The Children's Tradition

The Children's Tradition is a conversational show where we introduce families to the poetic life.

Kids Need Scary Stories

On this episode we talk about death, tragedies, and scares in the Good Books. From fairy tales and Shakespearean tales to Bible stories and the lives of saints, we discuss it all. Join the conversation by being apart of the TCT Toolshed, a private social network for parents desiring to cultivate educational atmospheres rich in poetic experience: https://the-toolshed.circle.so/ Web: https://www.thechildrenstradition.com/ Substack: https://childrenstradition.substack.com/ Instagram: / / thechildrenstradition Facebook: / / 61579788214333

10-08
33:03

Don’t Debunk, Delight: How Stories Welcome Souls into the World

On this episode Patrick discusses how the moral imagination is formed. Join the conversation by being apart of the TCT Toolshed, a private social network for parents desiring to cultivate educational atmospheres rich in poetic experience: https://the-toolshed.circle.so/ Web: https://www.thechildrenstradition.com/ Substack: https://childrenstradition.substack.com/ Instagram: t / thechildrenstradition Facebook: / 61579788214333

09-30
18:48

Kids Need the Best Books

On this episode Amanda expounds on why children need classical literature. #thousandgoodbooks #johnsenior #books #classicaleducation #classicbooks Join the conversation by being apart of the TCT Toolshed, a private social network for parents desiring to cultivate educational atmospheres rich in poetic experience: https://the-toolshed.circle.so/ Web: https://www.thechildrenstradition.com/ Substack: https://childrenstradition.substack.com/ Instagram: t / thechildrenstradition Facebook: / 61579788214333

09-26
18:21

The Children's Tradition | Trae Bailey | Fathers are the Head of the Homeschool

On this episode Patrick and Amanda invited Trae Bailey on to discuss the central role of fathers in their children's education and ideas for leading their family towards the true, the good, and the beautiful. Trae is content editor at Fraternus. You can find out more about Fraternus here: https://fraternus.org/ He also can be found on Substack: https://substack.com/@traebailey Join the conversation by being apart of the TCT Toolshed, a private social network for parents desiring to cultivate educational atmospheres rich in poetic experience: https://the-toolshed.circle.so/ Web: https://www.thechildrenstradition.com/ Substack: https://childrenstradition.substack.com/ Instagram: t / thechildrenstradition Facebook: / 61579788214333

09-19
01:13:43

The Children's Tradition | Charlie Kirk and Courageous Virtue

Patrick and Amanda reflect on Charlie Kirk's legacy and the hope that it will inspire us all to live lives of courageous virtue. Join the conversation by being apart of the TCT Toolshed, a private social network for parents desiring to cultivate educational atmospheres rich in poetic experience: https://the-toolshed.circle.so/c/star... Web: https://www.thechildrenstradition.com/ Substack: https://childrenstradition.substack.com/ Instagram: / thechildren. . Facebook: / 61579788214333

09-17
22:15

Father's, What Can We Do?

In this podcast Patrick introduces three foundational principles for fathers who are new to the poetic mode and gives some ways to orient the culture of your family towards the Good. Join the conversation by being apart of the TCT Toolshed, a private social network for parents desiring to cultivate educational atmospheres rich in poetic experience: https://the-toolshed.circle.so/c/star... Web: https://www.thechildrenstradition.com/ Substack: https://childrenstradition.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechildren... Facebook: / 61579788214333

09-10
23:10

The Why Behind Classical Education in the Poetic Mode

In this episode Patrick expounds on some key principles that undergird The Children's Tradition curriculum.

09-03
23:20

What's Next?

In this episode we talk about the next step for the podcast (formerly The Wonder Years, now coming under The Children's Tradition's umbrella) and for our family! --- Web: https://www.thechildrenstradition.com/ Substack: https://childrenstradition.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechildrenstradition/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Childrens-Tradition/61579788214333/#

08-28
21:47

The Liberal Arts: Where We're Headed

In this episode we talk about the liberal arts - what they are, and why those of us with school age children aren't quite there yet. Show Notes: https://thewonderyears.substack.com/p/the-liberal-arts-where-were-headed TCT: https://www.thechildrenstradition.com/ The Toolshed: https://the-toolshed.circle.so/c/start-here Instagram: @mrsamandafaus

02-04
33:49

Musical Education: Tuning the Soul, Part 2 (Poetic Knowledge)

In this episode, we continue to look at what a Musical Education looks like and how the poetic mode of learning is how we enflesh an education in wonder. Show Notes: https://thewonderyears.substack.com/p/musical-education-tuning-the-soul-ebc TCT: https://www.thechildrenstradition.com/ The Toolshed: https://the-toolshed.circle.so/c/start-here Instagram: @mrsamandafaus

01-13
59:20

Musical Education: Tuning the Soul

In this episode we look at Musical Education, where wonder tunes students souls to perceive truth, sense goodness, and move towards beauty. Show Notes: https://thewonderyears.substack.com/p/musical-education-tuning-the-soul www.thechildrenstradition.com

07-08
42:00

Gymnastics: An Embodied Education

In this episode we look at gymnastics, the classical idea that an essential part of education is to put our students’ whole bodies in sympathetic relationships with Truth, Goodness, and Beauty through their senses to cultivate courage and discipline and to teach them to love the right things. You can find this episode's show notes here: https://thewonderyears.substack.com/p/gymnastics-an-embodied-education

05-10
36:35

Piety: A Culture of Honor

In this episode we look at the nature of piety , why we think piety is one of the most important parts of recovering a classical Christian culture, and some practical ways parents can cultivate an atmosphere of piety in the home. You can find this episode's show notes at thewonderyears.substack.com/p/piety-a-culture-of-honor

04-04
44:18

BONUS: Why We Need Wonder Tales

This is a special bonus episode in which Amanda talks about what wonder tales are, why we need them, and how they compel us to break through our modern mindset to love the good and learn true contemplation. She gives context and lays a foundation for our new, subscriber-only podcast called Wonder Tales that is available at thewonderyears.substack.com!

03-28
23:59

The (New) Wonder Years

Welcome to Season 2! In this episode we give you some updates on what has been happening behind the scenes of The Wonder Years. Patrick shares about what led him to the wonderful world of classical education, what he loves about it, and why he thinks the world is primed to see a major increase in classical schools in the upcoming years. Lastly, we give you a sneak peak of the topics we will be covering in this next season! Find our show notes at https://thewonderyears.substack.com/p/the-new-wonder-years

03-21
41:34

Ep. 07: Stories

Welcome to Ep. 07 where we talk about one of our all-time favorite subjects: stories and the irreplaceable role they play in the formation of (little) humans. We hope you are inspired to pull a little one (or three) onto your lap to enjoy some stories that point to The Story while you cuddle up together. Show Notes: https://thewonderyears.substack.com/p/ep-07-stories

12-07
01:26:52

Ep. 06: Habits (with Brandy Vencel!)

Welcome to Ep. 06 with experienced mother teacher, Brandy Vencel! We came to talk about habits, and we did, but we also ended up having a heartfelt conversation about repentance that you don’t want to miss. We hope you are encouraged! Show Notes: https://thewonderyears.substack.com/p/ep-06-habits-with-brandy-vencel Find Brandy: https://afterthoughtsblog.net/

11-23
01:05:00

Ep. 05: How Littles Learn (with Alec Bianco!)

Welcome to Ep. 05 with guest Alec Bianco where we talked about the different ways children learn, from a classical perspective! We will plumb a depth far beyond what you may expect, and you will be greatly blessed by these powerful, living ideas. May you be gifted a vision to guard, treasure, and cultivate your children’s childhood! Head to the Wonder Years Substack for today's show notes including a basic outline of our discussion, all the resources mentioned, and transcription quotes. Find Alec on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alecmbianco?lang=en Check out: https://circeinstitute.org/ Awakening Wonder Webinar: https://www.thecommonplacepodcast.com/market/p/awakening-the-soul-attention-as-a-way-of-waking-up-to-the-world

11-09
01:08:16

Ep. 04: Nature

Welcome to Episode 04! This week we talk about how essential time out-of-doors and nature study are for children and practical ways we can make it happen in any season of life. Find this week's show notes on our Substack: https://thewonderyears.substack.com/p/ep-04-nature

10-26
01:01:03

Ep. 03: Becoming a Mother of Virtue (Part 2)

Welcome to Episode 03! This week we continue our conversation about how mothers can cultivate virtue in their bodies, minds, and souls. Find this episode's show notes on our Substack: https://thewonderyears.substack.com/p/ep-03-becoming-a-mother-of-virtue

10-12
01:11:08

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