<![CDATA[The Palace of Academe Podcast]]>
thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/podcastSubstackThu, 27 Aug 2026 02:43:47 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/711398.rssHeather SchwarzIdeas and encouragement for home educating familiesepisodicHeather Schwarzthepalaceofacademe@substack.comNo<![CDATA[Parent Effectiveness Training with Catherine Dickerson]]>My guest in this episode is Catherine Dickerson, a Montessori teacher, P.E.T. instructor, and play therapist. Catherine tells us what she loves about the P.E.T. approach and how it helps parents give their children what they need to grow and thrive.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/p/parent-effectiveness-training-withsubstack:post:58767379Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:00:00 GMTHeather SchwarzNo<![CDATA[What is Homeschooling?]]>Homeschooling has been growing over the last several years, and homeschooling parents have a wide variety of reasons and approaches. In this episode, I discuss what homeschooling is and why I think it is important.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/p/what-is-homeschoolingsubstack:post:58399126Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:01:00 GMTHeather SchwarzNo476<![CDATA[Why Is Homeschooling Hard?]]>Are you thinking about homeschooling but wondering whether it will be too hard? Maybe you are a homeschooler and wishing your days could be full of less frustration and more happiness. In this video I talk about three things to consider if you are finding homeschooling difficult.

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Track: Secret To Happiness — JayJen [Audio Library Release]

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/p/why-is-homeschooling-hardsubstack:post:57118440Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:45:00 GMTHeather SchwarzNo390<![CDATA[Ask Me Anything: What is the Best Homeschool Curriculum]]>What is the best homeschool curriculum? In this video I answer a question about how to choose homeschooling curriculum, what to look for, and what to avoid.

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Track: Secret To Happiness — JayJen [Audio Library Release]

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/p/ask-me-anything-what-is-the-bestsubstack:post:57117586Tue, 31 May 2022 11:42:00 GMTHeather SchwarzNo293<![CDATA[Homeschool vs. School Environment]]>In this episode, I talk about some of the differences between in-school and home education and how being aware of the differences can help us in our homeschool planning.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/p/homeschool-vs-school-environmentsubstack:post:56435121Wed, 25 May 2022 01:26:57 GMTHeather SchwarzNo688<![CDATA[Golf Balls & Screen Time]]>In this video I talk about the approach we have taken to screen time in our family so far (kids are 9 and 6). What are your "golf ball" activities that take priority over screen time in your house? What kind of balance has worked for you? Let me know in the comments!

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Track: Secret To Happiness — JayJen [Audio Library Release]

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/p/golf-balls-and-screen-timesubstack:post:55871941Sat, 21 May 2022 00:34:53 GMTHeather SchwarzNo750<![CDATA[Simple Homeschool Writing Curriculum]]>In this episode, I explain a simple approach to teaching writing to homeschooled children in the early grades.

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Writing With Ease: https://www.amazon.ca/Complete-Writer...

One source for printable handwriting paper: https://www.dadsworksheets.com/worksh...

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/p/simple-homeschool-writing-curriculumsubstack:post:55317261Tue, 17 May 2022 14:17:56 GMTHeather SchwarzNo582<![CDATA[3 Rules of Thumb]]>In this video, I give you three handy rules of thumb that you can use in planning and teaching in your homeschool.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/p/3-rules-of-thumbsubstack:post:54818100Fri, 13 May 2022 22:57:46 GMTHeather SchwarzNo580<![CDATA[Flexible Homeschool Math Curriculum]]>If you are just starting out with homeschooling, you might be overwhelmed with all the math curriculum choices out there. Here is my recommendation for a curriculum that is easy to customize to the way you and your children like to learn.

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MATH MAMMOTH: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=math+mammot...

ARITHMETIC FOR PARENTS: https://www.amazon.ca/ARITHMETIC-PARE...

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/p/flexible-homeschool-math-curriculumsubstack:post:53760186Fri, 06 May 2022 21:50:48 GMTHeather SchwarzNo591<![CDATA[How to Motivate "Have To" Tasks ]]>Do you find yourself repeatedly telling your kids that there are some things they just "have to" do? Here is a way of thinking about the things we "just have to do" in life that might help you (and your kids) feel a little more motivated to do them. Let me know what you think - drop me an email or comment!

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/p/how-to-motivate-have-to-taskssubstack:post:53264109Mon, 02 May 2022 22:59:55 GMTHeather SchwarzNo509<![CDATA[No Crying Over Sharks!]]>In this episode I share a little story about how I started thinking about homeschooling in terms of essentials. We have a limited amount of time with our kids and they have a limited amount of attention for schoolwork - what are the most valuable skills and knowledge we can give them in that time?

I apologize for the noise in this episode - we thought it would be a good idea to record outdoors! Probably won’t try that again.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/p/no-crying-over-sharkssubstack:post:52859786Mon, 25 Apr 2022 23:10:56 GMTHeather SchwarzNo327<![CDATA[Episode 1: Where to Begin]]>



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepalaceofacademe.substack.com]]>https://thepalaceofacademe.substack.com/p/episode-1-where-to-beginsubstack:post:52411071Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:39:00 GMTHeather SchwarzNo328<![CDATA[Episode 0]]>This episode is a short introduction to the podcast. There is much more to come! Thanks for listening!



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