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Homeschool Made Simple

Homeschool Made Simple

For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in.

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271: Transforming Your Home with a Loving Presence...

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2025/06/25

If you haven’t listened to Part 1 of our conversation with Mellany Zepelak, start there! This episode begins with Mellany sharing the fruit of speaking blessings and encouragement to her children and her husband, noting how these efforts have shifted the tone of her household toward encouragement and empathy. Parents play a powerful role in modeling God’s love to their children. Join us!RESOURCES+The Blessing Seminar+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5

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270: The Gift of Margin When Life Feels Like Chaos

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2025/06/18

Homeschooling and family life can drain the life out of us. How do we maintain a right attitude and perspective in our families for the long haul? Carol talks with consulting client Mellany Zepelak about how learning to create margin in her life and receive God's love has transformed her family life. They discuss how adding personal downtime, encouraging a positive home environment, and embracing your identity in Christ can radically improve your family dynamics. Don’t miss this hope-filled

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269: Home Anchors a Preschool Child’s Growth Through...

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2025/06/11

The early years of a child's life are crucial for their long term development and success. In this archive episode, Carole, Rachel and her husband, Jesse, discuss how home is the best nest, especially in the preschool years. They share their family’s practical rhythms—like meaningful work, daily nature walks, and lots of read-aloud time—all focused on nurturing curiosity, habits, and character. What kids truly need is loving connection, real-life learning, and parents who are confident guides. You

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23:07

268: Homeschooling with Books Really Works with...

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2025/06/04

Today Carole sat down with Jennifer Stowe, a veteran homeschool mom of six with 27 years of experience. Jennifer shares her journey from reluctant homeschooler to advocate, inspired by Dr. Raymond Moore and Charlotte Mason. She gives practical tips for using great books, embracing time outdoors, and documenting the activities you do each day. This episode is perfect for those seeking reassurance and encouragement as new or experienced homeschool parents to press on!RESOURCES+The Eclectic’s

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24:41

267: Embrace Simplicity to Build Strong Families

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2025/05/28

In the second part of our conversation with Leila Lawler, author and homeschool mom, we get practical! How do build a strong and wise family bond that will last for our children’s lives? We discuss a healthy mindset around Christmas, Sabbath rest, seeing children as blessing and making connecting a priority. Join us!RESOURCES+Leila Lawler Blog+The Summa Domestica by Leila Lawler+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great

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24:39

266: "Tradition is a Bridge to the Past, a Foundation...

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2025/05/21

Each memory and value we build within our family adds to the bridge our children are building for their adult life. Our guest, Author and Blogger Leila Lawler has written a three volume set on the worthiness of building a home. In this episode, she shares about how her past informed her writings and the concept of collective memory in this 2-part interview with Carole and Rachel. How do we build a culture in our homes that is worth passing onto our children? Join us!RESOURCES+Leila Lawler Blog+The

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265: Exploring the Globe Simply with Literature

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2025/05/14

In this episode from the archives, Carole sits down with the owner of Yellow House Story Shoppe, Chelsea Jacobs, to talk about books that we can use to give our children "Windows and Mirrors" into the world and other cultures. The Windows: seeing through the windows to other cultures and stories The Mirrors: children seeing themselves represented in stories. Join us for a wonderful list of books that your family can read to get a fuller appreciation of life around the globe.For a full list of the

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24:15

264: Cultivating a Love of Reading with Classics and...

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2025/05/07

In this second episode with Jan Bloom, Carole and Jan remind us that true classics—books that have stood the test of time—are far more than relics of the past. These are the stories filled with innocence, joy, and the richness of family life, the very things our modern world sometimes seems to have lost. Whether it’s Wind in the Willows, Winnie the Pooh, or the hilarious works of P.G. Wodehouse, these books are worthy of our time! This episode is chock full of authors to read. Join

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22:32

263: Discovering Living Books: Jan Bloom’s Journey to...

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2025/04/30

This week, we continue our little series on literature because we believe in the power of books to shape us. Carole sat down with Jan Bloom, the author behind “Who Should We Then Read,” to talk about how knowing the stories behind our favorite authors brings even more richness to homeschooling. Jan shared her journey from not growing up around books to becoming a homeschooling family who loved books, building an incredible home library, and helping families everywhere discover the best literature

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30:44

262: Why Literature and Being a Well-Read Mom Matters

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2025/04/23

Carole sits down with founder of the Well-Read Mom ministry, Marcie Stokman, to chat about how her ministry got started and the purpose behind these communities. Their mission says it all! “Well Read Mom accompanies women in the reading of great books and spiritual classics to encourage personal growth, friendship, and meaningful conversations in order to explore the human condition and reorient ourselves to what is good, beautiful, and true.”Join us for this delightful conversation about motherhood

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26:44

261: Why You Don’t Need to Worry About Socialization

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2025/04/16

One of the first questions many homeschooling families hear at family events or from public school friends is how will your children be socialized?"In this replay episode, Kristi Woodard, homeschool mom of eight, joins us to share her and her husband, Jason, experiences with raising children who perfectly answer this question of socialization with their community involvement, warmth, and general popularity.You'll hear about:How a wide range of relationships best socializes childrenThe value of

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27:45

260: Why Waiting Can Benefit Your Child's Learning...

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2025/04/09

While the world presses in on us for children to learn to read in preschool and be able to do high-level math early on, the research shows it's actually better to slow down and wait for developmental readiness. In this encore episode, Carole shares about the work of Dr. Raymond Moore and his idea that late is better than early. You'll hear: - Why we need to look at the facts instead of the neighbors. - The socialization our children really need. - How kindergarten has become the new first grade.

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23:26

259: Why Breastfeeding Is Worth Pursuing Even While...

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2025/04/02

Sometimes we lose steam for homeschooling but we also can lose steam for breastfeeding. Both, it turns out, are so beneficial to our children! In the second part of our discussion with Lactation Consultant and Homeschooling Mama, Jill Seberger, we discuss the benefits of breastfeeding and how Jill has maintained this while homeschooling her large family. This episode will surely fan the flame to continue breastfeeding through difficulties!RESOURCES+Jill Seberger’s Breastfeeding class: Breezy

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258: Nurturing Strong Bonds From Birth: Breastfeeding...

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2025/03/26

The early years of a child's life are crucial for bonding. Carole and Rachel sit down with Lactation Consultant and homeschool mom of 5 Jill Seberger. They discuss the importance of eye contact and skin-to-skin contact to the diverse ways of nurturing a strong parent-child connection, whether you are breastfeeding or not. This will surely encourage you towards a positive connection with your littles.RESOURCES+Jill Seberger’s Breastfeeding class: Breezy Breastfeeding Prenatal ClassCoupon Code HMS for

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257: Following the Lord In Our Marriages

Homeschool Made Simple ·

2025/03/19

While an ideal marriage can't be guaranteed, we can learn to live with faithfulness in the covenant we have made as a husband or wife. In this replay episode, Carole and one her best friends, Anne Storm talk about part of Carole’s marriage journey to her husband, John. Truly, each of us carries a burden with us in life, and Carole is a walking testament to following the Lord in her difficult circumstance. Be encouraged!RESOURCES+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE

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256: Becoming a Screen-Free Family

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2025/03/12

As Carole continues her conversation (see Episode 255) with homeschooling parents David and Audrey Ryan, she learns about their journey into doing life screen-free and how they initially struggled to unplug their children. However, they have seen real benefits in their children’s attitudes and behavior, such as improved family bonding and less conflict among their children. They love their new environment where children can explore and entertain themselves without the need for constant

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23:57

255: How Homeschooling Transformed Learning for a...

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2025/03/05

Does homeschooling work for a child with special needs or learning differences? Carole sits down with David and Audrey Ryan to talk about their experiences with public school and their transition to homeschooling. They share how they have moved past standardized tests and rigid benchmarks, to create a custom, nurturing educational environment tailored to their child’s unique needs. Join us for this encouraging episode!RESOURCES+The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley+Build Your

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32:45

254: Homemaking and Finding Joy in Everyday Tasks...

Homeschool Made Simple ·

2025/02/26

The thing about being home all day with your family is that your house gets a lot of use and that can be a challenge. Rachel and Carole discuss homemaking and the importance of passing the skills on to our kids. They discuss focus, “baking therapy,” hospitality, and the whys behind shifting our attitudes about home-keeping. Join us!RESOURCES+Home Comforts: The Art and Comfort of Keeping House by Cheryl Mendelson+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5

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27:26

253: Standardized Tests and Homeschooling Q & A

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2025/02/19

Some states require state testing to happen every year for homeschooling families. In this episode, Carole and Rachel address families' concerns about standardized testing, especially in states where it is mandatory, and offer practical advice for preparing children without inducing anxiety. And reading to your children is a game-changer for doing well on those tests! Carole encourages parents to approach test days positively and gives tips on preparing older children for the SAT and ACT. We hope

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23:31

252: Nature Study Made Simple by Encouraging...

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2025/02/12

In this second conversation with Eryn Lynum of the Nat Theo Podcast, we discuss how to be outside in nature with our children. Is better to be in awe without much guidance or to point out all kinds of things in our natural world?Eryn encourages new naturalists with some helpful tips to take your first few experiences into nature. She offers practical ideas like setting up bird habitats, utilizing your local library for nature books, and using simple tools like microscopes to make science come alive

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