Vintage Homeschool Moms

Felice Gerwitz
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Vintage Homeschool Moms

Vintage Homeschool Moms preserves the best of the past while blessing future generations with the fruit that comes from putting God first and using experience as a teacher. Tune in with a chance to ask your own questions during the live events. You host, Felice Gerwitz, is a Christian wife, mother, and educator-turned-homeschool-mom in 1986. She began homeschooling as a trial and never looked back. The topics will range from home education, child rearing, enterprising moms , SAHM (Stay at Home Moms), WAHM (Work at Home Moms), and so much more. Best yet, design your own show! Drop Felice a note and let her know what you’d like to hear.

  1. -4 J

    Thanksgiving Memory Book

    Thanksgiving Memory Book ~ Episode 416 What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory? Another episode just for kids! Join Felice as she shares her encouragement to notice those little things that are important to appreciate. Thanks to NowProgams for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to go to VintageHomeschoolMoms.com - episode 416 and you will find a copy of the Thanksgiving Memory Book - Thanksgiving Memory Book Thanksgiving is a time to make memories and share joy with others. A fun craft is to take branches and make a Thankful tree. You add leaves to the tree and on each, you can put a word that reminds you of something you are thankful for. Think About This: What are you thankful for? People may ask you that question and you may say, "I don't know!" I get it, sometimes it seems that the questions you get asked don't really have good answers. Here is a challenge for you. Do you think you can do this? Start looking around. What do you see? Here are some possibilities. You see people in your family, you see the things that you own, you see the things that are part of your world. Maybe a pet, or something you think is important. It may not be valuable meaning it costs lots of money, but it is valuable to you. So what are those things? Maybe you are thankful for: * Your family. * Your home. * You brothers or sisters. * Your friends. * Your toys. * The food that you eat. * Your pets. * A favorite vacation. * A favorite sport you play. * A hobby you have. These are just a few of the things you may be thankful for. We did this quickly, but you can take more time to do this on your own. So, the next time someone asks you what you are thankful for you will be able to answer it quickly. Have you ever had a super fun time doing something and wish you had pictures or written down exactly what you did? How about keeping a memory book? Have you ever kept a journal? A memory book is something like that.  I have a free one you can download here: - Thanksgiving Memory Book You can add things like what you are grateful for but you can also list who was at your celebration, what you did, and what you ate. Maybe your family plays games. What is it that made the day special. What are some traditions that your family does every year? Think about this. * Do you have your celebration at your house? * Do you go somewhere special for Thanksgiving? * Do you eat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy? * What is your favorite dessert? One time, friends of mine lived far away from their family and friends, in fact, they had just moved to a new town. So they decided they wanted to have a different type of Thanksgiving and had a picnic. They had turkey sandwiches, and fun sides, and they played games at the park. The kids all said it was one of their favorite Thanksgiving memories. Have you ever heard that what makes something special is what you put into it? You might not think the food at Thanksgiving is very good, maybe you don't like turkey and gravy. But, either way what you are celebrating makes it special to you. (Remember - what are you putting into the celebration?) I had another friend who used Thanksgiving as a day to help out at a soup kitchen, a place that cooks meals for the poor. She said she felt so thankful for all that God had given her that she wanted to give of her time for other...

  2. 11 NOV.

    Education At Home ~ Sam Sorbo Homeschool Advocate

    Education At Home ~ with Sam Sorbo ~ Episode 542 Have you considered education at home as an option for your family? Join Felice Gerwitz and Sam Sorbo, actress, author, conservative pundit, and home education advocate, for a lively discussion that will dispel many false concepts about home education. Thanks to NowProgams for sponsoring this episode. We are all called to homeschool, but few take up the challenge. There are many valid excuses for this, yet for those who believe, God will provide. Over the years, I've been a homeschool advocate. I homeschooled my five children for thirty-two years, yet I've never thought everyone should homeschool. I've changed my mind. The toxic culture in which we live begs for a new generation of Christian children who can stand up, articulate, and be heard. These are the kids whose faith only strengthens within the home and becomes the shining light of truth and justice. Educating this new generation of children is imperative for our culture to flourish. (End of soapbox rant ;-) My special guest today is Sam Sorbo! Mrs. Sam Sorbo is an actress, conservative pundit, radio show host, writer, and passionate child home education advocate. She released a  PARENTS’ GUIDE TO HOMESCHOOL: MAKING EDUCATION EASY AND FUN – a soup-to-nuts, all-you-need-to-know-to-get-you-started workbook for parents who want to homeschool their children. Mrs. Sam Sorbo offers personal experience, insights, and encouragement to begin your and your children’s true educational journey. Visit her at Sorbo Studios. Sam's perspective on homeschooling changed dramatically after placing her children in what was considered the best school at the time. In fact, they moved to be in the school district because of the school was highly recommended. She also became intune to her son's outside influence within the structure of school and interactions with children of the same age. Sam's passion is evident, and she is more than an advocate for homeschooling; she is the next champion of home education for new generations of parents. These are parents who care about their children's academic education, yes, but more so about the future of their children's minds and hearts. Having the ability and the passion for homeschooling, Sam has dedicated time to mentoring other parents at Sam Sorbo Locals - visit the link her for a sneak peak of the videos available. Education At Home ~ Discussion: * Why Sam began homeschooling. * The false concept of public/private education. * The foundations of education and the impact on children today. * The "brainwashing" of our children. * Authority of teachers vs. parents. * The fundamental right Christian parents abdicate by putting their children into traditional and even Christian schools. * The calling of God to home-educate * A "Parent's Guide to Homeschool" and the purpose of this book. * Homeschooling shouldn't be hard. Why is that?   Sam's book helps parents figure out how they want to homeschool. It is a wonderful resource. One concept is to look at what you want in your life and how you want your relationship with your children to look, not only now but in the future. Check out the book on Sam's website and get an autographed copy.

    59 min

  3. 4 NOV.

    Homeschooling The Next Generation

    Homeschooling The Next Generation ~ Episode 541 The homeschool movement is growing, and so is homeschooling the next generation of children. Join Felice Gerwitz and Cathy Duffy (Cathy Duffy Reviews), renowned curriculum reviewer and homeschool advocate. Cathy and Felice discuss the importance of homeschooling more so today than in past years and wonderful and free curriculum resources. Thanks to our sponsor! NowPrograms.com - visit the website for more information. Cathy Duffy is well known today as an authority on all things homeschool curriculum. She has a popular website, CathyDuffyReviews.com, with thousands of reviews of books, curriculum, and online classes. It is exhaustive and comprehensive, with a section that parents can use to keep their own information.  Yet, a book that helped give homeschoolers an insight into public education has been forgotten by some, but not me. Years ago, Cathy authored the book, "Government Nannies" as a warning for parents to be aware of the encroachment of government into our children's lives. This book was groundbreaking because it was written in 1995 and dealt with the US government's Goals 2000 and outcome-based education. While goals are great for education it is important to keep in mind that parental rights can and were infringed upon. I purchased many of these books and gave them away to friends. It was a classic at the time and actually a precursor to what has happened in education today. It was a reminder to home educators of the importance of homeschooling. In our conversation, Cathy shared why she homeschooled and the reason she wrote "Government Nannies." This book is long out of print, yet the impact is the same and telling. Her warning that education would encroach upon the lives of parents and circumvent parental control has come to pass. It went unnoticed except for a segment of the homeschool, private, and perhaps charter school crowd. Yet, education online during the pandemic made more parents aware of the problems within traditional classrooms. Parents could see firsthand what their children were being taught. There was an exodus from traditional education at this time as parents began to pull their children out of school. This was alarming to school administrators, yet the curtain had been pulled back and the truth was that education was not only subpar, but parental concerns were not taken into consideration. Points we covered in the interview: * How state money requires something in return from parents. * The options of school choice the pros and the cons * The concerns for home educators in the future once many options are available Cathy has compiled a large list of free homeschool resources on her website here:

    48 min

  4. 28 OCT.

    Why Homeschooling Works

    Why homeschooling works is simple: do you realize that the worst day of homeschooling beats the best day of traditional school? In this podcast, Felice Gerwitz shares the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling. Why Homeschooling Works ~ 540 I began homeschooling in the early 90's, and it was not as popular and well-known then. In fact, the children and I rarely went to do errands before 3:00, or we'd be asked many questions such as, "Oh, do the kids have the day off?" When I said I was homeschooling, some people asked, "What is that?" Thanks to our sponsor! NowPrograms.com - visit the website for more information. Homeschooling Works Vintage Homeschool Moms Episode One ~ Homeschool Lifestyle How to Begin Homeschooling Perfect Homeschool Greatest Homeschool Tips Creation Study Guides Science Fair Review Teaching Science Review Homeschooling Struggle Why does anyone care if a parent decides to homeschool? Consider this... I believe parents are the best teachers for their children based on the simple premise that parents love their children more than strangers in a classroom. As a single woman and teacher, I really liked my class. I cared about the kids, but if you asked me if I loved them, I'd answer, "Probably not!" I wanted my students to excel because, selfishly, it reflected on my ability to teach. There are great teachers who care, but no one cares as much as a mom or dad cares for their kids. Why was there such a block to homeschooling? I believe (this is my opinion) because it would be a loss of state and federal dollars and spending. Believe me, the teachers were not the recipients of these funds! There were horror stories of neighbors calling social services or reporting children as truant when they went outdoors to play after they finished their school work. Not only that, but some states made it extremely difficult to homeschool. While I was blessed that the laws were already in place legislatively when I began, it was still disheartening that there were other battles to fight, such as the ability of homeschooled kids to play sports in public and private schools. Homeschool leagues were started, and then the laws changed once again, which was in our favor. I feel like an old soul recounting a better time in my life, but truthfully, the beginning of my homeschool journey was a bit stressful. I had a learning-challenged child, and it took a long time to teach some of my children to read well and independently. I had different types of learners, all very bright, but some took educating outside of the box. The upside is that I homeschooled for thirty-two years, and all five children benefited. Praise God, homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. Here is an interactive map detailing each state's laws and regulations.

    26 min

  5. 21 OCT.

    Fall Learning Starts Now (Replay)

    Fall Learning Starts Now ~ Episode 504 When does fall learning start? It starts now. Before long, we will turn over the calendar (or swipe right or up) on a digital device and see that the holidays are approaching. We have a fall, Thanksgiving, and Christmas…three in a row! What is a busy homeschool mom to do? In this episode, Felice shares how she prepares for the active months with an action plan. Thanks to our ongoing sponsor, CTCMath.com, and their excellent math curriculum for grades K-12 How many of you have planned out your entire year until Christmas? Raise your hand. Okay, so if not, no worries, I will help! First, I recommend you get on our email list and sign up for our latest planners. I have an ongoing series of monthly Organize It Planners for the year. These planners are chock-full of tips you can implement quickly. You will receive a new topic free each month. The upcoming Organize It is for October, with information on preparing your home for the forthcoming holidays. Cooler Months - Ripe for Fall Learning During the cooler months, planning things that take the children outdoors is nice. If you have younger children, you may want to add seasonal activities, such as fall crafts. You can also jumpstart the fall decorations by making paper chains using fall colors. I have some links to podcasts on the topics. One of my favorite topics to study was trees and their types of leaves; if you're blessed to live in the north, you have the full array of fall leaves coming soon! For those of us in the South, it means taking a trip up north or learning about these things via a book or online. Then there are the fall activities such as parties, fairs, cooking contests, and many other things that we, as homeschoolers, want to take advantage of. Often, harvest parties begin in October … then there is Thanksgiving, and around the corner, Christmas. Christmas quickly takes over the entire month of December. Between baking, shopping, and activities, there doesn't seem to be much time left at school. So, what is a busy mom to do? Well, the best thing I can advise is to get as much done as possible before the holidays, including school. As homeschoolers, we sometimes fit our household into our homeschool or our homeschool into our family. I've received emails from many people who have said when they've done an excellent job homeschooling, they've done a lousy job managing their homes, and vice versa. Well, you can do both. So, first things first, how much time do you have? Fall Learning Action Plan: The age-old question. Well, let's start with this: * What is your daily routine? * What is today's job, and what is tomorrow's job? * What are your non-negotiable? (Taking care of your family, eating, and sleeping fall into this category!) * Distractions? How can we combat these? * What is the next upcoming event this week? This month? And for the next three months? Now that you have an overview and overview of how to plan, let's get going! What do you want to get done this month? With fall on the horizon or whatever the next big thing is, it is essential to use these pockets of time and focus on learning. At the beginning of each school year, you should look at the books or curriculum you plan to use and decide how long it will take you to complete in one school year. It may take six weeks or more to complete if it is a detailed unit you are studying. Another thing to consider is using the days the kids are doing well and doubling up on activities. We did this to keep our Fridays free. In this way, we could use Fridays as a catch-up day, or we could use it for field trips or other activities we had planned. Of course,

    26 min

  6. 14 OCT.

    Inspire Kids – Self Awareness

    How do you inspire your kids to have a clue? In other words, self-awareness. This means seeing themselves as others see them, but more so as God has created them to be—the best versions of themselves. Asking kids to strive and reach for the stars is easier than you think. In this podcast, Felice Gerwitz delves into how we can help our children. Inspire Kids ~ Self Awareness ~ Episode ~ 539 What is self-awareness as it pertains to your children? Have you noticed how some children do not know how to control themselves or act in certain situations? Then, you'll notice other kids who are good at self-control and adapt easily to different situations. How do you inspire your children to be self-aware? Thanks to CTCMath.com as our sponsor!  Six Part Series  * Inspire Kids to Listen * Inspire Kids to Learn  * Inspire Kids to Cooperate * Inspire Kids to Succeed  * Inspire Kids to Empathize * Inspire Kids ~ Self Awareness Self-Awareness the nuts and bolts: What are some of the keys to understanding basic interpersonal interaction? * The ability to recognize their emotions. * The ability to recognize their reactions to situations. * The ability to recognize their behavior, good and inappropriate. * The ability to identify weaknesses. * The knowledge of good values. * The knowledge of beliefs. * The knowledge of adult expectations. As children get older, they learn from situations and expectations within their homes. They learn to develop good or bad behavior based on the level of correction within the home. Do your kids get away with meltdowns and whining? Do you give in when a child nags for their way? If you've said, "No," do they listen? Do your children walk away and pretend not to hear you when you ask them to do something? How do you encourage your child to be aware of their actions--or inactions? Typically, it begins with discipline along with a good dose of encouragement. Self-Awareness And Discipline Years ago, as a young homeschool mom, I sat with a group of women who were upset with me as I shared that I felt my children's behavior and lack of self-awareness reflected my parenting style. I tended toward the description of a "threatening repeating parent." You know, "Do what I say, or I'll count to 10. Did you hear me? Yes, you! Now. Okay, I'm counting..." A lively discussion began, which included rebuttals such as excuses for personality traits and different children needing special handling in situations. I was also told that kids are kids and need some latitude to express their independence. I didn't leave that discussion with the moms victorious, but I planted seeds. Years later, one of the moms admitted she was upset with me and what I said because she realized her unruly children were not exhibiting any self-control but had a me-centered attitude that was catered to by the family. At the time, she refused to take any responsibility for her child's bad behavior, but she realized that she needed to set some strong guidelines, and her children struggled to adhere to the new guidelines. Eventually, she was successful, and her bright child exceeded academically, socially,

    21 min

  7. 7 OCT.

    Inspire Kids to Empathize

    How do we inspire our kids to empathize when, on the surface, they act like they don't care? Is it a defense mechanism, an indicator, or something more? In this podcast, we explore ideas and tips that work. Inspire Kids to Empathize ~ Episode 537 This is the fifth episode in our Inspire Kids Series! Thanks for listening, and I pray they have been a blessing to you and your family. Sometimes, it is hard to discern what our kids think. In fact, we may be puzzled by their actions because we know they can do so much better. I recently came across a post on Facebook that caused me to pause, not only because of all of the responses but because of the answers given by well-meaning parents. The answer was glaring and evident, but I am a mother of five, now adults, and a grandmother of nine. I have a background in education and love to interact with children because they are amazing. I love kids. I knew the answer (or what I think is the answer), but I read through response after response, giving advice on fixing the problem. CTCMath.com is our sponsor; thank them by visiting their website! The question was couched in this way: A mother found a ketchup bottle on the ground, the top popped up, and the ketchup dripped out in a pool. One of the children had done this, but none admitted guilt. None of the other siblings had picked up the bottle. She asked what the "heart issue" was in a child who had done this in the first place. Think about your answer. Pause this recording if you want more time. The answers were a variation of the following: * Punish the children with no more ketchup for a time. * Punish the children by taking something away (something fun). * Make the kids pay for the ketchup. * Find out who did it and punish that child. * Make the kids clean up for a period of time. Teaching Kids To Empathize and Realize Guilt There are many issues here. Obviously, the kids ate and cleaned up (good job!), but it was without Mom around, or perhaps Mom was starting to put away food in the other room. We, as parents, can't police our kids every second, and taking responsibility for cleaning up is great. So good job, Mom! Secondly, maybe someone saw this incident and did nothing about it, but ultimately, the fault is on the child who dropped the ketchup trying to carry too many things at once. I was thinking about this and how I would answer the question (I didn't post a response, in case you are wondering). While punishments, cleaning up, and all of those things are possible options, they didn't address what the mom asked. She asked about the heart and wisely knew that punishments solve part of the problem. Maybe. I considered many different character flaws, but two that stuck out were gratitude and empathy. The lack of gratitude is stunning, and the lack of empathy is equally stunning. * Gratitude: gratitude for the family's providing for the needs of all and recognizing this as a gift. * Empathy: a sense of feeling compassion for the family members and helping each other when needed, but appreciating that while it may or may not be our fault, we can help because that is what we should do. * Empathy means caring about another person, in this case, Mom and Dad, who purchased the ketchup. Thanks to NOW Programs, this evidence-based program helps students learn differences. So, how do you resolve the issue of a child's lack of empathy? Can you make someone empathize? The issue can be resolved in as varied a way as the responses on that social media post! However, the crux of the issue is understanding family dynamics and how they work.

    28 min

  8. 30 SEPT.

    Inspire Kids To Succeed

    Inspire Kids To Succeed ~ Episode 536 Success comes in different ways, yet you can inspire kids to succeed by setting the stage in your home for achievement. In this podcast, the fourth in the series, we delve into practical ways to strive for greatness all within your own home. Thanks to NOW Programs, this evidence-based program helps students learn differences. Today's focus is inspiring kids to succeed. Have you read articles about kids writing novels, setting records, or doing extraordinary things such as collecting blankets for the disadvantaged? How do the children excel without a parent nagging them to do better? I looked at these situations and recently read an article about successful teens. What stood out was one story about a teen whose laptop fell out of his backpack and broke. He talked about how he decided to start a lemonade stand to earn money to repurchase his laptop. This is stunning. He didn't run home and ask his parents to buy him a new computer—or maybe he did, and his parents gave him an alternative, earning money for the purchase. The story related that not only was he able to earn the money to replace the laptop, but he also donated extra money to a charity his mother ran. This makes me think of the saying, "Lead by example." We are often proud of our family, no matter what they accomplish, yet we want our kids to be the best they can be based on their ability. I see many highly talented children who are complacent, uncaring, and bored with life. Why is this? What is the difference between the child who solves problems, or starts cottage industries and the child who would rather do the least they can, even if they are more talented? Over the course of my career, I've written or co-authored a total of nineteen books. This does not include the forty-eight-plus planners offered on the Media Angels website. Yet, I have friends who are so much more talented than I am. One wrote one book, and the other suddenly died several years ago without ever writing the book she had planned. I think success stems from deciding to do it and just doing it. In a few minutes, I will list ten points to review with your children, but if you are an adult who has always wanted to write a book or host a podcast, do it! (If it is a homeschool or Christian-based topic, reach out to me, as I am always looking for new podcasters to join our network.) I'd like to challenge you, and you, in turn, challenge your children. Of course, we all want the best for our children, and while we can argue that success is relative—what you consider successful may not be the same as what I consider a success—we can agree that when we read stories of amazing teens, we wonder what motivated them. What influenced these teens to tackle these projects, and what influence did they have from their parents or other role models? So, how do you cultivate successful traits in your teens? Can you help your children set themselves up for long-term success? How can you help your children thrive in an ever-changing world? The basics to this is giving your kids the opportunity to succeed. If you have scheduled your child's life to the max, it is difficult to give your child time to think. Giving kids time to think is important. Giving your children opportunities is also important. Often, we jump in to fill in the gaps or to make things right. Just as in the case of the laptop that broke, a parent may say, "We have a warranty on itthat computer," or we will pay to replace it since it was an accident. Yet, overcoming adversity is a key to success. The ability to be flexible and creative all contribute.

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Vintage Homeschool Moms preserves the best of the past while blessing future generations with the fruit that comes from putting God first and using experience as a teacher. Tune in with a chance to ask your own questions during the live events. You host, Felice Gerwitz, is a Christian wife, mother, and educator-turned-homeschool-mom in 1986. She began homeschooling as a trial and never looked back. The topics will range from home education, child rearing, enterprising moms , SAHM (Stay at Home Moms), WAHM (Work at Home Moms), and so much more. Best yet, design your own show! Drop Felice a note and let her know what you’d like to hear.

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    Felice Gerwitz
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    2013 - 2024
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