The child brings with him into the world, not character, but disposition. He has tendencies which may need only to be strengthened, or, again, to be diverted or even repressed. His character––the efflorescence of the man wherein the fruit of his life is a preparing––is original disposition, modified, directed, expanded by education; by circumstances; later, by self-control and self-culture; above all, by the supreme agency of the Holy Ghost, even where that agency is little suspected, and as little solicited.
Charlotte Mason, Vol. 2, Parents and Children

Show Summary:

This week we bring you a special re-air of an episode from Season 1 with guest Lynn Bruce, a founding member of AmblesideOnline Advisory. Lynn has now gone to be with the Lord, so we share this episode in honor of her memory and with gratitude for her friendship and wisdom.
How Lynn learned about Charlotte Mason and become interested in her philosophy
Practical ideas from Lynn about how to have a positive homeschool experience
- Making the most of working on your own schedule and keeping it in sight
- Practicing the routine before starting the school year
- Working on the habit of attention before school started
- Having mutual respect as a foundation
- Being more aware of a child’s physical state
- Doing morning time with prayer, singing, and the “riches”