The Wonder Years

On this episode Patrick and Amanda interview Adam Taylor, son to James Taylor, and an inspiring educator in his own right at St. Martin's Academy. We talk about Adam's experience growing up in a household with poetic knowledge in the air, and then we discuss a concept called "connaturality" that reminds us that whatever we surround our children with will become apart of their soul's interior landscape. St. Martin's Academy: https://saintmartinsacademy.org/ 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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Welcome to Episode 01! This week we walk through our pod intro and explain where these wild and wonderful ideas come from. Find this episode's show notes on our Substack: https://thewonderyears.substack.com/p/ep-01-an-introduction