HeyJaredThe Stay-at-Homeschooling Mom Podcast
Join Mary Ellen Barrett and Ginny Seuffert, two leading speakers and writers on the topic of Catholic education, as they discuss ways in which Catholic parents can find success in their homeschooling journey.
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Using Independent Study to Build Your Transcript (opens the original)
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Does your high school student take courses outside the standard curriculum? In this episode, Ginny and Mary Ellen explain when outside study belongs on a transcript, what records you should keep, and how to simplify documenting independent study courses. Show Notes: Isn’t homeschooling high school tough enough? Why would anyone want to ADD courses to an already busy schedule? Sometimes, you have a very good reason. Your student may be studying advanced math, taking college classes, pursuing the
Homeschooling with Teens (opens the original)
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Homeschooling teenagers brings new freedoms—and new challenges. In this episode, Ginny and Mary Ellen share practical advice for helping teens manage schoolwork, use technology wisely, and gradually take responsibility for the choices that will shape their lives as adults. Show Notes: Laurie contacted us on Facebook and asked for advice about homeschooling teens. Since both of us homeschooled children through high school graduation, she came to the right place. The teen years will be much easier
Homeschooling with Babies (opens the original)
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How do you homeschool when a baby needs your attention all day—or when that baby becomes a very busy toddler? In this episode, Ginny and Mary Ellen share practical ways to adjust your schedule, use nap times, involve older children, get help, and keep homeschooling through the baby years. Show Notes: Annalise contacted us on Facebook with a pressing question: How can Mom homeschool when she has a baby who demands lots and lots of attention? She came to the right place. The first thing to remembe
Homeschooling Is NOT Just an Escape (opens the original)
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Did you begin homeschooling to escape a problem with traditional school? That may have brought you home—but it’s only the beginning. In this episode, Ginny and Mary Ellen explore how homeschooling gives families the freedom to travel, learn, and discover opportunities far beyond the traditional classroom. Show Notes: Many families begin homeschooling when a local option isn’t working. The local school is a poor fit. Catholic school is too expensive or too far away. So, they bring their children
Healthy Homeschool Moms (opens the original)
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Homeschool moms spend years caring for everyone else—but staying healthy matters, too. In this episode, Ginny and Mary Ellen share practical ways to eat better, move more, reduce stress, stay connected, make time for prayer, and ask for help so Mom can stay strong for the long race ahead. Show Notes: 1. EAT REAL FOOD People have plenty of opinions about the perfect diet, but nearly everyone agrees on one thing: cut back on processed junk food. Drink water instead of soda Cut back on boxed cakes,
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