Homeschool Made Simple

In this episode from the archive, Rachel Winchester talks with Hanni Go, a homeschooling mom of 4, about searching for a fresh homeschool perspective that helped revitalize their family dynamic.
Hanni talks us through the balancing act between nurturing relationships and academic pursuits. Though it took some time for her to fully buy into the Homeschool Made Simple method, she now sees the benefit of grounding herself in a research-based philosophy of education.
When Hanni needed a fresh perspective on homeschooling, she attended A Literature-Based Approach to Education seminar in Minnesota. Afterward, she wrote a list of truths to remember when she feels discouraged. Rachel and Hanni discuss her takeaways from that seminar.
We know you will relate to Hanni, and we hope this gives you the fuel to press on!
You’ll hear about:
How Hanni handles difficult days
A big age gap between kids
When you feel burnt out in homeschooling
The difference going to an HMS seminar made for Hanni
Truths to remember when you feel burnt out

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+Download your own copy of Truths to Remember!
+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!
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+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!
+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
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In the second part of our conversation with Lovely Bits Magazine writer and homeschool mom, Nicole Brignolle, we discuss the value of curiosity, connecting with local history, and seeing beauty in everyday life—not just chasing big, expensive adventures. We discuss the importance of rereading trusted classics, resisting performance-driven schooling, and nurturing each child’s uniqueness. Plus, we unpacked how centering God and beauty can inspire new projects, such as the Lovely Bits magazine, that blends faith and aesthetic excellence to uplift readers. Join us and enjoy!
RESOURCES
+Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto
+ Home Grown Kids and Better Late Than Early by Raymond and Dorothy Moore
+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!
+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
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+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
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In this episode, we talk with Nicole Brignolle, a former New Yorker now homeschooling in rural Tuscany. Her family's unexpected relocation led to a refreshing shift away from over-scheduled days and performance-based learning. They found freedom in using our literature-based approach by prioritizing margin, creativity, and following the Holy Spirit’s guidance. This episode is filled with helpful mindset shifts around your homeschool and your priorities. Plus, you’ll hear plenty of encouragement from your family without having to move to a foreign country!
RESOURCES
+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!
+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!
+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
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HMS Essentials Bundle
Mentioned in this episode:
Get your first month of lessons with Voetburg Music Academy for just $10! Use code HOMESCHOOL10
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Use 'ENJOY' for 25% of any purchase of $75 or more during our Summer Sales Event
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In the last of our series with Dr. Sears, he shares lots of practical ways to work wellness into your family life for raising healthy, resilient teenagers through intentional nutrition, sleep, and screen habits. Dr. William Sears shares insights into the science of sleep for brain health and the revolutionary concept of Neuro-Theology—how faith and neuroscience work together for each person's well-being. Join us!
RESOURCES
+The Smart Health Plan: Five Steps to Lasting Health and Happiness for All Ages, By Dr Williams Sears
+The Anti-Alzheimer’s Prescription:The Science-Proven Plan to Start at Any Age, By Vincent Fortanasce, M.D.
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+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!
+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education
+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!
+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
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We welcome back Chelsea Jacobs from Yellow House Story Shop to discuss the realities and rewards of homeschooling a child with special needs. Chelsea honestly shares her family’s journey, including the adoption of her son Gabe from Rwanda, his cerebral palsy diagnosis, and the everyday joys and challenges of homeschooling alongside complex medical needs and other neurotypical children. With 14 years of homeschooling under Chelsea’s belt, we hope this episode is a great encouragement to all who are walking the same path!
RESOURCES
+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!
+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!
+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
CONNECT
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