Middle Way Mom Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:01:09 -0500 https://middlewaymom.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Middle Way Mom yes Support this Podcast 99292c4e-1b58-5f82-845e-94a3ece6a046 Shannen episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Shannen https://storage.buzzsprout.com/elshburfy2veqlhrvwn35d5wdhyz?.jpg Middle Way Mom EP14 - Familiarity with Natural Objects - Charlotte Mason Home Ed EP14 - Familiarity with Natural Objects - Charlotte Mason Home Ed Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 14, we discuss the section about familiarity with natural objects.

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 14, we discuss the section about familiarity with natural objects.

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]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-14330875 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0600 1310 1 14 full false EP13 - Knowledge Through Experience - Charlotte Mason Home Ed EP13 - Knowledge Through Experience - Charlotte Mason Home Ed Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 13, we discuss the section about learning from the child's senses - through their own experiences.

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 13, we discuss the section about learning from the child's senses - through their own experiences.

Resources mentioned in the podcast (affiliate links used):

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]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-14330778 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0600 1422 1 13 full false EP12 - Learning About Living Creatures - Charlotte Mason Home Ed EP12 - Learning About Living Creatures - Charlotte Mason Home Ed Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 12, we discuss the section about living creatures, or how we learn about the animals we come across on our walks.

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- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 12, we discuss the section about living creatures, or how we learn about the animals we come across on our walks.

Resources mentioned in the podcast (affiliate links used):

Support future work and my Islamic studies via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

Need the book? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3AmZZPx (aff link)
- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

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]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-13704178 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:00:00 -0500 1944 1 12 full false EP11 - Knowing Plant Life - Charlotte Mason Home Ed EP11 - Knowing Plant Life - Charlotte Mason Home Ed Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 11, we discuss the section about knowing plant life, and the benefits of that knowledge.

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- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 11, we discuss the section about knowing plant life, and the benefits of that knowledge.

Resources mentioned in the podcast (affiliate links used):

Support future work and my Islamic studies via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

Need the book? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3AmZZPx (aff link)
- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

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]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-13241542 Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1971 1 11 full false EP10 - Sight-seeing - Charlotte Mason Home Ed EP10 - Sight-seeing - Charlotte Mason Home Ed Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 10, we discuss the section about sight-seeing, or our awareness on our regular walks.

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- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 10, we discuss the section about sight-seeing, or our awareness on our regular walks.

Resources mentioned in the podcast (affiliate links used):

Support future work and my Islamic studies via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

Need the book? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3AmZZPx (aff link)
- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

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]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-13241529 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0500 1882 1 10 full false EP9 - Out of Door Life - Charlotte Mason Home Ed EP9 - Out of Door Life - Charlotte Mason Home Ed Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 9, we discuss the section about spending time out doors.

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Support future work and my Islamic studies via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

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- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 9, we discuss the section about spending time out doors.

Resources mentioned in the podcast (affiliate links used):

Support future work and my Islamic studies via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

Need the book? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3AmZZPx (aff link)
- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/middlewaymom

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]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-13181768 Sat, 08 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1716 homeschool, charlotte mason, home education 1 9 full false EP8 - The Reign of Divine and Natural Law in Education - Charlotte Mason Home Ed EP8 - The Reign of Divine and Natural Law in Education - Charlotte Mason Home Ed Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 8, we discuss the section about divine and natural law in education.

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 8, we discuss the section about divine and natural law in education.

Resources mentioned in the podcast (affiliate links used):

Support future work and my Islamic studies via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

Need the book? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3AmZZPx (aff link)
- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

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]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-11595023 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1313 1 8 full false EP7 - Impact of Fresh Air and the Lack of It - Charlotte Mason Home Ed EP7 - Impact of Fresh Air and the Lack of It - Charlotte Mason Home Ed Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 7, we discuss the sections about fresh air and the impact this has on the human.

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- Last Child in the Woods: Saving our children from nature-deficit disorder - https://amzn.to/3CCX3h7

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 7, we discuss the sections about fresh air and the impact this has on the human.

Resources mentioned in the podcast (affiliate links used):
- Last Child in the Woods: Saving our children from nature-deficit disorder - https://amzn.to/3CCX3h7

Support future work and my Islamic studies via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

Need the book? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3AmZZPx (aff link)
- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

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]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-11516594 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1853 1 7 full false EP6 -Changing Occupations and Food/Mealtime Considerations - Charlotte Mason Home Ed EP6 -Changing Occupations and Food/Mealtime Considerations - Charlotte Mason Home Ed Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 6, we discuss the sections about changing occupations, in addition to the section about food and mealtime considerations.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:
- Interview about family mealtimes: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/20/04/harvard-edcast-benefit-family-mealtime

- Islamic parenting course: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

Support future work and my Islamic studies via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

Need the book? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3AmZZPx (aff link)
- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 6, we discuss the sections about changing occupations, in addition to the section about food and mealtime considerations.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:
- Interview about family mealtimes: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/20/04/harvard-edcast-benefit-family-mealtime

- Islamic parenting course: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

Support future work and my Islamic studies via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

Need the book? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3AmZZPx (aff link)
- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

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]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-11381346 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1438 1 6 full false EP5 -Thinking Low of Children & Conditions for Healthy Brain Activity - Charlotte Mason Home Ed EP5 -Thinking Low of Children & Conditions for Healthy Brain Activity - Charlotte Mason Home Ed Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 4, we discuss the sections about despising (thinking lowly of) the children, hindering them, and conditions for healthy brain activity.

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 4, we discuss the sections about despising (thinking lowly of) the children, hindering them, and conditions for healthy brain activity.

Support future work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

Need the book? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3AmZZPx (aff link)
- Also mentioned in this episode: Parenting class offered by Seekers Guidance: https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=155

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]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-11213746 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1987 1 5 full false EP4 - A Child's Estate and Offending (Hindering) the Children - Charlotte Mason Home Education EP4 - A Child's Estate and Offending (Hindering) the Children - Charlotte Mason Home Education Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 4, we discuss the sections about a child's estate and offending (hindering) the children.

Support future work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

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- Also mentioned in this episode: Positive Parenting in the Muslim Home: https://amzn.to/3dbTF3E (aff link)

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 4, we discuss the sections about a child's estate and offending (hindering) the children.

Support future work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

Need the book? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3AmZZPx (aff link)
- Also mentioned in this episode: Positive Parenting in the Muslim Home: https://amzn.to/3dbTF3E (aff link)

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]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-11091802 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1700 1 4 full false EP3 - Method and System of Education - Charlotte Mason Home Education EP3 - Method and System of Education - Charlotte Mason Home Education Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 3, we discuss the section about a method versus a system of education.

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 3, we discuss the section about a method versus a system of education.

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]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-10956079 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1577 homeschool, charlotte mason, home education 1 3 full false EP1 - Charlotte Mason Home Education Preface EP1 - Charlotte Mason Home Education Preface Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 1, we discuss the preface of the first volume.

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]]> Middle Way Mom Reads presents the Charlotte Mason Home Education. In Episode 1, we discuss the preface of the first volume.

Support future work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

Need the book? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3AmZZPx (aff link)

Support the show

]]> Shannen Buzzsprout-10858056 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1660 homeschool, charlotte mason, home education 1 1 full false EP2 - Preliminary Considerations - Charlotte Mason Home Education EP2 - Preliminary Considerations - Charlotte Mason Home Education In this episode, we discuss the the first section in Part 1: Preliminary Considerations, where Charlotte Mason discusses how we view the role of the mother, and the role of the family in society.

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Hold on to Your Kids: https://amzn.to/3QZvPI5 (aff link)

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]]> In this episode, we discuss the the first section in Part 1: Preliminary Considerations, where Charlotte Mason discusses how we view the role of the mother, and the role of the family in society.

Support future work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShannenEspelien

Need the book? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3AmZZPx (aff link)

Other book mentioned:
Hold on to Your Kids: https://amzn.to/3QZvPI5 (aff link)

Support the show

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