Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
By Carrie De Francisco
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Sit down, relax, and take a little coffee break with Carrie. Using biblical principles, years of experience, and a little bit of humor, Carrie De Francisco offers homeschooling advice, tips, and ideas to moms who have been called to this homeschooling adventure. Weekly coffee breaks and conversations with Carrie will give you the support and encouragement you need to help you homeschool one day at a time, one step at a time, and one cup of coffee at a time. Author of Just Breathe ( & Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool in Step with God & Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education.
| Episode | Date |
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A Dad's Guide to Family Learning: A Conversation with Daniel Moss
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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A Homeschool Portfolio: A Conversation With Schoolfolio Creator
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Turning Around a Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Homeschool Day
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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The Art of Strewing: A Conversation with Jessica Waldock
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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A 90 Minute School Day: A Conversation With Kelly Edwards
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Learning Through Games: A Conversation With Jessica Waldock
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Creative Writing Toolbox
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Messy Handwriting: A Conversation with Polly Benson
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Homeschool Hodgepodge
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Words Matter: A Conversation with Amy Hughes
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Creating Learning Zones: A Conversation with Heidi Christianson
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Morning Time Basket: What Do I Need Besides A Basket?
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Eat To Explore: Cultural Learning with Culinary Arts
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Take a Coffee Break: Homeschool Book Recommendations
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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NOT Back To School Traditions: Conversation with Jessica Carpinelli and Mandi McArthur
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Homeschooling With Laughter: Lessons Learned From Sarah
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Teaching Differently: Thriving with Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia at Home
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Carpe Diem! Let's Resurrect a "Dead Language"
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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From Surviving to Thriving: A Conversation with Christina Carpenter
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Simple Summer Rhythms & Routines
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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The In-Between Moments: Simple Homeschool Transitions That Work
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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The Nature of Rest: A Conversation with Eryn Lynum
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Survive Convention Exhibit Halls: A Plan of Attack + Curriculum Reviews
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Four Important Coffee Dates: Make Them a Priority
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May 29, 2025 |
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Parles-tu Français? A Conversation with Shannon Kelly
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May 22, 2025 |
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Hesitant to Homeschool? A Conversation With Mandi McArthur and Jessica Carpinelli
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May 15, 2025 |
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Homeschool Rabbit Holes: Rabbit Trails and Unit Studies
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May 08, 2025 |
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May the Fourth Be With You: Using Theme Days
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May 01, 2025 |
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Homeschooling & Working: It Is Possible!
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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How To Give Our Kids What Technology Can't: A Conversation with Erin Lochner
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Celebrating Biblical Feasts & Easter: A Conversation with Michelle Akrami
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Charlotte Mason For the Rest of Us: A Conversation with Amy Hughes
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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It's Time to Talk: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Five Year Anniversary: LIVE Episode
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Watch Your Way Through History!
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Big Emotions & Challenging Behaviors: A Conversation With Jami Glenn
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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What About AI in Education: Creative Ways to Use AI Without Dumbing Things Down
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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A Wild Education: The Advantages of Homeschooling With Animals
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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The 10 Essentials to Home Education (Part 2)
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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The 10 Essentials of Home Education (Part 1)
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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The Out-of-the-Box Child: A Conversation With Nathan Clarkson
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Homeschool Athletes: Playing the NCAA Game (Updated)
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Must Read Alouds in 2025: A Conversation with Korrie Johnson
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Will There Be Holes in My Child's Home Education?
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Simplify Your Learning Spaces: Get Organized!
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Simplify 2025! 5 Ways to Homeschool Simply, Enjoyably, & Inexpensively
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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A Weary World Rejoices: Lessons Learned from Elizabeth
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Calm The Christmas Chaos: Making Room for Jesus (Updated)
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Yule School: Simple Holiday Homeschooling Ideas
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Grandparents: A Home Education Gift (Updated)
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Holiday Kitchen Hacks for Busy Homeschooling Mom
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Teachable Moments with Great Books: A Conversation with Millie Florence
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Sabbath Schooling: It Saved My Sanity!
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Break A Leg! Musical Theatre & Home Education
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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The Homeschool Dad: A Conversation with Andrew Pudewa
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Notebooking 101: A Creative & Simple Way to Document Your Child's Progress
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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It's Election Time: Civics Activities for the Entire Family
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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The Heart of Preschool (& Kindergarten)
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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The Wall-Less Classroom: A Conversation with Christina Franco
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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The Five Flavors of Home Education: Homeschool Styles & Methods
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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But God... A New Homeschool Attitude
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Day of Dedication: What Is It & How To Do It?
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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The Unschooling Plan: A Conversation with Rachael Alsbury
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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The Joy of Slow: A Conversation with Leslie Martino
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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My Homeschool Style: It's Perfectly Imperfect
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Creation Science Co-Op: A Year Long Science Study
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Connecting Through Stories: A Conversation with Christina Carpenter
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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A Homeschool Essential: Family Read Aloud
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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The Cafeteria Lady: Tips for KP Duty While Homeschooling
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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The Moore Formula (Less is More): A Conversation with Carolyn Forte
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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High School Help: How to Skip the Teenage Years (& Maybe Even College too!)
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Create a Simple Summer Rhythm
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Homeschooling a Strong-Willed Child
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May 30, 2024 |
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Homeschool Record Keeping & Transcripts: It's Easier Than You Think!
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May 23, 2024 |
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Homeschool Celebrations: Culminating Activities, Commencement Ceremonies, & More
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May 16, 2024 |
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Straight Talk: A Conversation with Leigh Nguyen
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May 09, 2024 |
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The Homeschool Homestretch: End The School Year Strong!
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May 02, 2024 |
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Start Homeschooling Today! 7 Simple Steps To Get Started
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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The Only Curriculum You Need: A Conversation with Erin McGhee
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Start Your Homeschool Day Off Right: Family Devotional Resources
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Homeschooling is Holy Ground: Lessons Learned From Moses
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Raising Prayerful Kids: A Conversation with Steph Thurling & Sarah Holmstrom
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Balancing Homeschooling, Health, & Work: A Conversation with Evgeniia Arasim
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Balancing Homeschooling & Homemaking: It is Possible!
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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The 5 Big Ideas of Charlotte Mason: A Conversation With Leah Boden
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Five Minute Art Studies: Charlotte Mason Inspired
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Homeschooling With Grace: Revisited
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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The Mid Year Slump: Finding the Door in the February Wall
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Letters From a Mother's Heart: A Few Lovely Traditions
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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The 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Homeschool Mom
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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A Handbook for Homeschooling High School
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Your ONE Thing: Homeschool Goal Setting
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Cultivating Friendships: A Conversation with Torri Oglesby
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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200th Episode: The Tables Are Turned!
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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The Attributes of God: A Conversation With Kristi Menashe
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Christmas Nature Studies
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Leadership Education: A Conversation With Heidi Christianson
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Homeschool On a Budget!
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Friendships & Socialization
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Entrepreneurship: The Best Math Curriculum Out There
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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My Little Black Dog: Homeschooling With Depression
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Another Approach to Writing: A Conversation with Millie Florence
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Redeeming the Locust Years: Lessons Learned From Joel
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Simple & Stress-Free Science Studies
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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American Heritage Girls (AHG): A Conversation With Beverly Wolterbeek
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Narration: The Best Homeschooling Idea Ever!
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Read Your Way Through History: No Textbook Approach
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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A Podcast To Remember (Revisited): A Conversation With Amy Sloan
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Gamify It! A Conversation With Jim Moran
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Homeschooling An Only Child: A Conversation With Jessica Waldock
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Change the Narrative With Your Teen: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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The Hidden Gifts of Homeschooling (Revisited): A Conversation With Jennifer Pepito
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Preschool Homeschool: A Conversation With Katie Klein
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Homeschool Planning Simplified (Revisited): A Conversation With Rachael Alsbury
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Play, Talk, 'n Dyslexia (Revisited): A Conversation With Aimee Eucee
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Home Education VS Home Schooling: A Conversation with Stephanie Slade
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Speaking It Forward: Sowing Seeds That Will Reap In Another Season
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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A Passion-Driven Education (Revisited): A Conversation with Connor Boyack
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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The Homeschool OG: A Conversation With Carolyn & Martin Forte
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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The Sound of Music: A Conversation with Christa Svoboda
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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The Simplicity of Music: A Conversation With Jenni Hunt Dowling
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May 25, 2023 |
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Passport to Learning (Updated): Multi-Subject Approach to Learning Geography
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May 18, 2023 |
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The Best Homeschooling Advice Ever!
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May 11, 2023 |
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End the Year Strong: Updated
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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The Gift of Dyslexia: A Conversation With Joseph De Francisco
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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The High School Years: A Conversation With Francesca De Francisco
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Create a Daily Rhythm (and Find Your Family's Groove)
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Mending Nets: Take a Sabbatical
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Sow the Seeds of Wonder: Homeschool in the Garden
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Just Breathe: You Are Enough
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Celebrating Lent As A Family
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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A Passion Driven Education: A Conversation with Connor Boyack
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Banish the Homeschool Blahs
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Field Trips: The Secret Sauce to Homeschooling
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Sweet Valentine's Day Family Devotions: New & Updated
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Book Clubs: Reading With Your Homeschool Friends
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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A Heart of Worship (Revisited): Lessons Learned From Mary
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Holiday Entertaining & Homeschool Dances: A Conversation With Desiree Lang
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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It's Advent! Come & Adore: A Conversation with Kristi Lynn Menashe
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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What I Say No To: Permission Granted
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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A Grateful Heart (Revisited): Lessons Learned From Joshua
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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An Attitude of Gratitude: Meaningful Thanksgiving Activities
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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The Gifts of Homeschooling: An Interview with Jennifer Pepito
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Math Match Maker: Curriculum Choices
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Homeschool Hacks: 20 Sanity Saving Tips
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Less is More Curriculum: The High School Years
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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Read Aloud Recommendations
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Are They Doing Enough? The Gift of Boredom
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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The "Less is More" Curriculum
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Play, Talk, 'n Dyslexia: A Conversation with Aimee Eucce
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Homeschool Family Style: A Conversation With Friends
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Simple Homeschool Solutions: Get Loopy!
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Homeschool Mindset Makeover
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Plan Your School Year: An Conversation with Rachael Alsbury
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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The Great Homeschool Teacher: What's the Secret?
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Homeschool Epic Fails: Revisited
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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"I Can't Homeschool Because...": Reprise
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Homeschooling Q & A: Revised and Updated
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Start a Homeschool Co-Op
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Don't Do School At Home: Deschooling, Unschooling, & Nonschooling
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Home Education: A Delightful & Nourishing Feast
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May 26, 2022 |
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The Art of Language: Tips for Teaching High School English
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May 05, 2022 |
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Homeschooling Through Grief
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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Writing Lessons: Revisited
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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Soul Food & Family Devotions: Lessons Learned from the Last Supper
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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The Road To Reading
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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Home School Hindsight: Revisited
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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Busy and Burdened? Change Your Yoke!
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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The "S" Word Homeschoolers Should Be Talking About
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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Th OG of Homeschooling: A Conversation with Carolyn and Martin Forte
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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Mother Truckers: Join the Mama Bear Minivan Caravan
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Why We Love Homeschooling: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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The February Wall: What Is It and How To Scale?
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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Homeschooling High School
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Tot School: Homeschooling With Toddlers
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Gameschooling
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Resolutions, Reflection, and Reassessments: A New Year & A New Semester
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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100th Episode Celebration: Q & A, Stories, Exciting Announcements, and MORE!
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Backyard Explorations: Simple Nature Studies
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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A Heart of Worship: Lessons Learned From Mary
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Being Mom, Mentor, & Friend: An Interview With Georgina Tanefski
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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Miracles & Manna: Trusting the Lord to Provide
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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You Might Be a Homeschooler...
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Poetry Tea Time
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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Taking a Sabbath Week: What Does It Look Like?
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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Make Math Meaningful (& Fun)
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Adventure Clubs & Nature Days: An Interview With Cynthia Garcia
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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Homeschool Basics: The 4 R's (Part 2)
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Homeschool Basics: The 4 R's
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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The Homeschool Legacy: An Interview With A 2nd Generation Homeschooler
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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What's In Your Basket? (Begin Your Day With Morning Time)
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Homeschool Outside the Box (Part 2)
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Homeschool Outside the Box
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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Less Is More: A Simple Homeschool Philosophy
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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You Need This! (Don't Homeschool Without It!)
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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Doubting Dads: "Honey, I Want to Homeschool the Kids!"
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Jul 15, 2021 |
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Stand Up & Stand Out: Lessons Learned from Josiah
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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Homeschooling With Dyslexia
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Jul 01, 2021 |
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Homeschooling For Free (Part 2)
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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Homeschooling for FREE (or for almost free)!
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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"I Can't Homeschool Because...." (Part 2)
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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I Can't Homeschool Because.....(Part One)
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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Summertime Strewing: Math & Science Ideas
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May 27, 2021 |
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Strew To Learn
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May 20, 2021 |
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Getting Back To Normal: Let's Do This!
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May 13, 2021 |
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Home School Hindsight
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May 06, 2021 |
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S.I.M.P.L.I.F.Y. Your Homeschooling
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Celebrating Holy Week: Family Bible Studies & Activities
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Living in Hope: Lessons Learned From Hannah
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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Ask Me Anything: Coffee & Conversation (Part 2)
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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Ask Me Anything: Coffee & Conversation (Part 1)
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Mom Time: Vital for Survival
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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To Teach or Not To Teach Shakespeare: 5 Simple Steps
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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I 💕Heart Science
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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Countdown to Valentine's Day: Devotions & Activities
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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New Beginnings & Do Overs: Lessons From Naomi
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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A Sabbath Year: A Year of Rest
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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Ditch the Distance Learning in 2021
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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20/20 Vision: Reflections on 2020
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Dec 31, 2020 |
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ADVENTures: Preparing for Christmas
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Nov 27, 2020 |
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Unicorns, Hamsters, & the Comparison Trap
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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Guarding Hearts & Minds: One Dryer Sheet at a Time
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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A Grateful Heart: Lessons From Joshua
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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The Secret to Being A Great Teacher
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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Rest in the Lord: Take a Sabbath Week
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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Living Counter Culture in a World Filled with Dangerous Undercurrents
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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Epic Fails: What NOT Do While Homeschooling
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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What Do You See? Lessons from Elisha, The Prophet
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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Your ULTIMATE Job Description
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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A Good Homeschooling Day
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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Getting Organized: Simple Steps to a Successful Start
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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Start the School Year Strong
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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Just Breathe (and Take A Sip of Coffee)
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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Simple Family Devotions & Lessons Learned from Gideon
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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History Alive: Part 2
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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History Alive: Part 1
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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Writing Lessons: You Can Do It!
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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Math Morning Time: Tame Those Math Tears and Fears
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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The Enemy's Playbook: Lessons from Nehemiah (Part 1)
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Jun 11, 2020 |
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The Enemy's Playbook: Lessons From Nehemiah (Part 2)
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Jun 11, 2020 |
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Nature Studies: Get Your Feet Wet This Summer
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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When God's Plans Don't Match Ours: Lessons from Jonah
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May 21, 2020 |
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So You're Thinking of Homeschooling High School
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May 07, 2020 |
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End the Year Strong (Part 1)
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May 03, 2020 |
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End the Year Strong (Part 2)
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May 03, 2020 |
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10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #9 (Silly Time) & #10 (Sabbath Time)
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Apr 29, 2020 |
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10 Essentials To Homeschooling: #7 and #8 (Family Time & Friend Time)
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Apr 25, 2020 |
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10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #6 (Play Time & Free Time)
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #5 (Morning Time)
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Apr 11, 2020 |
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10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #4 Essential (Read Aloud Time)
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Apr 03, 2020 |
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10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #3 (Outdoor Time)
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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10 Essentials to Homeschooling: #2 Essential (Meal Time)
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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10 Essentials of Homeschooling: #1 Essential (Bible Time)
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Mar 19, 2020 |