As parents we often wonder how to best prepare our kids for real life. They won’t always be under our roof, so how do give them the tools and courage they need to go out into the world in strength? 

One of the keys ways we have seen kids develop incredible fortitude and spiritual depth is through outdoor experiences. Our friends at the Coldwater Foundation provide wilderness journeys for kids 12 and up. In this episode from the archives, Carole talks with Kevin Sutton, co-founder of Coldwater, about the ways wilderness experiences help prepare kids for real life.

Coldwater still has some openings in their trips for older students, ages 16 through 18. To learn more visit their website, coldwaterfoundation.org.

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203: Giving Kids Transformative Outdoor Experiences with Coldwater Foundation

For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in.&nbsp;

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Rachel Winchester and JJ Seid tackle the topic of getting on the same page with your spouse when it comes to homeschooling. They share practical insights and strategies for navigating the challenges of conveying the benefits of homeschooling to a reluctant spouse.  Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of understanding each other's perspectives, engaging in curiosity-driven conversations, and speaking to the best in your spouse. Tune in for wisdom and encouragement for couples striving to gain a shared educational vision for their family. RESOURCES

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218: Getting on the Same Page: Navigating Educational Decisions with Your Spouse

Discover how batch cooking can help you save time, money, and stress in the kitchen, and how it allows you to enjoy nutritionally dense meals without the daily hassle of cooking. In this episode, Laura Tabbut, a batch-cooking genius, explains the art of simplifying food prep for families.  From planning and shopping to cooking and freezing meals, Laura and Carole break down key steps they followed for successful batch cooking and share practical advice on organizing, labeling, and storing the prepared meals, along with ideas for breakfast, main dishes, and salads. Whether you're a busy parent, a homeschooling educator, or simply someone looking to work smarter, not harder in the kitchen, this episode is just for you. RESOURCES Cook Once, Eat All Week by: Cassy Joy Garcia
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217: Simplify Food Prep with Batch Cooking

Are you homeschooling a high schooler or planning to? In this episode, we delve into the “golden years” of homeschooling, exploring the crucial role of parents in shaping your children's education during this impactful stage. We talk about the importance of keeping your teenagers close during this pivotal stage, maintain hands-on discipleship and influence while preparing your children for college and beyond. Discover how to maintain a strong relationship while navigating high-level courses, dual enrollment, and preparing for the future by instilling a biblical worldview through meaningful and insightful discussions. Join us as we provide practical tips for homeschooling high schoolers, including work, volunteering, and apprenticing opportunities. RESOURCES Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
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216: Homeschooling High Schoolers: Building a Biblical Worldview for Life

As we continue our journey through the various stages of a child's education, we wanted to take a closer look at a crucial phase of homeschooling: middle school. Homeschooling middle schoolers is a topic we are often asked about as parents wonder how to approach these years.

This transitional period between childhood and adolescence can be daunting. However, it is also key to shaping their spiritual growth.

Carole Joy Seid and Rachel Winchester discuss the importance of understanding the developmental needs of middle schoolers. Cultivating an environment where children are given the freedom to embrace both their lingering childhood tendencies and the emerging traits of independence and responsibility is key. 

This episode will encourage you to savor the middle school years with your child, helping you navigate this transitional period with confidence and joy. Homeschooling middle schoolers can be enjoyable!

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215: Homeschooling Middle Schoolers: Our Philosophy on Growing Independent Learners

Today, we explore homeschooling elementary-aged children. Oftentimes, parents begin to add pressure on children with formal academics before it is actually developmentally appropriate. In this episode, Carole Joy Seid and Rachel Winchester discuss how to ease the pressure of formal academics when homeschooling elementary-aged children. 

These years are when the "better late than early" approach is so important as parents prepare their elementary-aged kids for a gradual transition to more serious studies in middle and high school. 

When homeschooling elementary-aged children, we want to take things slow. Academics should build over time so as to prevent academic burnout.

Carole and Rachel discuss integrating study, work, and service by doing short, concrete lessons in phonics, real-life math, and handwriting. And of course, they encourage reading out loud to develop a love for reading! 
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203: Giving Kids Transformative Outdoor Experiences with Coldwater Foundation

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