What About Socialization w/ Maureen Wittmann: Episode 66

Homeschooling Saints Podcast Episode 66: "But, What About Socialization?!?" with Maureen Wittmann and Lisa Mladinich.
If you’re new to homeschooling, you’re probably getting asked a question that veteran homeschoolers find very familiar. Today, Maureen Wittmann is here with very smart and very reassuring responses to the question, “But what about socialization?!”

You can find Maureen at https://homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/directors

Read Maureen’s article on socialization here:
https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2015/06/08/what-about-socialization

Here is an Australian article on homeschool socialization studies:
https://phys.org/news/2019-04-homeschooled-children-socially-engaged.html

National Home Education Research Institute offers a lot of research studies on homeschooling, including socialization. You can learn more at their website here:
https://www.nheri.org/

The book mentioned in the podcast about the Colfax Family is “Hard Times in Paradise,” by David Colfax
[NOTE: Read reviews before purchasing]
It is available at https://amzn.to/2VFIXGG

Today’s Short Feature is from Celeste Behe, The Homeschool Housefly
Her topic is: Placemat Pedagogy

Visit Celeste at:
http://celestebehe.com

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Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:

Our host is Lisa Mladinich, http://amazingcatechists.com/lisa-mladinich/

Our Sponsor is Homeschool Connections
https://homeschoolconnections.com/

Homeschooling Saints Theme Music was Composed by Taylor Kirkwood

Introduction voice is Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone, https://amzn.to/2IVfpCe

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To discover more support for your Catholic homeschool adventure, here are some valuable resources for you:

Catholic Homeschool Conferences,
https://catholichomeschoolconference.com/

Catholic Homeschool Vendors (home study schools; curriculum providers; publishers; colleges, etc.),
https://exhibitors.catholichomeschoolconference.com/

Catholic Homeschool Community (an excellent alternative to Facebook),
https://www.catholichomeschoolcommunity.com/feed

Homeschool Connections Community,
https://community.homeschoolconnections.com/