187: Homeschooling Through the Holidays with Mom of Eight, Sonya Manson

As we inch closer toward Thanksgiving and Christmas, life begins to ramp up a bit. A lot of times that means added stress to continue the usual homeschool schedule while adding in all the holiday festivities. In today’s episode, Carole talks with Sonya Manson about what their family of ten has done over the years of homeschooling. Sonya shares how they to continue homeschooling during the holidays while also slowing down and focusing on what matters most to their family.As we go into the holiday season, I hope what Sonya shared encourages you to slow down and savor the seasons of Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas. For a list of the books mentioned in this episode, you’ll find the list here on our website.RESOURCES+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 coming year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTCarole Joy Seid of Homeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestHelp us share the message of Homeschool Made Simple with others by leaving a rating and review on this podcast player. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Mentioned in this episode:Join us in Dallas, TX, Aug 29, 2026 for a seminar! HMS 2026 Seminars