Homeschooling with Chronic Illness and Pain

Homeschooling with Chronic Illness and Pain

Author: Sonya Shafer May 13, 2026 Duration: 0:00
Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to discuss homeschooling with chronic illness.

Sonya Shafer invites you into a practical, conversational space about home education, all centered around the gentle, effective principles of Charlotte Mason. Each episode of Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video) feels like sitting down with a seasoned mentor who understands the real questions and challenges that come with teaching children at home. You’ll find Sonya discussing not just the philosophy, but the tangible, day-to-day application of creating a rich learning atmosphere for the whole family. The discussions naturally span topics relevant to parents and educators, from cultivating a love for literature and the arts to navigating the logistics of a homeschool day with multiple children. This video podcast delivers visual guidance alongside its thoughtful commentary, offering demonstrations, book talks, and encouraging insights that make the Mason approach accessible. It’s a resource for anyone in the Kids and Family sphere looking to foster a lifelong love of learning, moving beyond theory into the lived experience of a peaceful and productive homeschool. Tune in for weekly companionship that equips and inspires your educational journey.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video)
Podcast Episodes
Living Books about Early Modern History for the Whole Family [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Our top picks for your whole family to read together for a study of Early Modern history in your home school. Living Books about Early Modern History for the Whole Family originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Story Behind Simply Charlotte Mason’s New Curriculum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Sonya sits down with Katie Thacker to share the story behind the new curriculum from Simply Charlotte Mason. The Story Behind Simply Charlotte Mason’s New Curriculum originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about the Middle Ages for High School Students [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Our top living books for high school students studying the Middle Ages time period in history. Living Books about the Middle Ages for High School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about the Middle Ages for Middle School Students [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Here are our favorite living books about the Middle Ages for middle school students. Living Books about the Middle Ages for Middle School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about the Middle Ages for Elementary Students [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Top living books about the Middle Ages for elementary age students to use in your home school for history lessons. Living Books about the Middle Ages for Elementary Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about the Middle Ages for the Whole Family [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Here are our top picks for living books to use for the whole family for homeschool history lessons on the Middle Ages. Living Books about the Middle Ages for the Whole Family originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason…
How to Teach History the Charlotte Mason Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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With the Charlotte Mason method of living books and narration, history comes to life for your homeschool students. How to Teach History the Charlotte Mason Way originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Teach Geography the Charlotte Mason Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Geography lessons in a Charlotte Mason home school are much more than facts about population and GDP! Find out how you can introduce your students to the people and places of our world. How to Teach Geography the Charlot…
How to Teach Bible the Charlotte Mason Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Getting your students into the Word of God is the most important thing you can do in your home school. How to Teach Bible the Charlotte Mason Way originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.