With the younger set, I really love to begin an introduction of history, and the concept of time, by simply telling stories. What kind of stories? I often began with the stories of my own family. My little ones and yours LOVE to hear the stories about "when mommy...
In today’s podcast, Paola sits down with founder of Heart Ridge Retreat Center, a place for families to find beauty that will draw them closer to God.
Do you want to learn a new language? This week, Paola sits down with Adrienne Babbitt to talk about how learning a new language can be seamlessly integrated into your everyday life.
The struggle is REAL. Do you ever feel as though you are not doing enough for your homeschooled kiddos? Or you are not sure if what you are currently doing is the right thing? Do you ask yourself, "Am I ruining my kids for life? Am I setting them up for failure?"...
Today, Paola sits down with Christopher Zehnder, the General Editor of the Catholic Textbook Project, to discuss how to teach and learn history through a Catholic Lens.
Having a Thankful Heart In my preparation for Easter this Holy Week, I recall picking up Ann Voskamp’s bestselling book, One Thousand Gifts, for the first time. I was familiar with it as I had often read quotes from it in the Magnificat's daily meditations. They were...
Do you take yourself a little bit too seriously? Homeschooling is tough, and some days you may feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. But maybe it’s time to add a little humor into your homeschooling.
Are you too tired, too busy, or too distracted to make time to read aloud? You spend all day as teacher, chef, housekeeper, peacemaker, chauffeur, you name it--- There are countless benefits to family read aloud sessions that go well beyond the educational, and these...
Does homeschooling actually work? Do you find yourself worrying that you will ruin your kids by homeschooling? Today, Paola sits down with homeschool alumni and Brand Manager of Holy Heroes to dispel the myths and give a real-life answers on if homeschooling is really worth it.
Do you or one of your teens feel a passion for writing but don’t know where to start? Then join Paola as she sits down with self-published author, Dominic de Souza to discuss how to be a Catholic Author.
4 simple steps to create your best year! 25+ years of homeschool experience compressed into 1 simple guide. Written by Paola Ciskanik
For many years I had the rich treasure of reviewing books for our family's book business, Emmanuel Books. It is a joy to read and review thousands of books offered today to choose the very best ones that fit not only our family, but the needs of the thousands of...
Get Ready for the 2023 Catholic Homeschool Conference, hosted by our friends at Homeschool Connections. It is happening June 9th and 10th, 2023. Woo-hoo!!! To get all the juicy details..... I put together a 2023 Virtual Conference Guide book which has all the details...
Catholic Homeschool Online · BLOG Teach Multi - Ages Family Style AUDIO When it comes to homeschooling multi-ages, life can get super busy, super FAST! I keenly remember having all seven of my children in one year, K through 11th grade! Whoosh!! Many of the curriculum...
Catholic Homeschool Online · BLOG: How to get the MOST out of Conferences AUDIO Have you been to any virtual conferences? I have been able to attend several inspiring conferences recently, because I can do so without ever leaving my home, paying for a hotel, or gas....
Catholic Homeschool Online · BLOG: How To Begin Homeschooling AUDIO As an educating mom for over 25 years, I have the unique position of being both parent and teacher, simultaneously. This affords me with the privileged position of knowing my children as life-long...
Paola’s tips for celebrating the Easter Season with your family and through your homeschooling together.