“And the little emergencies, which compel an act of will, will fall in the children’s lives just about as frequently as in our own.  These we cannot save them from, nor is it desirable that we should.  What we can do for them is to secure that they have habits which shall lead them in ways of order, propriety, and virtue, instead of leaving their wheel of life to make ugly ruts in miry places.”

Charlotte Mason, vol. 1, pp. 110-111

The mother who takes pains to endow her children with good habits secures for herself smooth and easy days; while she who lets their habits take care of themselves has a weary life of endless friction with the children. All day she is crying out, ‘Do this!’ and they do it not; ‘Do that!’ and they do the other. ‘But,’ you say, ‘if habit is so powerful, whether to hinder or to help the child, it is fatiguing to think of all the habits the poor mother must attend to. Is she never to be at ease with her children?’

                                                                                               Charlotte Mason, Vol. 1, p. 136

“The formation of habits is education, and Education is the formation of habits.”

                                                                                   Charlotte Mason, Vol. 1, p. 97

A collection of talks and workshops from Jason Fiedler (pastor of Water City Church and CM dad), exploring the timeless philosophy of education from Charlotte Mason. Discover Mason’s philosophy through living ideas, authentic encouragement, and education that rejects apathy. Whether you’re new to Mason’s living education or a seasoned traveler, this podcast offers thoughtful reflections and inspiring conversations to guide you along the way as you consider a better way to homeschool.