The path to homeschooling for each of us comes out of our unique circumstances—often as a sense of calling from God to do that “something greater” for our children. And often, contrary to our original plans! Today, you’re in for a treat as we welcome homeschooling mom Kaitlin Zara to talk about how she became The Unexpected Homeschooler.

Kaitlin would love to hear from you! She can be reached at: Kaitlinzara@gmail.com

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online

Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice is Dave Palmer, radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host is Lisa Mladinich

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

A lot of us homeschool our kids because they’re wired differently. We talk about “neurodiversity" a lot these days, but we don’t often hear about "Autistic Burnout." Today, homeschool veteran Maureen Wittmann is here to discuss Homeschooling and Autistic Burnout.

Find Maureen Wittmann at HomeschoolConnections.com https://homeschoolconnections.com/about-homeschool-connections/#directors

Find Aimee O’Connell’s free apostolate: Autism Consecrated: https://autismconsecrated.com

While Aimee was not interviewed on camera, her email interview was instrumental in bringing this episode to you. Her insights and sharing of resources were invaluable.

More on Autistic Burnout: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/autistic-burnout-symptoms

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online

Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice is Dave Palmer, radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host is Lisa Mladinich

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Every dad needs to hear from their future self. Some kernel of wisdom that he learned along the way that can help him with life.

Our homes, schedules, and curricula can become extremely cluttered with way too much stuff, making it harder to sustain a clear vision for our homeschooling life. Veteran homeschool mom Susie Lloyd is here to tell us why Less is More.

You can find Susie Lloyd at: https://susielloyd.com

The Education of Catholic Girls (book), by Mother Janet Erskine Stewart https://amzn.to/3UlRL3w

The Prayers of St. Bridget: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/prayers-of-saint-bridget-9117

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online

Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice is Dave Palmer, radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host is Lisa Mladinich

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Teens love stories that make them think, even as they send shivers up their spines—but we don’t want them focusing on the occult offerings of the secular fiction world, especially with the Church’s rich traditions about the supernatural connections between the living and the dead. Catholic author, Antony Kolenc, is here to tell us about a new anthology of Hallowtide Stories for Teens!

Find Antony Barone Kolenc here: http://www.antonykolenc.com

Catholic Teen Books: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com

Loyola's Curriculum Companions to the Harwood Mysteries: https://www.harwoodmysteries.com/curriculum-companions/

Tony’s Podcast: http://www.antonykolenc.com/the-shepherds-pie.html

Also find Tony’s fiction webinar on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmiM-wGD_nc

Episode 97: Antony Kolenc: Homeschooling Dad, Lawyer, and Mystery Author: https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-97-homeschooling-dad-lawyer-and-mystery-author/

Episode 141 Antony Kolenc, The Latest Harwood Mystery! https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-141-the-latest-harwood-mystery/

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online

Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice is Dave Palmer, radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host is Lisa Mladinich

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Few in our world have not heard of the unbelievable tragedy that continues to unfold in the southeastern United States, since Hurricane Helene destroyed whole towns and took hundreds of lives (at the minimum). But God’s grace has been hard at work through generous souls like our guest today. At our invitation, Clara Davison is here to share a way we can directly help the survivors, through her family’s wonderful Catholic business, which is based in one of the worst impacted states—North Carolina. We’re talking with Clara Davison about Hurricane Relief and Holy Heroes.

Find Clara Davison at https://holyheroes.com

Write to Clara: clara@holyheroes.com

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online

Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice is Dave Palmer, radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host is Lisa Mladinich

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Science as an academic subject is often outsourced—via online courses, community programs, and coops—because it can be highly technical. But when it comes to our little ones, how can we, as moms and dads, ignite an interest in science at a level they can understand and enjoy? Today’s guest, homeschooling mom Alex Resch, will share some tips for Enjoying Science with Young Children.

For even more great ideas for introducing science to littles: https://homeschoolconnections.com/easy-homeschool-science/

Alex Resch’s website: https://www.restinthee.com

Contact Alex: info@restinthee.com

Mudpies to Magnets: A Preschool Science Curriculum: https://amzn.to/4eMM5qG

Exploring What God Has Made: (Science according to the Creation accounts in the Bible) https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/exploring-what-god-has-made/

Brilliant: 28 Catholic Scientists, Mathematicians, and Supersmart People https://amzn.to/4dsnuXf

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online

Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice is Dave Palmer, radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host is Lisa Mladinich

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.

Are any of your children fall-birthday babies? Are you wondering if they’re ready to begin school at five? Jennifer Smarsh is with us today, to share some thoughts on When to Start Schooling Your Child.

You can reach Jennifer Smarsh here: byhisgracejs@gmail.com

Jen’s website: https://www.teachingtowardeternity.com/

Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections: Catholic Homeschool Classes Online

Homeschooling Saints theme music was composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Intro voice is Dave Palmer, radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone

Our host is Lisa Mladinich

Visit our Podcast page at Homeschooling Saints: Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

Also, make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog.