The Homeschool Connections Podcast
Grab your coffee, hit play, and let's homeschool together! ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐โ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐ง๐๐ฐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค, ๐ ๐ง๐๐ฐ ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ง๐๐ฐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎโ๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐! Say hello to The Homeschool Connections Podcast (formerly Homeschooling Saints)โyour new Monday-morning must-listen! And leading the way? Our new host, Kaitlin Zaraโa joyful, faith-filled Catholic homeschool mom who's bringing energy, encouragement, and real talk straight to your earbuds. Kaitlin's here to walk with you through all things Catholic homeschoolingโbig questions, little wins, messy days, and moments of grace. Season 7 launches Monday, August 18 New episodes every Monday Letโs do this, mamas. Season 7 is all about YOU!
Episodes
In today's episode, host Kaitlin Zara sits down with interior designer, entrepreneur, and author Whitney English to talk about how to create a beautiful, organized, and faith-filled homeschool space, no matter the size of your home.
Whether your โclassroomโ is the dining room table or a designated schoolroom, Whitney offers practical, budget-friendly advice for reducing clutter, choosing the right storage solutions, and designing a...
Yes, You Can Homeschool for High School | A Teen Entrepreneurโs Success Story with Anthony Gugliucci
Can homeschooling in high school really set your teen up for success? In this inspiring episode, host Kaitlin Zara sits down with Anthony Gugliucci, founder of AG Cooks and a business student at Penn State University.
Once a Catholic school student, Anthony made the bold leap to homeschool during high school and found the freedom to...
In this heartfelt episode of Homeschool Connections, host Kaitlin Zara sits down with author and speaker Emily Stimpson Chapman to talk about how hospitality, shared meals, and authentic friendship can transform our homes and communities.
Emily shares from her own experience as a busy mom of three, encouraging listeners to embrace imperfect homes, messy tables, and genuine connection as part of living out the Christian call to love...
Host Kaitlin Zara sits down with beloved homeschool coach and author Pam Barnhill to talk all things planningโand why it doesnโt have to be overwhelming.
If you're feeling the pressure of homeschooling without a clear direction, this episode is your lifeline. Pam shares practical tools, mindset shifts, and small but powerful strategies to help you create a homeschool plan that works for your family without sacrificing peace or rela...
You Can Have It All: The Heart of the Working Homeschooling Mother
The Homeschool Connections Podcast Episode 255: The Homeschool Mom and Entrepreneur Life.
This week, host Kailin Zara sits down with Therese Desilet, a former attorney turned homeschooling mom and the founder of Lovely Lady Linens. Therese shares her powerful journey of discerning her true vocation, walking...
Grab your coffee, press play, and be inspired!
Homeschool Connections Podcast Episode 254: From Hollywood Insiders: Kid Shows You Can Feel Good About with Nathan and DโLytha Myers.
Dive into a heartfelt conversation with Kaitlin Zara and the Myers family as they explore the challenges of raising children in a media-saturated world. Learn how they champion faith-based content and homeschooling to nurture a Christo-centric childhood.
...Grab your coffee, press play, and be inspired!
Homeschool Connections Podcast Episode 253: Can My Homeschooled Kid Get Into College with Natalie Williams
In this episode of the Homeschool Connections Podcast, Kaitlin Zara sits down with Natalie Williams, a Catholic homeschool graduate and admissions counselor at the University of Dallas.
Youโll learn:
- What college admissions teams look for in homeschool students
- Tips for prepa...
Join host Kaitlin Zara and beloved homeschool leader Julie Bogart (author of Help! My Kid Hates Writing) for a fun, deep, and freeing conversation about how to teach writing the right way at home. They dive into:
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The dangers of losing kidsโ writing voice in the age of AI
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How to truly motivate reluctant writers without worksheets
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Why spelling and grammar donโt need to be taught the way you were taught
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Tips for homeschool...
Are you feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed by homeschooling, and struggling to find peace in your daily vocation?
In this encouraging episode, host Kaitlin Zara welcomes Sterling Jaquith, Catholic speaker, author, and founder of Catholic Mom Calm. Sterling shares her powerful story as a convert to Catholicism, mother of six, and creator of a ministry that helps Catholic moms ditch overwhelm and live with peace, purpose, and joyโri...
What if your imperfections as a parent could actually lead your children closer to God?
In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, host Kaitlin Zara sits down with Catholic psychologist and homeschooling father of seven, Dr. Greg Bottaro, founder of the CatholicPsych Institute. Together, they dive deep into what it means to parent with intention, rooted in faith and attachment, in a chaotic and secular world.
Dr. Bottaro shares pra...
What if the very challenges of motherhoodโlaundry, meals, endless to-dosโwere actually stepping stones on the road to sainthood?
In this weekโs episode of the Homeschool Connections Podcast, host Kaitlin Zara sits down with Emily Wilson Husom, author of Sincerely Stoneheart. Together they talk about embracing motherhood without bitterness, breaking free from the culture of complaint, resisting the lies of the enemy, and rediscoveri...
Join host Kaitlin Zara as she welcomes bestselling author and mom of six, Molly DeFrank, to discuss the challenges and joys of intentional parenting in the digital age. Discover practical wisdom from Molly's books, "Digital Detox" and "Mothering Boys," as they explore the importance of family connections, the impact of digital devices on children's development, and strategies for maintaining strong relationships with kids as they g...
In this episode of the Homeschool Connections Podcast, host Kaitlin Zara and her husband Joe discuss the dynamics of maintaining a thriving marriage while navigating the challenges of homeschooling. They share their personal experiences, the importance of support, and the joy found in everyday moments with their children. The conversation emphasizes the significance of communication, connection, and the unexpected blessings that co...
Today, we pass the torch, as Kaitlin Zaraโour new host for next seasonโinterviews Lisa, as she retires from the show!
Contact Lisa Mladinich: lisa@wonderfullymade139.comย
Lisaโs website: https://wonderfullymade139.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections:ย Catholic Homeschool Classes Online
Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Youโve finally got just one or two children left at home, after years of schooling your family. Whatโs it like to be in this season ofโmore time and fewer people in the house? Veteran homeschooler, Mary Ellen Barrett, is here to talk about Schooling the Last Few in the Nest.
Find Mary Ellen Barrett on Substack: https://maryellenbarrett.substack.com/ย ย
The Stay-at-Homeschooling Mom Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/stayathomeschooli...
Masculinity is a precious gift from God to the Church, and this special combination of talents, charisms, and characteristics has been much-maligned in the modern world. So, whatโs a father to do? Stay tuned for our Dadsโ Panel: Cultivating a Healthy Masculinity in Our Sons.
For more on this topic, see our blog articles on homeschooling dads, https://homeschoolconnections.com/category/homeschool-dads/
Thereโs nothing like a best friend, and itโs my joy today to welcome the person who really made our homeschooling experience in many ways. Stay tuned to meet My Best Friend in Homeschooling, Annette Scarpa.
Contact Annette at: annette.scarpa@yahoo.com
Also check out: Episode 43: Annette Scarpa: Creating Group Activities That Benefit Your Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqFEV7-f-Cgย
Thank you to the following contributors who ...
Catholic homeschooling can bear so many fruitsโboth earthly and eternal. Veteran homeschooler Jennifer Smarsh is here to teach us how to Grow in Virtue Through Homeschooling.
You can reach Jennifer Smarsh here: ย byhisgracejs@gmail.comย ย Jenโs website: https://www.teachingtowardeternity.comย
More Resources Jen Recommends: The Catechism on Virtue from the Vatican: THE VIRTUES: https://www.vatican.va/content/catechism/en/part_three/s...
Homes with children can get out of order easily, but a house full of homeschoolers takes that to a whole new level! Today, Kaitlin and Lisa are talking with Dena K. White, the author of Jesus Doesnโt Care About Your Messy House!
Find Dana K. White: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com
Buy her new book: Jesus Doesnโt Care About Your Messy House: He Cares About Your Heart, by Dana K. White, https://amzn.to/4jfvEWG
Calming the Homeschool Chaos!
Itโs springtime and weโre getting organized again. Today, to help us calm the chaos, we welcome back catechist, author, and homeschooling mom, Olivia Spears, to offer some Encouragement for New Routines!
Contact Olivia Spears: https://intothedeep.co/contact
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothedeepco/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
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