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290: Homeschool Moms CAN Make Time to Read For Themselves Every Day
Season 6 Episode 290
Rachel Winchester sits down to share with us how she MAKES time for reading enjoyable books for herself in spite of all the to-do’s that happen each day. She shares her daily routine of creating spac…
Published on 10 hours ago
289: Homeschooling Q&A: Dad Participation, Little Kid Distractions, and Navigating Screens
Season 6 Episode 289
In this episode from the archive, Rachel Winchester and Carole Joy Seid answer some of the most common questions from homeschooling families. They give practical ways to involve dads in family read-a…
Published on 1 week ago
288: When 'I'm Bored' Becomes a Good Thing
Season 6 Episode 288
In this episode from the archives we get practical! Rachel Winchester and Carole Joy Seid dive into the challenges of unplugging kids in a world dominated by screens and constant noise. Carole and Ra…
Published on 2 weeks ago
287: Reading the Classics with Christian Eyes in Our Modern World
Season 6 Episode 287
Rachel Winchester talks with author Nadya Williams about her new book, Christians Reading Classics. We discuss the importance of studying ancient Greco-Roman literature which can enrich our conversat…
Published on 3 weeks ago
286: Why Author Elizabeth Goudge Belongs on Your Family Bookshelf
Season 6 Episode 286
Discover the enchanting world of Elizabeth Goudge in this encore episode of Homeschool Made Simple. Carole Joy Seid discusses why Goudge’s books are must-haves! Carole shares personal favorites like …
Published on 4 weeks ago
285: Building Community and Contentment: Wendell Berry’s Books
Season 6 Episode 285
Drawing from Wendell Berry’s novels, essays, and poetry, Carole shares how Berry’s deep love for the rural life, community, and contentment can leave an indelible mark on our lives. He paints a vivid…
Published on 1 month ago
284: Building Strong Memories Through Shared Bedtime Stories
Season 6 Episode 284
Today, we are talking about the power of reading together as a family and some practical tips for how you can start to make that change in your family life. Rachel sits down with her husband Jesse, t…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
283: The Impact of AI on Learning and Literature: Concerns and Guardrails for Families
Season 6 Episode 283
As technology continues to develop, you may feel more and more like we're living in a brave new world. With AI becoming more prevalent in everyday life, we want to talk about how we as parents can pu…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
282: Must-Read Books for Boys and Equipping Books For Their Parents
Season 6 Episode 282
Finding engaging books for boys can be a real challenge for parents. But after listening to this episode, you'll have a treasure trove of recommendations to explore! J.J. Seid shares more than 20 boo…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
281: The Miraculous Power and Science of Reading Aloud
Season 6 Episode 281
One of our core values at Homeschool Made simple is to help families make their children lovers of books. In this episode from the archive, Carole shares about a book called The Enchanted Hour which …
Published on 2 months ago