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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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279: Treasures of the Snow and Beyond: The Gift of...

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2025/08/20

In this episode from the archive, Carole Joy Seid spotlights Patricia St. John, one of the best Christian children's authors of all time. Patricia beautifully incorporates biblical truth into her writing that leaves a lasting impression on children and adults alike. Carol shares a biographical sketch of Patricia St. John and some of her favorite books by the author. Lots of recommendations of standout books like "Treasures of the Snow" and "Star of Light" are included in this episode. We encourage

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23:54

278: Simple, Affordable Nature and Life Skill...

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2025/08/13

Carole Joy Seid sits down with Kerry Cordy, the founder of Curiosity Untamed, Frontier Girls, and Quest Clubs. Kerry shares how her disappointment with the changing direction of Girl Scouts led her to create a badge-based, interest-led learning programs that encourage hands-on discovery, outdoor activities, and character development for homeschoolers. The clubs are simple, affordable, for all ages and customizable for each club or family. Listen in to learn more!RESOURCES+ Curiosity Untamed:

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27:02

277: What’s On My Nightstand: Inspiring Books For You...

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2025/08/06

Need a fresh stack for your family’s read-alouds and personal reading time? In this episode, host Carole Joy Seid shares her current reading stack and other related, trusted favorites. Discover beautiful books for yourself, from novels like "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson and "Cry, the Beloved Country" by Alan Paton, to classic children’s series like "Little Britches." As always, grab our free book list with another 150 recommended books for all ages at

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29:39

276: Why Your Family Needs Your Local Church to Be a...

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2025/07/30

Our spiritual development cannot thrive apart from our involvement in the local church. Unfortunately, other commitments often compete for many families time these days. In this episode from the archives, Carole and Pastor Dean Inserra discuss why active participation in a church community is crucial—not only for your children’s godly development but for the health of the entire family.In this episode, you'll hear about:Ways to encourage your children to be in a youth groupHow we can support and

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25:34

275: Encouraging Work, Reading Widely, and Other FAQs

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2025/07/23

In this episode from our archive, Carole and J.J. share some of the important questions they’ve been asked in their seminars. These are questions that many parents have as they are learning about Homeschool Made Simple’s method. Some of the questions addressed:using HMS method in a single parent householdthe purposes around the our methodaligning your schedule to fit the method in your family lifenavigating your child’s narrow reading interestJoin us and be encouraged!RESOURCES+Click here for a list

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25:16

274: Starting to Homeschool? Practical Steps to...

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2025/07/16

So you’ve got decided it's time to start homeschooling and you've learned a lot from the podcast or seminars. But you're wondering what this looks like in your everyday life. How do you plan a school year? Today, in this episode from the archive, we talk practicalities from the rhythms of the year to a family’s daily routine. From history’s yearly spine to quiet times…and everything in between. This will help you to prepare! RESOURCES+Unplugging Kids for Daily Rest Time+The Child’s Story Bible by

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21:59

273: How Dorothy Moore’s Practical Approach...

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2025/07/09

In this archive episode, Carole Joy Seid reflects on the remarkable wisdom of Dorothy Moore, wife of Dr. Raymond Moore, two pioneers often referred to as the grandparents of American homeschooling. Carole shares Dorothy’s practical strategies—like building a strong daily routine and focusing young learners on Bible, nature, and hands-on work—became the foundation to her own approach as a homeschool mentor. You will hear stories of Dorothy’s discipline, frugality, Christian faith, and quiet

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29:54

272: Why Do You Homeschool? The Real Benefits For...

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2025/07/02

In this episode from the archives, Carole sits down with her son J.J. to discuss knowing the “why” behind your decision to homeschool. Whether you're considering homeschooling or you're two decades into this adventure, today we're talking about what would cause you to educate your kids at home, and what will sustain you through the years. This episode will help you refresh your memory and give fuel to your fire to press on!RESOURCES+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our

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18:46

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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24:23

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...

Homeschool Made Simple ·

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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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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