Learning to Be Content

What did Charlotte Mason say about learning to be content? You may be surprised!

Will: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

We need to teach our children the difference between “I want” and “I will.”

Charlotte Mason High School Students: What to Expect

Charlotte Mason Homeschool High School Transitions

What changes do you need to make as your child reaches the high school years?

Habits Q & A: Starting with Older Children; Dealing with Negativity

Habit Q & A: Starting with Older Children; Dealing with Negativity

How can you start habit training with an older child? How do you help a child who tends to think negatively?

Long-Term Nature Study

Karen Smith joins Sonya to talk about ways you can do a long-term nature study.

Self-Direction: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

If you want to give your child an education that views him as a whole person, you need to focus on both academics and character, self-education and self-direction.

What to Do When Charlotte Mason Methods Don’t Work

Sometimes homeschooling just doesn't seem to work. Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston to discuss what to do when you or your children are struggling with a Charlotte Mason method.

Habits Q & A: Habits with Multiple Children

What’s the best way to approach habit training with multiple children in the family?

Attention: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

Here's a simple way you can encourage the habit of attention in every lesson.

Teach the Child

You can make adjustments to your homeschool curriculum. You have permission.

Habits Q & A: Special Needs; One at a Time

How do you cultivate good habits but also a flexible mind-set in an autistic child? How do you focus on only one habit with several children?

Charlotte Mason in Three Words

What three words would you use to describe the Charlotte Mason approach? Here's how Charlotte described it.

Knowledge: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

There's a difference between knowledge and information.

Science through the Grades

Sonya is joined by Karen Smith for an overview of how to teach science the Charlotte Mason way all through the grades.

Habits Q & A: Consequences

Here are four steps to help you come up with effective consequences.

Charlotte Mason When You Don’t Homeschool

Here are some ideas for how you can incorporate Charlotte Mason’s philosophy and methods into your home even if you are not homeschooling.

Generous, Variety, Literary: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

Sonya discusses three hallmarks of a good curriculum.

Organizing a Large Home Library

Sonya talks with Karen Smith about how she organizes her large home library.

Habits Q & A: Introduction to Habit Training

Sonya begins a new series answering questions about habit training.

Pre-Reading Your Students’ Books

Sonya chats with Amber O'Neal Johnston about why it's important to pre-read and strategies for staying ahead.

Organizing Your Home Library

Sonya and Laura discuss how they organize their home libraries.

Relations: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

There’s a big difference between recognizing someone and having a relationship with the person.

6 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make

Sonya is joined by Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan to talk about six mistakes parents can make when they're trying to cultivate a habit of obedience.

Like Riding a Bike

Homeschooling the Charlotte Mason way is a skill that can be learned.

Nature Study Obstacles

Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about overcoming some common nature study obstacles.

Ideas: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

Ideas are like seeds that grow and bear fruit in your child’s life.

Before You Switch Curriculum

Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to discuss what you should think about before you change curriculum.

Favorite Living Books about Europe

Here's how to take a trip to Europe through some great living books.

You Are Much More Than a Number

Here is an idea that our children need to hear often, perhaps especially around the holidays.

Self-Education: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

Who’s doing the most work in your home school: the teacher or the student?

Your Questions Answered: Does Best Effort Kill Love of Learning?

Are we killing the love of learning in our children by requiring them to put forth their best effort?

Favorite Living Books about North America

Sonya shares her favorite living books about North America.

Using All Your Senses in Nature Study

Sonya chats with Karen Smith about how we can expand our nature study by using all our senses.

Nourishment: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

There's a big difference between exercising the mind and feeding the mind.

I Can’t Believe You Just Said That

Sonya chats with author Ginger Hubbard and podcast host Katy Morgan about parenting and how we can help our children (and ourselves) grow.

Favorite Living Books About Asia

Sonya shares some great living books about the continent of Asia.

Life: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

Let's talk about what it means when we say that education is a life.

Nature Study — But I’m Afraid of Nature!

How do you deal with a nature fear? Karen Smith and Laura Pitney join Sonya to discuss this question.

The Secret to Planning Your Homeschool Day

Here’s the secret to getting through your lessons without needing big breaks. Planning and scheduling your homeschool studies involve several steps. Five steps, really. First, you start with the big overview, then zoom in on this year; then I like…

Favorite Living Books about Africa

Sonya shares some of her favorite living books to help your children learn about the people who live on the continent of Africa.

Teaching in a Charlotte Mason Co-op

Sonya chats with Laura Pitney about how teaching in a co-op setting differs from teaching in your home school, and how you can make the most of your co-op teaching time.

Starting a Charlotte Mason Co-op

Don't have a Charlotte Mason co-op near you? Here are some ideas for starting one.

Discipline: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

You don't have to be perfect to work on good habits with your children, you just need to be intentional.

Favorite Living Science Books for Grades 4–6

Karen Smith shares some of her favorite living science books for grades 4–6.

The Excitement of a Charlotte Mason Co-op

Sonya chats with Laura about why so many homeschoolers love Charlotte Mason co-ops.

Atmosphere: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

Your child will learn a lot from having natural, first-hand experiences with the people and things in your home.

Homeschool Communities

Sonya chats with Amber O'Neal Johnston about how homeschool communities can enhance and support what you're doing at home.

Favorite Living Science Books for Grades 1–3

Karen Smith shares some of her favorite living science books for grades 1–3 that will give your child a gentle introduction to the wonders of God's Creation.