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Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Sit down, relax, and take a little coffee break with Carrie. Using practical wisdom, years of experience, and a little bit of humor, Carrie De Francisco offers homeschooling advice, tips, and ideas to moms navigating the homeschooling adventure. Weekly coffee breaks and conversations with Carrie will give you the support and encouragement you need to help you homeschool one day at a time, one step at a time, and one cup of coffee at a time. Speaker, Homeschool Coach, Home Educator, and Author…
Episodes
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastHigh School Help: How to Skip the Teenage Years (& Maybe Even College too!)
Would you like to skip the teenage years? What should you expect your teen to do while homeschooling high school? What is your teen actually capable of and…
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Create a Simple Summer Rhythm
It's summertime! Whether you take an extended summer sabbath or you school year round, you don't want to miss this special summertime coffee break. In this…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastHomeschooling a Strong-Willed Child
Parenting a strong-willed child comes with many blessings and challenges. When you are that child’s teacher too, then you kick it up a notch (or two)! As a mom…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastHomeschool Celebrations: Culminating Activities, Commencement Ceremonies, & More
During the last month of the school year, it's time to celebrate not cram! It's the time of the year to celebrate your child’s achievements this past year and…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastStraight Talk: A Conversation with Leigh Nguyen
It's time for some straight talk! There are several hard topics Carrie wished veteran homeschool moms would have talked more about when she was in the midst of…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe Homeschool Homestretch: End The School Year Strong!
We are in the homestretch! Summer break is just around the corner. Just breathe... You've got this! Even if you school year round, you will appreciate the…
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Start Homeschooling Today! 7 Simple Steps To Get Started
Start homeschooling this week! If you are thinking about homeschooling, this episode will get you started! Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. Don't be…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe Only Curriculum You Need: A Conversation with Erin McGhee
Are you a slave to your teacher's guide? Are you in a "curriculum cult"? If you are overwhelmed with curriculum choices, or if your bank account is overloaded…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastStart Your Homeschool Day Off Right: Family Devotional Resources
Any day is a good homeschooling day if you start in God's Word. God's Word will not come back void! Even five minutes a day reading and reflecting on God's…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastHomeschooling is Holy Ground: Lessons Learned From Moses
As a mother and home educator, you are standing on holy ground. Motherhood and homeschooling is a calling. They come with many blessings and challenges. In…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastRaising Prayerful Kids: A Conversation with Steph Thurling & Sarah Holmstrom
Praying with your kids can be a time of connection and fun. In this week's episode, Carrie talks with Steph Thurling & Sarah Holmstrom, the authors of Raising…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastBalancing Homeschooling & Homemaking: It is Possible!
How do you homeschool and get all of the chores and errands done too? It is definetely balancing act! In this week's episode, Carrie shares eight simple tips…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe 5 Big Ideas of Charlotte Mason: A Conversation With Leah Boden
Carrie has a special treat for you this week! She is talking with Leah Boden, also known as Modern Miss Mason. Leah is the author of Modern Miss Mason…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastFive Minute Art Studies: Charlotte Mason Inspired
In this week's podcast, Carrie shares how to do simple and engaging art history lessons in five minutes. What are art studies? Since we are created in God's…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastHomeschooling With Grace
What is one of the hardest things about motherhood and homeschooling? It is extending (and receiving) undeserved grace. God calls us to give to others the kind…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe Mid Year Slump: Finding the Door in the February Wall
The midyear slump is real! Every year for almost twenty years of homeschooling, Carrie hit what she called the “February Wall.” If you have been homeschooling…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Homeschool Mom
Do you have a calm, cool, and collected homeschool friend? Do you know her secret? She probably has cultivated seven simple habits into her homeschooling…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastA Handbook for Homeschooling High School
Just breathe… You can homeschool the high school years (and enjoy it too)! Carrie's new book, Homeschooling High School: A Handbook for Christian Education…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastYour ONE Thing: Homeschool Goal Setting
Have you ever seen the movie, City Slickers, with Billy Crystal? This week, Carrie shares her advice for homeschooling in 2024. It is borrowed from Curly, the…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastCultivating Friendships: A Conversation with Torri Oglesby
Moms need real friends on this journey of motherhood and homeschooling. As moms, we may be in different seasons and on different journeys, but we all need a…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast200th Episode: The Tables Are Turned!
Carrie is celebrating Coffee With Carrie Homeschool Podcast's 200th episode with a fun reversal! The tables are turned! This week, Carrie is the guest, and her…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe Attributes of God: A Conversation With Kristi Menashe
Taking time to reflect on the character and nature of God is vital to our spiritual growth. Praying the attributes of God is a simple way to worship and deepen…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastLeadership Education: A Conversation With Heidi Christianson
Most moms are familiar with different homeschooling methods such as Charlotte Mason, classical education, and interest-led learning, but many homeschooling…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastHomeschool On a Budget!
Is money tight in this economy? Don't give up on homeschooling! Are you a single mom or living off of one income? You can homeschool for free and on a…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastFriendships & Socialization
What are the most common questions people ask when they are thinking of homeschooling? "If we homeschool, will my child have friends? How will he learn to…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastEntrepreneurship: The Best Math Curriculum Out There
What is the best math curriculum out there? Well, it doesn’t come in a curriculum box and you can't stream it online. The most effective math curriculum is…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastMy Little Black Dog: Homeschooling With Depression
It's hard to live life with bouts of depression. When you add in the role of motherhood and the calling to homeschool, life can feel overwhelming. If you…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastAnother Approach to Writing: A Conversation with Millie Florence
How do you instill a love of writing in your child? In this week's episode, Carrie gets answers to this question from a homeschool graduate who published…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastRedeeming the Locust Years: Lessons Learned From Joel
Do you feel like this has been a lost year? If you feel like this has been a year of wasted time, wasted effort, wasted money, or wasted tears, then be…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastSimple & Stress-Free Science Studies
If teaching science (or even the idea of teaching science) stresses you out, then pour yourself a cup of coffee and join Carrie for a little coffee break this…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastAmerican Heritage Girls (AHG): A Conversation With Beverly Wolterbeek
"I promise to love God, cherish my family, honor my country, and serve in my community." ~ American Heritage Girls (AHG) Pledge Are you looking for a Christian…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastNarration: The Best Homeschooling Idea Ever!
In this week's episode, Carrie shares what she thinks is the best homeschooling idea ever. It's narration! What is narration? Why should you use it? When is a…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastRead Your Way Through History: No Textbook Approach
No textbook? No problem! You don't need a formal curriculum to teach history. Actually, it's more fun if you don't. In this week's episode, Carrie shares how…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastA Podcast To Remember: A Conversation With Amy Sloan
Are you interested in memory work but are not sure how to do it or where to get started? In this week's episode, Carrie revisits a conversation she had with…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastGamify It! A Conversation With Jim Moran
Carrie's learning motto is "Gamify It"! Whatever skill eludes your child, it can probably be explained or taught through a game. Gamify everything: math facts…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastHomeschooling An Only Child: A Conversation With Jessica Waldock
Many moms educate only one child at home. Homeschooling a single child can be very different from homeschooling multiple children. There are big advantages and…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastChange the Narrative With Your Teen: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge
Parents are told it is impossible to have a positive relationship with their teens. It's a lie; don't believe it! It is possible to pursue meaningful…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe Hidden Gifts of Homeschooling: A Conversation With Jennifer Pepito
This interview was so good, Carrie wanted to share it again! In this week's episode, Carrie shares a conversation she had with Jennifer Pepito about the many…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastPreschool Homeschool: A Conversation With Katie Klein
Let them be little! Give your little ones a childhood. Protect their hearts. Keep the wonder years wonderful. The preschool years should not be about…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastHomeschool Planning Simplified (Revisited): A Conversation With Rachael Alsbury
Don't plan your new homeschooling year or finalize your plans until you listen to this week's little coffee break. This week, Carrie is sharing a conversation…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastPlay, Talk, 'n Dyslexia: A Conversation With Aimee Eucee
This interview was so awesome the first time, Carrie wanted to share again. Carrie revisits a conversation she had with Aimee Eucce, a 2nd generational…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastHome Education VS Home Schooling: A Conversation with Stephanie Slade
"Don't let schooling get in the way of your education" ~ Mark Twain There is a huge difference between doing school at home and home educating. In this week's…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastSpeaking It Forward: Sowing Seeds That Will Reap In Another Season
God's Word has eternal power. The words of a mother have power. In this week's episode, Carrie's guest, Jenni Hunt Dowling, shares just how powerful the words…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastA Passion-Driven Education: A Conversation with Connor Boyack
What is interest-led learning? What is a passion-driven education? In this week's episode, Carrie shares a past interview with Connor Boyack, the author of…
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The Homeschool OG: A Conversation With Carolyn & Martin Forte
You really can homeschool outside the box! Let the Homeschooling OG's tell you how! In this week's episode, Carrie shares a past interview with you two of her…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe Sound of Music: A Conversation with Christa Svoboda
Do you do Hymn Studies with your family? Are you curious as to how to get started and what they are? In this week's episode, Carrie and Christa Svoboda talk…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe Simplicity of Music: A Conversation With Jenni Hunt Dowling
"Music speaks what cannot be expressed. It soothes the mind and gives it rest. It heals the heart and makes it whole. It flows from heaven to heal the soul." ~…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastPassport to Learning: Multi-Subject Approach to Learning Geography
Travel the world without leaving the comfort of your home. The only bag you will need to pack is your library bag. Use books, music, art, history, geography…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe Best Homeschooling Advice Ever!
Carrie asked her listeners to share the best Homeschooling advice that they have ever received. In this week's episode, Carrie shares their answers as well as…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastEnd the Year Strong: Updated
Just breathe... You've got this! The end of the school year can be a stressful time for homeschooling moms. In this week's episode, Carrie asks three simple…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastThe Gift of Dyslexia: A Conversation With Joseph De Francisco
In this week's coffee break, Carrie talks with one of her favorite people-her son, Joseph! Joseph shares the challenges and blessings of being dyslexic, and…
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The High School Years: A Conversation With Francesca De Francisco
Homeschooling the high school years allows your teen to chart his or her own course. In this week's episode, Carrie talks with one of her favorite people- her…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastCreate a Daily Rhythm (and Find Your Family's Groove)
What is a daily rhythm? If you have been homeschooling for at least six months, you know your family has a certain "groove.” It might be somewhat different…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastMending Nets: Take a Sabbatical
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”~ Albert Einstein. In our marriages, parenting, jobs, and homeschooling, moms…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastSow the Seeds of Wonder: Homeschool in the Garden
A garden is a magical place! It all began in a garden. Mary, Colin, and Dickon discovered a garden's healing powers. Children find themselves while playing in…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastCoffee & Conversation With A 2nd Generational Homeschooler
If you need to subdue those fears that you are "messing up your kids," then talk with a 2nd Generation Homeschooler! In this week's Coffee With Carrie episode…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastJust Breathe: You Are Enough
In this week's episode, Carrie shares one of the sessions from her 6th Annual Homeschool Mom Event and answers the questions "Am I enough?" and "Are the kids…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastCelebrating Lent As A Family
Prepare ye the way of the Lord! It is the season of Lent. In this week's episode, Carrie shares simple yet meaningful ways your family can celebrate Lent…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastBanish the Homeschool Blahs
Do you and your children have the homeschool blahs? The winter blues are real. The February Wall is a thing. March Madness is around the corner. In this week's…
Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool PodcastField Trips: The Secret Sauce to Homeschooling
What's the secret to kicking up your home education a notch or two? Field Trips! Sure, you can homeschool without field trips. But when you include learning…