The Circle with Sarah Retreat begins August 2nd. Join us!

If you’re a homeschooling mom, chances are good that you’re familiar with Sally Clarkson. She is one of the most beloved names in homeschooling worldwide, and it’s no wonder why.

She homeschooled her own four kids to adulthood and has been writing and encouraging homeschool moms for decades. She also happens to be one of our most frequently requested guests here at Read-Aloud Revival.

So we have a treat for you today!

A few years back, Sally Clarkson joined us in RAR Premium and shared the advice she wished she could have given to her younger self. With the gifts of hindsight and experience, she tells us what she would have said if she could rewind the clock and whisper a few sage words to her younger self. She even broke it down into the advice she wishes she’d had at different phases of parenting and homeschooling!

Now we’re sharing her valuable wisdom with all of you.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why you and your unique gifts and skills are the most essential part of your homeschool
• The key to a successful homeschool experience (hint: it’s all about you, mama!)
• How to cultivate trusting, open relationships with your teenagers that will get them through the hard times

Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:

• Read-Aloud Revival
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Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/advice-to-younger-self

The Circle with Sarah Retreat begins August 2nd. Join us!

In the last couple of episodes, we’ve discussed the importance of fairy tales, especially in the development of the hearts and minds of our children.

And you might be wondering . . . now that you know about the Gospel connections and symbolism of fairy tales, do you need to dissect every story and present all of the details to your kids?

Experts say no. But it can be incredibly edifying for you as an adult!

Today, we’ll discuss how to bring these “truer than true” stories into your kids’ lives and how deepening our own understanding of their symbolism and meaning enriches our reading lives too.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why your children don’t need you to point out the deeper meanings and connections in fairy tales
• How fairy tales provide us an opportunity to shape our child’s loves
• Why simply reading fairy tales aloud to your kids is enough

Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:

• Read-Aloud Revival
• Waxwing Books
• Subscribe to the Newsletter

Find the rest of the show notes at: https://readaloudrevival.com/how-fairy-tales/

The Circle with Sarah Retreat begins August 2nd. Join us!

How can our families cultivate healthy relationships with technology?

We’re all trying to impose limits on how, when, and why our kids interact with technology. But in our increasingly tech-driven world, it can be hard to navigate.

Writer Erin Loechner is joining me on the podcast to discuss her new book, The Opt-Out Family, and to offer her life-giving take on building lasting connections with your kids.

We discuss everything from the importance of boredom to Erin’s practical and easy-to-implement advice for becoming unplugged. I hope this conversation leaves you inspired to pursue a life less documented and more delightful!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What we can learn from tech about capturing our kids’ attention
• Why our kids need more space for curiosity, wonder, and boredom (and how our phones tend to get in the way)
• Why you don’t have to be all-or-nothing with technology

Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:

• Read-Aloud Revival
• Waxwing Books
• Subscribe to the Newsletter

Find the rest of the show notes at: https://readaloudrevival.com/more-than-technology/