Empowering Homeschool Conversations
383 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWelcome to Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your authority in navigating the world of homeschooling diverse learners.
Featuring Peggy Ployhar from SPED Homeschool, Annie Yorty from AnnieYorty.com, Leilani Melendez from Living with Eve, Stephanie Buckwalter from ELARP Learning, and Dawn Jackson from Dawn Jackson Educational Consulting & Tutoring.
With over 75 years of combined homeschooling expertise, experiences, and perspectives, this group is eager to share their wealth of wisdom to empower your homeschooling journey.
So, grab your favorite mug, settle in and get ready for insightful discussions, valuable insights, and practical tips as these experts and their guests dive into the hottest topics in homeschooling. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler, just considering this path, or anywhere in between you don't want to miss a minute of these enlightening conversations that will empower your child to thrive in their homeschool environment.
Join us to give your homeschool the power boost it needs to successfully educate the unique learners in your home.
Have a homeschooling question for our panel? Or want to view our upcoming broadcast schedule? Go to this page, scroll down to the show images and click on the upcoming episode you’d like to submit a question for: https://empoweredhomeschool.com/empowering-homeschool-conversations-schedule
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Episodes
Episode 133: Incorporating Mom-Care Into Your Homeschooling Schedule
December 20, 2020 20:14 - 30 minutes - 14 MBThis is a special 30-minute recording from Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder and CEO, host of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, and recent cancer survivor, Peggy shares her own story of near burnout and how that experience led her to many realizations about how and why it was so important to prioritize her own care to keep everything balanced in her home and how she creatively plans to ensuring self-care into her busy working and homeschooling schedule. You will come away with new res...
Episode 132: A Family Focused Christmas
December 13, 2020 22:48 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Connie Albers, author, podcaster, speaker & homeschool mom. Connie shared with us about "A Family Focused Christmas" Other topics covered in this episode: Focusing on What Matters this COVID Christmas Grieving During the Christmas Season Establishing Family Bonding Habits Setting Goals for Family Relationships #Christmas #family #relationships Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/...
Episode 131: Growing Family Relationships Through Shared Adventures
December 06, 2020 18:05 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Aby Rinella. Aby is a former public school teacher turned passionate homeschool mom, director of her local homeschool support group, board member of her state homeschool organization, co-host of the Schoolhouse Rocked podcast and writes for publications in both the homeschool community as well as the outdoor industry. Aby and her husband run a non-profit organization, Called Beyond, that takes families and children impacted by d...
Episode 130: Crafting Your Own Unique Homeschooling Community
November 29, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Sheri Payne, homeschooling mom & Virginia state homeschool organization leadership support director. Sheri shared with us about "Crafting Your Own Unique Homeschooling Community" #homeschoolgroup #schoolathome #homeschoolmom Other topics covered in this interview: The Critical First Step to Starting a Homeschool Group Nuts and Bolts of Building a Solid Homeschool Group Foundation How Funding in Your Homeschool Group Necessitat...
Episode 129: Homeschool Group Options for Special Needs Families
November 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBOur special guests this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations were Faith Berens, HSLDA Special Needs Consultant and Darren Jones, Director of HSLDA Groups Services Legal Department. Faith and Darren shared with us about "Homeschool Group Options for Special Needs Families" Other topics covered in this interview: Advantages of Various Homeschool Group Options Best Homeschool Group Options for Your Student Reasonable Homeschool Group Accommodations and Modifications Community Through ...
Finding Local Support for Your Homeschooling Family
November 15, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Allison Gentala, homeschooling mom & Arizona state homeschool organization, AFHE, board member. Allison shared with us about "Finding Local Support for Your Homeschooling Family" Other topics covered in this interview: Flexible and Casual Ways to Connect with Other Homeschool Families Finding Homeschool Support by Trial and Error Building Homeschool Support Around Your Family’s Needs and Interests How Geography Affects...
Teaching Time Management Skills to Students
November 08, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Dr. Steven Greene. lifelong educator, best-selling author & podcaster. Dr Greene will share with us about "Teaching Time Management Skills to Students". Other topics covered in this episode: Practical Advice for Student Time Management Planning 5 Structures to Optimizing Time Management Helping Students Value the Use of Time Management Daily Time Management for Reaching Long-Term Goals
Home Strategies for Language and Literacy
November 01, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Erica Krzyzanowski MS, CCC-SLP and Owner of Discovery Speech, Language, and Literacy. Erica shared with us about "Home Strategies for Language and Literacy" Other topics covered in this broadcast: Teaching Language by Simply Talking Multi-Sensory Language Teaching Strategies Modeling Proper Language Use Through Books Games for Teaching Language Skills #speech #languageskills #literacy
Creating a Sensory Diet for Your Homeschool
October 25, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBOur special guests this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations were Jason Hsieh from LakiKid & Matt Sloan from Sensory Fitness. Jason and Matt shared with us about "Creating a Sensory Diet for Your Homeschool" #sensorydiet #sensoryintegration #homeschool Other topics covered in this episode: The Nuts and Bolts of Sensory Diets Balancing Virtual Learning and Your Child’s Sensory Needs Understanding Your Sensory Seeking Child Why Your Child May Need Active Seating to Learn
Everyday Activities for Building Handwriting Skills
October 18, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Dr. Candice Freeman OTD, MOT, OTR, Owner of Tears To Cheers Handwriting Clinic. Candice shared with us about "Everyday Activities for Building Handwriting Skills"
Movement Essentials for Homeschooling Preschool
October 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Kim Kincell, retired physical therapist and homeschooling expert. Kim shared with us about "Movement Essentials for Homeschooling Preschool" #movement #preschool #homeschooling Other topics covered in this episode: Effective Deep Learning Starts with Movement How Movement Opportunities Progress Child Development Why Early Structured Learning Doesn’t Make Children Smarter Differences Between Private and School-Based The...
Biblical Encouragement for the Special Needs Parent
October 04, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBThis is podcast is a bonus episode of SPED Homeschool Conversations featuring SPED Homeschool's Founder and CEO, Peggy Ployhar. Speaking towards the scripture, “Train up a child in the way he should go…”, Peggy digs into the Bible to show parents how to live up to this standard without losing their focus, or their minds. From the experience of being a parent and a foster-parent of multiple special needs children, Peggy Ployhar has first-hand knowledge of the rigorous demands put on...
Diamonds in the Rough - A Basic Understanding of Homeschooling Special Education
September 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis is podcast is a bonus episode of SPED Homeschool Conversations featuring SPED Homeschool's Founder and CEO, Peggy Ployhar. This 75-minute recording covers why traditional special education instruction and the philosophy it serves is not set up to help children with unique learning skills and abilities to thrive, how homeschooling opens up a wider range of opportunities for children who struggle in traditional school settings, and how to get started in homeschooling a child wit...
Self Care is Health Care
September 20, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Stephanie Buckwalter, owner of Art of Special Needs Parenting. Stephanie shared with us about "Self Care is Health Care" Other topics covered in this episode: Special Needs Parent Deepening Connections with Your Special Needs Child Priorities, Future Planning, and Special Needs Parenting Tips for Overcoming Special Needs Parent Isolation Special Needs Parent Walking Tips for Better Health
How Parents Can Empower Children to Self-Regulate
September 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Nidhi Patel, Founder of Kred Rewards. Nidhi will shared with us about "How Parents Can Empower Children to Self-Regulate" #selfregulate #parenting #homeschooling Other topics covered in this episode: A Positive Process for Building Self-Regulation Why Rewards Train Better Than Punishments 5 Rules for Using Rewards Right Greater Gain of Rewarding Effort Over Outcome
Empowering Children and Teens to Make Healthy Life Choices
September 06, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBOur special guest this Tuesday on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Dr. Heather Manley, ND, Naturopath Doctor and curriculum developer. Dr Heather shared with us about " Empowering Children and Teens to Make Healthy Life Choices" #wellness #kids #lifechoices #health Other topics covered in this episode: Healthy Life Choices Increase Childhood Opportunities Simple Ways to Keep Children Hydrated Motivating Your Kids to Get Moving Empowering Your Child to Make Healthy Food Choices ...
Unlocking Learning Through the Arts
August 30, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBOur special guest this Tuesday on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Professor Carol Reynolds, 20-year professor of music history, author, and homeschool program and curriculum developer. Carol shared with us about " Unlocking Learning Through the Arts " Other topics covered in this episode: How the Arts Work Like Natural Therapies Ordinary Means to Encourage Creative Expressive in Children Cultural Expression and Its Value in Education Invoking Art Appreciation Through Observation ...
Tools for Teaching Financial Literacy as a Life Skill
August 23, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Jeff Tyburski, author of Your Sherpa - Your Parental Guide to Financial Literacy. Jeff shared with us about "Tools for Teaching Financial Literacy as a Life Skill" #lifeskill #financialliteracy #moneywise Other topics covered in this episode: Importance of Teaching Financial Literacy to Youth EVERY Child Benefits from Learning Financial Literacy Adaptability is Integral to Financial Literacy Changing Family Habits to...
Using a Foreign Language to Help Struggling Students Increase Confidence
August 16, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBOur special guest this Tuesday on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Adelaide Olguin, owner of TalkBox.Mom. Adelaide shared with us about "Using a Foreign Language to Help Struggling Students Increase Confidence" #foreignlanguage #strugglingstudent #homeschool Other topics covered in this episode: Why Listening and Talking are the Core of Learning a Language How Using a Foreign Language Reduces Learning Struggles Foreign Language Teaching Strategies for Struggling Students Teaching ...
Incorporating Electives into Special Education
August 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Oswaldo Coello (Mr. C), owner of Mr. C's Homeschool Music Academy. Mr. C shared with us about "Incorporating Electives into Special Education" Other topics covered in this episode: Teaching by Experimentation Practice NOT Perfection Balancing Electives Choices with Student Perseverance Inspire Your Child’s Creativity with Inexpensive Materials #electives #specialed #homeschool #spedhomeschool
Unleashing Learning Freedom through Home Education
August 02, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Candice Dugger of Bullied Broken Redeemed sharing her family’s homeschooling story as we celebrate SPED Homeschool Awareness month all of July. Other topics covered in this episode: Discovering Hope in Your Homeschooling What If’s Redeeming Bullying, Depression, and Anxiety Issues by Homeschooling Homeschooling When Mom Has Health Issues Boost Student Confidence by Embracing Unique Skills and Interests #schoolathome ...
Homeschooling as an Administrator Instead of Teacher
July 26, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Amy Gordon Stokes sharing about her homeschooling story as we celebrate SPED Homeschool Awareness month all of July. #administrator #homeschool #homeschooling #teamteaching #therapy Other topics covered in this episode: Managing College Students as Your Homeschool Teaching Team COVID Precautions for Brining in Homeschool Help Advice for Training Your Homeschool Team Differences Between Neurodevelopmental and Applied Be...
Embracing the Homeschool Inclusion Tornado
July 19, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Neches Phelps sharing about her family’s homeschool inclusion story as we celebrate SPED Homeschool Awareness month all of July. #inclusion #awareness #homeschool Other topics covered in this episode: Leveling Out the Inclusion See-Saw Through Homeschooling COVID Coerced Special Education Homeschool Trials Fostering Sibling Inclusion with Homeschooling Building Healthy Homeschool Mom Boundaries
From Special Education Teacher to Special Education Homeschooler
July 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Dawn Spence sharing her family’s homeschooling story as we celebrate SPED Homeschool Awareness month all of July. #awareness #specialeducation #schoolathome Other topics included in this interview: Homeschooling with the Right Foundation Why Homeschooling Eases Learning Pressures Teaching Homeschool Subjects You Struggle With Homeschooling Schedules that Work for Struggling Learners
Enhancing Your Teen's Ability to Transition Well
July 05, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBOur special guest week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Barb Blakeslee, M. Ed., author and founder of My Keys Consulting LLC. Barb shared with us about "Enhancing Your Teen's Ability to Transition Well" #transitionplanning #goals #highschool Other topics included in this interview: Basics of Special Education Transition Plans Involving Students in their High School Transition Planning Incorporating Transition Planning into a Student’s Transcript Building Soft Skills and Vocati...
Let's Talk About Teens and Mental Health
June 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations will be Vicki Tillman, homeschool mom, curriculum developer at 7 Sisters Homeschool, Counselor and Life Coach. Vicki shared with us about "Let's Talk About Teens and Mental Health" #teens #mentalhealth #motivation
Tools for Helping Your Homeschooled Teen Develop Learning Independence
June 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Ruth Meed, BA, MAT, MS, Educational Consultant, 27 year veteran teacher/childcare worker, and Best Selling Co-Author. Ruth shared with us about "Tools for Helping Your Homeschooled Teen Develop Learning Independence" #specialeducation #homeschool #independentstudy Here is the link to access the resources Ruth has created to help your student gain independence: https://wispy-firefly-4775.ck.page/b211ed3dfc Other topi...
What You Need to Know About Accommodations After High School
June 14, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBOur special guests this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie, Founders & Executive Directors of the Inclusive Education Project. Vickie and Amanda shared on "What You Need to Know About Accommodations After High School" #college #accommodations #iep Other topics covered in this episode: What Your Student Needs for Requesting College Accommodations Examples of College Accommodations and Programs for Neurodiverse Students Differences in Disability...
How to Start Homeschooling - Essentials for Homeschooling a Student with Special Educational Needs
June 07, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBPeggy Ployhar, the Founder and CEO of SPED Homeschool covers what it takes to get started homeschooling, how to avoid and conquer common pitfalls, and how to homeschool special education through high school. This talk is filled with practical advice from her experience in the trenches of homeschooling for 18 years and in working for over 15 years as a special needs homeschooling consultant. This video is a talk Peggy does at many homeschooling conferences in the U.S. and even abro...
Get the Most of Self-Paced Courses While Still Supporting Your Struggling Learner
May 31, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Karim Morato, Spanish instructor and curriculum designer of Spanish Educational Solutions LLC. Karim shared with us about "Get the Most of Self-Paced Courses While Still Supporting Your Struggling Learner" Other topics covered in this episode: The Ultimate Homeschool Planning Question How to Successfully Choose Curriculum for Your Student Homeschool Evaluation Strategies for Busy Parents Weighing the Differences of Onl...
Outsourcing Learning Tools for Diverse Learners
May 24, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversation's was Heather Walton, Educational Consultant at A+ Education Solutions. Heather will be sharing on the topic "Outsourcing Learning Tools for Diverse Learners" #homeschool #curriculum #tutors #onlineclasses Other topics covered in this episode: Outsourcing Options for Homeschooling Diverse Learners How to Start Outsourcing Homeschool Teaching for Unique Learners Questions Parents Should Ask When Considering Outsourcing Hom...
How to Use Your Homeschool Resources Most Effectively
May 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBOur special guest this Tuesday on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Brenda K. Murphy Ph.D., President SailAway® Learning. Brenda shared with us about "How to Use Your Homeschool Resources Most Effectively" #curriculum #homeschooling #parentresources Other topics covered in this video are: Learning from Your COVID-19 Schooling Experience Parents are their Child’s Ultimate Homeschool Resource Good Teaching is a Conversation Importance of Early Intervention on a Students Self-Esteem...
Protecting Your Kids Online in your Homeschool
May 10, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Ashley Gilbert, homeschool mom, Life Coach and Founder of I Can, LLC and Co-Founder of Ground Zero. Ashley shared with us on "Protecting Your Kids Online in your Homeschool" #onlinesafety #kidsonline #parenting Other topics covered in this interview are: COVID-19 Internet Safety Precautions for Families Developing a Family Culture of Internet Safety Using Internet Filters to Maintain Your Family Boundaries Help! My Ch...
How to Save Time on an Allergy-Friendly Diet
May 03, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Shelly Longenecker, Founder & Owner of Dinner for a Dollar. Shelly shared with us about "How to Save Time on an Allergy-Friendly Diet" #diet #timesaving #busymom Other topics covered in this interview are: Fast Batch Cooking to Save Time Switch This to Add Variety to Batch Cooked Dinners Reduce Food Waste by Getting Out of the Recipe Box Eat Healthier Now by Making This One Change
Dethroning Fear and Embracing Purpose in Your Homeschool
April 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations is Ashley Campbell, homeschool mom, vlogger/podcaster at Daily Encouragement. Ashley shared with us about "Dethroning Fear and Embracing Purpose in Your Homeschool" #fear #purpose #homeschooling Other topics covered in this interview are: How Personal Insecurities Undermine Your Homeschooling Moving Beyond Pleasing Others in How You Homeschool Narrowing Down Your Homeschool Purpose and Plan Boldly Face Your Homeschooling ...
Strategies to Prevent Homeschool Burnout
April 19, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBOur special guests this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was two homeschooling consultants from HomeLife Academy, Margie Abbitt and Amanda Bragg. Margie and Amanda from HomeLife Academy shared with us about "Strategies to Prevent Homeschool Burnout" #strategies #homeschool #burnout Other topics covered in this interview are: Avoiding the Public School at Home Trap Why Fun is Essential to Avoiding Homeschool Burnout Ideas for Enlisting Homeschool Support Helpers How to Avoid t...
Bringing Out the Beauty Within You
April 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Natalie Mack, homeschool mom, Bling Fashionista, and CEO of Bella Bling by Natalie. Natalie shared with us about "Bringing Out the Beauty Within You" #beauty #selfimage #mom Other topics covered in this interview are: Believing Your Way to a More Beautiful You When Your Daughter Struggles with Self-Image Embrace Your Unique Beauty by Developing A Brand When Accessories Enhance Your Beauty
Practical Ways to Improve Your Child’s Working Memory
April 05, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBOur special guests this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations were Pam Gates and Breanna Stewart, Educational Consultants and Co-Owners of Connect Education. Pam and Breanna shared with us about "Practical Ways to Improve Your Child’s Working Memory" #memory #auditoryprocessing #rightbrain Other topics covered in this interview are: Does Your Child Need Midline Therapy? Visual Memory for Teaching Struggling Students How Embedded Visuals Help Students with Memory Issues Teaching Sp...
Yes, You CAN Homeschool A Struggling Learner
March 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Alison Morrow, Homeschool mom and Co-Founder of GoodSchooling. Alison shared with us on the topic "Yes, You CAN Homeschool A Struggling Learner" #strugglinglearner #homeschool #specialed Other topics covered in this interview are: Avoiding Learning Regression During COVID-19 School Closures Deschooling as Your First Step to Start Homeschooling Advantages of Homeschooling a Struggling Learner Can a Parent Really Teach...
The Impact and Development of Pre-Writing Skills for Greater Learning
March 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Sarah Collins,MSOT, OTR/L and owner of Collins Academy Therapy Services. Sarah shared with us about "The Impact and Development of Pre-Writing Skills for Greater Learning" #handwriting #learningactivites #OT Other topics covered in this episode are: Fun At-Home Activities to Improve Handwriting Skills Simple Methods for Promoting Good Writing Posture Easy At-Home Ideas for Building Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills
Beyond Testing: Alternative Assessment Methods
March 15, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBOur special guest this week was Tyler Hogan homeschool graduate & dad and President of Bright Ideas Press. Tyler shared with us about "Beyond Testing: Alternative Assessment Methods" #assessment #homeschool #measurelearning Other topics covered in this episode: Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to Evaluate A Homeschool Student Using Questioning to Evaluate A Homeschool Student Using Problems to Evaluate a Homeschool Student Using Projects to Evaluate a Homeschool Student
Strategies for Struggling Learners
March 08, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Tasha Douglas, Owner/ CEO/ Educational Diagnostician at TOP Assessment & Consulting, LLC. Tasha shared with us about "Strategies for Struggling Learners" #strugglinglearner #homeschool #strategies Other topics covered in this episode: Ways to Slow Down to Increase Your Homeschooling Effectiveness Helping Your Homeschooled Student Stay Focused and Motivated Reading Strategies for Struggling Learners Math Strategies fo...
Adoption, Special Needs, and Homeschooling
March 01, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Cheryl Swope, Author of Simply Classical. Cheryl shared with us about "Adoption, Special Needs, and Homeschooling" #adoption #homeschool #specialneeds Other topics covered in this episode: A Gentle Way to Confront Homeschooling Opposition Advocating and Assisting to Meet Your Child’s Specific Needs Homeschooling Your Dependent Child into Adulthood Transition Goal Setting for Older Students with Special Needs
Connecting with Your Adopted or Foster Child So They Can Learn and Grow
February 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Ethan Demme, foster dad & President and CEO of Demme Learning. Ethan shared with us about "Connecting with Your Adopted or Foster Child So They Can Learn and Grow" #fosterparent #homeschool #learning Other topics covered in this episode: The Importance of Setting Priorities as a Foster Parent Helping a Foster Child Develop Empathy Teaching Healthy Love to a Foster Child How Connecting First Improves Learning Outcomes...
Creating Positive Learning Environments from Challenging Homeschooling Situations
February 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Cindy LaJoy, homeschool and adoptive mom & creator of Blue Collar Homeschool. Cindy shared with us about "Creating Positive Learning Environments from Challenging Homeschooling Situations" #adoption #homeschool #teens Other topics included in this broadcast: Strategies for Teaming Up with Your Special Needs Teen Overcoming Homeschooling Fears to Help Your Adopted Child Moving on to Learn New Skills is Not Giving Up o...
Creating a Joyful Adoptive Home
February 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Jennifer Cullimore, former Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and adoptive homeschooling mom who is a.k.a - The Therapy Mama on YouTube and Teachers Pay Teachers. Jennifer shared with us about "Creating a Joyful Adoptive Home" #joy #adoption #homeschooling Other topics covered in this broadcast: Creating Meaningful Memories with Adopted Children Finding Joy in Difficult Situations Why You Need Community to Mainta...
Managing Life, Homeschooling, and Business with Chronic Illness
February 02, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBManaging Life, Homeschooling, & Business with Chronic Illness Our special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Tricia Soderstrom, Founder of Abounding in Hope with Lyme. Tricia shared with us about "Managing Life, Homeschooling, & Business with Chronic Illness" #chronicillness #homeschool #schedule Other topics covered in this episode: Tactics for Combating Worry and Fear Risk Management for Your Homeschool Why You Can’t – and Shouldn’t – Do It All How Attentivenes...
Scheduling and Cultivating Rest
January 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Aimee Smith, author, speaker, homeschool mom, and blogger at AimeeSmith.com. Aimee shared with us about "Scheduling and Cultivating Rest" #homeschool #rest #habits Other topics covered in this episode: How Margin Benefits Your Homeschool Cultivating a Restful Heart in an Restless World 3 Simple Ways to Cultivate Mental Rest in Your Life Building Restful Habits that Work for You
How to Save Money on an Allergy-Friendly Diet
January 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Shelly Longenecker, Founder & Owner of Dinner for a Dollar. Shelly shared with us about "How to Save Money on an Allergy-Friendly Diet" #allergyfriendly #budget #groceries Other topics covered in this broadcast: Dramatic Life Changes Require a Strong “Why” How Food Habits Affect Your Grocery Budget Planning Your Food System Instead of Just Your Meals How Your Grocery Budget is Affected by Food Needs and Wants
Food Allergy Diet Burnout: Kids, Teens, and Holidays
December 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBOur special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Jennifer Henn – the Well-Adjusted Homeschooler, homeschool mom, author, speaker, and consultant. Jennifer shared on "Food Allergy Diet Burnout: Kids, Teens, and Holidays" #foodallergy #parenting #diet #podcast #holidays #howto Other topics included in this broadcast: Finding Peace When Health Issues Require Mom’s Self-Care to Be Prioritized Recognizing Eating as a Social Experience Planning Against Food-Allergy Diet...