The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins

On this episode of The New Mason Jar Podcast, Cindy and Dawn are once again joined by their friend Heather Martin to talk about the unique considerations to take into account when homeschooling boys.
How Heather and her husband started thinking about their priorities in rearing their boys to be protectors, providers, and leaders
Some examples of things they expected of their boys and did with them to encourage the character qualities they valued
The importance of boys spending time alone with Dad away from Mom
The unique way in which the Martin family celebrating each son's graduation
Some encouragement for the mom who is worried and troubled about many things
To view the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/145.

Today on The New Mason Jar Podcast, Cindy and Dawn chat with returning guest Denise Gaskins, veteran homeschool mother of 5, math coach, and author about her new book Charlotte Mason's Living Math
Why did Denise finally write this book?
How Denise applied Charlotte's principles to teaching mathematics
Why this book includes paintings, puzzles and discussion prompts
What kind of accuracy is the most important in a deep understanding of mathematics?
How can we discern if a child is understanding concepts versus just parroting back information?
Does Denise recommend a specific math curriculum that works with this living approach?
What is an example of what a living math lesson might sound like?
How can we use art in teaching math?
What does Denise think is the key idea of a Charlotte Mason math education?
For the full show notes on this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/144.

In this episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn chat with AmblesideOnline moms Cheri Hall and Naomi Goegan about their children's experience with a long-lasting online community.
How Cheri first discovered the philosophy of Charlotte Mason
Why and how Naomi first started one of these AO student discussion groups
What are some of the memorable moments that these students have had in this group?
What is some advice Naomi has for parents wanting to organize a group like this for their students?
Were there concerns about the online nature of the group when starting out?
What is the biggest benefit you see coming out of these groups?
At the end of the episode, Josiah and Ezra Hall share their personal thoughts on why being in an AO group has been such a blessing.
Don't forget to check our website for the full show notes on this episode at https://thenewmasonjar.com/143.

For today's episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn welcome back Sheila Carroll of Living Books Press to discuss all things nature study.
Why Sheila believes nature study to be so crucial to a Charlotte Mason education
How the mother's interest in the natural world can inspire her children
What did Charlotte Mason mean when she said we were all meant to be naturalists?
Where to start if you really haven't done any nature study yet?
What was the nature study movement in America and it's possible influence on Mason?
Restoring a vision for the primacy of God's creation in our families
What changes has Sheila seen in families when nature study becomes a regular part of their lives?
What could nature study look like for a family just starting out?
For the full show notes on this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/142.

On this episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn with Fiona Altschuler and her mother Miranda about Fiona's publication, St. Nicholas Magazine.
How Miranda first learned about Charlotte Mason
What is the St. Nicholas Magazine, and how did Fiona get the idea for this project?
Who can make a submission to the magazine?
What Fiona likes best about being the editor of the magazine
What is the St. Nicholas League?
To view the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/141.