Dwell

In this week's episode, Emily, Renee, and Karen discuss things we wish we could tell our younger selves (with a diversion into teen girls and fashion) and Emily answers a question from the Dwell Facebook page about co-ops. Then they say goodbye to Emily as she needs to pare down her responsibilities to give more time to her family and her schools.

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Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they conclude their discussion of Wendell Berry's novel, Hannah Coulter. This week they think about the notion looking back at life with gratitude, what it means to “live right on”, and how place is always a reminder.

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Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they continue their three-part discussion of Wendell Berry's novel, Hannah Coulter. This week they discuss Hannah’s role as mother: how work and play bring children into the membership, the importance of education while potentially leading a child away from home, and what is the better life. Thanks for tuning in!

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Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they begin a discussion of Hannah Coulter with a summary of part one, followed by conversation about the importance of place and work in Hannah’s life and the role of her mentors in preparing her for that place, giving her a gift of order, beauty, and rest. 

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In this episode, Emily, Renee, and Karen discuss some of the questions to ask yourself if you want to start a co-op.For example; Who are we? What is our philosophy, and our vision? What will our leadership structure be? How will we cover our costs and will the teachers be paid? These questions, and others, will set you on your way. Thanks for tuning in!

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 Join Emily Renee, and Karen as they talk about ways to homeschool in community. They discuss the differences between co-ops, tutorials models, and hybrid schools and dig into the difficult and sometimes confusing job of choosing what is right for you. 

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Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they talk about why poetry is important (especially in the home), their favorite poets, and how to enjoy poems with your children.

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Charlotte Mason said that education is an atmosphere. How do morning rituals or liturgies provide an atmosphere of learning together and set the tone for the day? Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they contemplate this question!

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Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss how the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty nurtures our family relationships, particularly our marriages.

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Join Emily, Renee, and Karen as they discuss the need for boys to have autonomy and independence from mom and their need for relationships with godly men such coaches, teachers, bosses, and of course, Dad.

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