Do you have an out-of-the-box child? Are you in need of help and hope in your own journey with an outside-the-box child? God has created each of us as unique individuals. Our kids are beautifully different. How do you faithfully parent and educate a child who is His unique creation? In this week's episode, Carrie has a heart-warming conversation with Nathan Clarkson, co-author of the new book, Uniquely You: Exploring Your Child's Extraordinarily Distinctive Design, and one of Carrie's favorite books, Different, The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him. Nathan discusses his new book and shares what it was like growing up as an out-of-the-box kid and how to love and nurture the "different" ones in your life. Pour yourself a cup of cup, put your feet up, and join Nathan and Carrie for an out-of-the-box conversation about being uniquely created.

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If you homeschool and you have a serious and competitive athlete, then you don't want to miss this week's Coffee With Carrie Podcast. Sadly, many talented homeschool athletes give up homeschooling during the high school years thinking public or private school is the only door to collegiate sports and scholarships. This simply isn't true! Homeschool athletes are scouted and recruited at the college level every year. So if you have a child or a teen who excels in a particular sport and you think he or she may want to pursue this in high school, in college, and maybe even as a future career, get your pen and paper ready, pour yourself a cup of coffee and hang out with Carrie for this sports-related coffee break!

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Is your New Year's Resolution to read aloud more as a family? If so, then make sure you listen to this week's episode. Carrie talks with The Good Book Mom, Korrie Johnson. At The Good Book Mom website and membership, Korrie offers book reviews from A biblical Christian perspective. In this little coffee break, Carrie and Korrie share their favorite read aloud classics (and new classics) for the whole family to enjoy. After this episode, you will have a list of wholesome books to read with your family in 2025. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, get your notebook, put your feet up, and join Carrie and Korrie for a little coffee and conversation about great books and family read alouds.

To connect with Korrie Johnson or to get even more book reviews and recommendations, go to www.goodbookmom.com .

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If you homeschool, will there be holes in your child's education? In this week's episode, Carrie answers this question as well as addresses a few other common concerns: Is my child behind? What does my child need to know at his grade level? Will my teen know enough to succeed in college? Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie for this little coffee break.

If you would like more help making sure your child is not "behind," book a coffee date (one-on-one coaching session) with Carrie. Go to www.coffeewithcarrie.org to set up a date.

If you would like monthly help and even more encouragement, then join The Coffee House, which is an online community of like-minded homeschool moms. Go to www.coffeewithcarrie.org to join.

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Happy New Year! It is time to reevaluate, reprioritize, and reorganize! In this week's episode, Carrie shares simple ways to organize (or re-organize) your learning space. Whether you have a designated school room, or you do school all over the place, you will find the tips and suggestions in this week's episode helpful, useful, and encouraging. Put your feet up, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and take a little coffee break with Carrie. Carve out some time to listen and to simplify your home and homeschooling in 2025.

Join Carrie in Southern CA (Pasadena area) January 7th! Simplify Your Homeschooling in 2025 all day, in person seminar. Save your spot today while there is still room. SIGN UP NOW! www.coffeewithcarrie.org

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In 2025, don't overcomplicate your homeschooling! In this week's episode, Carrie shares how to remove the chaos until the calm returns. These five tips will not only help you simplify your homeschooling in 2025 but will help you save money and make homeschooling more enjoyable. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, get a notebook, and join Carrie for little coffee break. Start 2025 off right!

Join Carrie in person January 7th in SOCAL!
Simplify Your Homeschooling in 2025
In this all day Seminar, Carrie shares these five tips in FIVE Live Workshops.
Reserve your spot: https://coffeewithcarrie.org/seminars
Early Bird $55 (December 26- Dec. 3rd)
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This is an adult ONLY seminar. No childcare provided. Nursing moms are the exception.

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"O Holy Night, the stars are brightly shinning. It is the night of our dear Savior's birth...A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn."
Are you weary this holiday season? Like Elizabeth, are you playing the waiting game? We have many reasons to rejoice and to be hopeful, even while waiting. Take a break from your Christmas preparations and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and listen to this week's episode. It is full of encouragement for weary moms. It will help you turn your weariness into worship. Pour yourself a latte, put your feet up, take a deep breath, and Join Carrie for a little coffee break.

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Is there room for Jesus in your inn? "Mary gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn" (Luke 2:7).

If this verse describes your heart and home this holiday season, take a little coffee break with Carrie. If your December is so jam-packed with homeschool lessons and "must dos" that there isn't any room for Jesus, then listen to this week's episode; Carrie updated one of her favorite Christmas episodes. Carrie shares practical tips, organizational ideas, and holiday hacks to help you calm the Christmas season so there is always room for Jesus in your holiday traditions, festivities, and activities. This episode is 30 minutes full of helpful tips to save time, create memories, and keep Jesus at the center of it all. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up (yes, you have time to listen today), and take a little coffee break with Carrie.

For more ideas, listen to the following episodes:
#45 "ADVENTures: Preparing for Christmas"
#97 "A Heart of Worship: Lessons Learned from Mary"
#146 "It's Advent! Come and Adore"
#147 "Christmas Schooling with Christmas Carols"
#196 "Christmas Nature Studies"
#198 "Epiphany: Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas"
#246 “Yule School: Simple Holiday Homeschooling Ideas”

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