"The child brings with him into the world, not character, but disposition. He has tendencies which may need only to be strengthened, or, again, to be diverted or even repressed. His character––the efflorescence of the man wherein the fruit of his life is a preparing––is original disposition, modified, directed, expanded by education; by circumstances; later, by self-control and self-culture; above all, by the supreme agency of the Holy Ghost, even where that agency is little suspected, and as little solicited."

Charlotte Mason, Vol. 2, Parents and Children Show Summary:

• Today's guest is Lynn Bruce, a founding member of AmblesideOnline Advisory
• How Lynn learned about Charlotte Mason and become interested in her philosophy
• Practical ideas from Lynn about how to have a positive homeschool experience
  • Making the most of working on your own schedule and keeping it in sight
  • Practicing the routine before starting the school year
  • Working on the habit of attention before school started
  • Having mutual respect as a foundation
  • Being more aware of a child's physical state
  • Doing morning time with prayer, singing, and the "riches"

Books Mentioned:

Parents and Children by Charlotte Mason

For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaefer Macaulay

Mere Motherhood by Cindy Rollins

Find Cindy:

Morning Time for Moms

Cindy's Patreon Discipleship Group

Mere Motherhood Facebook Group

The Literary Life Podcast

Cindy's Facebook

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