47 - Homeschooling and Building Strong Relationships with Your Kids

In this episode, Maeve and Matt tackle the rollercoaster of homeschooling relationships with your kids – buckle up! Maeve admits that trying to teach her own kids often leads to tears on both sides. But fear not, this episode sheds light on fostering deeper connections through homeschool adventures (sans tantrums, ideally).Maeve and Matt are here to help with those pesky doubts and questions: "What does a homeschool daily routine even look like?", "Am I going to ruin my kid?", and everyone's favorite, "Aren't homeschoolers weird?" Spoiler: They’re delightfully quirky, and we wouldn't have it any other way.Listen in as Maeve shares her crafting prowess with a sweet resurrection-themed homeschool project featuring marshmallow Jesus (yes, you read that right). Matt unexpectedly flexes his patience muscle, proving that empathy goes a long way in the chaotic classroom of life.We also dive into spiritual gift quizzes, explore the pillars of effective parenting (hint: it's got a lot to do with love, empathy, and the occasional dad joke), and hear quirky yet heartwarming stories including one where Maeve unintentionally embarrasses her daughter over a speakerphone call with an agent from animal control—hey, homeschool jokes top all!Don’t miss the grand moments of connection, empathy, and the wisdom of weaving faith into your homeschooling journey. And of course, Maeve’s book "Home is where the truth is" makes an appearance – it's the ultimate guide to homeschooling with a dash of hilarity.Come for the education tips, stay for the laughs, and leave feeling inspired to take on the world of homeschooling with confidence and maybe a little marshmallow magic.Episode 47Published: December 15, 2024Episode 23:Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life!https://maevejemison.com/Purchase Home Is Where The Truth Is:https://www.amazon.com/Home-Where-Truth-Should-Homeschool/dp/B0CSWJ2QXC/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1705863918&sr=8-1