Finally, and episode on Homeschooling!! For many months now I've had countless requests for a podcast episode about homeschooling. And now, more than ever, families are scrambling to find some order to the potential chaos of having kids at home all day. Whether they are "homeschooling", or just trying to survive doing school at home, I've heard the message: Please help! Hopefully this episode will be a lot of help! September McCarthy is a homeschooling
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Gap Year, SAT tests, and the Journey to College {Episode 47 with my son, Jonah}
Hey Friends! Today my 18 year-old son, Jonah is with me to talk about his journey through the college preparation, application, and acceptance process. Many people have asked for updates on Jonah's process and especially have questions about the scholarship contest we traveled to California for back in February. I'm so excited to share this conversation between Jonah and I. Note: While I considered dedicating an episode to the topic of the Coronavirus, I am
An Invitation to STAY (especially now) with Anjuli Paschall
Though I couldn't have planned it like this, today's podcast interview turns out to be especially timely. I'm sure you would agree: This world is feeling very uncertain right now. The Coronavirus is continuing to spread, causing schools and business to close down, travel and other events to be cancelled, our economy to tank, and a whole lot of anxiety for people on a whole lot of levels. This is legit crazy town. In times like these, some of us (for example -- me)
The Coronavirus: Dr. Dave and I talk about Risks, Schooling from Home, my Biggest Concern, and the Bright Side.
It is so interesting how our world can change in such a short time. I don't need to re-state the obvious, but it's pretty wild how many facets of our lives are being impacted by the outbreak and spread of the Coronavirus. YET: Amidst the sad news of sickness and death, plans being derailed, pretty-much-everything being cancelled, financial stress, and a general state of anxiety, we can all agree there is much to be thankful for: Good leaders making hard decisions to keep us
What Moms Need Most. Part V: Moms Need to find what Fuels their Souls
This is part 5 of the "What Moms Need Most" series. Read the Introduction to find out more about the series and to grab links to all of the posts so far! There was a time when I was home with three young boys. I loved them. I loved being a stay-at-home mom (most days ;). Yes, it was hard, but I knew deep down it was what I was supposed to do in that season. But, over time, I began to sense a little itch inside of me...There was something else I wanted -- no,
The Importance of Protecting Young Minds, Online. {Episode 44 with Kristen Jenson}
Talking about the importance of protecting boys from internet pornography. With a special book giveaway! If you only listen to ONE Boy Mom Podcast, I hope it is this one. There may be no more important topic for mothers of boys to listen to than this. We are raising sons in a world unlike the one we grew up in. If your kids are on the internet they are literally one click away from being drawn into pornography. This is one topic worthy of some
Discovering the Gift of Lent as a Family {Episode 43 with Asheritah Ciuciu}
When you hear the word LENT, what comes to mind? Perhaps you have observed Lent for years, or you typically give something up (fast) for Lent. Or, if you're like a lot of us, you might have always thought of Lent as something merely "religious"... or like an old fashion ritual that is no longer relevant. But in the past few years I have noticed that Lent has become more and more of a thing...something people are talking about, focusing on, and really embracing. And I
What Moms Need Most. Part IV: Moms Need Exercise
Moms need exercise is Part IV of the What Moms Need Most series. Find the intro with links to all posts in the series here. Hey Mom: I'm looking at you. Yes you, the one who is overwhelmed with kids and work and bills and a home. You, who feel stretched and strained and so very tired. And you -- the one who hates exercise? I'm especially talking to you. Let me say it as gently, lovingly, and big-sister-like as I can: YOU NEED
