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!

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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!

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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 togetherness
• how to create a screen-free environment
• choosing the most important things
• book to give food for thought about homeschooling
• creating a joy-filled home
• simple ways to connect with your children
• determining your philosophy of education

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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 years
• enriching your children's spiritual life
• developing a daily rhythm
• ideas for family worship
• how Psalty helps in discipleship
• the significance of the first seven years
• a pattern for discipline
• what God desires for our children

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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 weather
• Bringing grandparents into parenting your child
• Tips for teaching a second language through immersion

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