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Screens, Technology, and Education -- What's the Right Balance?

Technology Reading List: Marshall McLuhanThe Medium is the MessageThe Global VillageThe Gutenberg GalaxyUnderstanding Media Neil Postman Amusing Ourselves to Death Tec...

Homeschool Fails

Be encouraged! Nobody gets it right all the time. In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett share hilarious homeschool "fails" from our wonderful listeners...

Reflections on the Homeschool Movement w/ Julie Bogart

Julie Bogart’s Books: The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning and LifeRaising Critical Thinkers: A Parent’s Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the...

Questions We Wish You'd Stop Asking Us w/ Chief Editor Justin Moore

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett are joined by Well-Trained Mind Press editor Justin Moore to talk through the quirkier questions we receive at We...

To Test or Not to Test w/ Dr. Julia Collier and Sandra Amoroso

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett are joined by Dr. Julia Collier and Sandra Amoroso from the Well-Trained Mind Academy to talk all things standard...

Bonus Episode: An Important Story from a Listener

In this short bonus episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett talk to one of our amazing listeners, Kim! Kim shares an important personal story and a correction to...

Navigating College Admissions (pt. 1) with Holly Ramsey and Dr. Michele Evard

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett discuss what NOT to do when navigating the college admissions process as a homeschool family. They are joined by ...

Navigating College Admissions (pt. 2) with Holly Ramsey and Dr. Michele Evard

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett finish their discussion about college admissions for homeschoolers with two homeschool college admissions experts...

Honest Reflections on My Homeschool Experience w/ Susan Wise Bauer

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer shares an honest reflection on her journey—from being homeschooled herself to becoming a homeschool parent and a leading voice in the...

Homeschooled by Susan Wise Bauer w/ Chris Bauer

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett interview Susan’s son, Chris Bauer, for the inside scoop on what it was like to be homeschooled by the author of ...

Free-Radical Kids, Tailor-Made Education, and When to Care Less w/ Julie Bogart

In this episode, we’re joined by Julie Bogart, author and creator of the Brave Writer curriculum. Julie shares laughter, insights, and hard-won wisdom from her years o...

"Your Kids Are Not Your Report Card," The Origami Rebellion, and a Homeschool Math Redemption Arc w/ Heather Quintero

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett interview Heather Quintero, an early homeschool graduate and homeschool veteran parent. Heather shares her inspir...

Homeschool Sibling Relationships, Homeschoolers and The Sciences, And Learning How to learn w/ Nathan and Shelby Otto

On this episode, we have two guests, Nathan Otto and Shelby Otto. Nathan and Shelby are homeschool graduates who are both doing amazing work in the sciences. We talk a...

The Loneliness of Motherhood, Finding the Right Community, and Adapting Curricula For Your Kids W/ Tammy Deneb, Kat Stelly, and Amy Plank

CONTRIBUTE your own response to this episode's interview questions!In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett interview three homeschool veteran moms who al...

Multilingual, Multicultural, Multigenerational Homeschooling w/ Rachel G. from Seven in All

CONTRIBUTE your own response to this episode's interview questions for a chance to be featured on the final episode of this season!In this episode, Susan and Susanna c...

The Call to Homeschool, Freedom in Routine, and Hobbies as a Homeschool Mom w/ Dr. Melanie Wilson

CONTRIBUTE your own response to this episode's interview questions for a chance to be featured on the final episode of this season!In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer an...

RE-RELEASE: Is Classical Education Necessarily Eurocentric w/ Dr. Anika Prather

We will be back next week with a new episode! In the meantime, enjoy this re-release of our episode featuring Dr. Anika Prather.Show notes: Dr. Prather’s WebsiteDr. An...

A Life of Learning w/ Colleen Sharpe

In this episode, Susan, Susanna (and Susanna's teething one-year-old), interview Colleen Sharpe who went college for the first time after graduating two students from ...

The Joys and Challenges of Homeschooling w/ Our Podcast Listeners

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett react to listener responses to this season’s interview questions! Note on Audio: Due to a technical issue, Susann...

A Special Announcement! (The Story of the World Volume 1: 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition)

 In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett announce the upcoming release of The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times, 25th Anniversary Expanded Edit...

The Myth of Good Christian Parenting w/ Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis

 In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett talk to Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis the authors of The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How ...

Parenting Styles, Discipline Strategies, and Homeschooling w/ Dr. Melanie Wilson

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett talk about parenting styles and discipline strategies with psychologist and homeschool veteran Dr. Melanie Wilson...

Homeschool and Abuse, Discipline Strategies, and Parental Authority w/ Rachael Denhollander

 In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett welcome Rachael Denhollander to the podcast to discuss homeschooling and abuse. Illinois case mentioned in the e...

Should Christians Attend Secular Universities? W/ Dr. Karen Swallow Prior

 In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett are joined by Karen Swallow Prior to discuss selecting university education, particularly for Christians homesch...

Are Homeschool History Programs Accurate? w/ Dr. Warren Throckmorton

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett welcome Dr. Warren Throckmorton onto the podcast to review accuracy of various homeschool curricula. Links to War...

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