In this episode I offer an argument for why you need to build a library of paper books for your family. I also discuss the pros and cons of paper books versus e-books, share the science which shows it is better to teach children to read later r

Creative Writing: the Why's and How's for Teaching Children

Mar 5th, 2021 43m 26s

Learning to effectively express yourself is an important tool. I discuss why creativity matters and creative ways to encourage writing.

Doing School

Mar 5th, 2021 38m 48s

Education is much more than bookwork. Rather than forget that science or history lesson, because you are strapped for time, teach your children to do science, history or even math by studying and engaging in play and activities which teach them

God on the Mountain

Mar 5th, 2021 30m 28s

I thought our hike up a mountain would be a simple exercise in family bonding and physical exertion. But God had bigger plans. I learned to find beauty and meaning by being attentive to the present moment. And I discovered the strategy for tur

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner

Mar 5th, 2021 46m 11s

The dinner table is a place where bodies, minds and souls should be fed. End the meal-time battles and fussy-eater syndrome with a few simple Rules for the Table.

It Ends Too Soon: From Novice Parent to Empty Nester

Mar 11th, 2020 43m 24s

This broadcast was previously recorded for Homeschool Lifeline on Radio Maria. In it I discuss the lessons that I've learned in my journey from novice parent to becoming an empty nester. While the younger half of my 8 children still have me in

Not Just a Home School Dad

Mar 4th, 2020 43m 47s

While accompanying my son at his college orientation, I met the deacon in charge of campus ministry. We’d chatted for a few minutes when he disclosed that he is the father of 6 and they home school. Naturally, I shared that we’re a big homescho

Consistency, Creativity & Flexibility: What Your Home School Needs

Feb 18th, 2020 47m 30s

This talk was original broadcast on Home School Lifeline on Radio Maria. In it, I discuss why "Consistency, Creativity and Flexibility" is my home school motto and why it should be yours, too.

Worry Is Not An Action

Feb 10th, 2020 46m 23s

This talk was originally recorded for broadcast on Homeschool Lifeline on Radio Maria. Pray, hope and don't worry. That was Padre Pio's instruction and Jesus, Himself, told us many times that we must not worry. But how do we actually avoid worr

Good Parenting Doesn't Always Result in Good Outcomes

Jan 10th, 2019 19m 27s

Program Notes (the podcast presentation contains more content than appears in these notes.) A debate is raging on social media because of the comments made by a Catholic writer. The writer, who is a mother, came from a family of 9 and in her co

Shielding Your Family Against Home School Envy

Nov 26th, 2018 30m 34s

Weighted against your nephew's perfect test scores and your sister's immaculate house, your home schooling household may leave you feeling less than successful. But God's blessings are there in the midst of the chaos, dirty dishes and math less

Teach Your Children How to Work 2

Nov 20th, 2018 26m 43s

This podcast is a continuation of my previous episode about today's workforce and the need to better equip our children to work well. In this episode I cover some more strategies for forming tomorrow's well-trained worker. -Hierarchy/chain of c

Teach Your Children How to Work

Nov 18th, 2018 27m 26s

My perspective on work has evolved since we became the owners/operators of a small family restaurant. Before, I hadn't given much thought to my children's future employment. I was unaware of the real problems that are facing today's youth when

Why I Home School for High School

Nov 15th, 2018 20m 7s

After I got done answering the question of Why I home school my children, the question shifted to high school. Once my oldest was nearing high school, I had to decide the next step in our education journey. I had to reflect on why I should or s

Why I Home School

Oct 13th, 2018 21m 30s

People often ask me, "How do you do it?" when I tell them I've been home schooling my family of 8 children from preschool through high school graduation. I've learned to be ready for the inquisitions. Reflecting on my reasons for home schoolin

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