If you haven’t listened to Part 1 of our conversation with Mellany Zepelak, start there! This episode begins with Mellany sharing the fruit of speaking blessings and encouragement to her children and her husband, noting how these efforts have shifted the tone of her household toward encouragement and empathy. Parents play a powerful role in modeling God’s love to their children. Join us!RESOURCES+<a href="https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/store/Seminar-4-The-Blessing-p126167825" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Blessing</a> Seminar+Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our <a href="https://homeschoolmadesimple.myflodesk.com/freebooklist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FREE book list </a>here+Get our <a href="https://homeschoolmadesimple.myflodesk.com/homeschoolebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education</a>.+Attend one of <a href="https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/seminars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our upcoming seminars</a> this year!+Click <a href="https://www.homeschoolmadesimple.net/customize" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | <a href="https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> |<a href="https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/seminars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Seminars </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homeschool.made.simple/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmadesimple.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/homeschoolmadesimple/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>Mentioned in this episode:Get God's Good Design Guide<a href="https://homeschool-made-simple.captivate.fm/gods-design-guide">God's Good Design Guide</a><a href="https://homeschool-made-simple.captivate.fm/ctcmath-half-off">Try CTCMath-50% off!</a> Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025<a href="https://homeschool-made-simple.captivate.fm/seminars">The Year's Seminars</a>

272: Why Do You Homeschool? The Real Benefits For Your Family

For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in.&nbsp;