Homeschool Made Simple

One of the great things about homeschooling in this day and age is there are so many people to talk to who were homeschooled. In this episode, Carole talks with Sienna DeMoss about her family's story of starting to homeschool and what she considers to be the most important parts of homeschooling. Sienna even went to Bible college before attending Liberty University and shares her life-changing experience. RESOURCES+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

In this episode, Carole interviews Lizzie Frykman about her home education. Lizzie shares how she felt prepared for college, has a true love for literature, and experienced great spiritual benefit from being homeschooled. RESOURCES+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

The secret to educational success is great books! A child who loves to read loves to learn. Rather than focusing so much energy on teaching kids how to read, we ought to focus on teaching children to want to read. In this excerpt of our seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education, J. J. Seid teaches a segment of the workshop called How to Make Your Child a Lover of Books. J. J. shares three ways to help kids cultivate a love of books!Click HERE to register for an upcoming seminar! Click HERE to shop the online store.Click HERE to get our free book list! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Carole is joined again by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to answer a few questions about recognizing if screens are a problem for your child, unplugging your family, teaching children to practice silence and solitude, and practical tips for a daily rest time. RESOURCES+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestHelp us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

One of the keys to giving children educational success is being a warm, responsive parents, in a word: present. In this episode, Carole talks with David Arroyo about how his family decided to homeschool, why they went all in with this method, and the ways his four children have found their own unique path in life. For more from David's family, listen to episode 57 with his son, Vidal, and episode 63 with his son, Luciano. David's wife was also on the podcast back in episode 54. Click HERE to get Carole's seminar on unplugging and protecting your kids' childhood, Taming the Media Lion. RESOURCES+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

The great thing about homeschooling is it can be customized to fit each child like a tailored suit! In this episode, Dan Beck, homeschooling dad of 8, shares his family's homeschool journey!If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from the Beck family, check out episode 49 with Dan's wife, Kara, and episode 116 with Dan's son, Frankie. Also be sure to listen to episode 99 on Better Late Than Early. *This episode originally aired as episodes 112 and 113. RESOURCES+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Carole is joined again by her son, J. J. Seid, to talk about a dad's role in homeschooling especially how dads can get kids outside and set the tone for working together in the home!In this episode, you'll hear about: Dad as Nature GuyThe role of wilderness in a child's education Teaching kids to work gladly and willinglyParticipating in the work of the homeSetting the tone as the servant leaderRESOURCES+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Oftentimes the homeschool world focuses on the mom’s role in homeschooling, but what about dad?! In this episode, you’ll hear about:The particular calling of parents to homeschoolHow to press on when something is hard Ways a dad can help support his wifeDad’s role in reading How to cultivate a reading life pertaining to your own interests The high point of the homeschool dayReading aloud to a wide age range of kids Click HERE for a list of books mentioned in this episode. RESOURCES+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Leadership often means lots of opportunities to realize our own weakness. Parenting presents a lot of these moments! Recently, J.J. Seid gave a teaching on leading community groups at his local church, but so much of what he teaches applies to leadership and community in general. In this episode, you'll hear:- how we end up leading out of self-reliance- leading in dependency on God- two things we need to lead well- how to cultivate perseverance J.J. Seid helped write his church's community group handbook which is an amazing resource for anyone in or leading a community group at your church. You can learn more HERE. RESOURCES+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Carole answers common questions in this episode with Rachel Winchester. You'll hear about how to navigate the public library, tips on homeschooling an only child, and a little pep talk on what it takes to homeschool. Hint: you've got what it takes! Click HERE to learn more about consulting with Carole. You can view her availability and book an appointment on our website. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars and webinars!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

This is the fifth episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you.Corrie Ten Boom is most notably remembered for her book, The Hiding Place, which details her family's story of hiding Jews in their home and how she suffered in a concentration camp alongside her sister, Betsie. In this episode, Carole shares about some of the other books Corrie wrote including: In My Father's House, Tramp for the Lord; Common Sense Not Needed; Don't Wrestle, Just Nestle. You will never regret reading one of Corrie Ten Boom's books! Click HERE to shop in the online store!Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

This is the fourth episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you.Ruth Bell Graham was the child of missionaries who had a heart for the lost all the days of her life. Her experiences growing up in China, going to boarding school in Korea, and attending Wheaton College prepared her for the life she would live as Billy Graham's wife. Listen in for a sketch of this faithful woman! For a list of the books mentioned in this episode, click HERE. Click HERE to shop in the online store!Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

This is the third episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you.Amy Carmichael lived as a missionary in India for most of her life. She rescued children from Hindu temples and created a haven for them at Dohnavur Fellowship. She became "Amma" to countless children and was even influenced by Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education. Click HERE to shop in the online store!Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

This is the second episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you.Henrietta Mears was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent who influenced many young people who also became influential in their own right. Listen in to meet this amazing woman!Click HERE for the list of resources mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

This is the first episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on my life, and I want to share them with you. Edith Schaeffer has been one of the most influential women on my life. Her books formed my understanding of what it meant to be a woman who uses all of her creativity and talent for the glory of God. I hope you are inspired as you hear a bit about Edith, and if you haven't read her books, be sure to do so. They will change your life!Click HERE to get a list of resources mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Many moms feel the added pressure of keeping up with housework on top of homeschooling their children! In this episode, Carole talks with Kristi Woodard, homeschooling mom of eight, who shares her pearls of wisdom on things that worked over the years to help her manage her home while educating her children at home. For more episodes with Kristi, listen to episode 96 on socialization!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Carole and her assistant, Rachel, continue their conversation about Chuck Smith and how he led the Calvary Chapel movement. Be sure to listen to the end to learn how you can listen to Pastor Chuck's teaching through the Bible! For a list of resources mentioned in this episode, click HERE. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

With the recent popularity of the movie, Jesus Revolution, Carole wanted to share about the man who was at the very center of the Jesus Movement, Chuck Smith. In this episode, you'll hear about: Chuck's upbringingkey women in his lifechallenges he faced early in ministryhow he ended up being at Calvary ChapelChuck's heart for teaching the Word of GodSend us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

In this episode, Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to answer a few questions about reading. You'll hear about: whether to help children in reading comprehensionhelping children fall in love with literaturebrief thoughts on narrationhow to help reluctant readersfinding the best times to read with your childrenwhat kids are looking for in a bookthat value of repetitionIf you have questions for Carole and want to speak with her, click HERE to book a consultation.Want to learn more about how to make your child a lover of books? Get Carole's basic seminar HERE. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Lois Lenski is one of the most important illustrators and authors in children’s literature! In this episode, Carole shares a stack of Lois Lenski’s books. If you’ve never met Lois Lenski, you will adore her!Click HERE to get a full list of books mentioned in this episode. For more book recommendations, get our FREE book list HERE! To get the book list Carole mentions in this episode, check out her basic seminar HERE.If you love learning about children’s literature, check out Carole’s kiddie lit course HERE! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Carole is joined again by Ellison to share more about his future work overseas. Ellison's wife, Betsy, also joins the conversation to share how they each heard God's call to cross-cultural work. In this episode, you’ll hear about:Three ways Ellison was shaped by exposure to missionariesHis experience in the Middle EastHow Ellison prepared for work overseasHow God called Betsy to partner in the same workThe particular work they anticipate doingHow you can pray for them!Be sure to check out other episodes about missionaries HERE!Listen to Carole’s basic seminar HEREGet Carole's FREE book list HERE!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

The great thing about books is they are portals into another world. Imaginative play often comes out of books. Carole is joined by Ellison to talk about his own learning journey. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The way reading leads to imaginative playHow Ellison overcame some learning disabilities Creating a rich home life The power of wilderness in spiritual formationWhat Ellison would have changed in his academic pursuitThe role of the Church in cultivating imaginationSend us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

It’s always fun to hear what people are reading! I’m this episode Carole shared six books she's been reading lately. You’ll find books on the topic of minimalism and Sabbath and a collection of short stories by a favorite author. Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to get a FREE booklist!Click HERE to see the full list of books mentioned in this episode. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Carole is joined again by her friend, Rachel Reeves, to talk about how to manage the crazy world of screens. We hope you will be encouraged to take steps to help your children grow to be innocent, pure, and set apart. In this episode, you'll hear about:the online dangers parents need to know aboutan alarming study released by the New York Timeshow to protect and prevent your children from pornestablishing boundaries and being parentalthe particular problems impacting girls and boysHear more from Rachel in episode 82 HERE. You can find Rachel Reeves on Instagram HERE. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars!Click HERE to get Carole's seminar, Taming the Media Lion.Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Carole talks with Gillian Ruch on being a creative person, and how her homeschool family life helped her to use her sensitivities and imagination to hone her artistic skills. Click HERE to see Gillian’s website! Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to shop the online store.Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Carole always loves to share books about Christian missionaries from the past, but what about missionaries who are at work in the world now? You'll hear about: - how God called these missionaries into linguistic work- about Wycliffe Bible Translators- the work these missionaries did overseasClick HERE to listen to more episodes about missionaries!Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Why would someone choose homeschooling? In this episode, Carole talks with her son, J.J. Seid, who was homeschooled and is now homeschooling his own four children. J.J. shares his own experience being homeschooled and why he uses the same method with his children.You'll hear about the power of reading the value of boredomwhy we all need naturehow work shapes character Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars!Click HERE to get Carole's free book list to help you build your home library!Click HERE to get the basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

There is nothing as powerful as missionary stories! They will change your life and destiny. In this episode, Carole shares five missionary biographies she read in the last six months that left a huge impact. Click HERE to see the list of books mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Looking for more great biographies to read? Get my FREE book list of over 150 books including my favorite biographies HERE!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

We can all buy more books, but how do we systematically build a home library filled with the best books? Now that is a different question! This episode is a replay of episode 8. Be sure to go back and listen to episodes 9 and 10 to hear the rest of the series on building a home library! Want the complete book list for building a home library? Get it HERE!Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

We are revisiting the most important episodes of the podcast! This originally aired as episode 36. ________________Let me introduce you to the grandmother of the homeschooling movement in America, Dorothy Moore! You may have been influenced by her without even realizing it, especially if you follow my homeschooling method. She helped to bring the research of her visionary husband down into the practical realities of everyday life. What you'll hear in this episode: - how to create a well-rounded student of integrity- Dorothy's contribution to her husband's visionary research- the importance of having a day's schedule- what to do with a child's tantrums- how to simplify homeschooling for young children- the secret to quiet confidence in homeschoolingClick HERE to get Carole’s basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

We are replaying the essential episodes of the Homeschool Made Simple podcast. These are the episodes everyone needs to hear! In this episode, Carole talks with Ayme and Eric Frykman on what they’ve done with their five children to build a family culture of loyalty and love. If you enjoy what you hear in this episode, share it with a friend! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

We are revisiting some of the essential episodes of the Homeschool Made Simple podcast! In this episode, we hear from Jesse and Rachel Winchester about how they cultivate a love of time of outdoor play in their children. You’ll hear about - family time outside- their kids’ mud kitchen- a snake story - ways to make your yard a fun place to be- ideas for dad to get involved! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

We are revisiting the most important episodes of the podcast!In this episode, Carole interviewed a homeschool dad of four, David Arroyo. The original recording was two parts. This replay is part two of the conversation that centers around fatherhood and how the Arroyos began homeschooling their children. You will be so encouraged hearing from him! And be sure to listen to part one of the conversation in episode 102. Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars!Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Over the next six episodes, we will revisit the episodes that are essential to the Homeschool Made Simple podcast! To start off, we're revisiting one of the first episodes of the podcast, episode 19, on the idea of "better late than early."You'll hear:- Why we need to look at the facts instead of the neighbors.- The question to ask yourself each day to guide your parenting.- The socialization our children really need.- How kindergarten has become the new first grade.- Why attachment plays a part in effective education.- The stimulus of children's development and how to raise a lifelong learner.RESOURCES+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestHelp us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode:Simply Food Prep!Get our free nutrition bundle to ease the burden of making meals. Nutrition BundleJoin us for an in-person seminar.HMS 2026 Seminars

This is an interview you don't want to miss! Carole talks with Natalia Barba who was homeschooled from 1st grade through high school using the Homeschool Made Simple approach. Natalia shares how her parents decided to homeschool her and her two sisters. You will be moved to hear how Natalia's parents shaped her life in powerful ways and are today some of her very best friends! Click HERE to peruse the online store. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Busyness is a badge of honor and the normal way of living in today’s world. Even in the homeschool community, we can be so driven and hard pressed for time! Jesus would invite us into His rest. In this episode, you’ll hear a sermon Andrew Burkhart gave on the gift of rest and how we can create a rhythm of rest in our own lives. It is powerful and could change your life! For books mentioned in this podcast, click HERE. To peruse the resources available in Carole’s online store, click HERE. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

In this episode, Carole finishes her conversation with Rachel Winchester on creating a atmosphere of learning in your home. If you haven't heard part 1, be sure to listen to episode 135. In this episode, you'll hear about: ways to encourage togethernesshow to create a screen-free environmentchoosing the most important thingsbook to give food for thought about homeschoolingcreating a joy-filled homesimple ways to connect with your childrendetermining your philosophy of educationClick HERE to get a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

The first seven years of a child's life are a time of incredible growth and development. How can we create an atmosphere of learning and wellbeing during these crucial years? In this episode, Carole talks with Rachel Winchester about some of the things she's done with her three children during the preschool years.You'll hear about: favorite books for the preschool yearsenriching your children's spiritual lifedeveloping a daily rhythmideas for family worshiphow Psalty helps in discipleshipthe significance of the first seven yearsa pattern for disciplinewhat God desires for our childrenFor a full list of books mentioned in this episode, click HERE. Click HERE to get Carole's seminar, "Let the Little Children Come"Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Does your family know Psalty, the singing songbook? Ernie and Debbie Rettino created Psalty as they ministered to the children at Calvary Chapel in the early 1980s. Now, their music continues to disciple children and teach them the Christian faith in an accessible, joyful way. Carole interviews the Rettinos about how they created Psalty, the different albums they recorded over the years, and some of our favorite songs. If you want to get the Psalty cds for your children, visit their website HERE. You can also listen to some of the Psalty albums on Spotify! Don't miss the Fall Sale going on November 2 - 16! 25% off store wide when you use coupon code, FALL2022. Shop the sale HERE. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

In this episode, Carole continues her conversation with her son, J.J. Seid. This time, they focus on the issue of social media, and how we can gain discernment to live wisely in the world. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, click HERE. Click HERE to get Carole's seminar, Taming the Media Lion! RESOURCES+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Lots of parents are feeling overwhelmed in the face of the type of questions their children are coming home with. What used to feel like a lazy river now feels like a raging river!How can parents disciple their children in a divided age? In this episode, I talk with my son, J.J. Seid, about resources to help parents disciple their children in a divided age. This is part one of a two part conversation with J.J., and next week, we'll be back with part two!For a list of resources mentioned in this episode, click HERE. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

In this episode, Carole finishes reading The Miraculous Pitcher by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This is a retelling of an ancient tale from the Ovid. Be sure to listen to episode 130 to hear the first part of this story! For more read aloud episodes, listen to episode 111, 114, and 118.Click HERE to learn more about Carole's upcoming seminars. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Did you ever wonder why in the book of Acts Paul and Silas were thought to be gods when they were in Lystra? Carole reads a beautiful story that comes from Greek mythology. Originally from “The Metamorphosis”, here Carole reads from a retelling by Nathaniel Hawthorne under the title “The Miraculous Pitcher.”For more read-aloud episodes, listen to episodes 111, 114, and 118. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars.Click HERE to learn more about Carole’s approach to homeschooling. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Carole's assistant, Rachel, joins her to answer a few commonly asked questions! In this episode, you'll hear about:Ideas for spending time outside in less than ideal weatherBringing grandparents into parenting your childTips for teaching a second language through immersionTo learn more about Carole's approach to homeschooling, click HERE to get her basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education! Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

It’s pretty easy to see how being in the wilderness benefits boys, but is there any benefit for girls? In this episode, Carole talks with Jen Sutton at the Coldwater Foundation about why women need wilderness experiences as well.Jen shares her own personal story which will delight you! To learn more about Coldwater and the different programs they offer for children, young adults, and families visit their website HERE. Click HERE to find resources on getting children outside in nature in Carole‘s online store!Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

What is essential to developing a robust faith? Of course, a personal relationship with God matters, but sometimes that gets distilled down to spirituality separate from faithful participation in the local church. Carole talks with pastor Dean Inserra about why we need the local church. If we want our families to love God and follow Him, we need to order our way rightly!In this episode, you'll hear about: Why the Church is essential for the Christian lifeWays to encourage your children to be in a youth groupHow we can support and encourage our pastorsTips for picking a church that fits your familyHelp us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

Do you want to share with your children the stories of how God is working in the world today? Look no further than the Christian biographies written by Rebecca Davis! Carole speaks with Rebecca about her Hidden Heroes series, how the books developed, and why they are must-reads for everyone!Learn more about Rebecca Davis's books HERE. Click HERE to register for an upcoming seminar! Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcast. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

The promise of this podcast is that we will help you keep homeschooling simple. But how?Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel, to talk about some of the ways homeschooling gets complicated and how you can make changes to simplify your approach. As Dr. Raymond Moore used to say, "Keep it simple, sweetie!" Click HERE for show notes. Click HERE to register for an upcoming seminar!Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

If you've heard Carole's seminar, you know she loves children to create a visual timeline as they learn history. V.M. Hillyer said to hang a timeline by a child's bed so that they internalize history as they drift off to sleep! Bonnie Anderson joins Carole to share how she created her own visual history timeline! You'll hear some of their favorite authors, traveling to bring history alive, and You can get the primary and intermediate timelines from Bonnie a few different ways! Send her a check in the mail or pay via Paypal. Address and Paypal info below:Each timeline is $30/each plus $5 shipping per order.Paypal: [email protected] Anderson6845 D Chene LaneMaple Plain, MN 55359ORFor more info, call Bonnie at (763) 479-1707Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education!Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by sharing this episode with a friend who'd appreciate it! Check out episode #75 for everything you need to know about timelines! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

For decades now, Carole has recommended people to use Sing, Spell, Read, and Write to teach their children how to read. She used this program with her son and her granddaughter. Carole talks with Sue Dickson and Diane Fix about how Sing, Spell, Read, and Write came into existence, why it works so well, and how to get it for your own family. You don't want to miss this conversation!Click HERE to learn more about Sing, Spell, Read, and Write. Click HERE to learn more abut Wining Reading Boost.Contact Diane through their website HERE to find out pricing and order your own kit. Click HERE to get Carole's basic seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education. Help us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by leaving a review or sending this episode to a friend! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast?Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!