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St. Lucy Resources

Join Paola as she shares family friendly and delightful resources for St. Lucy's day

Dec 7, 20244 min

Invitation To Joy This Christmas

Joy is comprised of only three letters of the alphabet, yet it comprises so much more. Did you know JOY is used 172 times in the Bible? Join Paola in her invitation to meet Jesus in the Manger

Nov 22, 20243 min

It's All About Your Child

It is all about your child, learn how from veteran homeschool mom and coach Paola Ciskanik

Nov 6, 20248 min

Motivating Teens

How do you get your teens to do thier school work? Join Paola as she shares her tips!

Oct 23, 202410 min

Homeschooling And School Detox

What is School Detox for Parents? Paola Ciskanik a 25 year homeschool veteran discusses the steps to take

Oct 16, 20247 min

Monica Speach | Mother Cabrini And The Virtues

We talk about this amazing saint, and the new Cabrini Movie just released by Angel Studios. We also chat about the 10 virtues in the PACE program, the importance of introducing children to the right heroes, and so much more... Such a great and cozy fireside chat....make your favorite drink, sit back, and enjoy!

Mar 14, 202444 min

BLOG The Power Of Prayer This Lent Audio

Paola shares her insights into bringing prayer into your family in an special and intentional way this Lent.

Feb 1, 202410 min

BLOG: Is Mommy Doubt Setting In Now AUDIO

Is doubt creeping into your homeschool these days, listen to Paola as she shares her thoughts on the once and for all cure.

Jan 25, 20245 min

BLOG Homeschooling When Sickness Hits

Top 3 Tips when sickness hits and you have to homeschool.

Jan 18, 20248 min

BLOG Top Tips To Wrap Up The Year AUDIO

Paola shares her top tips for Wrapping Up Your Homeschool Year.

Dec 19, 20237 min

Blog Advent Homeschool Tips AUDIO

Paola shares dozens of tips from veteran homeschool moms on how to homeschool during the Advent season!

Dec 2, 20237 min

BLOG: Tired Parent's Guide To A Peaceful Advent AUDIO

This week we are gifted with a guest article from the top 5 tips for having a peaceful Advent with your family.

Nov 29, 20234 min

Blog Heavenly Peace During Advent AUDIO

Want to find peace in all the hustle and bustle of season, join guest author Olivia Spears as she shares her tips on just how to do that this holiday season.

Nov 14, 20235 min

Blog All Souls' Day With Children AUDIO

Paola shares her best resources for teaching children about the feast of of All Souls day.

Oct 31, 20238 min

Blog Cultivating Women Friends Audio

Women are created to relate and as we journey this homeschool life, it is vital to cultivate your friendships.

Oct 11, 20237 min

Blog Homeschool Using Strengths AUDIO

Paola shares her guidance on playing to a child's strengths.

Oct 3, 20238 min

Blog: Homeschool Poetry And Drama AUDIO

Paola shares her experinces making poetry and drama work in your homeschool easily and fun!

Sep 28, 202311 min

BLOG Spreading The Joy Of Our Faith AUDIO

How to spread JOY of Our Faith to your children

Sep 21, 20238 min

Let's Homeschool: Ownership AUDIO

Listen to the third part of a 3 part series on the Let's Homeschool Series, where Paola helps you to make your homeschool uniquely tailored to your unique family needs!

Aug 24, 20231h 5m

Let's Homeschool Transformation AUDIO

Paola guides you through how to see radical transformation our culture in your family and in you through homeschooling.

Aug 22, 202329 min

Let's Homeschool Opportunity AUDIO

Paola talks Opportunities that abound from your YES to homeschooling, give a listen and be encouraged.

Aug 22, 202327 min

BLOG Living History AUDIO

Living History is infectious and a great way to teach history in your family homeschool.

Aug 17, 20236 min

Blog One Heart For The Sacred Heart AUDIO

Dedicate the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus!

May 30, 20236 min

BLOG Teach Multi - Ages Family Style AUDIO

Teaching multi-ages can be difficult, but becomes easy once you use these 5 Keys to Unlock History!

May 11, 202312 min

BLOG How Homeschooling Builds Catholic Culture AUDIO

Culture is a Shared Way of Life. What better way to live that life than by choosing the homeschool lifestyle in community with fellow homeschoolers! Paola talks about Culture and Community in this week's blog.

May 4, 202311 min

BLOG: How to get the MOST out of Conferences AUDIO

Paola shares her 5 TOP TIPS on getting the MOST out of virtual homeschool conferences.

Apr 27, 20235 min

BLOG: How To Begin Homeschooling AUDIO

Just curious or brand new with homeschooling? Perhaps you have been homeschooling but still feel like a beginner. Paola Ciskanik, 25 year veteran of homeschooling shows us the clear path to homeschool with confidence.

Apr 26, 202314 min

BLOG Best Mother To Guide Your Family AUDIO

The Blessed Mother is the best guide for your family!

Apr 18, 20236 min

BLOG Easter Season In Your Homeschool AUDIO

Paola shares ways to continue Easter Joy in your Homeschool throughout the 50 days of Easter.

Apr 13, 20239 min

Blog The Good News The Homeschool Way AUDIO

How to share the Good News and prepare yourself and children with Apologetic Book Review from Paola Ciskanik.

Apr 3, 20237 min

BLOG: Holy Week in Your Homeschool AUDIO

Making Holy Week part of your homeschool is natural and adds to the reverence of this most Holy Season as we journey towards Easter JOY.

Apr 1, 20236 min

Blog Annunciation Resources AUDIO

Mary's Yes and Our Yes. Paola shares ways to celebrate this most holy and beautiful day with your family!

Mar 21, 20237 min

Blog; Art In Your Homeschool AUDIO

Paola offers several easy to implement ways of including art in your homeschool.

Mar 16, 202311 min

Blog St. Patrick's Day Family Style AUDIO

Paola shares ideas for learning all about the holy man of prayer, St. Patrick and reclaiming his feast day with true faith-filled family activities!

Mar 4, 20237 min

Homeschooling During Lent AUDIO

Paola shares tips on how to homeschool during LENT

Feb 17, 202333 min

Blog Lenten Reading Plan AUDIO

Paola offers suggestions for your family's Lenten Reading Plan in your homeschool.

Feb 16, 20238 min

St. Valentine's Day Family Style AUDIO

Here are Paola's tips on celebrating St. Valentine's Day with your family. Here is the link to the blog article: https://catholichomeschool.online/st-valentines-day-family-style/

Feb 13, 20237 min

Blueprint For Homeschool Success AUDIO

By the time the week wraps up—you’ll have a clear path to follow, a renewed sense of JOY, a new mindset aligned with your call to home educate AND lifetime access to the materials and future updates, too.https://catholichomeschoolonline.thrivecart.com/blueprint-course/

Feb 3, 202359 min

Blog:The Secret To Homeschool Success AUDIO

The secret to homeschool success comes when we pause and think small. Think one goal, per child, per year. How? Give a listen now! Link to free GUIDE: https://witty-founder-1439.ck.page/8474b33012

Feb 1, 20235 min

Blog: Behavior And Discipline (Audio)

Paola shares her top 12 tips on discipline that comes from her 35+ years of marriage and parenting. Article links: https://catholichomeschool.online/behavior-and-discipline/ https://catholichomeschool.online/discipline-where-does-it-come-from/ https://catholichomeschool.online/want-to-change-behavior/

Jan 26, 202313 min

Two Truths In 25 Years Homeschooling AUDIO

Two Truths in 25 Years of homeschooling

Jan 13, 20235 min

Want To Change A Behavior? (Audio)

Tips on changing behaviors with Paola Ciskanik, host of the Catholic Homeschool Community.

Jan 5, 20236 min

Blog:Checking In: How Are You? Overwhelmed or Having Fun?

It is a hard and busy time of year. Listen to a few quick tips that are helping her family and hopefully be a help to you right now!

Dec 15, 20225 min

Homeschooling with Legos©

Is it possible to teach virtue and faith formation using Lego© Bricks? And where is it BEST to pass on the TRUTHS of the Faith? Join Paola and meet Kevin O'Neill as he tells us all about how his family wrote a book, built the sets and photographed them so your children can learn the Sacraments and Holy Mass through the use of play, fun, and even Lego© Bricks. Kevin and Mary O'Neill, parents of nine, fellow homeschoolers with a mission to help families become the Domestic Church we are called to be.

Nov 26, 202235 min

Kerri Davison - How to Teach with Sacred Art

Adding Beauty into the daily lives of our family, helps us to transcend and fix our gaze on serving God each day. By introducing your children to beauty by way of Sacred Art in picture books you also teach the faith in one of the most natural ways! Join Paola Ciskanik as she chats with Kerri Davidson, veteran homeschool mom of eight, author and co-founder of Holy Heroes, how Sacred Art can easily be part of your everyday homeschooling. Along the way they talked about their many years homeschooling, sharing insights, encouragement and advice. Comments

Oct 26, 202240 min

Blog Audio: Is Homeschooling Your Kids A War

Are you struggling with your homeschool life? Listen to Paola Ciskanik, veteran homeschooler as she encourages you to rethink school.

Oct 20, 202210 min

Mother Clare | How to Foster Vocations

Join Paola as she has a cozy chat with Mother Clare Matthiass, CFR who is the author of the popular book Discerning Religious Life as well as the Avow small discussion group discernment program. Mother Clare was born in Germany and spent her childhood moving from base to base with her family, as her father was serving in the U.S. Military. She attended Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio where she studied theology and history. Mother Clare has been a member of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal since 1998. The two-fold apostolic mission of the community is hands-on work with the poor and evangelization. Prior to becoming Community Servant (Superior General) in 2018, Mother Clare served as formation director for candidates and postulants, Community Vicar, and Vocation Directress.

Oct 11, 202229 min

Samantha Kelley | Girls and Sports

Meet my guest this week, Samantha Kelley, who is the Founder and current President of FIERCE Athlete Inc. She played Division I Soccer at UConn, and has spent the last 12 years working for Catholic nonprofits and outreaching to female athletes. It was through the teachings of Theology of the Body and the Catholic Church that she discovered what it means to be both feminine and athletic.

Sep 14, 202238 min

How to Understand Your Temperament | Laraine Bennett | The Catholic Homeschool Podcast

What are temperaments? What do they mean for ourselves and our relationships? In today's podcast, join Paola as she sits down with Catholic mother and Author to discuss temperaments and how to understand them. Click here to check out the this episode's transcript: https://catholichomeschool.online/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Laraine-Bennet-Podcast-Transcript.pdf Guest Bio: Laraine Bennett has a master's degree in Philosophy and has co-authored 6 books with her husband, Art -The Temperament God Gave You, The Temperament God Gave Your Kids, and The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse, among others -and one solo book, A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers. She helped create the popular TemperamentQuiz.com. The Bennetts reside in Northern Virginia, have been married for 45 years and have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren. Don't forget to check out http://temperamentquiz.com/ to discover your own temperament! Also, check out more of Laraine's work: The Temperament that God Gave You https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-temperament-god-gave-you The Temperament that God Gave Your Kids https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/the-temperament-god-gave-your-kids The Temperament that God Gave Your Spouse https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-temperament-god-gave-your-spouse A Year of Grace: 365 Reflection for Caregivers https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/a-year-of-grace-365-reflections-for-caregivers Know Thyself - A Temperaments Game https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/know-thyself And follow Laraine on Instagram @larainebennett_ https://www.instagram.com/larainebennett_/

Jul 27, 202240 min

How Jane Austen Helps Build Morals | Haley Stewart | The Catholic Homeschool Podcast

In today's podcast, join Paola as she sits down with Catholic mother and writer to discuss how reading Jane Austen can cultivate morality in our children. Listen or watch now! Or Click below to read the transcript: https://catholichomeschool.online/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Haley-Stewart-Podcast-Transcript.pdf Click below to check out Haley's Podcast: Fountains of Carrots https://fountainsofcarrots.com/ And her books: Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/jane-austens-genius-guide-to-life The Grace of Enough: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/the-grace-of-enough And don't forget to keep an eye out for her upcoming series: The Sister Seraphina Mysteries! Scheduled to publish this fall! Guest Bio: Haley Stewart is the Managing Editor of Word on Fire Spark. She is the author of Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life, The Grace of Enough, and The Sister Seraphina Mysteries (a series for young readers). She also co-hosts The Fountains of Carrots Podcast. She is married to a whisky distiller and they have four children. Follow Haley on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaleyCarrots?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleycarrots/?hl=en

Jul 13, 202237 min