Coffee With Carrie: Homeschool Podcast Carrie De Francisco

It's summertime! Whether you take an extended summer sabbath or you school year round, you don't want to miss this special summertime coffee break. In this week's episode Carrie shares how to keep (or create) a summer rhythm that will bring peace, joy, and contentment to your less structured time together this summer. If you do these six simple things during the summer, you will have a smooth transition back into formal school time come next fall. Pour yourself a cup of iced...

Parenting a strong-willed child comes with many blessings and challenges. When you are that child’s teacher too, then you kick it up a notch (or two)!As a mom to a strong-willed child (and as a strong-willed child all grown up), Carrie has “been there, done that” on many occasions and for many years. In this week’s episode, Carrie shares lessons she learned from her mom as her mom tried to discipline and disciple her as well as five strategies that helped Carrie homeschool her strong-wi...

Don't stress about creating report cards or transcripts! You may not even need them. If your state requires them, if your student athlete needs them, if the college admission board requests them, or if you have no idea if you even want them, then make sure you listen to this week's episode. Keeping record of your child's learning and creating a report card or transcript can be a very simple and easy process. Let Carrie walk you through the process. Po...

During the last month of the school year, it's time to celebrate not cram! It's the time of the year to celebrate your child’s achievements this past year and to acknowledge all of the ways God has been faithful to you and to your family during the school year. Even if you school year round or you don’t do grade levels, it is important to acknowledge milestones and to celebrate accomplishments. Don't spend the last month of the school year stressing over all the things not c...

It's time for some straight talk! There are several hard topics Carrie wished veteran homeschool moms would have talked more about when she was in the midst of her homeschooling journey. In this week's episode, Carrie talks candidly with Leigh Nguyen, host of the Little by Little Homeschool Podcast and homeschool mom, about four hard topics every homeschool mom faces at least once in her homeschooling journey. Have you ever thought, "I'm not enjoying this!&nbsp...

We are in the homestretch! Summer break is just around the corner. Just breathe... You've got this! Even if you school year round, you will appreciate the advice Carrie shares in this episode. Trying to get to the school year finish line can be a stressful time for homeschooling moms. In this week's episode, Carrie asks three simple questions that will help moms end the school year strong and with confidence. She also gives suggestions, helpful tips, and much-nee...