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
116 - Homeschooling Teens Is Hard (If You Hit the Flask Before Co-op… We Need to Talk)
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Ever feel like you’re doing things right… and still feel like the worst homeschool mom in the world?
In this honest episode, Maeve and Mat share a very real parenting moment—from three basketball practices and a questionable haircut… to trying to pull their kids away from friends to watch a once-in-a-lifetime rocket launch. Spoiler: it did not go well.
But what unfolds is something every parent needs to hear.
From the now-infamous “flask before co-op” litmus test to a deeper conversation about discipline, social media, and the pressures facing today’s teens, this episode is both a reality check and a source of deep encouragement.
You’ll walk away reminded that parenting is high stakes—but you’re not doing it alone. And even when it feels like it’s not working… it is.
✨ In This Episode, We Cover:
- A chaotic day in the life of a homeschool mom (and why it still counts as success)
- The Artemis launch story—and what it revealed about teens, embarrassment, and perspective
- The “flask before co-op” test (you’ll know exactly where you land 😂)
- Why parenting and homeschooling feel so high stakes right now
- Real-life rules families are using around phones, dating, and social media
- The difference between “helicopter” and “lawnmower” parenting
- Why taking phones away might be your most effective (and necessary) tool
- What happens when kids are bored… and why it’s actually a gift
- The power of consistency over time (even when it doesn’t feel like it’s working)
- A reminder that transformation doesn’t come from our effort alone—but from God
Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life!
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