Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast
Sit down, relax, and take a little coffee break with Carrie. Using biblical principles, years of experience, and a little bit of humor, Carrie De Francisco offers homeschooling advice, tips, and ideas to moms who have been called to this homeschooling adventure. Weekly coffee breaks and conversations with Carrie will give you the support and encouragement you need to help you homeschool one day at a time, one step at a time, and one cup of coffee at a time. Author of Just Breathe ( & Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably, Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education, and A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple and Balanced Home-Based Learning.
Episodes
259 episodes
Celebrating Holy Week: Family Bible Studies & Activities
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Next week is the most important and solemn week of the year. We remember the redemptive work of our savior, Jesus Christ, on the cross and our new life in Christ because of His death and resurr...
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Season 10
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Episode 311
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17:24
Homeschool Hustle to Homemade Meals: A Conversation With Lori Beth Auldridge
As a homeschool mom, do you feel like you live in the kitchen? Between planning, shopping, prepping, and cooking the meals (and cleaning the mess after each meal), it is hard to find time to finish all the chores and teach the ki...
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Season 10
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Episode 310
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54:27
Mom, Make Time for Personal Reading: A Conversation with Katie Klein
As a mother, especially as a homeschooling mom, reading is one of the most important habits you should form. Why should you make the time when you have so many other things to do? Reading broadens your horizons, enhances your concen...
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Season 10
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Episode 309
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37:46
An ADHD Homeschool Mom’s Toolkit: A Conversation With April Pettyjohn
Does your child have trouble following directions, organizing tasks, or sitting still for more than 5 second? Is his work messy, does he have poor time management skills, is he always forgetting materials (or can’t find them), or is he ea...
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Season 10
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Episode 308
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42:46
Creating A Calmer Home: A Conversation With Jami Glenn
Would you like to create a calmer home environment? In this week's episode, Carrie talks again with Jami Glenn, an Emotional Wellness Coach, the owner of Sacred Ground Coaching, and the host of Emotions With Ease Podcast. J...
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Season 10
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Episode 307
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39:40
Lessons Learned: A Conversation With Aby Rinella
In this week's episode, Carrie talks with Aby Rinella, a fellow homeschool mom who also has a homeschool graduate. Aby is the co-host of School House Rocked Podcast, an advocate for homeschool freedom in Idaho, and the founder of...
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Season 10
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Episode 306
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46:41
Mompreneur: A Conversation With Andrea Snee
Is it possible to raise kids, teach them, and run a business? In this week's episode, Carrie talks with Andrea Snee, a mom who is doing it! Andrea Snee is a home educator and the founder of Happy Trails Press, a publisher of homesch...
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Season 10
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Episode 305
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31:02
Laundry, Lunch, and Lessons: Getting It All Done While Homeschooling
Are you trying to "get it all done" but the laundry, dishes, and lessons just keep piling up? Then join Carrie for a cozy cup of coffee as she shares simple, encouraging ways to make your homeschool days both practical and purposeful. In this e...
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Season 10
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Episode 304
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24:37
Letters From a Mother's Heart: A Few Lovely Traditions
It is officially February! Since we are in the season of love and showing others how much we love them, Carrie is feeling a bit nostalgic these days as her adult kids are living their lives and doing what they love. In this week's e...
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Season 10
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Episode 303
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14:30
Become a Master Teacher: The Teaching Methods of Jesus
Do you want to become a master teacher and rock this home educator role? You don't need be a trained teacher or have a Masters in Education. You can simply apply the teaching methods of The Master Teacher: Jesus. In this...
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Season 10
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Episode 302
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23:15
You Are Enough: What Are Your Loaves & Fish?
If you have asked these questions, you are not alone: Am I doing enough? Are the kids doing enough? Am I messing up my kids by homeschooling? Many moms have asked these questions at some point along their homeschooling j...
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Season 10
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Episode 301
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18:58
Today, Did We....?
If you have ever asked "Are my kids doing enough?" or "What does a great homeschool day look like?" then don't miss this week's coffee break! In this week's episode, Carrie gives a preview of her upcoming, new book...
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Season 10
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Episode 300
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21:34
Will There Be Holes in My Child's Education
If you homeschool, will there be holes in your child's education? Because this is such a common question and fear, Carrie not only revisits this question in this week's episode but she digs deep into it in our new upcoming book. Po...
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Season 10
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Episode 299
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19:08
Epiphany: Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas
In this week's episode, Carrie gives you permission to put off taking down those decorations a few days more, to start lessons a little later in January, and to keep celebrating Christmas a little longer. Don't just sing the Christmas car...
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Season 9
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Episode 298
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16:26
Christmas Nature Studies Revisited
This December, put all of your books away except for your watercolors and nature journals. Christmas is the perfect time of the year to be outdoors and to do some winter nature studies. There is nothing like fresh air and God’s crea...
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Season 9
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Episode 297
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14:24
Christmas Schooling With Christmas Carols
"Joy to the world, the Lord has come!" Christmas carols (or hymns for the Advent season) are full of biblical truths, Bible verses, and the gospel. Why not use the sounds of the season for your family devotions or your "lessons" in ...
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22:02
Countdown to Christmas: Read Aloud Recommendations
Kick up your family read aloud time this December and countdown to Christmas as you celebrate Jesus' birth this Advent season. Even though it is only November, you will want to listen to this episode before Thanksgiving and Black Friday S...
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Season 9
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Episode 295
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26:33
Middle School Math: What Do We Need to Focus On?
"I hate Math! I'm not good at Math!" Have you or your child ever uttered these words? If you have a math phobia or your child struggles with math, then make sure you listen to this week's episode. In this week's coffee b...
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Season 9
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Episode 294
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26:22
A Dad's Guide to Family Learning: A Conversation with Daniel Moss
You will want your spouse to listen to this week's episode with you! In this week's conversation, Carrie talks with founder of The Homeschool Collab, podcast host and homeschool dad, Daniel Moss. Daniel shares his journey to becomin...
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Season 9
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Episode 293
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40:01
A Homeschool Portfolio: A Conversation With Schoolfolio Creator
Is grading, tracking, or recording your child's progress stressing you out? If so, then join Carrie for a lively chat with the creator of the Schoolfolio App. In this week's episode, Carrie and Jennifer explore fresh ways to trac...
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Season 9
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Episode 292
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36:33
Turning Around a Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Homeschool Day
Bad homeschool days happen to everyone. Whether you’re in your first week of homeschooling or your fifteenth year, you’re going to hit a day where everything feels off. In this week's little coffee break, Carrie is tackling a topic that h...
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Season 9
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Episode 291
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13:28
The Art of Strewing: A Conversation with Jessica Waldock
What in the world is Strewing? Well, it is something that will rock your homeschooling world and mindset! Actually, you might already be a Master at Strewing and don't even know it. In this week's episode, Carrie talks with fe...
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Season 9
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Episode 290
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31:55
A 90 Minute School Day: A Conversation With Kelly Edwards
Schools out! Natural learning is in! What if all the rushing and pushing to finish is the very thing that is keeping kids (and parents) from real learning? "School work" doesn't need to consume your entire day. All you ...
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Season 9
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Episode 289
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42:47
Learning Through Games: A Conversation With Jessica Waldock
How do you put the FUN back into learning the FUNdamentals? One game at a time! Engaging, hands-on learning can be made simple through games. Games can be a cornerstone of real academic growth and the foundation of your home e...
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Season 9
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Episode 288
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45:40