Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
You’re wondering if homeschooling is for you. But your inner critic is telling you you’re not enough. How can I teach my kid when we can’t get through homework without tears and yelling? How would the daily routine look? What curriculum will you use? Your house is already a wreck. You don’t want to feel isolated, like you’re on an island where everyone wears long dresses and raises goats. Plus, aren’t homeschoolers weird?
I am so excited you're here! This podcast will give you peace of mind as you raise successful adults who understand their Catholic faith and how to defend it. I’ll help you find the routine that works for you, you’ll still have community, if that’s what you want, and even a clean, organized home is possible (sometimes).
I’m Maeve Jemison, and I host this pod with my handsome husband, Mat. We’re Catholics who prioritize worship and apologetics through our homeschool journey with our five kids.
I’ve made many mistakes along the way. As a young adult, I left the Catholic church because I didn't understand what was going on. I was a government school graduate and high school teacher so I thought homeschooling meant replicating government school at home. (I was wayyyy off!)
When I finally learned the depths and truths of Catholicism, I was adamant that I would teach my little cradle Catholics about the history and beauty of the religion that Jesus started. No way would my kids be as oblivious as I was. Our homeschooling became a delightful adventure, with the Lord guiding us in tailoring our children’s education. I knew I had found my calling!
If you’re ready to thrive as the domestic church through worship, apologetics and homeschooling, then this podcast is for you!
Thanks for stopping by because home is where the truth is!
Homeschooling For Catholic Parents
47 - Homeschooling and Building Strong Relationships with Your Kids
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In this episode, Maeve and Matt tackle the rollercoaster of homeschooling relationships with your kids – buckle up! Maeve admits that trying to teach her own kids often leads to tears on both sides. But fear not, this episode sheds light on fostering deeper connections through homeschool adventures (sans tantrums, ideally).
Maeve and Matt are here to help with those pesky doubts and questions: "What does a homeschool daily routine even look like?", "Am I going to ruin my kid?", and everyone's favorite, "Aren't homeschoolers weird?" Spoiler: They’re delightfully quirky, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Listen in as Maeve shares her crafting prowess with a sweet resurrection-themed homeschool project featuring marshmallow Jesus (yes, you read that right). Matt unexpectedly flexes his patience muscle, proving that empathy goes a long way in the chaotic classroom of life.
We also dive into spiritual gift quizzes, explore the pillars of effective parenting (hint: it's got a lot to do with love, empathy, and the occasional dad joke), and hear quirky yet heartwarming stories including one where Maeve unintentionally embarrasses her daughter over a speakerphone call with an agent from animal control—hey, homeschool jokes top all!
Don’t miss the grand moments of connection, empathy, and the wisdom of weaving faith into your homeschooling journey. And of course, Maeve’s book "Home is where the truth is" makes an appearance – it's the ultimate guide to homeschooling with a dash of hilarity.
Come for the education tips, stay for the laughs, and leave feeling inspired to take on the world of homeschooling with confidence and maybe a little marshmallow magic.
Episode 47
Published: December 15, 2024
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