Homeschool Better Together
Episodes
YMB #115 Celebrating Cultural Heritage Through Art, Music, and Poetry: A Conversation with Amber O'Neal Johnston
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
YMB #114 How Perfectionism Can Sabotage Morning Time
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
YMB #113 Memory Work Fun Games How to Review: A Conversation with Abby Wahl
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
YMB #112 Faith that Morning Time is Going to Bear Fruit: A Conversation With Heather Tully and Brittny Bailey
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pu...
YMB #111 Teaching History without a Curriculum: A Conversation with Amy Sloan
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
YMB #110 Why MB is Perfect for Preschool: A Conversation with Jeanette Pascua
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Jeanette Pascua, homeschool mom of four, who has always used a Morning Basket as preschool in her homeschool. Jeanette and ...
YMB #109 What if My Kids Fight in Morning Time: A Conversation with Lynna Sutherland
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
. 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...
YMB #108 Shifting Focus: A conversation with Laney Homan
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
YMB #107 Morning Time Beginnings and Memories
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Garre...
YB #106 What If You Are Stuck in A Morning Time Rut?
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you were just stuck in a rut with Morning Time? It seems like you are just doing all the same old things and you can't s...
YMB #105 Teaching Christmas Manners: A Conversation with Brandy Vencel
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
YMB #104 Following Rabbit Trails with your Kids: A Conversation with Colleen Kessler
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
YMB #103 The Role of Classic Children's Literature: A Conversation with Cheri Blomquist
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
YMB #102 Leveling up Your Morning Time: A Conversation with Jessica Lawton
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ar...
YMB #101 Bethany Stuard: Choral Music the Great Room
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
YMB #100 Favorites from the First 100
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
YMB #99 Grammar in Morning Time: A Conversation with Andrew Pudewa
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
YMB #98 Finding the Fun in Art History: A Conversation with Lotus Stuart
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
YMB #97 Choosing the Best for your Morning Time: A Conversation with Cindy Rollins
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
YMB #96 Getting Started with Morning Time
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
YMB #95 What kind of homeschool mom are you? A Conversation with Jamie Martin
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
YMB #94 Math in Morning Time: A Conversation with Denise Gaskins
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
YMB #93 Poet Teaching Poetry: A Conversation with Sally Thomas
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
YMB #92 Growth Mindset for Kids: A Conversation with Ginny Kochis
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
YMB #91 Active Kids 2.0: A conversation with Larissa Maloney
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 gett...
YMB #90 Travel: A Conversation with Dachelle McVey
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 toda...
YMB #89 Building the Mini Habits of Reading: A Conversation with Abby Wahl
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
YMB #88 Morning Time with Many Ages: A Conversation with Heather Tully
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
YMB #87 Tea and Culture: A Conversation with Jennifer Stowe
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
YMB #86 Liberal Arts in the Age of Stem: A Conversation with Martin Cothran
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 no...
YMB #85 Goals, Words, and Redeeming Your Mornings
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 reali...
YMB #84 Advent Carols: A Conversation with Genie Shaw
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing with our November theme of celebrating Advent this year, I am joined on today's show by the Your Morning Basket Plus music specialist Genie...
YMB #83 Why Advent? A Conversation with Tsh Oxenreider
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
YMB #82 More than Just Pun and Games: A Conversation with Carl Azuz
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, th...
YMB #81 Morning Time with Gifted Kids: A Conversation with Colleen Kessler
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
YMB #80 Beloved: A Conversation with Missy Andrews
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
YMB #79 A Themed-Based Morning Basket: A Conversation with Jessica Waldock
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ba...
YMB #78 Civics and Current Events: A Conversation with Jill Hummer
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
YMB #77 Awaking Wonder: A Conversation with Sally Clarkson
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
YMB #76 Homeschooling Kindergarten: A Conversation with Rebecca Zipp
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
YMB #75 Teaching History through Story: A Conversation with Rea Berg
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wen...
YMB #74 Celebrate Books: A Conversation with Mary Wilson
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 da...
YMB #73 Finding Truth in Every Subject: A Conversation with Brandy Vencel
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of the podcast I am chatting with a good friend Brandy Vencel all about which subjects in our homeschools are appropriate for ...
YMB #72 Help! My Kid Hates Morning Time
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you have a kid (or two or more) who do not like Morning Time? As much as we want to think that our kids will be as enamored with t...
YMB #71 Nature Study Hacking: A Conversation with Joy Cherrick
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I am joined by Joy Cherrick, homeschooling mom of six and author of Nature Study Hacking. This series of lesson plans boils down ...
YMB #70 The Magic of Folk Music: A Conversation with Professor Carol
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Carol Reynolds joins me on today's show to give a delightful lesson about folk music. In this episode Prof. Carol enthusiastically shares abo...
YMB #69 Morning Time and the Bilingual Homeschool: A Conversation with Lauren Stengele
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined on the podcast today by Lauren Stengele, a non-native Spanish speaker who is passionate about raising bilingual kids. Lauren is teaching h...
YMB #68 Choosing Books for Your Morning Time: A Conversation with Jessica Lawton
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of the podcast I am chatting with a good friend and author of the Morning Time plans at pambarnhill.com. Jessica Lawton is a b...
YMB #67 Lenten Practices for Everyone
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of the Your Morning Basket podcast has not one, but two great interviews. First up on the show is my good friend Fr. Doug Martin ...
YMB #66 Art Appreciation for Your Ears: A Conversation with Alisha and Olivia Gratehouse
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I am joined by Alisha Gratehouse and her daughter Olivia from Masterpiece Society. As fans of art, Alisha and Olivia have started...
YMB #65 Remembrance and Grammar: A Conversation with Cindy Rollins
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cindy Rollins, mom of nine and “Mama of Morning Time” (so-named by me!), is back on the podcast this week to chat about Stratford Caldecott’s B...
YMB #64 Memory Work from a Mom’s Perspective: A Conversation with Amy Sloan
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast I am joined by Amy Sloan from humilityanddoxology.com and mom of five kids ages 4 to 14. For about the past five years Amy has ma...
YMB #63 Transitioning to Morning Time with Older Kids with Cindy West
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to your morning time as your kids get older? Does it change or do we stop requiring them to attend? Can your teen outgrow Morning Time? T...
YMB #62 Personal and Communal Prayer: A Conversation with Christopher and Christine Perrin
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Christopher and Christine Perrin to the podcast to chat about prayer in your homeschool, Morning Time, and personal time. It is a fas...
YMB #61 Morning Time with Teens: A Conversation with Heather Woodie
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined on the podcast by Heather Woodie of Blog She Wrote, mom of four young adults. Heather has been practicing Morning Time in her ...
YMB #60 The Truth About Myth: A Conversation With Angelina Stanford
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
She's back! One of my favorite guests ever is back again on the Your Morning Basket podcast. Last fall when we had Angelina Stanford on the show to ta...
YMB #59 The Abolition of Man and Education: A Conversation with Dr. Jason Jewell
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis is a series of essays on the state of education and truth in the 21st Century. A slim volume, yet dense with ideas,...
YMB #58 Singing in Morning Time: Yes, you can! A Conversation with Heather Bunting
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Bunting is passionate about helping families learn to sing -- even if mom doesn't think she can carry a tune at all. Through her free You...
YMB #57 Morning Time on the Go
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever need to take Morning Time on the road then this episode is for you. Dawn Garrett joins me to chat about why and how we can pack up our Mor...
YMB #56 A Morning Time Mentor: A Conversation with Heather Tully
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted another mom to come along beside you and show you exactly what Morning Time looks like? Maybe, you think, I could just stop by he...
YMB #55 Story and the Redeemed Imagination: A Conversation with Andrew Peterson
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Peterson knows a thing or two about a good story and creativity. He is on the show today to talk about sharing both with your kids, his work wi...
YMB #54 Natural Foreign Language Learning: A Conversation with Adelaide Olguin
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mom's are natural teachers for a language -- after all moms teach their kids language all the time. Foreign language can work the same way as a f...
YMB #53 Character education for families: A Conversation with Heather McMillan
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a brand new season of the Your Morning Basket Podcast. We are kicking off the year with an important but fun conversation with the creator ...
YMB #52 Exploring Math Through Literature: A Conversation with Becky McIntosh
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Becky McIntosh can see the beauty and joy in math. She says it comes from practice -- that she makes a special point to look for the beauty of mathema...
YMB #51 Studying Geography Through Literature: A Conversation with Sarita Holzmann
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sarita Holzmann was a reluctant homeschooler but soon came to love it. With a heart for missionaries serving overseas and the people they serve, Sarit...
YMB #50 Using the Liturgical Year as a Guide: A Conversation With Andrea Kirk Assaf
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Kirk Assaf homeschools on three continents as her family splits their time between Michigan and Rome as well as spending part of the year visit...
YMB #49 The Read Aloud Family: A Conversation with Sarah Mackenzie
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Mackenzie is on a mission -- a mission to help every family know that the importance of reading aloud goes beyond building bigger test scores an...
YMB 48 Better Together: A New Book
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dawn Garrett and I are on the show with a very special announcement! Better Together is a new book all about Morning Time and it is hitting ...
YMB #47 Morning Time and the Only Child: A Conversation with Tina Roman
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's a question we get asked often and it is a good one: How do I do Morning Time when I have just one child? How do I keep it from looking like ...
YMB #46 A Morning Time Variation: A Conversation with Mystie Winckler
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to your more traditional Morning Time we are hearing from moms more and more about Morning Time variations that they are using to enhance ...
YMB #45 The Importance of Story: A Conversation with S. D. Smith
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking off the new season of the Your Morning Basket podcast with a conversation about story. And there is no one better equipped to talk to u...
YMB #44 Catechism and Memory: A Conversation with Geoffrey Reiter
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is a catechism and why is it important to teach to our children? In this episode of the podcast Dr. Geoffrey Reiter joins me to talk about how ca...
YMB #43 Subjects and Virtue in Morning Time: A Conversation with Cindy Rollins
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Listener favorite Cindy Rollins is back on the podcast in this special cross-over episode between Your Morning Basket and the Mason Jar Podcast. Drawi...
YMB SP2: Ack! It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Advent and Christmas seasons are almost upon us and homeschool moms are looking for ways to change their pace and do something special for the hol...
YMB #42 Seeking Truth: A Conversation with Ashley Woleben
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is lectio divina and how can we use this ancient monastic practice in leading our students to truth. Ashley Woleben is on the show today to answe...
YMB #41 Why Fairy Tales Are Not Optional: A Conversation With Angelina Stanford
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Angelina Stanford and I started our conversation with a show down."I'm going to have to limit you to an hour," I told her."You're going to have a hard...
YMB #40 A Mother's Morning Basket: A Conversation with Jennifer Mackintosh
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
All home education begins with self-education -- for mom. In our efforts to learn and grow as the teachers of our children one tool we can use is our ...
YMB #39 Building Relationships with Circle Time: A Conversation with Kendra Fletcher
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the earliest books I purchased on homeschooling -- way back when my oldest was only four-years-old -- was Kendra Fletcher's Circle Time: Plan t...
YMB #38 Morning Time with Middle Grades: A Conversation with Kim Devers
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that Morning Time works great when you have younger kids in the house, but what does it look like for middle school? Is it even possible?T...
YMB #37 Loops, Blocks, and Other Schedule Options Morning Time
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learning about loop scheduling five years ago was one of the best things that ever happened to my homeschool. Suddenly I was able to schedule my day i...
YMB #36 Invited to Imagine: A Conversation with Sheila Carroll
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that we should read to our children, but there are also benefits to the practice of telling our children stories.On this episode of the po...
YMB #35 Special Needs and Morning Time: A Conversation with Meghan Dempster
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We love to say that Morning Time is for everyone from toddler to mom. No matter what your age, you can always take something from the subjects in Morn...
YMB #34 A More Organic Morning Time: A Conversation with Hayley Beck
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes as much as we want to create an ideal Morning Time habit in our home, something stands in our way. That doesn't mean we have to give up.Our ...
YMB #33 Hymns in Morning Time: A Conversation with Kari Bass
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hymn study has long been a staple of many homeschool Morning Times. One of the greatest gifts you can give your non-readers is the ability to sing alo...
YMB #32 Socratic Discussion and Leading to Truth: A Conversation with Matt Bianco
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Over 2000 years ago Socrates used questioning techniques with his students to help lead them to truth. Today, homeschoolers are interested in using th...
YMB #31 Dawn of the Digital Morning Time: A Conversation with Lynna Southerland
07 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes I have a love/hate relationship with technology. Yes, I know there is bad in some, but also that the good in others parts far outweigh those...
YMB #30 Tension in Morning Time: A Conversation with Jennifer Dow
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You know you love Morning Time but there is something that pulls at you each time you sit down to do it -- especially if your time is short or your da...
YMB #29 Building Family Culture: A Conversation with Audrey Wilkerson
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Just over a year-and-a-half ago Audrey Wilkerson and her husband welcomed three little girls into their home through overseas adoption. Facing three c...
YMB #28 Morning Time with Boys: A Conversation with Kathy Weitz
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the struggles we hear about often here at the Your Morning Basket podcast is how do you do Morning Time with boys -- especially resistant boys....
YMB Special Edition: Planning and Plans for Your Morning Time
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Morning Time planning. I bet there is a good chance you either love it or hate it. Or even if you love it, you might also be one of those people at a ...
YMB #27 Mere Motherhood: A Conversation with Cindy Rollins
13 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap this season of Your Morning Basket up with an interview with Cindy Rollins. Cindy has experienced the joy of Morning Time with all of her now ...
YMB #26 Integrating Subjects: A Conversation with Carol Reynolds
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It is a question English Moms and Math Moms both dread, "What about the arts?" How am I going to help my child appreciate and love beautiful art, musi...
YMB #25 Teaching with Ideas: A Conversation with Brandy Vencel
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Your loving your Morning Time with your kids. You have gathered a feast for their minds with living books, poetry, scripture, and Shakespeare, but som...
YMB #24 A New/Old Look at Memory Work: A Conversation with Kevin Vost
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Your Morning Basket we talk with Dr. Kevin Vost about the virtue of studiousness and the value of memorization. In this fascinating...
YMB #23 Seeking Truth in Literature: A Conversation with Christin Ditchfield
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As a child Christin Ditchfield devoured the Chronicles of Narnia over and over again. As an adult she found that she kept returning to the truth's fou...
YMB #22 Picture Study for Morning Time: An Interview with Emily Kiser
04 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is on my Homeschool Field Trip Bucket List. Yours too? I want to share the wonder and awe I felt as I looked at the lar...
YMB #21 Why Shakespeare? A Conversation with Ken Ludwig
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Shakespeare. Whatever feelings you have about the Bard, we can all agree that he was the most influential English writer in history. But why should I ...
YMB #20 Song, Stories, and Memories Made Together
06 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Classical music is part of the true, good, and beautiful feast I want to spread before my children. Unfortunately, most days I am at a loss as to how ...
YMB #19 Getting the Year Off to a Good Start
23 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We're starting off a new season of Your Morning Basket with an episode all about planning and preparing for Morning Time. Pam and her good friend...
YMB #18 Making Math Enjoyable... Really! A Conversation with Kate Snow
10 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We know there must be more to math than just slogging through page after page of multiplication facts, but what? Last time I checked, wondering at geo...