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212: Homeschool Made Simple Educational Philosophy in a Nutshell

Homeschool Made Simple - May 01, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes
Are you looking to understand the Homeschool Made Simple method in a nutshell? In this episode, we explore the research-based, interest-led, and literature-rich approach to homeschooling. Learn how to create a customized curriculum that fits your family's unique needs.  Embrace a holistic view ...

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Season 4: Ep. 3 What's Clear and What's Less Important Around Competition

Parent Matters Podcast - April 25, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, Susan discusses the anxiety and challenges that competition brings. Resources 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - FREE pdf 5-Day Parenting Challenge **DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opinion. They do not reflect p...

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211: Classic Films for Family Movie Nights

Homeschool Made Simple - April 24, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes
Are you looking to enrich your family’s movie nights with classic films? Join us for a fabulous list of timeless cinematic masterpieces that captivate, educate, and inspire your children.  Carole Joy Seid shares her “must-see” list of classic films. From the captivating storytelling of legendar...

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210: Celebrating the Magic of Lois Lenski's Stories in Children's Literature

Homeschool Made Simple - April 17, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutes
There are fabulous books whose characters come alive for our children, and in essence, become their best friends. Carole’s favorite illustrator and author, Lois Lenski is one of the most important in children’s literature! In this episode from the archives, Carole share the delight that is in Lo...

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209: The Best Books for Children

Homeschool Made Simple - April 10, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes
In this episode from our archive, Carole Joy Seid shares the best children’s books to build your home library.  Many families have asked Carole to help them find out how to systematically build a library of books they actually want to keep. The books she shares in this episode are from her own ...

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208: Bringing Peace to Your Homeschool Experience | The Story of Connie and Her Daughter, Ashley

Homeschool Made Simple - April 03, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes
Are you looking for peace in homeschooling? Quieting the voices, listening to the research, and following a plan that works for your family is the path to peace in homeschooling. Another way to gain peace is by hearing the stories of those who have gone before us. Learning from the experiences o...

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Season 4: Ep. 2 - Parenting Clarity Around Worries

Parent Matters Podcast - March 27, 2024 13:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Susan offers her thoughts on what is clearer to her and what is less important to her around parenting worries. Resources 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiety - FREE pdf 5-Day Parenting Challenge **DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this podcast should be considered a matter of personal opi...

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207: Connecting with Kids through Nature with Greta Eskridge

Homeschool Made Simple - March 27, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes
In this episode Carole Joy Seid is joined by Greta Eskridge, a homeschooling mom of four and author of two books, "Adventuring Together" and "100 Days of Adventure." Greta shares her personal experiences of how spending time in nature has transformed her relationship with her children, her faith...

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207: Connecting with Your Kids through Nature with Greta Eskridge

Homeschool Made Simple - March 27, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes
In this episode Carole Joy Seid is joined by Greta Eskridge, a homeschooling mom of four and author of two books, "Adventuring Together" and "100 Days of Adventure." Greta shares her personal experiences of how spending time in nature has transformed her relationship with her children, her faith...

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Top Movies for Family Movie Night

Homeschool Made Simple - March 20, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes
Are you looking for some great movie recommendations for your family's next movie night? Look no further! Carole Joy Seid shares a treasure trove of timeless and fun movie suggestions for family movie nights, catering to all age groups from young children to teens. Carole talks about the importa...

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206: Top Movies for Family Movie Night

Homeschool Made Simple - March 20, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes
Are you looking for some great movie recommendations for your family's next movie night? Look no further! Carole Joy Seid shares a treasure trove of timeless and fun movie suggestions for family movie nights, catering to all age groups from young children to teens. Carole talks about the importa...

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Looking Beyond the Myth of Work Life Balance, These Teachers Found Solutions

Teachers Aid - March 16, 2024 17:04 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
In a thought-provoking discussion on work-life balance, our guests delve into the evolving challenges educators face in harmonizing their professional and personal lives. They discuss the varying approaches to work-life balance and even challenge the narrative of the need for it. Follow on Twit...

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Simplifying Enrollment: Strategies for Impactful Registration

Early Childhood Business Made Easy - March 16, 2024 17:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
🧩 Ever felt like the enrollment season is more of a puzzle than a process? Dive into Episode #101 of the Early Childhood Business Made Easy podcast, where we're turning that puzzle into a masterpiece! Discover how integrating technology can not just streamline but revolutionize your registratio...

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Unexpected: Five Ways We’re Helping Students Improve Their Writing Skills With ChatGPT

K-12 Greatest Hits: Your shortcut to what works in education - March 15, 2024 01:08 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
One of our earliest concerns about generative artificial intelligence was that it would diminish students’ writing skills. This week we discovered that ChatGPT is helping students write more clearly and effectively when used well. Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @DrBioTom @jonHarper70bd @CF...

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Season 4: Ep. 1 - What's Clearer and What's Less Important

Parent Matters Podcast - March 13, 2024 13:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
2024 marks a new year and new direction for the Parent Matters Podcast.  Moving forward, Susan will take a look at issues and things that matter to parents in this day and age and discuss her take on these things as a mental health professional.  Resources 15 Signs of Childhood Anxiet...

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What's on Carole's Nightstand - Church History for Children, Inspiring True Story Picture Books, & More

Homeschool Made Simple - March 13, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes
Do you ever wonder what's on Carole's nightstand? In this episode, Carole Joy Seid shares a wealth of book recommendations for building your family library, including Church History resources, American History books, and a collection of captivating picture books. She highlights the children’s ch...

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205: What's on Carole's Nightstand - Church History for Children, Inspiring True Story Picture Books, & More

Homeschool Made Simple - March 13, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes
Do you ever wonder what's on Carole's nightstand? In this episode, Carole Joy Seid shares a wealth of book recommendations for building your family library, including Church History resources, American History books, and a collection of captivating picture books. She highlights the children’s ch...

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204: Two Teens' Wilderness Experience at Coldwater Foundation

Homeschool Made Simple - March 06, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes
If you want to raise spiritually deep, physically strong, and relationally connected kids, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re hearing from two teens who went to Coldwater over the last two summers. Thomas and Caroline frykman share their experience and how they benefited from their...

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The CEO Profit Journey Flywheel - Game-Changing Blueprint for Early Childhood Success!

Early Childhood Business Made Easy - February 29, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
💯 In today's 100th episode of the Early Childhood Business Made Easy podcast, we're unlocking the door to a revolutionary approach that's set to redefine your journey as an early childhood business operator. 💛 If you're feeling stuck in the day-to-day grind, dreaming of transforming your presch...

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203: Giving Kids Transformative Outdoor Experiences with Coldwater Foundation

Homeschool Made Simple - February 28, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes
As parents we often wonder how to best prepare our kids for real life. They won’t always be under our roof, so how do give them the tools and courage they need to go out into the world in strength? One of the keys ways we have seen kids develop incredible fortitude and spiritual depth is throu...

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Building a Cohesive and Lasting Team in Early Childhood Business

Early Childhood Business Made Easy - February 27, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Let's face it, in the world of early childhood business, where the only constants are change and a 3-year-old's unpredictable mood swings, having a team that sticks together stronger than peanut butter to the roof of your mouth is no easy feat. But guess what? It's not only possible; it's achiev...

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Proven Strategies to Help Students Struggling with Self-Regulation

Teachers Aid - February 23, 2024 00:43 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
Multiple sources report that the number of students challenged with emotional regulation has grown exponentially. Our guests highlight the importance of creating a safe, structured, and predictable environment for children. We identify ways to maintain our composure and provide clear, assertive ...

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Power Up Your Life: Boosting Physical and Mental Energy to Operate a Successful Early Childhood Business

Early Childhood Business Made Easy - February 22, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
"I'm too busy managing my early childhood business to focus on personal well-being practices like nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness. These strategies sound great in theory, but I just don't have the time." This common objection arises from the demanding nature of operating an early childhood...

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202: How to Naturally Share Your Faith with Dr. Jerry Root

Homeschool Made Simple - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes
Have you ever considered how a simple conversation could ignite a journey of faith and transformation? In this episode, Carole talks with Dr. Jerry Root on the topic of evangelism. Dr. Jerry Root shares his early days of faith-sharing, the unavoidable mistakes made along the way, and the profo...

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Unlocking Success Online: The Crucial Power of Keeping Your Website Fresh and Effective

Early Childhood Business Made Easy - February 16, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Imagine if your website was a virtual playground, where every slide, swing, and sandbox was designed to delight and invite families into your early childhood program. Now, what if I told you that many are walking past the gate, not because they don’t want to play, but because they don’t know th...

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201: History Can Be Fun!

Homeschool Made Simple - February 14, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes
Does history have to be stuffy and staunch or could it actually be enjoyable?!  We are revisiting an episode from earlier in the podcast, because everyone needs to be freshly inspired to enjoy homeschooling! Laura Baker, a veteran homeschool mom, shares how the literature she read with her two ...

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200: The Magic of Boredom, Nature, and Work with J.J. Seid

Homeschool Made Simple - February 07, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes
In our milestone 200th episode, Carole Joy Seid is joined by her son, J.J. Seid. They talk about how they'd answer the question "Why homeschool?"  In this episode, you'll hear:  why homeschooling is a good idea the place of reading and boredom in homeschooling the joy of outdoor exploration ...

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199: What's on Carole's Nightstand - WWII, Immigrant Experiences, & More

Homeschool Made Simple - January 31, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes
Do you ever wonder what's on Carole's nightstand?! In this episode, Carole shares what she's been reading lately which includes a lot of WWII, immigrant experiences, and more.  RESOURCES Looking for a book mentioned in this episode? Find the full list on our website. Listen to more nightsta...

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34 Grade-Specific Ways to Regain Control of a Class Gone Wild

Teachers Aid - January 27, 2024 22:04 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
What are the most effective ways to restore a class that's spinning out of control? We discovered that the answer depends on the grade level.  An Edutopia survey identified the top 34 strategies to quiet a rowdy classroom.  We review the findings with an elementary school teacher, a middle schoo...

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34 Grade-Specific Ways to Regain Control of a Class Gone Wild

K-12 Greatest Hits: Your shortcut to what works in education - January 27, 2024 21:58 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
What are the most effective ways to restore a class that’s spinning out of control? We discovered that the answer depends on the grade level. An Edutopia survey identified the top 34 strategies to quiet a rowdy classroom. We review the findings with an elementary school teacher, a middle schoo...