Podcasts by Your Morning Basket

YMB #145 Flashback Narration How-tos with Sonya Shafer from 2023-11-21T00:30

Join hosts Pam Barnhill and Dawn Garrett as they revisit a classic episode of "Your Morning Basket" with Sonya Shafer, a homeschooling veteran, speaker, and writer specializing in the Charlotte ...

SPECIAL Homeschool Help and Relaxation: The We Gather Together Retreat Episode from 2023-11-14T00:15

Dive into a special episode of our podcast where we bring you exciting details about the upcoming We Gather Together Beach Retreat from January 25 to 28, 2004, on Alabama's picturesque Gulf Coas...

YMB #144 The Team's Favorite Christmas Books from 2023-11-07T00:30

Get into the holiday spirit with the Your Morning Basket Podcast's special episode, "The Team's Favorite Christmas Books." Join host Pam Barnhill as she welcomes Betsy Cypress, Meg Angelino, Gen...

YMB #143 How Long Should My Morning Time Be? from 2023-10-24T00:30

In this episode of Your Morning Basket Podcast, hosts Pam Barnhill, Laney Homan, and Dawn Garrett talk about how to make morning time work for your family. They discuss how long Morning Time sho...

YMB #142 Rethinking Homeschool Curriculum: Embracing Immersive Learning and Making Connections from 2023-10-10T00:30

Tired of the daily grind of homeschooling? Join Pam Barnhill and her team as they share how Your Morning Basket Plus Explorations can breathe new life into your homeschool. In this episode, Pam ...

YMB #141 Common Misconceptions About Morning Time from 2023-09-26T01:00

Join Pam, Dawn Garrett, and Meg Angelino as they bust some myths about those "extras" in homeschooling. We're airing out all the misconceptions we have heard about Morning Time through the years...

YMB #140 How to add wonder to your Morning Time from 2023-09-12T00:30

In this episode of Your Morning Basket, host Pam Barnhill is joined by Betsy Cypress, the newest Your Morning Basket team member. Pam and Betsy introduce the Wonder World Podcast for kids. Pam r...

YMB #139 Your Homeschool is Not a Classroom from 2023-08-29T00:30

In this episode, host Pam Barnhill explains why homeschooling parents should not try to recreate a classroom environment in their homes. Drawing from her experience as a homeschooling mom and fo...

YMB #138 Gathering Together: A Mother's Morning Basket with Heather Tully from 2023-08-15T00:30

Join Pam Barnhill and Heather Tully as they dive into a unique concept for homeschooling mothers - the Mother's Morning Basket. This September, join a virtual gathering of like-minded moms as yo...

YMB #137 Creating a Rich Curriculum with Rachel Monreal from 2023-08-01T00:30

In today's episode, we examine the world of morning time and its incredible potential for young learners. We'll be joined by Rachel Monreal, a homeschooling mom who has discovered the magic of m...

YMB #136 Finding Freedom in Your Homeschool Schedule from 2023-05-16T01:00

In this episode of the Your Morning Basket podcast, host Pam Barnhill discusses the importance of creating a flexible homeschool schedule that aligns with your family's values and goals. Pam sha...

YMB #135 Measuring Success as a Homeschooler from 2023-05-02T01:00

In this episode of the Your Morning Basket podcast, host Pam Barnhill discusses how to assess learning in your homeschool morning time. She explains the importance of setting goals, self-assessm...

YMB #134 How Morning Time Changed My Homeschool: A Conversation with Barbara Cozens from 2023-04-18T00:30

In this episode, we talk to Barbara, a homeschooling mom who shares her experience with implementing Morning Time into her homeschooling routine. Barbara talks about her journey to discovering M...

YMB #133 How to Add Fun to Your Homeschool Day from 2023-04-04T05:00

In this episode of the Your Morning Basket podcast, host Pam Barnhill interviews Mystie Winckler, creator of Simply Convivial and author of The Convivial Homeschool. They discuss t...

YMB #132 Am I A Good Homeschool Mom? from 2023-03-21T00:30

Yep, we're going there. Being a good homeschool mom is an important responsibility that involves creating a consistent, balanced, and flexible educational atmosphere according to the family's va...

YMB #131 Creating Consistency in Your Homeschool from 2023-03-07T00:30

So many of your homeschool problems can be solved just by building the habit of consistency in your homeschool. In fact, I think being consistent is more important than choosing just the right c...

YMB #130 Feeling Stale? Refresh Your Morning Time from 2023-02-21T05:00

Has your Morning Time started feeling a little stale and uninspiring? Hey, I have totally been there. In this podcast episode we have a number of ideas that you can use to breath new life into y...

YMB #129 5 Tips for Starting Morning Time from 2023-02-07T05:00

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YMB #128: Why Morning Time? from 2023-01-24T05:00

Morning Time is not something that is required by any homeschool method or governing body. Why then do homeschoolers find the practice beneficial to include in a homeschool day? 

In thi...

YMB #127 - Christmas Traditions: Conversation with Rooted in Rest from 2022-11-22T11:00

We are getting close to the holiday season and that means homeschoolers everywhere are getting ready to lean into the Christmas season and enjoy doing Christmas activities -- sometimes in lieu o...

YMB #126: Delighting in the Beauty of Words: A Conversation with Megan Andrews from 2022-11-08T00:00

Snap, crackle, pop! or "my love is like a red, red rose" -- both are examples of fun word play that we can find in writing all around us. These words are what makes writing exciting. T...

YMB #125 Mothering By the Book: A Conversation with Jennifer Pepito from 2022-10-25T00:00

As moms we deal with so many struggles and fears. Are we doing enough? Will our kids turn out ok? These fears threaten to overwhelm us and we wonder what can we do about it. My guest Jen Pepito ...

YMB #124 How Morning Time Works with Any Philosophy: A Conversation with Amy Milcic and Jessica Waldock from 2022-10-11T00:00

 It's true! It doesn't matter what "flavor" of homeschooler you are or what method you subscribe to -- Morning Time can totally work with every single kind of homeschool phil...

YMB #123 Geography in Morning Time: A Conversation with Heather Tully from 2022-09-27T00:00

 Don't groan! Geography can be a fun and fascinating topic to study in your Morning Time. In fact, when you get a kid who is into geography they can be so excited over something as simple a...

YMB #122 Top Priorities for Morning Time with Teens from 2022-09-13T00:00

 We've talked a few times on the podcast about how to do Morning Time with your teens, but this episode really hones in on the idea of what do you prioritize when it comes to Morning Time a...

YMB #121 The Importance of a Living Education for Special Needs: A Conversation with Cheryl Swope from 2022-08-30T00:00

 Moms of kids with special needs may wonder what their students are capable of doing. How much should you do and what does this child need. Cheryl Swope is on the podcast today to talk about how...

YMB #120 Morning Time Plans: Delight for Your Day from 2022-08-16T00:00

 Today we are giving you a peek behind the scenes at what is included in our ready-made Morning Time plans at Your Morning Basket. I am joined by our member success manager and mom of eight Lane...

YMB #119 Something for Everyone: A Conversation with Colleen Rein from 2022-08-02T00:00

I am joined today by Colleen Rein who is a member of our Your Morning Basket Plus membership and a mom who has been doing Morning Time for a number of years in her homeschool. What I love most a...

YMB #118 Finding Good Picture Books with Sarah Mackenzie from 2022-07-19T00:00

It is getting tougher and tougher to find good picture books that align with your values these days. How do you find ones that tell a quality story and have the kind of language and art that you...

YMB #117 Homeschooling Preschool by Making a Full Life: A Conversation with Mystie Winckler from 2022-07-05T08:00

Every year there are new moms dipping toes into the waters of homeschooling by starting with a preschooler. Every year these same moms ask their more veteran homeschool mom friends for advice an...

YMB #116 Summer Reading and Morning Time: A Match Made in Homeschool from 2022-05-17T00:00

Summer is for fun and what is more fun than a summer reading program and Morning Time. In this episode Pam and member success manager Laney Homan talk about the Traveling Through the Pages FREE ...

YMB #115 Celebrating Cultural Heritage Through Art, Music, and Poetry: A Conversation with Amber O'Neal Johnston from 2022-05-03T00:00

 Morning Time gives us a gift. It gives us a time in our day where we can enjoy the music, poetry, and art of a culture -- either our own or the culture of others. Today I am joined by Amber O&a...

YMB #114 How Perfectionism Can Sabotage Morning Time from 2022-04-19T00:00

 So often we set ourselves up to fail when we have unrealistic expectations and expect a perfect Morning Time. Sometimes we don't even realize that perfectionism is the problem we are fight...

YMB #113 Memory Work Fun Games How to Review: A Conversation with Abby Wahl from 2022-04-05T00:00

 Maybe you want to do memory work with your kids but you are worried that it will become a drill and kill time that nobody loves. I used to worry about that too but the reality was far from that...

YMB #112 Faith that Morning Time is Going to Bear Fruit: A Conversation With Heather Tully and Brittny Bailey from 2022-03-22T00:00

 You enjoy Morning Time but you sometimes wonder if it will really have the outcomes that you hope. When you have little ones, how do you keep pushing through the messy moments when the results ...

YMB #111 Teaching History without a Curriculum: A Conversation with Amy Sloan from 2022-03-08T00:00

 Sometimes history texts can be a little dry and uninspiring, but what can homeschoolers do to bring history to life? My guest Amy Sloan eschews the textbooks altogether and simply uses real liv...

YMB #109 What if My Kids Fight in Morning Time: A Conversation with Lynna Sutherland from 2022-02-08T00:00

. It happens to all of us. We cozy up with our kids and a good book expecting a blissful Morning Time of family learning when all of a sudden, "He hit me!" erupts from the couch. How a...

YMB #108 Shifting Focus: A conversation with Laney Homan from 2022-01-25T00:00

 One of the things I love is hearing about how other families work Morning Time into their homeschool days. How did they get started? What is their journeys like? Today on the podcast veteran ho...

YMB #107 Morning Time Beginnings and Memories from 2022-01-11T00:00

If your Morning Time has ever fizzled or you have felt daunted by the idea of starting back in a new semester, this is the episode for you. Dawn Garrett and I chat about getting over the hump of...

YMB #105 Teaching Christmas Manners: A Conversation with Brandy Vencel from 2021-11-16T00:00

 If you have ever been in a situation where you were mortified at something your kids did then, well, you are in good company. It happens to all of us at some time or another. That is why my gue...

YMB #104 Following Rabbit Trails with your Kids: A Conversation with Colleen Kessler from 2021-11-02T00:00

 I can't wait to share this fun podcast with you. Colleen Kessler joins me to talk all about how to capitalize on your kids' interests and add them to your Morning Time. How do you kno...

YMB #103 The Role of Classic Children's Literature: A Conversation with Cheri Blomquist from 2021-10-19T00:00

When you have been homeschooling as long as I have it takes quite a bit to be surprised by a new resources. Before Austen Comes Aesop is a new book that was up to the task of turning my head. Listen

YMB #102 Leveling up Your Morning Time: A Conversation with Jessica Lawton from 2021-10-05T00:00

How do you manage when you have a number of kids spanning a wide age range? You want your older kids to still be part of your Morning Time, but you aren't sure which activities are appropri...

YMB #101 Bethany Stuard: Choral Music the Great Room from 2021-09-21T00:00

Bethany Stuard has both an extensive knowledge of and great passion for choral music. That is what makes her such a fun guest for this episode of the podcast. In this episode Bethany likens chor...

YMB #100: Favorites from the First 100 from 2021-09-07T00:00

This is it! We are proud to present our 100th episode of Your Morning Basket. Who would have thought that we could do 100 episodes about Morning Time and not run out of ideas? (Hint: At times it...

YMB #99: Grammar in Morning Time: A Conversation with Andrew Pudewa from 2021-08-24T00:00

It is always a fun honor to chat with Andrew Pudewa and this conversation was no different. First, this guest comes prepared. In the podcast Andrew dives into three different modes of teaching g...

YMB #98 Finding the Fun in Art History: A Conversation with Lotus Stuart from 2021-08-10T00:00

Lotus Stuart has always done art with her kids ever since they were little. When she started homeschooling them she began using a curriculum, but what she soon discovered was with using a curric...

YMB #97: Choosing the Best for your Morning Time: A Conversation with Cindy Rollins from 2021-07-27T00:00

Today I am joined by my Morning Time mentor Cindy Rollins. We meant to talk about trying to whittle down all the good subjects to choose only the best for your Morning Time but I am not sure we ...

YMB #96: Getting Started with Morning Time from 2021-07-13T00:00

We are kicking off a new season of the Your Morning Basket podcast with a bit of a practical episode for you. Despite all of our years talking about and writing about Morning Baskets we still ge...

YMB #95: What kind of homeschool mom are you? A Conversation with Jamie Martin from 2021-05-25T00:00

I am joined on this episode of the podcast by homeschool mom and fellow introvert Jamie C. Martin. We are chatting all about how to do group learning in your home when mom just needs a little le...

YMB #94 Math in Morning Time: A Conversation with Denise Gaskins from 2021-05-11T00:00

I'm not going to lie, this episode of the podcast is a new favorite. Denis Gaskins, homeschool mom and math-lover, popped into my interview seat and blew me away with some awesome new math ...

YMB #93 Poet Teaching Poetry: A Conversation with Sally Thomas from 2021-04-27T00:00

Join me today for a delightful conversation with a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom who also is a poet. In this episode Sally Thomas and I discuss what drew her to writing poetry. how to experi...

YMB #92 Growth Mindset for Kids: A Conversation with Ginny Kochis from 2021-04-13T00:00

Growth mindset is a hot buzz word in the education world these days, but what do you do if it makes you feel a little, well, uncomfortable. All that self talk can sometimes seem like a little to...

YMB #91 Active Kids 2.0: A conversation with Larissa Maloney from 2021-03-30T00:00

 Want your kids to get moving and maybe you aren't so good at moving yourself? Larissa Maloney joins us on today's podcast to talk about why getting our kids moving is important to the...

YMB #90 Travel: A Conversation with Dachelle McVey from 2021-03-16T00:00

Planning a little trip? It turns out that Morning Basket is a great time to explore all the places where you might want to travel. I am joined on today's episode by Dachelle McVey, a mom wh...

YMB #89 Building the Mini Habits of Reading: A Conversation with Abby Wahl from 2021-03-02T00:00

Fellow Scholé Sister Abby Wahl joins me on today's episode of the podcast with some encouraging help for moms who want to build a reading habit this year. In the show we talk about how to d...

YMB #88 Morning Time with Many Ages: A Conversation with Heather Tully from 2021-02-16T00:00

It is the question we get asked more than any other. How do I do Morning Time with kids that span a wide range of ages and if I have toddlers in the mix. Well today we have the answer. In this v...

YMB 87 Tea and Culture: A Conversation with Jennifer Stowe from 2021-02-02T00:00

On today's podcast I am joined by homeschool mom Jennifer Stowe who has turned a passion for all things tea into a business and educational experience for her entire family. Join us as we t...

YMB 86 Liberal Arts in the Age of Stem: A Conversation with Martin Cothran from 2021-01-19T00:00

Everyone knows that we should focus our educational efforts on teaching kids skills they can actually use in real life, right? Except maybe that is not the best path to the most practical educat...

YMB 85 Goals, Words, and Redeeming Your Mornings from 2021-01-05T11:00

A new year can be both daunting and exciting at the same time. It is a fresh start and a time for change, but that doesn't excuse the need to be realistic about what you can actually do ami...

YMB 83: Why Advent? A Conversation with Tsh Oxenreider from 2020-11-03T00:00

Today on the show I am joined by author and mom Tsh Oxenreider to chat about her new book Shadow and Light: A Journey Into Advent. In this episode Tsh and I chat about what Advent is an...

YMB #82 More than Just Pun and Games: A Conversation with Carl Azuz from 2020-10-20T00:00

On today's podcast I am joined by the very punny host of CNN10, Carl Azuz. With balanced news coverage, wonderful explanations, and a winning host, the 10-minute news show has become a favo...

YMB #81 Morning Time with Gifted Kids: A Conversation with Colleen Kessler from 2020-10-06T00:00

Today on the podcast I am joined by my good friend Colleen Kessler who is a homeschooling mom of four and a gifted education specialist.

Colleen and I chat about the benefits of a Morning ...

YMB #80 Beloved: A Conversation with Missy Andrews from 2020-09-22T00:00

Today I am joined my Missy Andrews from the Center for Lit to talk about her book My Divine Comedy: A Mother’s Homeschooling Journey.

I can't explain how encouraged I was by ...

YMB #79 A Themed-Based Morning Basket: A Conversation with Jessica Waldock from 2020-09-08T00:00

The theme of this episode of the podcast is all about making Morning Time work for your family. I am joined by Jessica Waldock, host of the Morning Baskets and more Facebook community to talk ab...

YMB #78 Civics and Current Events: A Conversation with Jill Hummer from 2020-08-25T00:00

Professor and homeschool mom Jill Hummer joins me on this episode of the podcast to talk all about teaching civics and current events in your Morning Time. We chat about what Civics is, exactly,...

YMB #77 Awaking Wonder: A Conversation with Sally Clarkson from 2020-08-11T00:00

On today's episode of the podcast I welcome Sally Clarkson, author and homeschool mom, to chat about her soon-to-be-released book Awaking Wonder. 

Education does not have to ...

YMB #77 Awaking Wonder: A Conversation with Sally Clarkson from 2020-08-11T00:00

On today's episode of the podcast I welcome Sally Clarkson, author and homeschool mom, to chat about her soon-to-be-released book Awaking Wonder. 

Education does not have to ...

YMB #76 Homeschooling Kindergarten: A Conversation with Rebecca Zipp from 2020-07-28T00:00

Nothing strikes fear in the homeschool mom more than starting kindergarten with that first child. I remember wondering how I was ever really going to make this work. (Pssst -- it has!) 

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YMB #75 Teaching History through Story: A Conversation with Rea Berg from 2020-07-14T01:30

Rea Berg loves books and stories. She has become quite the collector of them through the years as she homeschooled her six children and then later went on to found Beautiful Feet Books.

O...

YMB #74 Celebrate Books: A Conversation with Mary Wilson from 2020-05-26T01:30

I am joined today on the podcast by Mary Wilson, a homeschool mom and book lover who believes that fun should be an integral part of the homeschool day. In this episode Mary and I discuss the id...

YMB #73 Finding Truth in Every Subject: A Conversation with Brandy Vencel from 2020-05-12T01:30