Insightful homeschool veterans and inspiring Catholic speakers

The best in Catholic homeschool curricula and materials

A chance to meet the Catholic homeschoolers in your area

Date:Friday, July 24th, 201512:00pm to 6:00pm

Saturday, July 25th, 20159:30am to 3:30pm

Location:North Central CollegeRes/Rec Building440 South Brainard St.Naperville, IL 60540Free Admission!

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Immaculate Heart of Mary Homeschool Conference

Sponsors

Melissa Savageis the mother of 6 and began homeschooling after realizing the public school system would not work for her oldest child. Melissa was reluctant to homeschool because she thought she lacked what it would take to accomplish the task. As it turns out, God has given her what she needed at every stage.

Gary Zimakis a full time Catholic evangelist and the author of A Worrier’s Guide To The Bible and From Fear To Faith. He is a frequent speaker at parishes and conferences across the country and is well known for his talks on overcoming anxiety. He and his wife have been homeschooling for several years and LOVE IT!

Krista Thomasis a homeschool mother of 3 from Maryland and a specialist in business communications. She currently assists Human Life International as Communications Manager reaching out to others about the need to defend life, faith, and family.

Nick Marmalejois a homeschooling father of 3 and graduate of Christendom College. His life’s work has led him into several occupations, such as high school disciplinarian, magazine editor, school maintenance director, woodworking craftsman, and finally, licensed social studies teacher.

Dr. Bill Thierfelderis currently the President of Belmont Abbey College. He is a former NCAA Division I Coach and National Track and Field Champion. His Master’s and Doctoral Degrees are in Sports Psychology and Human Movement. He was the director of a sports representation firm with clients in the NFL, MLB, and NBA.

Chicago Speakers

Ginny Seuffertis a native New Yorker and mother of 12. She has been homeschooling for over two decades, helped found several homeschool advocacy groups, and is the #1 most frequent speaker at Catholic homeschooling conferences. Ginny is the author of three books on home management and discipline.

12:30 - 1:15 P.M. Nick Marmalejo

This talk covers tips and strategies on setting personal ground rules and principles for maintaining morale and avoiding burnout. Certified teacher, former disciplinarian, and a homeschooling father of 3, Mr. Marmalejo will provide his personal pathways and insights for handling the daily trials and joys of homeschooling.

1:30 - 1:50 P.M. Melissa Savage

Taking on new projects and volunteering can be great, but we always need to keep in mind that our time and energy are precious. As homeschooling parents, our families have a prior claim. Are you wearing too many hats? How can we get everything done that is important to us?

2:00 - 2:45 P.M. Ginny Seuffert Trying to balance parenting, homemaking, schoolwork, and a prayer life, and feeling like you are always on overload? You’ll be surprised how just a few ideas will really simplify your life.

3:30 - 4:15 P.M. Krista Thomas

What does it take to be a Homeschool Supermom? Superpowers, of course–and every homeschool mom is equipped with superpowers to provide an incredibly satisfying Catholic homeschool experience that saves souls! Homeschool dads can have the same powers too.

4:30 - 4:50 P.M. Melissa Savage Navigating the world of homeschooling can be tough if you don’t have a partner to help you through it. We can easily get discouraged if we feel alone. How can you find your battle buddy? How is the relationship supposed to work? How can you find buddies for your children?

5:00 - 5:45 P.M. Dr. Bill Thierfelder

Learn why play and sport are essential to who you are as a person. Listen to fascinating stories about incredible athletes who exhibited virtue under the most difficult circumstances. Learn the secrets to world-class performance and how your mental, physical, and spiritual gifts can be doubled so that in all things God may be glorified.

Friday

6:00 P.M. Day Ends

12:00 P.M. Registration/Vendor Area Opens

Teacher Survival 101

How Busy Moms Prioritize:A Survival Guide

Keeping It All Together

How to Be a Homeschool Supermom

You Need a Battle Buddy

The Catholic Visionand Practice of Sports

10:00 - 10:45 A.M. Gary Zimak

Gary will share some of the techniques that he and his wife Eileen use to combat the anxiety of the homeschooling experience. They know first hand that a strong faith plays a big part in a peaceful homeschooling experience. Drawing from his best-selling book, A Worrier’s Guide to the Bible, you’ll find that it is possible not to worry…even if you’re homeschooling!

11:00 - 11:45 A.M. Ginny Seuffert

Faith binds us together, but Catholic homeschooling parents often differ when choosing curriculum and teaching styles. Learn why excellence should be at the center of every homeschooling home, and how to foster it in yours.

1:30 - 1:50 P.M. Krista Thomas

Based on lessons learned after years of teaching multiple children, organizing family activities, managing home and business, and the ups and downs of marital bliss, this talk will give you sound advice for getting through the tough times. Find out how to make your marriage stronger while making your homeschooling adventure a success.

2:00 - 2:20 P.M. Gary Zimak One of the biggest challenges facing homeschooling parents is the feeling that they aren’t doing enough for their children. When is it time to step back and let the Lord take over? In this talk, Gary will offer practical advice for learning how to do your best and then let God do the rest! 2:30 - 3:15 P.M. Melissa Savage When you start out homeschooling, you have an image of what it will be like for you and your kids. You jump on this journey and throw your whole self into it, sometimes with blinders on. What happens when your child hits a speed bump, or if your family hits potholes along this journey? How do you pull yourself back together, find your way, and form a new plan?

Saturday

12:00 - 1:30 P.M. Vendor Sales/Lunch Break

3:30 P.M. Conference Closes

9:30 A.M. Registration

“Be Not Afraid” (to Homeschool)!

Put Excellence at the Centerof Your Curriculum

Marriage and Homeschooling:A Balancing Act

Am I Doing Enough?

Homeschooling Expectationsvs. Reality

Contact information:

info@ihmconference.org(540) 636-1946PO Box 574Linden, VA 22642

3:00 Performance by the West Suburban Home School Band and Coffee Social

VendorsOur Lady Seat of WisdomPauline Books and MediaQueen of Heaven AcademySeton Home Study SchoolSeton Used BooksStone Tablet PressTAN Books/Saint Benedict PressTeaching TextbooksUsborne Books and MoreWest Suburban Home School Band

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Note: The vendor area opens at 12:00 PM on Friday,and will remain open throughout the entire conference.

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American Life LeagueBelmont Abbey CollegeCatechismClass.comCatholic Children’s EBooksChristendom CollegeDiscovery ToysFranciscan University of SteubenvilleGary ZimakHuman Life InternationalHoly Family ResourcesHomeschool ConnectionsHSLDAImmaculate Heart BookstoreKolbe AcademyMary’s BooksNortheast Catholic College

Used Book Sale!

Performance and SocialThere will be a free Coffee Social and a performance by the West Suburban Home School Band at 3:00pm on Friday!