Empowering Homeschool Conversations
By Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder
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Welcome 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.
Would you like to view our upcoming broadcast schedule? VIsit this page to see our upcoming calendar of guests and discussions.
And, make sure to join the ongoing Empowering Homeschool Conversations Group to submit your questions ahead of the show AND to join us for post-show conversations.
Links to Us:
https://spedhomeschool.com/
https://annieyorty.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@LivingWithEve
https://elarplearning.com/
https://solimaracademy.com/
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Finding Hope in the Hard Moments of Homeschooling and Parenting
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May 13, 2025 |
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Swift Solutions for Your Child’s Reading Success
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May 06, 2025 |
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Homeschooling Hacks for Neurodivergent Families
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Managing Parent Overload & Modeling Calm at Home
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Teaching a Nonverbal Child Without Reading or Writing
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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A Home-Schooling Guide for Parents with ADHD
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Insider's Guide to Simple Online Safety for Kids
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Teaching Kids About the World Through Food
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Parenting with Faith When Your Child Hurts
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Neurodevelopmental Movements for Strong Learning Foundations and Success
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Embracing Nature's Classroom in Homeschooling
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Understanding Your Learner to Avoid Teaching Pitfalls
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Alternative Education Models for Homeschool
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Brain-Based Solutions for Executive Functioning Success
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Sensory Solutions for Helping Unique Learners Thrive at Home
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Playing to Thrive: Building Essential Skills for Today's World
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Whole-Child Readiness: Simple Steps to Prepare Kids for Learning Body, Mind & Soul
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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The Nervous System Puzzle: Chiropractic Solutions for Autism and ADHD
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Restoring Joy: A Biblical Approach to Bullies, Forgiveness, and Healing
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Beyond Words: How Learning a Second Language Can Transform Struggling Learners
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Celebrating the Savior: How to Throw a Birthday Party for Jesus
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Advocating for Your Child: Navigating Co-ops, Field Trips, and Public Spaces on Your Homeschool Path
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Unlocking Literacy: Empowering Kids with Disabilities to Read
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Homeschooling with What You Know: Meeting Unique Needs in an Uncertain Journey
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Nurturing Creativity: How Parents Can Empower Unique Learners at Home
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Happy Mothering: Embracing God’s Love and Navigating the Chaos of Your Calling
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Thankful in Trials: Trusting God’s Work Through Your Family’s Struggles
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Being Brave-Lessons Learned from Guide Dogs
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Building Strong Voices, Speech Strategies for Social Skills, Self-Regulation and Learning Success
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Passion-Led Learning-Empowering Homeschool Success through Coaching
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Thinking Beyond the Book: Creative Strategies for Language-Based Learning Challenges
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Screen-Savvy Parenting: Navigating Tech with Biblical Boundaries
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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The Key to Maximizing your Home Education Budget
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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The Top Approach for Homeschool Success with Struggling Learners
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Heartfelt Connections: Deepening Parental Prayers for Special Needs Blessings
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Smooth Transitions: Easing Special Needs Kids Back into Homeschool Routines
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Experienced Advice on Building a Homeschool Support Network -The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Ready, Set, Homeschool: Mental Prep for Moms of Diverse Learners
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Strategic Homeschooling-Assessing Last Year and Planning Ahead for Diverse Needs
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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Parenting with Heart: Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Parenthood
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Looking Ahead: Exploring Independence for Young Adults
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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Rethinking ADHD: Attention to Dreams, Humor and Discoveries
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Growing Great Writers: Strategies for Homeschooling Families
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Conquering Math Anxiety-Strategies for Frustration-Free Learning
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Decoding Dyslexia-Unraveling the Neurodevelopmental Puzzle
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Parenting with Patience: Expert Advice on Managing Challenging Child Behavior
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Thriving Together-Strengthening Your Marriage While Raising a Child with Disabilities
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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From Trauma to Triumph: Homeschooling a Diverse Family
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Unlocking Potential: Non-Traditional Teaching Methods for Students with Severe Learning Challenges
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Secure Connections: Unraveling Parenting with Attachment Theory Insights
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Unlocking the Power of Reading: Overcoming Dyslexia with Breakthrough Insights
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Financial Strategies for Families with Disabled Children
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May 31, 2024 |
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Finding Balance: Emotional Wellness Strategies for Special Needs Homeschooling Moms
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May 28, 2024 |
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A Parent's Guide to Equipping Homeschool Students with Essential Technical Skills
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May 21, 2024 |
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Unleashing Your Student's Learning Potential: The Ultimate Approach
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May 14, 2024 |
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How to Timebox Homeschool Days
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May 10, 2024 |
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Unlocking Success: Maximizing Homeschool Conferences for Every Learner
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May 07, 2024 |
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Strategies for Conquering Homeschooling Challenges: Tips for Success
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Homeschool Fails Redeemed by God's Grace
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Practice What You Preach: Modeling Biblical Truth at Home
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Homeschooling with AI, Part 2: Future Ready Learning, Nurturing Tomorrow's Tech Talent
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Homeschooling with AI, Part 1: Unlock Your Student's Potential with AI
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Nurturing Twice-Exceptional Minds – A Parent's Guide to Effective Teaching Strategies
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Schooling Horizons: Navigating the Decision to Home Educate
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Sightful Learning: Unveiling the Impact of Vision on Student Success
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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The Intimate Connection Between Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Practical Advice for Homeschooling Parents of Special Needs Children
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Reading Resilience: Empowering Parents with Four Strategies to Support Struggling Readers
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Science at Home: A Homeschool Parent's to Integrating STEM into Everyday Life
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Inclusive Learning: Empowering Special Needs Families in Homeschool Co-ops
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Shared Lessons: Embracing and Cultivating Support in Homeschooling
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Gifts Unveiled: A Parent's Journey with a Special Needs Child
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Homeschool Curriculum Customization Methods
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Simple Methods for Restoring Rest in Your Home
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Homeschooling from To-Do List to Purposeful Pursuit
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Extend Learning: How to Homeschool after High School
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Christ-Centered Homeschool Christmas Learning
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Create Harmonious Spiritual and Homeschool Rhythms
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Motivating Writers: Ideas are Genius!
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Ways to Include Grandparents in At-Home Learning
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Simple Solutions for Challenging Child Behavior
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Natural Sleep Strategies for Children
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Homeschooling Creators: Two Young Authors Share Their Stories
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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5 Keys to Improve Student Behavior
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Executive Functioning Behavioral Intervention Strategies for Parents
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Tips for Making Math Concepts Easier to Learn
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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How to Put Your Child in Charge of Learning
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Optimize Experiential and Child-Directed Learning Opportunities
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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3 Things that Boost At-Home Learning
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Purpose-Driven Homeschool Instruction
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Set Your Struggling Student Up for Learning Success
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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The Secret to Finding Calm in Homeschool Chaos
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Back to Homeschool Q&A with Peggy Ployhar
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Celebrate Growth in Your Homeschool, Not Perfection
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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BONUS Episode Online Spanish Classes with Elizabeth Kouma
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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All In Homeschooling—Persevering to Finish Well
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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How One Homeschool Mom Transformed Education by Defying the Traditional Education Model
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Homeschool Overcomer: From Fear to Freedom
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Homeschooling When Grieving the Loss of a Child
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Homeschooling Wisdom for Empowering Autism Advocacy
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Science Beyond the Textbook for Diverse Learners
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Don’t Throw Out the Books if Your Student Refuses to Read
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Ways to Use Assistive Technology with Various Teaching Methodologies
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Should I Get My Student an Official Diagnosis?
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Tap Communication Pathways of Nonverbal Children
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Understanding the Nonverbal Child's Brain
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Options for Teaching Nonverbal Students
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May 30, 2023 |
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Ways to Modify Instruction for Nonspeaking Students
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May 23, 2023 |
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Financial College Planning Strategies
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May 16, 2023 |
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Student Transition Success Using Gap Years
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May 09, 2023 |
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College Admission Tips for Unique Learners
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May 02, 2023 |
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How to Prepare the ID Child for Life after High School
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Critical Thinking Skills and Biblical Literacy for All Students
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Tips for Creating At-Home Calm Down Spaces
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Improve Social Skills in Teens and Young Adults
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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Scheduling Home Education with a Whole Child Focus
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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At-Home Strategies for Developing Executive Functioning Skills
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Student Stress Management Strategies
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Conquering Homeschooling Obstacles
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Immersive Summer College Experience for High School Students
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Homeschool a Child with Hearing Loss
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Godly Wisdom for Persevering Through Hard Homeschooling Seasons
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Educational Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Increase Cognitive Skills in Learners of all Ages and Abilities
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Transform ADHD and Sensory Issues with Movement
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Fix Intrinsic Motivation in Students
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Why Right Now Matters to the Long-term of Your Marriage (Introducing: Team Us)
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Shift Teaching to Unlock Your Child's Learning Potential
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Holistic Self-Care Practices for Parents
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Use Neurodevelopmental Strategies for Meeting IEP Goals
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Nutrition 101 for Busy Homeschooling Parents
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Maintain Healthy Boundaries as a Homeschool Parent
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Become a Better Homeschooler by Cultivating Your Spiritual Creativity
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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How to Incorporate History and Current Events into Holiday Celebrations
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Create All-In-One Unit Studies with Only Holiday-Themed Books
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Advent Unit Study Ideas for Your Homeschool this Holiday Season
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Holiday Unit Study Ideas from Three Seasoned Homeschool Moms
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Creating a Holiday Unit Study Using Your Family Traditions
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Launch Your Homeschool into the Metaverse
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Digital Ways to Showcase Your Homeschooler's Learning
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Oct 23, 2022 |
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Increase Student Learning and Motivation with Technology
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Oct 16, 2022 |
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Simple Homeschool Assistive Technology Integration Ideas
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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How Learning Readiness Can Launch Student Success
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Oct 02, 2022 |
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Early Education Homeschool 101
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Sep 25, 2022 |
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Preschool Special Needs Homeschooling Advantages
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Sep 18, 2022 |
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Increase Learning by Understanding the Hierarchy of Learning
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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Effective IEP Goal Tracking and Gaming Strategies
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Sep 04, 2022 |
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LIVE from SPED Homeschool Family Retreat
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Homeschool Special Education FAQs with Answers (and Resources)
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Brain Training Strategies for Meeting IEP Goals
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Aug 14, 2022 |
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Homeschool Teacher Prep for the Special Needs Child
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Aug 07, 2022 |
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Finding Your Inner Teacher When Your Student Doesn't Respond to Typical Teaching Methods
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Jul 31, 2022 |
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Finding Your Inner Teacher When Your learning Experience Doesn't Match Your Student's
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Jul 24, 2022 |
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Finding My Inner Teacher When My Child Struggles
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Finding Your Inner Teacher When Homeschool Life Sends You Curveballs
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Homeschooling Out and About
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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How to Homeschool on the Beach
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Customizing Your Homeschool Curriculum
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Jun 19, 2022 |
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How to Homeschool Using Gamification
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Jun 12, 2022 |
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The Power of Prayer to Improve Mental Health
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Jun 05, 2022 |
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When Your Student Struggles with Depression or Anxiety
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May 29, 2022 |
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Using Creativity and Self-Expression to Improve a Student's Mental Health
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May 22, 2022 |
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Helping Children Find Healing and Wholeness After Trauma
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May 15, 2022 |
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Boosting Self-Confidence in Students Who've Been Bullied
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May 08, 2022 |
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Improving Communication Through On-the-Go Storytelling
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May 01, 2022 |
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Using Apps to Homeschool Special Ed on the Move
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Activity-Based Learning In High School
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Apr 17, 2022 |
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Using Activities to Determine Therapy Goals
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Apr 10, 2022 |
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Everyday Activities to Increase Phonological Awareness
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Apr 03, 2022 |
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Improving Reading Comprehension with Books You Already Own
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Mar 27, 2022 |
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Dollar Tree OT: Occupational therapy at ideas on a budget
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Mar 20, 2022 |
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Homeschooling Using Library Resources
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Mar 13, 2022 |
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Neurodevelopmental Strategies that Improve Student Success
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Mar 06, 2022 |
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Home Educating Children with Chronic Illnesses
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Feb 27, 2022 |
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Homeschooling a Student with Diabetes
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Feb 20, 2022 |
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Home Educating a Student with an Intellectual Disability
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Feb 13, 2022 |
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Homeschooling Amidst Medical Issues
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Feb 06, 2022 |
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Homeschool Choice: Freedom and Flexibility in Homeschool Scheduling
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Jan 30, 2022 |
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School Choice is Your Parental Right
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Cultivating Citizenship Skills Through History Lessons
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Jan 16, 2022 |
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School Choice Options for Homeschooling
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Jan 09, 2022 |
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How Creativity Creates a Learning Oasis
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Jan 02, 2022 |
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How Families Use Public Fundingfor Struggling Learners
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Dec 26, 2021 |
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Pros and Cons of Using Public Funding Programs to Homeschool
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Dec 19, 2021 |
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Scholarship Funding Programs for Homeschool Families
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Dec 12, 2021 |
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Pacing Homeschooling for Your Child & Business
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Dec 05, 2021 |
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How Challenges and Creativity Increase Student Success
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Nov 28, 2021 |
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Creating A Unique Homeschool Learning Oasis
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Nov 21, 2021 |
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Why Homeschooling Won't Mess Up Your Child
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Nov 14, 2021 |
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Why Standard Early Intervention Programs May Not Be Helpful
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Nov 07, 2021 |
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Dyslexia Testing and Teaching Options for Homeschoolers
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Oct 31, 2021 |
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The Hidden Advantages of Dyslexia & Dyscalculia
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Oct 24, 2021 |
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Dysgraphia, What is it Anyway?
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Oct 17, 2021 |
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Improving Literacy in Disabled Teens and Young Adults
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Oct 10, 2021 |
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Homeschooling Multiple Children with Ease
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Oct 03, 2021 |
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Optimizing Your Homeschool Morning Time
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Sep 26, 2021 |
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Multi-Level Home Teaching Without Losing Your Mind
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Sep 19, 2021 |
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Teaching Multiple Learners at Home Using Experiential Education
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Sep 12, 2021 |
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Nurturing Self-Discovery in Your Child's Teen Years
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Preparing Your Teen for a Work-Study Program
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Aug 29, 2021 |
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How to Launch a Developmentally Delayed Teens
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Aug 22, 2021 |
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Teaching Your Student Self-Advocacy Skills
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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Service Opportunities for Students with Special Needs
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Aug 08, 2021 |
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Working and Learning in the World of Virtual Education
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Aug 01, 2021 |
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Episode 162: Why Your Special Needs Child Needs You to Get Out of the Box
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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Episode 161: Learning Alongside Your Student While You Homeschool
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Jul 18, 2021 |
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Episode 161: Homeschooling a Child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
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Jul 11, 2021 |
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Episode 160: Overcoming Initial Homeschooling Hurdles
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Episode 159: Reducing Learning Frustrations and Meltdowns
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Jun 27, 2021 |
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Episode 158: Evaluating and Understanding Your Child's Abilities
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Episode 157: Cultivating Relationships that Improve Child Behavior
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Jun 13, 2021 |
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Episode 156: How to Calm Kids and Overcome Tantrums for Good
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Episode 155: Forming Learning Around Outdoor Experiences
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May 31, 2021 |
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Episode 154: Taking Your Student's Therapy Goals Outside
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May 23, 2021 |
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Episode 153: Creating Successful Outdoor Learning Experiences
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May 16, 2021 |
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Episode 152: Increasing Outdoor Learning Experiences
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May 10, 2021 |
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Episode 151: Teaching STEM Skills to Kids with ASD
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May 02, 2021 |
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Episode 150: Home Strategies for Autism Language Development
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Apr 25, 2021 |
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Episode 149: Homeschooling Children on the Spectrum, Wisdom from the Trenches
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Apr 18, 2021 |
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Episode 148: Understanding Behavior and Your Child's Sensory Needs
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Apr 11, 2021 |
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Episode 147: Homeschool Planning Made Easy
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Apr 04, 2021 |
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Episode 146: Finding the Homeschool Planning Approach for Your Family
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Mar 28, 2021 |
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Episode 145: Data Tracking: Moving from Information to Motivation
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Mar 21, 2021 |
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Episode 144: Using Technology to Organize Your Homeschool
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Mar 14, 2021 |
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Episode 143: Organizing your Classroom for Success
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Mar 07, 2021 |
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Episode 142: IEP Planning for Successful Student Transitions
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Feb 28, 2021 |
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Episode 141: How to Write a Homeschool IEP/SEP
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Feb 21, 2021 |
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Episode 140: COVID Homeschool IEP Record-keeping
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Feb 14, 2021 |
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Episode 139: Enlisting Homeschool IEP Helpers
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Feb 07, 2021 |
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Episode 138: Teaching Struggling Students using Literature-Rich Curriculum
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Jan 31, 2021 |
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Episode 137: Crafting a Creative and Thoughtfully Designed Curriculum
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Jan 24, 2021 |
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Episode 136: Using Charlotte Mason to Teach Unique Learners
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Jan 17, 2021 |
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Episode 135: Unschooling's Power to Boost Learning Potential
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Jan 10, 2021 |
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Episode 134: Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner with Confidence
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Jan 03, 2021 |
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Episode 133: Incorporating Mom-Care Into Your Homeschooling Schedule
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Dec 20, 2020 |
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Episode 132: A Family Focused Christmas
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Dec 13, 2020 |
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Episode 131: Growing Family Relationships Through Shared Adventures
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Dec 06, 2020 |
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Episode 130: Crafting Your Own Unique Homeschooling Community
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Nov 29, 2020 |