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Homeschool Connections Podcast Episode 254: From Hollywood Insiders: Kid Shows You Can Feel Good About with Nathan and D’Lytha Myers.

Dive into a heartfelt conversation with Kaitlin Zara and the Myers family as they explore the challenges of raising children in a media-saturated world. Learn how they champion faith-based content and homeschooling to nurture a Christo-centric childhood.

Together, they explore:

• How media habits have shifted for kids over the years
• Why faith-based, family-friendly storytelling is more important than ever
• Creative ways to reduce screen time while still engaging curious minds
• What it's like to homeschool while working in Hollywood

Plus: movie recommendations, rapid-fire questions, and real encouragement for Catholic parents.

Thank you to today's episode sponsor: Party Like a Saint. Make sure to check out their website at https://www.partylikeasaint.com/

Show Notes:

Clean Streaming:

Formed (Catholic): https://formed.org/ (often free through your parish)

Angel: https://www.angel.com/

Clean Movie Reviews:

Dove Review: https://dove.org/family-friendly-movie-film-reviews/

Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Movie Guide: https://www.movieguide.org/

Shows to Consider:

Aria Appleton Shines is available on Prime Video: https://amzn.to/42v5rxc

Wingfeather Saga free on Angel: https://www.angel.com/watch/wingfeather-saga

Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street: https://amzn.to/4oa7uil

Studio C on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioCtv

Wondla: https://amzn.to/4o5lJoC

Tuck Everlasting: ​​https://amzn.to/4n30yTj

Note: Bluey introduced its first same-sex couple in the season three finale, "The Sign," when the character Pretzel mentions his "mums" when talking about his pet.

Find Nathan and D’Lytha Myers on Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlythamyers/ and https://www.instagram.com/nathandmyers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NathanDMyersActor/

Fort Worth Actors Studio: https://fortworthactors.square.site/

Email: nathan@graftedstudios.com

In this episode of the Home School Connections podcast, host Kaitlin Zara welcomes Nathan and D'Lytha Myers, a dynamic husband and wife duo. Nathan, an actor and director, and D'Lytha, a director and producer, share their experiences as homeschool parents navigating the challenges of media consumption in today's digital age. They discuss the importance of curating content for their children, the impact of faith-based media, and their journey in creating the film "Aria Appleton Shines." The conversation offers valuable insights for parents seeking to balance screen time with enriching, family-friendly activities.

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Homeschool Connections Podcast Episode 253: Can My Homeschooled Kid Get Into College with Natalie Williams

In this episode of the Homeschool Connections Podcast, Kaitlin Zara sits down with Natalie Williams, a Catholic homeschool graduate and admissions counselor at the University of Dallas.

You’ll learn:

• What college admissions teams look for in homeschool students
• Tips for preparing transcripts and recommendation letters * How Catholic colleges are welcoming homeschool families
• What makes homeschoolers stand out academically and personally

This conversation is packed with wisdom for Catholic parents navigating the college admissions process!

Show Notes:

Contact Natalie Williams: nataliew@udallas.edu

More about Natalie: https://udallas.edu/admissions-aid/contact/admission-counselor/natalie-williams.php

Read: Why Homeschool Connections is Not an Academy: https://homeschoolconnections.com/catholic-homeschool-academy/

Presented by: HomeschoolConnections.com | Catholic Online Courses for Homeschoolers. You'll also find Homeschool Connections Podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hsc_online/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints/

Don’t forget to subscribe for more faith-filled encouragement each week. And, LEAVE a comment to let us know how we're doing!

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

Catholic Homeschool Blog, https://homeschoolconnections.com/blog/

Catholic Homeschool Podcast, https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcast/

The Catholic Homeschool Conference, https://catholichomeschoolconference.com

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

Join host Kaitlin Zara and beloved homeschool leader Julie Bogart (author of Help! My Kid Hates Writing) for a fun, deep, and freeing conversation about how to teach writing the right way at home. They dive into:

• The dangers of losing kids’ writing voice in the age of AI

• How to truly motivate reluctant writers without worksheets

• Why spelling and grammar don’t need to be taught the way you were taught

• Tips for homeschooling high schoolers without killing creativity

• Why creative and academic writing are not opposites—and how to make the essay process feel natural

Whether you're a parent of a budding comic book author, a teen blogger, or a child who flat-out refuses to write, this episode is packed with practical tools, encouraging stories, and a whole lot of homeschool joy.

Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Benedictine College, located in the small, picturesque town of Atchison, Kansas. Benedictine College is Newman Guide recommended, as well as a top college according to the US News and the Wall Street Journal. It is Homeschool Friendly, with a very family-oriented atmosphere, small class sizes, and outstanding ministry & student life programming. Go to https://www.benedictine.edu/ to learn more!

SHOW NOTES:

Purchase Help! My Kid Hates Writing at https://amzn.to/3KiMgjV

Meet Julie Bogart and learn more about Brave Writer at https://bravewriter.com/about/about-julie

You can find Julie and Brave Writer on social media at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravewriter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/

Substack: https://juliebogart.substack.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bravewriter

Read Why Learn Creative Writing in High School? at https://homeschoolconnections.com/why-learn-creative-writing-in-high-school/

You'll also find Homeschool Connections Podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hsc_online/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints/

Make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!

Visit our Podcast page at Catholic Homeschool Podcast.

For additional help with joyful writing instruction, see Aquinas Writing Advantage (AWA) at https://awa.homeschoolconnections.com/ (AWA is a Homeschool Connections program).