Homeschool Made Simple

Does a literature-based approach to education seem unrealistic? Do you ever wonder if your children will be able to go to college and make a living with this type of education? In this episode, Carole Joy Seid talks with her friend Kathy Mitchell, a second generation homeschool mom, about the value of a literature-based education. Carole met Kathy when her family began homeschooling in the early days of the homeschool movement, and Kathy has gone on to experience great success while now giving her own children the same kind of education she received. Carole hopes Kathy’s story will encourage you and help your doubts and questions evaporate!

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Many families feel intimidated by the thought of homeschooling through the high school years, which is why it’s so encouraging to hear from homeschool graduates about their experiences. In this episode, Carole Joy Seid talks with Katherine Frykman about her homeschool journey, what she loved about homeschooling, how her family got started, and what she envisions for her future. Carole hopes Katherine’s story will fill you with hope and confidence as you consider the high school years with your own children.

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What is the value of homeschooling even through high school? In this episode, Carole Joy Seid talks with Vidal Arroyo, who finished his education as a homeschooler and is now a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford. Vidal shares how the freedom of homeschooling benefited him as a student and shaped his educational journey. You will be so encouraged by his story!

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What does it look like to meet with God in the morning? In this episode, Carole Joy Seid continues the conversation about simple tools for having meeting with God and shares how she has quiet time with Him each day. Her hope is to make it easy for you to begin your day reading God’s Word and praying—and to encourage you to make it a daily practice you can pass on to your children as well.

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When Carole was a brand new Christian, one of her pastors taught her, "Don't let your feet touch the ground in the morning before you have met with God!"

Over the years she's tried different ways of having a quiet time, and in this episode she shares the tools that help her most.

We hope to help you have your own practice of meeting with God each day!

You'll hear about:

• what it looks like to have a quiet time every day
• choosing the right Bible
• the daily devotional guide Carole uses
• reading the whole Bible over and over again
• how to gain consistency in meeting with God
• different translations to help in your Bible study
• helpful resources for understanding the Bible
• prioritizing meeting with God first thing in the morning

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Dance has the power to lift our mood, and it’s no mistake that the Bible says the Lord turns our mourning into dancing! In this episode, Carole Joy Seid talks with Alicia and David Arroyo, founders of Motus Vitas, about the joy of dance and movement and the ways they can benefit our bodies and spirits. They are a joy-filled couple with a heart for sharing that joy with homeschool families!

+ To learn more about Motus Vitas, click HERE.

+ "Alive Inside" video about the connection between music and memory, HERE.

+ Stanford study that links prevention of memory loss with dance, HERE.

+ Motus Vitas blog, HERE

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A few years ago, I discovered Jani Ortlund’s book, A Child’s First Book About Marriage: God’s Way is Always Best. I knew immediately I wanted every child to read this book and hear this message.

Amidst so much turmoil and confusion over marriage and sexuality in our day, parents needed a tool to talk with their children about God’s design for marriage.

Jani Ortlund has provided that tool!

In our conversation, you will hear more of the heart and vision of this book. Jani even reads an excerpt!

You will be enriched and encouraged to faithfully pray for and teach your children casting all your cares upon God for He cares for you.

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Bringing Pilates exercise into her life has been life-changing for Carole Joy Seid! So many people rave about the results they get from Pilates. In this episode, Carole shares about:

• Benefits of movement
• What is Pilates
• What exercises can be damaging to the body
• Difference between yoga and Pilates
• Motivation for exercising
• Pilates breathing

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In this episode, Carole Joy Seid shares an absolutely true story that sounds like it was made up! Carole hopes this story inspires you to encourage your children to embrace adventure and discover that they can do difficult things—and survive! She is currently reading The Abernathy Boys by L.J. Hunt with her grandsons and recommends it to you as well. She also recommends Ride the Wind by Miles Abernathy; be sure to choose the edited edition that contains no racial slurs.

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Laura Baker always hoped there was a more inspiring, relaxed way to educate her children. At the beginning of her homeschooling journey, she met Carole.

Laura embraced Carole's simple, literature-based approach from the start, and the rest is history. The Baker family enjoyed a delightful learning experience!

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• How Laura got started homeschooling her children
• The importance of a spiritual foundation
• A simple approach to unit studies
• The heart of Carole's method
• American History with early elementary children
• An overview of Carole's pink sheets
• The wonderful memories made while learning!

Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!

+ Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!

+ 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!

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