of the h

328: Ways to Foster a Love of Music in Your Family

Do you want your kids to love music (and make joyful memories together)? In this episode from the archive, Carole shares relaxed and creative ways to add classical music

327: Fostering a Love of Art in Our Children

Do you want your child to develop a love of art? This episode from the archive shares doable ways to make art a natural part of your homeschool routine. The discussion ex

326: Handwriting Made Simple: Why Waiting to Write Works Wonders

You know we say “better late than early” in our method. In this episode, Carole and Rachel focus on why it’s actually better to delay formal handwriting work, especially

325: Math Made Simple: Games, Manipulatives, and Curriculum Tips for Homeschoolers

Not sure how to make math work in your homeschool? This episode is packed with down-to-earth advice for keeping math simple, not starting too early, and helping your kids

324: Why Psalty the Singing Songbook Belongs in Every Family’s Toolbox

Psalty has been a staple in some Christian families for decades. Carole and Rachel discuss the depth that the Psalty albums provide for growing our children’s faith for t

323: How to Quiet Outside Voices and Trust This Homeschool Path

In part 2 of Rachel’s conversation with homeschool mom of 4, Hanni Go shares her journey of breaking free from the pressure of following other homeschooling families. She

322: Finding a Fresh Perspective About Homeschooling Brings Life

In this episode from the archive, Rachel Winchester talks with Hanni Go, a homeschooling mom of 4, about searching for a fresh homeschool perspective that helped revitali

321: Cultivating Beauty and Creativity in Everyday Life Part 2

In the second part of our conversation with Lovely Bits Magazine writer and homeschool mom, Nicole Brignolle, we discuss the value of curiosity, connecting with local his

320: Expats Homeschooling In Italy Part 1

In this episode, we talk with Nicole Brignolle, a former New Yorker now homeschooling in rural Tuscany. Her family's unexpected relocation led to a refreshing shift away

319: Raising Healthy Kids at Home: Nutrition, Sleep, and Faith with Dr. Bill Sears, Part 3

In the last of our series with Dr. Sears, he shares lots of practical ways to work wellness into your family life for raising healthy, resilient teenagers through intenti

318: Finding Joy in Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs

We welcome back Chelsea Jacobs from Yellow House Story Shop to discuss the realities and rewards of homeschooling a child with special needs. Chelsea honestly shares her

317: Trusting the Family Educational Process For the Long-Haul in Homeschooling

Part 2 of 2: Some families feel like they need to supplement with more academic work as they also use the Homeschool Made Simple’s method. But Carole’s conversation with

316: Create a Rich Homeschool Through Connection, Consistency, and Carole Joy Seid’s Method

Part 1 of 2: Some families feel like they need to supplement with more academic work as they also use the Homeschool Made Simple’s method. But Carole’s conversation with

315: Trusting God and Homeschooling Through Unexpected Difficulties

How do you continue homeschooling when life gets hard? Rachel Winchester sits down with Becca Goodpaster to share her family’s journey through unemployment and transition

314: Great Books to Relearn American History as a Parent

Are you a homeschool parent feeling unsure about teaching history because you don’t know as much about it as you would like? In this episode, Rachel Winchester shares how