83 - Mastering the Art of Homeschooling and Sports: Tips for Balancing Schedules and Weighing the Pros and Cons

Show NotesPublished August 31, 2025In this episode, Maeve and Mat juggle homeschooling and youth sports like Olympic-level plate spinners. They weigh the pros (teamwork, perseverance, socialization, and the dream of raising the next LeBron) against the cons (schedules that make NASA jealous, wallet-draining fees, and locker room “life lessons” you wish your kids missed). The verdict? Sports are great—if you don’t mind living in your minivan and occasionally praying for rainouts. Ultimately, they urge parents to keep family time sacred, set boundaries, and remember: you can always play a mean game of backyard kickball—no scholarship required.Book Mentioned:Men of Iron by Howard PyleA classic coming-of-age novel about a young squire training to become a knight. Recommended in the episode as a great read for homeschoolers and families.Grab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.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