Today we are coming back to Carole’s conversation with Russ Ramsey, author of Rembrandt is in the Wind . After talking about the book, Carole turns toward the topic of introducing children to fine art. Russ shares some great insights to doing that and even a few lessons we adults can learn from children as well. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why do we even study art? What is the value? Beauty as a form of protest Telling the story of what it means to live in a broken world A simple questio...
Oct 11, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 183
Art is one of Carole's long-time passions. She wants every child to grow up familiar with the great artists. In this episode, Carole interviews Russ Ramsey about his book, Rembrandt is in the Wind . In this episode, you'll hear about: Significance of beauty How Russ was introduced to art as a child Carvaggio and Hopper Russ' desire for everyone to form connections with art Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. RESOU...
Oct 04, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 182
One of the benefits of attending a Homeschool Made Simple event is that you get to submit questions to be answered at the end of the event. Recently, J. J. Seid and Carole Joy Seid taught our basic seminar, Begin with the End in Mind , in an online webinar. In this episode, you'll hear some of the questions asked during the Q&A discussion. RESOURCES +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education . +Attend one of our upco...
Sep 27, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 181
Every so often, Carole likes to read aloud a favorite story. In this episode, she reads the Greek myth, Pandora's Box. For more read aloud episodes, listen to episode 111, 114, 118, 130, and 131. RESOURCES +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education . +Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year! +Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid! CONNECT Carole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | W...
Sep 20, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 180
The Cavins were your typical public school family until their oldest daughter started to experience difficulty in her math classes. After homeschooling now for four years, they share a few of the things they've learned and experienced in making this switch for their family. In this episode, you'll hear about: what prompted the Cavins to start homeschooling how the Cavins chose this method what happens when dad and mom have a shared vision how the family completely eliminated video games and cut ...
Sep 13, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 179
Every so often, Carole shares what she’s been reading lately. I would be surprised if you can listen to this episode and do not hear a book you could get for every single person in your family! Did you know we have a free book list?! Carole picked over 150 of her favorite books to include on the list. This list will help you build your family’s library with great books, because a bad book is a big thief. Get the free book list of over 150 books! For a full list of the books mentioned in this epi...
Sep 06, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 178
If you’ve been listening for the podcast for long, you’ll be familiar with the Arroyo family. Carole has interviewed both parents and two of their four children. Well today, we get to hear from the Arroyo’s third son, Joaquin Arroyo. Joaquin shares his own experience being homeschooled from 6th grade through high school. After graduation, he ended up going to Cornell University where he has found Christian community and is growing in the faith. Check out these episodes to hear more from the Arro...
Aug 30, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 177
Lots of families wonder if it is too late to start homeschooling. In this interview, Carole talks with Vidal Arroyo about his experience being homeschooled for only one year - his senior year of high school - and how it still made a difference in his educational experience. It's not too late to start homeschooling! +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education . +Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year! +Click HERE fo...
Aug 23, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 176
One of the key ingredients to raising a really smart kid is being a warm and responsive parent. Perhaps it seems to be a small or insignificant part of education, but the parent-child relationship is key to homeschooling successfully. This week, Carole interviews Natalia Barba on her experience being homeschooled from first grade through high school. Natalia shares how her parents decided to homeschool, some of the sacrifices they made along the way, and how they are some of her favorite people ...
Aug 16, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 175
While homeschooling can benefit every student, it’s especially beneficial for the kids who don’t fit the traditional educational mold. In this episode, we hear a replay of a conversation with Frankie Beck about what happens when parents give their children the freedom to explore their own interests at their own pace. You’re going to love hearing from him! Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share ...
Aug 09, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 174
In this episode, we hear a replay of a conversation with Luciano Arroyo of how being homeschooled completely changed the trajectory of his education even though he was only homeschooled during high school! Since this interview first aired, Luciano has graduated from Stanford University with a degree in philosophy. He plans to continue on for one final wrestling season and then pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions. Click HERE to learn about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to learn about homeschooli...
Aug 02, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 173
One of the great things about homeschooling in this day and age is there are so many people to talk to who were homeschooled. In this episode, Carole talks with Sienna DeMoss about her family's story of starting to homeschool and what she considers to be the most important parts of homeschooling. Sienna even went to Bible college before attending Liberty University and shares her life-changing experience. RESOURCES +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5...
Jul 26, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 172
In this episode, Carole interviews Lizzie Frykman about her home education. Lizzie shares how she felt prepared for college, has a true love for literature, and experienced great spiritual benefit from being homeschooled. RESOURCES +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education . +Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year! +Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid! CONNECT Carole Joy Seid of ...
Jul 19, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 171
The secret to educational success is great books! A child who loves to read loves to learn. Rather than focusing so much energy on teaching kids how to read, we ought to focus on teaching children to want to read. In this excerpt of our seminar, A Literature Based Approach to Education, J. J. Seid teaches a segment of the workshop called How to Make Your Child a Lover of Books. J. J. shares three ways to help kids cultivate a love of books! Click HERE to register for an upcoming seminar! Click H...
Jul 12, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 170
Carole is joined again by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to answer a few questions about recognizing if screens are a problem for your child, unplugging your family, teaching children to practice silence and solitude, and practical tips for a daily rest time. RESOURCES +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education . +Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year! +Click HERE for more information about consulting with Car...
Jul 05, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 169
One of the keys to giving children educational success is being a warm, responsive parents, in a word: present. In this episode, Carole talks with David Arroyo about how his family decided to homeschool, why they went all in with this method, and the ways his four children have found their own unique path in life. For more from David's family, listen to episode 57 with his son, Vidal, and episode 63 with his son, Luciano. David's wife was also on the podcast back in episode 54. Click HERE to get...
Jun 28, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 168
The great thing about homeschooling is it can be customized to fit each child like a tailored suit! In this episode, Dan Beck, homeschooling dad of 8, shares his family's homeschool journey! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from the Beck family, check out episode 49 with Dan's wife, Kara, and episode 116 with Dan's son, Frankie. Also be sure to listen to episode 99 on Better Late Than Early. *This episode originally aired as episodes 112 and 113. RESOURCES +Build Your Family’s L...
Jun 21, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 167
Carole is joined again by her son, J. J. Seid, to talk about a dad's role in homeschooling especially how dads can get kids outside and set the tone for working together in the home! In this episode, you'll hear about: Dad as Nature Guy The role of wilderness in a child's education Teaching kids to work gladly and willingly Participating in the work of the home Setting the tone as the servant leader RESOURCES +Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here +Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essen...
Jun 14, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 166
Oftentimes the homeschool world focuses on the mom’s role in homeschooling, but what about dad?! In this episode, you’ll hear about: The particular calling of parents to homeschool How to press on when something is hard Ways a dad can help support his wife Dad’s role in reading How to cultivate a reading life pertaining to your own interests The high point of the homeschool day Reading aloud to a wide age range of kids Click HERE for a list of books mentioned in this episode. RESOURCES +Build Yo...
Jun 07, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 165
Leadership often means lots of opportunities to realize our own weakness. Parenting presents a lot of these moments! Recently, J.J. Seid gave a teaching on leading community groups at his local church, but so much of what he teaches applies to leadership and community in general. In this episode, you'll hear: - how we end up leading out of self-reliance - leading in dependency on God - two things we need to lead well - how to cultivate perseverance J.J. Seid helped write his church's community g...
May 31, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 164
Carole answers common questions in this episode with Rachel Winchester. You'll hear about how to navigate the public library, tips on homeschooling an only child, and a little pep talk on what it takes to homeschool. Hint: you've got what it takes! Click HERE to learn more about consulting with Carole. You can view her availability and book an appointment on our website. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars and webinars! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool M...
May 24, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 163
This is the fifth episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you. Corrie Ten Boom is most notably remembered for her book, The Hiding Place, which details her family's story of hiding Jews in their home and how she suffered in a concentration camp alongside her sister, Betsie. In this episode, Carole shares about some of the other books Corrie wrote including: In My Father's House, Tramp for the Lord; Common Sense ...
May 17, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 162
This is the fourth episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you. Ruth Bell Graham was the child of missionaries who had a heart for the lost all the days of her life. Her experiences growing up in China, going to boarding school in Korea, and attending Wheaton College prepared her for the life she would live as Billy Graham's wife. Listen in for a sketch of this faithful woman! For a list of the books mentioned i...
May 10, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 161
This is the third episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you. Amy Carmichael lived as a missionary in India for most of her life. She rescued children from Hindu temples and created a haven for them at Dohnavur Fellowship. She became "Amma" to countless children and was even influenced by Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education. Click HERE to shop in the online store! Click HERE to learn about upcoming semina...
May 03, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 160
This is the second episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on Carole's life, and she wants to share them with you. Henrietta Mears was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent who influenced many young people who also became influential in their own right. Listen in to meet this amazing woman! Click HERE for the list of resources mentioned in this episode. Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Home...
Apr 26, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 159
This is the first episode in our Women of Valor series! These women have made a huge impact on my life, and I want to share them with you. Edith Schaeffer has been one of the most influential women on my life. Her books formed my understanding of what it meant to be a woman who uses all of her creativity and talent for the glory of God. I hope you are inspired as you hear a bit about Edith, and if you haven't read her books, be sure to do so. They will change your life! Click HERE to get a list ...
Apr 19, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 158
Many moms feel the added pressure of keeping up with housework on top of homeschooling their children! In this episode, Carole talks with Kristi Woodard, homeschooling mom of eight, who shares her pearls of wisdom on things that worked over the years to help her manage her home while educating her children at home. For more episodes with Kristi, listen to episode 96 on socialization! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of H...
Apr 12, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 157
Carole and her assistant, Rachel, continue their conversation about Chuck Smith and how he led the Calvary Chapel movement. Be sure to listen to the end to learn how you can listen to Pastor Chuck's teaching through the Bible! For a list of resources mentioned in this episode, click HERE . Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a...
Apr 05, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 156
With the recent popularity of the movie, Jesus Revolution, Carole wanted to share about the man who was at the very center of the Jesus Movement, Chuck Smith. In this episode, you'll hear about: Chuck's upbringing key women in his life challenges he faced early in ministry how he ended up being at Calvary Chapel Chuck's heart for teaching the Word of God Send us a Text Message. What do you love about the Homeschool Made Simple Podcast? Help us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with oth...
Mar 29, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 155
In this episode, Carole is joined by her assistant, Rachel Winchester, to answer a few questions about reading. You'll hear about: whether to help children in reading comprehension helping children fall in love with literature brief thoughts on narration how to help reluctant readers finding the best times to read with your children what kids are looking for in a book that value of repetition If you have questions for Carole and want to speak with her, click HERE to book a consultation. Want to ...
Mar 22, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 154
