106: Back to School… Homeschool!

By |2024-02-28T16:45:09-05:00August 11th, 2023|

Back to school can be a stressful time, even for homeschoolers! But with the homeschooling boom still going strong, there's lots of new homeschooling families that are getting back to school in a whole new way. So today, we're discussing back to school in two parts. First, we talk about back to school for new homeschoolers. We discuss tips to allow it to go smoothly, and we speak frankly about what challenges you may face -- and how to overcome them! In the second part, we discuss how we're prepping for the new school year. Whether beginner or old pro, today's episode is stuffed full of great ideas for how to get back to school... Homeschool!

105: Understanding Dyslexia (w/ Stephen Yearout of Empower Dyslexia)

By |2024-02-28T17:17:16-05:00July 28th, 2023|

Dyslexia is a disability, even if you can't see it. As a learning disability, homeschooling parents want to be on the lookout for dyslexia and need to know how they can best support their dyslexic children. Today, we welcome Stephen Yearout of the Empower Dyslexia podcast to discuss his experience with his dyslexia, what the early warning signs are, and what you can do as a parent to help your child fulfill their highest potential. We've been wanting to bring you this episode for some time, but we wanted to do it right, and we think that every parent (homeschooler or not, dyslexic children or not) should listen to this episode and learn from what Stephen has to share.

103: Homeschooling at the Beach

By |2024-02-28T18:58:34-05:00June 30th, 2023|

Homeschooling at the beach can make summer learning fun! With a variety of different experiences and things to see and do at the beach, you'll have no trouble making sure that the learning opportunities don't end, even when it's summertime. There are so many things to learn about at the beach. Weather, tides, engineering, fishing, wildlife, ecosystems, the list goes on and on. Today, we discuss all our favorite beach memories and our favorite tips to ensure a successful beach trip for everyone! And be sure to stay until the end, when we discuss a mathematical big question!

102: Everything You Need to Know About Enrichment Academies

By |2024-02-28T19:00:07-05:00June 23rd, 2023|

Enrichment academies are a great resource for any homeschooling family. Whether you choose one to ensure a complex subject is taught with expertise or because you need to make time to work, enrichment academies can supplement your child's education immensely. Getting out of the house, interacting with other kids, and learning the expectations of a classroom setting will set your child up for success in their later life. Today, we discuss the ins and outs of enrichment academies! And be sure to stay to the end, when we answer an "eventful" question.

101: How to Find Money for College

By |2024-02-29T10:00:02-05:00June 9th, 2023|

Every homeschooling parent will wonder how to find money for college. It can be hard enough for parents of one child, but if you have multiple children, the costs can stack up. Thankfully, Brad Baldridge joins us today to help. Brad is a financial planner specializing in last minute college budgeting. With his help, you'll be able to identify how to save money for college, when to start, and what options you'll have that can make a college education easier to afford. And be sure to stay to the end when we answer a big question that can also save you money!

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