Should politics be part of your homeschool curriculum?

Many parents hesitate to introduce political discussions at home, especially in today’s polarized culture. However, avoiding the topic entirely may leave our children unprepared to understand the world they are inheriting.

In this episode, Kaitlin Zara sits down with Catholic journalist Erika Ahern, producer and host of The Deep and co-host of Catholic Vote’s LOOPcast, to discuss how homeschooling parents can thoughtfully introduce politics and current events into their family life.

Erika shares practical advice for helping children develop a healthy understanding of politics while keeping their formation rooted in faith, truth, and Catholic principles.

Catholic Classical Homeschool Curricula:

• Mother of Divine Grace School, https://modg.org/
• Kolbe Academy, https://www.kolbe.org/
• Homeschool Connections, https://homeschoolconnections.com/

The Story of Civilization – Phillip Campbell: https://tanbooks.com/homeschool/shop-by-product-line/story-of-civilization/

Zeale – A teenager-safe news source: https://zeale.co/

The LOOPcast Podcast (CatholicVote): https://catholicvote.org/podcast/

The LOOPcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theLOOPcast

Articles by Erika Ahern (CatholicVote): https://catholicvote.org/author/erika-ahern/

This episode is sponsored by John Paul the Great Catholic University.

John Paul the Great Catholic University in California offers hands-on programs within creative arts, digital media, theology, and business in a faithfully Catholic environment.

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Erika Ahern is a Catholic journalist and media professional. She is the producer and host of The Deep and co-host of CatholicVote’s LOOPcast.

Her writing has appeared in:

• USA Today

• Washington Examiner

• National Catholic Register

• RealClear Politics

• RealClear Religion

• The Daily Caller

• Crisis Magazine

Erika regularly appears on podcasts, talk radio, and television programs, including Newsmax, Relevant Radio, and EWTN.

She lives outside New Haven, Connecticut, with her husband and their seven children.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why Catholic families should not avoid political conversations

• How to introduce current events in an age-appropriate way

• Safe news sources for teens and older students

• How history helps children understand today’s political landscape

• Practical resources for integrating current events into your homeschool

If you’ve ever wondered when and how to begin discussing politics with your children, this episode will give you thoughtful guidance and helpful resources.

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

• Catholic Homeschool Blog
• Catholic Homeschool Podcast

Grab your coffee, and let’s homeschool together!

Feeling overstimulated, exhausted, or like you have nothing left to give by midday?

You’re not alone.

In this encouraging conversation, Kaitlin sits down with Catholic author, speaker, and homeschooling mom Stephanie Weinert, founder of Mother & Home, to talk about how moms can build a life-giving morning routine that supports their body, mind, and soul.

Stephanie shares the lessons she learned through years of homeschooling during difficult seasons—including miscarriages, exhaustion, and burnout—and how God led her to a more ordered and grace-filled way of living.

Instead of chasing the latest “mom hacks” or social media trends, Stephanie explains how Catholic mothers can anchor their days in prayer, healthy habits, and hope.

This episode is sponsored by Fiat Life Coaching.

Emily Brown from Fiat Life Coaching offers premium support for Catholic homeschooling moms to learn essential skills to manage their time, other people's behavior, and their own mental and emotional well-being.

Learn more about her signature program, The Happy, Holy Mama Membership, at:

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Stephanie Weinert is the founder of Mother & Home, a ministry and marketplace dedicated to encouraging mothers in the dignity and importance of their vocation within the home.

She is a Catholic wife, mother, writer, and media personality who previously served as a radio host for EWTN Global Catholic Network before stepping away from her career to focus on her family.

A convert to Catholicism and second-generation homeschooler, Stephanie is passionate about Scripture study, Catholic motherhood, and encouraging women in their spiritual lives.

She speaks nationally and internationally on topics including faith, homeschooling, family life, and suffering as part of the Christian journey.

Learn more and follow Stephanie here:

🌐 Website: https://motherandhome.co 📷 Instagram: Catholic Homeschool Blog

• Catholic Homeschool Podcast

Grab your coffee, and let’s homeschool together!