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Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingWhy Anyone Can Teach: Recovering the Simplicity and Power of Early American EducationLearning isn’t complicated—and it never was. In this video, I share why American education thrived under the guidance of McGuffey and collapsed under the so-called reforms of Horace Mann. We’ll look at how real learning is simple, rooted in the Bible, and fueled by personal responsibility—not by state control or academic fads. I’ll also show you how to identify vintage materials that nourish your child’s soul instead of stuffing their minds with educational “candy.” If you’re looking for practical homeschooling wisdom that actually works, you’re in the right place. ✨ Visit my website for fr...2025-07-1525 min
Veritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education150 | Addressing Critics of Classical Christian Education III - ft. Michael EatmonThere have been many (often false) claims against classical Christian education:It is too outdated and impractical for life in the modern world.It puts too low an emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills.It is too Eurocentric and leaves no room for appreciating other cultures.We respond to these criticisms and more today in our third episode with Michael Eatmon addressing Sherry Hayes’ (Mom Delights) podcast episode, “Why I Reject Classical Education as a Homeschooling Mom of 15”Miss the first two episodes in this series? Play Part I in Ep...2025-07-0828 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingBack to the Basics: How One-Room Schoolhouses Hold the Key to Homeschool SuccessWhat if true education doesn’t require eight hours a day, five days a week? Discover the genius of the one-room schoolhouse model—a system that fostered freedom, faith, and nearly 100% literacy. Learn how you can reclaim this model in your homeschool with help from Charlotte Mason, Ruth Beechick, and the wisdom of America’s founders. Here is the link to the article about math: http://www.besthomeschooling.org/articles/math_david_albert.html Here is the link to Wall Builders: https://wallbuilders.com/ Here is the link to Mott Media: https://www.mottme...2025-07-0624 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingWhy a Charlotte Mason American Education May Be the Answer to Your Homeschool StrugglesIf you like Charlotte Mason, then you will enjoy learning the deep agreement she has with the original American Education formulated by our founding fathers. Also, you will receive a simple framework for creating a plan that will give your child the best; the simplicity and wisdom of the past combined with the freshness and refining for the future. Here is the playlist for Charlotte Mason for Real Moms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU5MTbvPD3A&list=PLxbcoXQo3QiwJA4J-lI4_TvGesGa4NRz- ✨ Visit my website for free resources and tools to support your ho...2025-07-0132 minVeritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education149 | Addressing Critics of Classical Christian Education II - ft. Michael EatmonClassical education has been called out for being “too inaccessible” to anyone with less than a genius IQ level, “too exclusive” to those who are of non-Western European heritage, and “too expensive” for most families. We respond to these criticisms and more today in our second episode with Michael Eatmon addressing Sherry Hayes’ (Mom Delights) podcast episode, “Why I Reject Classical Education as a Homeschooling Mom of 15”Miss the first episode in this series? Tap here to listen to part I in Veritas Vox episode 147!2025-07-0128 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingAmerican Education Will Save America and Bless Your HomeschoolDiscover the rich, faith-rooted tradition of true American Education and why it may be the superior choice for your homeschool — beyond the elitism of Classical models. In this post, we explore what makes American Education unique, biblically grounded, and empowering — especially for families seeking structure, purpose, and freedom. Drawing from the wisdom of Noah Webster, McGuffey, and America's founders, this post outlines a compelling case for an education that frees the heart and trains the mind. Here is the link to my website where you will find loads of free resources: MomDelights.com2025-06-2321 minVeritas Vox - The Voice of Classical Christian Education147 | Addressing Critics of Classical Christian Education - ft. Michael EatmonWhat would you say if someone said you shouldn’t classically educate because it “has pagan roots” or because your kids will just grow up to be pretentious know-it-alls? How would you explain the difference between classical education and classical Christian education? We tackle these topics and more with Michael Eatmon, as we respond to Sherry Hayes’ (Mom Delights) podcast episode, “Why I Reject Classical Education as a Homeschooling Mom of 15”2025-06-1733 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingWhat Real Learning Looks Like: A Homeschool Mom's Framework After 36 YearsIn today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what “real” learning looks like after 36 years of homeschooling my 15 children. We’ve journeyed through the philosophies of Charlotte Mason, Ruth Beechick, Raymond Moore, John Holt, and more—but now it’s time to ask: How do we put all of this into practice? I’ll walk you through a 30,000-foot view of a four-part framework that changed everything for our family: A child’s relationship with God and man Tools for learning (the basics done well) Content (truth-driven and interest-based) Practical skills (the stuff of real life) We’ll...2025-06-0826 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingThe Missing Element in Classical Education: Rediscovering the Delight of Heart-Led LearningAre you convinced classical education is good—but still feel something’s missing? After homeschooling 15 children over 36 years, I’ve discovered a deeper, richer way of learning—one that engages not just the mind, but the heart. In today’s video, I explore the concept of “heart-thinking,” drawn from Scripture, science, and real-life moments that can only happen at home. We’ll talk about: Why true learning involves more than just intellect What the Bible says about “delight” and how it relates to education How even the most reluctant learner can be transformed by joy Why some of the most...2025-06-0118 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingThe Higher Way: Why We Don’t Need Classical Education in HomeschoolingWhat if the secret to a flourishing education isn’t in Classical methods, but in a God-ordained simplicity? Veteran homeschool mom Sherry shares a timeless, Spirit-led approach that shaped the freest nation in history. Learn how to apply Observe, Think, Do—and why the mind of Christ matters more than the well-trained mind. Perfect for Christian homeschooling moms seeking purpose and peace in a complex world. If you like this type of content, be sure and visit my website, MomDelights.com, where you will even find freebies that will help you in your homeschool journey!2025-05-1814 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingWhy I Would Not Use Classical Education | A Veteran Homeschool Mom’s TakeClassical Education is being praised by top conservatives, but after 36 years homeschooling my 15 children, I’ve learned it’s not the answer—and may even be harmful. In this video, I explain why I reject it, share historical insights, and offer practical, Christ-centered alternatives like Charlotte Mason, the Moore Formula, and Unschooling. Listen while you get things done, and let’s rethink what “real learning” means. Here is the link to the playlist of this series so far: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEW5gnqzsao&list=PLxbcoXQo3Qiy5eKASa0BO7prU0dgldPFK Here is the playlist for "How Sho...2025-05-1222 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingWhy God Was Kicked Out of Education | The Forgotten Foundation of American LiteracyDid you know that America’s earliest education was deeply rooted in Christianity? In this episode, Sherry Hayes—homeschooling mom of 15—dives into the true history of American education, exposing how God was intentionally removed from schools and what that has meant for our nation. Discover how literacy once soared because of the Bible, why public schooling became a “new religion,” and how today’s students are paying the price. Packed with eye-opening stats, forgotten documents, and bold truths, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 👉 Grab your laundry, tune in, and let's reclaim what we’ve lost. 2025-04-2140 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and Homeschooling15 Life-Saving Parenting Hacks for Moms of Large Families | Tips for Managing 15 KidsBeing the mom of 15 kids has taught me countless lessons in efficiency and organization. From diapering hacks to simplifying daily routines, I’ve learned how to juggle everything with ease. In this post, I share 15 family life hacks that have kept me sane and on top of the chaos! These tips cover everything from quick cleanup routines, efficient shopping, and making the most of your time, to managing kids' clothing and even bathroom time. If you're navigating a busy household or just looking for new ideas to streamline your parenting, this is a must-read! Plus, stay tuned for more ha...2025-02-1512 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHow to Decide If You Can Afford a Big Family: Insights from a Mom of 15In today’s episode, I answer one crucial question every parent faces when deciding on their family size: Can I afford more children? I break down the true cost of raising children, using the latest stats from the U.S. government, showing how much it costs to raise kids from birth to age 17—and how that stacks up against real-life family finances. With 15 children of our own, my husband and I have experienced both the highs and lows of parenthood and finances. Despite the staggering costs—over $4.6 million—we’ve learned that faith, trust, and God's provision have made all the di...2025-02-1113 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingCan We Afford Babies? II Mom of 15There is never a perfect time to have a baby. The child born in the worst circumstances today may grow up to be a blessing from God to others. Let's make ourselves available to be conduits for God's Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven. For more content like this, and loads of freebies, please go to our website, MomDelights.com2025-01-2728 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingRespecting Childbirth With the Mom of 15This post is another installment in our "unit study" for mommies on Babies. In earlier portions of this unit study we have covered things such as the myth of overpopulation and other general aspects of allowing children into our lives. Today we will focus on respecting childbirth.I have given birth to 15 lively children, one-at-a-time. In medical terms, I am a "great-grand multipara." I suppose you could say that I am an "expert" in my field (chuckling slightly).What have I learned? Be sure and listen to find out!For more content like...2025-01-2031 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingWhy I Love Babies II Mom of 15 Shares Her StoryI was not raised to become a mother. I was raised to see babies as a threat and to deny my maternal instincts.Can you relate? In this podcast we will talk about the cost of denying one's motherliness, and the blessings of pursuing it. For more content like this, and loads of freebies, be sure and visit my website, MomDelights.com2025-01-1311 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHomeschool Pump It UP for 2025It's the New Year. Are you feeling great about your homeschooling, or are you feeling defeated? Either way, I think it's time for everyone to do a little homeschool pump it up! Here is the link to the blog post where you will find the scriptures printable: https://momdelights.com/index.php/2025/01/04/homeschool-pump-it-up-for-2025/2025-01-0627 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingDoes Having Babies Make Logical Sense?As a mom of 15, whenever I announced the births of our children as a product of our trust in God, someone would inevitably exclaim, "But God gave you a brain, too, so why don't you use it?" The implication was that having babies is not logical.But is it logical to have babies? I think so, and in this video I will give some reasons why preventing babies is harmful, both to individuals and to the society at large, while having babies benefits everyone. The blog post for this...2024-12-3026 min
Mourning Glory Grief PodcastS3 E15 Resting PeacefullyShownotesAs Jennifer and Andrea come to the end of Season 3 they contemplate their journey this year. Andrea shares some mistakes she’s made that have taught her many lessons while Jennifer reflects on her own transformation and what's to come. As the ladies look back on past guests and grief lessons, they discuss plans for the next season that will help them in their own journeys of grief. Links S3 E3 A Widow’s Camino with Sherry Hayes-Peirce33 Days to Morning GloryRosary in a YearWhat is Lectio Divina?...2024-12-281h 02
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingReceive a Child, Receive Jesus II Babies Unit Study for MommiesWe have been trained to see everything from a negative side-view. Governments, money, morality, social issues, standard of living. I believe that thinking and speaking with a dark foreboding expectation of the future sets things in motion so that our decisions begin creating the very things we say we dread. Our expectation of the future is causing us to build that future. However, the opposite is also true. If we can turn our gaze on Jesus, our expectations can be adjusted so they are positive. 2024-12-1818 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingThe Grimy History of Reproductive RightsBefore we decide where we stand on reproductive rights, it would be good to find out where they came from! This is part four in our unit study for mommies on babies. I hope you enjoy it, although the truth isn't always pleasant. In the near future we will deal with the truth about pregnancy and childbirth, as well as explore the positives of motherhood.For more content like this, along with loads of freebies, be sure and visit my website, MomDelights.com2024-12-0933 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingThe Population Bomb Busted II We Need More People, Not LessThis is the second in a series of podcasts, or our "unit study," on the importance of babies. For more, go to MomDelights.com2024-11-3032 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHumans Are Earth's Greatest Resource II God Wants More People"The material conditions of life will continue to get better for most people in most countries most of the time, indefinitely. Within a century or two, all nations and most of humanity will be at or above today’s Western living standards. I also speculate, however, that many people will continue to think and say that the conditions of life are getting worse." This is a quote by Julian Simon, an economist who fought against the lie of overpopulation. In his understanding, human beings are NOT a cancerous blight, but our greatest natural resource! This is the th...2024-11-3040 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and Homeschooling$10,000 for Homeschooling? It's Not What You Think!President Trump promises to be a great friend of homeschooling, and for this we are so very thankful, but we are also thankful that he is too wise to put homeschooling on the government dole. For more content like this, and a host of cool freebies, visit our website, MomDelights.com .2024-11-2108 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingElon Musk God This Right II We Need More Babies II New Commonplace Book No. 2There is no suggestion here that family or children (especially lots of children) will fulfill all dreams and solve all societal ills. I know first-hand that children are messy, smelly, and disruptive. They cost a lot, even if you cook from scratch and shop at Goodwill. Too often they take all of your loving care and throw it back in your face as a "thank you."But there is more. Much, much more. There is SO much more, in fact, that it would take a million podcasts to tell you about the exponential benefits of doing things...2024-11-1130 min
Catholic MomcastCatholic Momcast 314: Walking the Camino with Sherry Hayes-PeirceMaria Johnson welcomes contributor Sherry Hayes-Peirce for an enlightening conversation about the Camino of Santiago and the power of pilgrimage. Catholic Mom contributor Sherry Hayes-Peirce shares her experience of walking the Way of St. James, also known as the Camino of Santiago de Compostela, a 9th century walking pilgrimage to the city of Compostela where the remains St. James, son of Zebedee, are believed to be. Many routes leading to Compostela exist, originating in France, Portugal, or within Spain. Sherry Hayes-Peirce is a Catholic social media strategist, blogger, conference speaker, podcast guest and contributing author...2024-11-0632 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHomeschoolers VoteThe modern homeschooling movement has been unabashedly political from its inception. This election cycle should be no exception--we explore some Biblically-based reasons in this video. I searched but could not find a good article about the negative intentions for the Common School movement--the search engine I used could only speak of it in glowing terms. So, I found a page from an important education site (learninfreedom.org) that gives reference to a number of books which you may find interesting. Here it is: https://learninfreedom.org/school_sta...2024-10-2819 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingEmergency Homeschooling II What to do When Everything's GoneEmergency situations are where homeschooling gives us the upper hand have the upper hand. We don't need buildings or paid staff to enjoy organic learning. We can teach (and learn along with our children) anytime, anywhere. This podcast gives some suggestions as to how to go about it. For more freebies and resources, be sure and visit MomDelights.com2024-10-1426 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingSurvivor Homeschooling II Go the DistanceI know we all come to homeschooling from different angles. We often stumble into it. We even think we can buy a stack of books and keep "education" in its own separate compartment and keep living like we always have. But this doesn't go very well for very long.For more content like this, along with loads of freebies, please visit my website, MomDelights.com2024-10-0621 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingSocialized or Civilized HomeschoolersHomeschoolers don't need to be socialized, but they do need to be civilized. Let's explore why and how together!For more content like this, along with loads of freebies, be sure and check out the MomDelights.com website.2024-09-3017 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingDon't Make Charlotte Mason CryLike a delicious, well-cooked and seasoned meal, education is supposed to nourish both body and soul. It is not supposed to be dutifully shoved down in huge amounts until it becomes loathsome. I know, because I have been so guilty of doing this myself. I have been guilty of making Charlotte Mason cry.For more content like this, and loads of freebies, be sure and visit my website, MomDelights.com2024-09-2213 min
Mourning Glory Grief PodcastS3 E3 A Widow's Camino: The Road to Healing with Sherry Hayes-PeirceCS. Lewis once said when describing grief, “I thought I could describe a state; make a map of sorrow. Sorrow, however, turns out to be not a state but a process.” (Lewis, A grief observed, 2015) As many of us know, we can’t control grief and there's no GPS to navigate it. It’s very much a process, something that takes time to heal, and takes one step at a time not always forward but in circles. 1956, CS Lewis married American writer Joy Davidman; but sadly Joy died of cancer four years later at the age of 45. While Lewis had only bee...2024-09-201h 23
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingRaising Ladies and Homeschooling Confident WomenWhat this world needs is more ladies. It needs their velvet, and it needs their steel. In this podcast we will discuss this in detail and talk about ways we can encourage this in our daughters.For more content like this (and loads of freebies), be sure to visit my website, MomDelights.com2024-09-1619 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingYou Can Homeschool Your TeenSo, your children are growing up. You've been enjoying the learning journey so far (except for maybe learning to read and long division), but the years ahead are blurry and unsure. Are you really capable of facing the years ahead? I say YES--you can homeschool your teens!And this is from many years, and many children, of experience. So far, we have "graduated" 13 of our 15 children. All of them were homeschooled until graduation.For more content like this, along with loads of freebies, be sure and visit my website: MomDelights.com2024-08-2623 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHomeschool Commonplace Book Primary EditionIn this podcast we will discuss what a commonplace book is, and you will have the opportunity to download a free commonplace book for use with your primary learners! Here is the link to the post with the free download link:MomDelights Homeschool Commonplace Book Primary Edition2024-08-1917 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingUnit Studies For Serious Homeschool FunAlong with periods of focused academic study and autodidacting, unit studies help make up a well-rounded homeschool plan.First of all, what is a "unit study"?A unit study is selecting a specific content subject and spending concentrated time studying every aspect of it while incorporating as many academic disciplines and physical experiences as possible. This can be done independently or as a group.Listen to find out just how much fun unit studies can be! If you are interested in more content like this, as well as a treasure...2024-08-1341 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingEnhancing Homeschooling With AutodidactingThere are only so many hours in each day, and there is a limit to how much learning we can cram in. Sadly, many of the "fun" things we thought we'd have more time for when homeschooling get pushed off to the side.Autodidacting gives us a way to legitimately pursue our passions and interests, but with structure and accountability.For more content like this, along with loads of homeschool freebies, please make sure and visit my website, MomDelights.com2024-08-0528 min
Catholic MomcastCatholic Momcast 296: Amy Cattapan and Sherry Hayes-PeirceMaria Morera Johnson interviews Catholicmom.com contributors Amy J. Cattapan and Sherry Hayes-Peirce from the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. A.J. Cattapan, DM, Ed.D., is an award-winning author, speaker, and teacher. Her YA novel Angelhood and her middle grade book Seven Riddles to Nowhere have won multiple awards. She is also the author of Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?, a book on combatting teacher burnout (Ave Maria Press). Follow her at AJCattapan.com. Read all articles by Amy j. Cattapan A Saint Squad for Teachers: 45 Heavenly Friends to Carry You through...2024-07-3122 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingBalancing Love and Discipline: A Biblical View of ParentingToday I am sharing a perspective on parenting from this side of rearing our 15 children over the past 41 years. One of the take-aways is the realization we lead and guide, but we don't have to carry the outcomes when we place our children in God's big, big hands.For more content like this, and some awesome free, and frugal, homeschool resources, be sure and visit my YouTube channel, Mom Delights, and my website, MomDelights.com2024-07-1535 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingThe Essential Role of Aprons for Mommies: Protection and ConvenienceEvery serious-minded mommy needs to have the best equipment at her disposal. By far, one of the best things I've ever used in my mothering career is my apron! For more content like this, be sure to visit my website, MomDelights.com which also offers loads of freebies for homeschooling mommies.2024-07-0813 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingPeaceful Home, Peaceful HomeschoolHaving a peaceful home leads to peaceful homeschooling. When we get our household running on rails of habit and routine, we find we have more "brain space," time, and energy for all of the learning activities with our children.Here's a link to information on lunchboxes:https://momdelights.com/index.php/2017/07/10/find-time-homeschool-lunchboxes/For more content like this, and loads of homeschool freebies, please visit my website, MomDelights.com2024-06-2922 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHomeschool Cheating for Holistic LearningNow, we all know that, no matter how ethereal our intentions may be, we live in a real world with real people and real agendas which attempt to contradict God's plans on almost every plain. Caesar never stops at a little excising, he takes a little here, a little there, and he continues to grab until he swallows the whole.We all experience excising, some more than others. This is why we must learn and train our children to understand just where Caesar's boundaries are, and when he grabs for more than his due we can cheat.2024-06-2521 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingThe Golden Key to HomeschoolingThis post we will be discussing the golden key to homeschooling. Can you guess what it is?Well, it's a Biblical principle. Actually, it's the way Jesus taught His disciples. It's also the core way we teach our children from birth on.Listen to find out what the key is...If you like this content, you can experience more, including lots of freebies, by visiting my website, MomDelights.com2024-06-1017 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHomeschool HabitsWhen we develop good homeschool habits, each day will rest on a foundation that will minimize confusion and insecurity. In turn, it will lead to efficiency and a peaceful atmosphere.For more content like this, as well as a treasure trove of homeschool freebies, be sure and visit my website, MomDeligts.com2024-06-0331 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHow to Find Time For HomeschoolingAny mom of children knows that life is full of surprises. But besides taking care of the regular responsibilities of motherhood, teaching your own children makes you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day! With a mega brood of my own, I understand the frustration. Today we are going to discuss ways I have found time for homeschooling.If you are interested in more content like this, and you like loads of homeschool freebies, be sure and visit my website, MomDelights.com2024-05-2720 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingNotebooking Questions AnsweredRecently we have been delving deeply into the idea of notebooking as a homeschooling method of learning. This is partly because of our current project of creating some "notebooking books" that we are calling Commonplace Books. (We held a contest on the Mom Delights YouTube community and it was so much fun!).Anyways, as I have been sharing so much on the subject, a number of questions arose from our audience. I thought it would be a good idea to take some time and answer as many of them as I could.For more content...2024-05-2026 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingCan You Take the Homeschool Heat?Homeschooling, and having a traditional, large family, is an invitation to conflict with our culture. I means taking a stand and withstanding the consequences of holding to the truth even if we lose some things in the short-run. In this video I am sharing some of the precepts that have helped me choose truth over convenience.For more content like this, including loads of freebies, be sure and visit my website, MomDelights.com2024-05-0532 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingNotebooking Lists and IdeasIf you are looking for a way to up your homeschooling game while spending less time and effort, this post is for you! We're continuing our series on this amazing subject, this time focusing in on notebooking brass tacks.For more great content like this, along with loads of freebies, be sure and visit MomDelights.com2024-04-2124 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingNotebookingNotebooking is one of my favorite parts of homeschooling! I have written, and recorded bits and pieces about it here and on my YouTube channel, but this podcast will deal directly with it.Here are a few posts from my blog for further investigation:Homeschool With Composition BooksAlternative to WorkbooksYou can find more great content like this (and loads of freebies) on my website, MomDelights.com2024-04-1320 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingIt's NOT the End of the WorldWe are expecting an eclipse next week. Is this an opportunity for panic, for the end of the world, or for great joy and jubilation?For more content like this, and loads of freebies, visit my website, MomDelights.com2024-04-0629 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHomeschooling SlaveryIt has always been the tendency for people to lord it over each other and for one portion of people to become elitists and use the rest of the people for their own ends. However, it is one thing to be in bondage physically, and another to be in bondage in one's soul. This post will be dealing specifically with homeschooling slavery.For more content like this, along with some great freebies, be sure and visit my website, MomDelights.com2024-03-1634 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingAll About the McGuffey ReadersWhen I discovered the McGuffey Readers I was on the verge of burn out from trying to use the Charlotte Mason method with seven or more children at one time. It was difficult to find appropriate passages of poetry and prose for everyone on his or her particular level. It was even more difficult trying to keep track of their work when it was done. McGuffey gave me a break. Included in each reader was a collection of the greatest literature, both prose and poetry, of the English language. No more searching, no more having to compile everything myself...2024-03-1025 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHow Do You Homeschool an Elephant?How do you homeschool an elephant? Let's tackle this question.Why is homeschooling like an elephant? Because education is huge, colossal, and mammoth! It pretty much encompasses anything and everything a person needs to know, doesn't it?Specifically, we are going to talk about how homeschooling is like an elephant in:OutcomeandPerception.To access more podcasts, posts, and free resources, be sure to visit my website, MomDelights.com .2024-03-0117 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHow to Be a Pretty MommyRecently a few of my viewers on YouTube asked if I would address the aesthetics side of motherhood. They actually accused me of looking “put together.” Actually, I’ve always been the kind of girlie-girl that is also creatively distracted. This means I like pretty things in the abstract, and I often start the day with the best of intentions, but by the end of the day I become forgetful of my appearance and end up looking like a hot mess!Still, I try to follow certain practices so I at least begin with beauty. This is what w...2024-02-2635 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingGive Up on GuiltDitch the guilt and find the completeness, prosperity and joy God has meant for you as a mommy, no matter where you are or what you've done. If you are interested in reading more about this subject, or would like to take advantage of all sorts of freebies for homeschooling, go to MomDelights.com2024-02-1629 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingKeep it SimpleAn overcomplicated life can kill our joy. We need mom life simplified. This means looking at ever facet--from too many spoons to too many soccer games. In this podcast we will discuss some of the underlying reasons and how to approach God for the answers. For more on this subject (and other sources and freebies), be sure to visit my website, MomDelights.com .2024-02-0826 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingPraying or Whining?Sometimes we think we are praying, when we are actually whining, and whining steals the motherly joy God has promised us. Let's learn how to reverse that trend and take back our joy!You can find more content like this (and loads of freebies) on my site, MomDelights.com . I also have a YouTube channel, Mom Delights where you can watch my smiley face :).2024-01-1923 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingThe Comparison TrapWhen it comes to motherhood, comparison can cause us to become toxic to the very people we most want to love and care for. Our pressure to conform to some romanticized picture of what a mother should look like, act like, and have. But there is a remedy: Contentment.You can enjoy more content like this (as well as loads of freebies) on my website, MomDelights.com.2024-01-1314 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingDon't Quit HomeschoolingIt takes guts to homeschool, but God is in it, so don't give up!Here are some scriptures for further study:Ephesians 4:17-18Romans 1:211 Peter 1:181 Corinthians 15:50Ephesians 2:1-3For a blog post on this subject (and other great subjects and freebies), go to my blog on MomDelights.com .2024-01-0727 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingDon't Let Fear And Worry Steal Your JoyIn this episode I share the details of my shapewear injury, as well as how to keep fear and worry from stealing the joy God promised to mommies. If you are interested in receiving the free Christmas gift I mentioned, go to the blog post for this episode on MomDelights.com.2023-12-1223 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingGod's Gift to Mommies For ChristmasNot only does God see moms at home who are pouring out their lives for their children, He has given them a specific promise they can rely on in every situation they face: He promises JOY!2023-12-0216 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingGet Rich--Have More Kids!Does having kids make you poor? Poor is relative. When we invest in the eternal things, the material things become richer, and we become wealthy beyond the dreams of avarice.You can read the podcast notes on my blog at MomDelights.com , as well as other interesting content for Christian moms. 2023-11-1210 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingLearn to Make a Homeschool SandwichThere is something conspicuously absent in our homeschooling.It’s not curricula.It’s not supplies.It’s not physical exercise.It’s not test preparation.It is something so simple that we rarely think about it, yet it is so profound that we are doomed to fail without it.2023-11-0513 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingMoms Must Ignore In Order to Thrive and SurviveIf you don’t develop the art of ignoring, you will crash and burn as a mother.Oh, yes, I believe in keeping a neat house, of doing things ahead, and of making life simple, but if you looked deep into my psyche and tried to learn the secrets of how I have handled life with my 15, homeschooled children, I think you may be a bit surprised to find that one of the best things I ever learned was how to ignore.For more content like this, make sure and visit my blog on my we...2023-10-3015 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHow to Be a Fun MomWe all want to be "fun Mom," but we aren't all naturally equipped. As with everything we need the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Because He has set us free, we can set others free and in so doing find the love we so crave as women. This is the topic of today's podcast. Also, we will be looking at these troubling times via a positive lens.2023-10-2325 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingClassical Education and a Free Ancient Greece Study PacketI have a double feature for you today! We are going to talk about Classical Education and...we are going to talk about homeschooling Ancient Greece. I have been busy the last two weeks working on a free PDF packet which includes notebooking pages that I can't wait to share with you! Here are the links I promised:Composition Books (blog post)Composition Books (video)2023-10-1922 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingAre Smart Phones Good or Evil?Are cell phones good or evil? I believe the answer to that is "Yes!"Waaay back in the 90's Biblical femininity was under attack just as it is today. It was difficult to find like-minded ladies anywhere. The Internet was in its infancy, but even in the early stages it allowed us to find encouragement and gain inspiration from one another. Smart phones are an extension of this ability. I am so glad God has seen fit to allow this innovation into our lives to counter the ways modernity has tried to separate and weaken us.2023-10-0321 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingThe Secret to Relaxed HomeschoolingThere is a secret to relaxed homeschooling. It is what makes it all work! What is it? Is it the perfect philosophy, or books, or systems? In this episode we will discuss this secret from all angles and learn the practicals as well as the spirituals (and have some fun along the way). You can find photos and links by going to this post on my site, MomDelights.com:The Secret to Relaxed Homeschooling2023-09-2625 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingAll About Narration for Charlotte Mason HomeschoolingWhat is narration and what is its purpose? That's what we will be discussing today. Learn some nifty tricks and tips that will make it a blessing for your entire family. We've been using this method for so many years that it is part of our family culture--we do it wherever we go, and it has made us quite a lively crew! You can learn more by going to this post on my blog, MomDelights.com:Charlotte Mason Narration Done Right2023-09-1727 min
Romance Your TBR: An Unhinged Historical Romance PodcastS02.20: Entering Aggressive Kill ModeIn which Caroline and Hannah define aggressive kill mode (less killing than you’d think), create your aggressive kill mode starter pack of historical romances, and channel the Olivia Rodrigo feminine rage of it all.Show Notes:- Aggressive Kill Mode merch- Aggressive Kill Mode: The Porta Potty Edit- Tangled MemeReminders:- Check out our Old School School Syllabus and read along with us! Tune in on September 22nd for Lesson #11: The Rake by Mary Jo Putney.Intro - (00:00)- Yo...2023-09-151h 20Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingDon't Rush Your Children, Don't Pressure YourselfIt's really not necessary to rush children. This time I am reading numerous quotes from experts and anecdotes that will fill you with the courage to take that elephant of homeschool success and eat it just one bite at a time! I wrote some notes for this episode over at MomDelights.com2023-09-1026 min
Mom Delights Homemaking and HomeschoolingHomeschool AwakeningWhen we begin homeschooling it's all about protecting and teaching the kids, but we don't realize we are planting seeds. Before long these seeds spring up to bring us healing in body, soul and spirit. One more reason we can see God is using homeschooling to bring His awakening in our time.2023-09-0419 min
Advancing Our Church99. Catholic Podcaster’s ForumPublished: July 19, 2021
Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend hosts a conversation with experienced Catholic podcasters and social media experts on the topic of podcasting for Catholic organizations. Learn how these experienced podcasters got started and what recommendations they have for beginning your podcast with a mission. Jim’s guests include Dr. Tim Uhl, Superintendent of School, Diocese of Buffalo, Host, Catholic School Matters Podcast; Christine Flynn, Host Catholic Mamma Podcast; Daniel Boyd, Secretary for Laity, Family, and Life, Diocese of Orlando, Host, Being and Making Disciples Podcast, Sherry Hayes-Peirce, CEO, Communication Consultants Inc. & CIO of Church Social Tips...2023-08-041h 03
Question of FaithDoes a Catholic Need to Be a Disciple?Send us a textChristy Cabaniss, Director of Missionary Discipleship joins us to talk about Sherry Weddell's recent visit.0:00: So does a Catholic need to be a disciple?1:45: Not everyone who goes to church has a personal relationship with Jesus....so?2:45: Curtis Martin of FOCUS says something similar: The Encounter is the thing.3:25: Some folks know the church, but not Jesus...or the reverse...4:45: Today is the feast of St Mark...Gospel for today.5:15: Bishop Woost talks about this in his confirmation homily.7:00 We're...2023-04-2524 min