Empowering Homeschool Conversations

In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar sits down with Jack Hughes, an expert in online safety, to provide parents with an insider's guide to protecting their kids in the digital world.

 

As an 18-year-old who has grown up navigating the internet, Jack shares simple, effective strategies for setting up parental controls and staying ahead of the latest digital risks. With firsthand knowledge of the loopholes kids use to bypass restrictions, this episode offers practical, straightforward advice to help parents safeguard their children online without feeling overwhelmed. Tune in for expert tips and the tools you need to protect your family in today’s connected world.

 

To connect with Jack and his resources, visit: https://parenttech.support/

and https://www.youtube.com/@UCEjN6zckfsvc_I9eqym3NkA

Subscribe to Jack's Newsletter: https://parenttech.support/work-with-jack/#Newsletter

 

Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

 

NEW to SPED Homeschool and the Homeschool Heroes platform: Consultations and Cognitive Testing.

Here is Now What's Available for Your Family through SPED Homeschool:

One-on-One Consultations – Get expert guidance in homeschooling a struggling student, curriculum choices, accommodations, behavior strategies, executive function support, high school planning, and more. Our consultants provide personalized recommendations to help you move forward with confidence. https://www.spedhomeschool.com/consultants

MindPrint Cognitive Assessment – Finally, a strengths-based approach to education. This easy, at-home cognitive assessment provides unbiased insights into how your child learns best. It helps you understand where they’ll naturally excel and where they may need extra support—allowing you to tailor your teaching effectively with data that tells you exactly how your student learns best! https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4344/mindprint-student-assessment

MindPrint + Consultation Bundle - When you bundle the MindPrint test with a consultation, you unlock a database of MindPrint teaching resources only accessible to our consults, which gives you even more in-depth and personalized homeschooling help to help your student learn successfully. https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4345/mindprint-student-assessment-plus-consultation

You don’t have to struggle through this journey alone. We’re here to give you the tools and confidence you need to create a home learning environment where your child flourishes.

 

To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

 

To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.leilanimelendez.com/

https://adaptedhomeed.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

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Join us for an exciting episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations featuring Rowena Scherer, Founder and CEO of eat2explore, an award-winning experiential cooking kit company designed to bring cultural education alive through food. Drawing inspiration from her Malaysian roots, love for travel, and professional culinary training, Rowena shares how food can be a powerful tool for teaching children about culture, geography, and history. Discover how your family can explore global cuisines while fostering cultural understanding and creating memorable learning experiences in the kitchen. Tune in for engaging stories, delicious ideas, and Rowena’s vision for connecting the world through food!

 

To connect with Rowena, her team, and her resources, visit:

https://eat2explore.com/

Use promo code SPED15 for 15% off a kit TODAY

 

Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

 

NEW to SPED Homeschool and the Homeschool Heroes platform: Consultations and Cognitive Testing.

 

Here is Now What's Available for Your Family through SPED Homeschool:

One-on-One Consultations – Get expert guidance in homeschooling a struggling student, curriculum choices, accommodations, behavior strategies, executive function support, high school planning, and more. Our consultants provide personalized recommendations to help you move forward with confidence. https://www.spedhomeschool.com/consultants

 

MindPrint Cognitive Assessment – Finally, a strengths-based approach to education. This easy, at-home cognitive assessment provides unbiased insights into how your child learns best. It helps you understand where they’ll naturally excel and where they may need extra support—allowing you to tailor your teaching effectively with data that tells you exactly how your student learns best! https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4344/mindprint-student-assessment

 

MindPrint + Consultation Bundle - When you bundle the MindPrint test with a consultation, you unlock a database of MindPrint teaching resources only accessible to our consults, which gives you even more in-depth and personalized homeschooling help to help your student learn successfully. https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4345/mindprint-student-assessment-plus-consultation

 

You don’t have to struggle through this journey alone. We’re here to give you the tools and confidence you need to create a home learning environment where your child flourishes. To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

 

To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.leilanimelendez.com/

https://adaptedhomeed.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

 

Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

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In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Stephanie Buckwalter welcomes Emily Assell, a nurse educator, homeschooling mom, and bestselling author of the Generation Claimed board book series. Emily has a heart for equipping parents with biblical tools to help children through emotional struggles. As someone who deeply believes in the power of scripture, she shares how speaking God’s Word over a child can bring comfort, healing, and strength during difficult times.

 

Join us as Emily discusses practical ways to guide children through emotional pain using faith-based encouragement. From helping a child navigate anxiety or grief to reminding them of their God-given identity, this conversation will provide hope-filled strategies to support children in moments of hardship. If you’re looking for ways to bring peace and reassurance to a hurting child, this episode is for you.

 

To connect with Emily and her resources, visit: 

https://www.generationclaimed.com/

 

Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

 

NEW to SPED Homeschool and the Homeschool Heroes platform:

Consultations and Cognitive Testing.

Here is Now What's Available for Your Family through SPED Homeschool:

 

One-on-One Consultations – Get expert guidance in homeschooling a struggling student, curriculum choices, accommodations, behavior strategies, executive function support, high school planning, and more. Our consultants provide personalized recommendations to help you move forward with confidence. https://www.spedhomeschool.com/consultants

 

MindPrint Cognitive Assessment – Finally, a strengths-based approach to education. This easy, at-home cognitive assessment provides unbiased insights into how your child learns best. It helps you understand where they’ll naturally excel and where they may need extra support—allowing you to tailor your teaching effectively with data that tells you exactly how your student learns best! https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4344/mindprint-student-assessment

 

MindPrint + Consultation Bundle - When you bundle the MindPrint test with a consultation, you unlock a database of MindPrint teaching resources only accessible to our consults, which gives you even more in-depth and personalized homeschooling help to help your student learn successfully. https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4345/mindprint-student-assessment-plus-consultation

 

You don’t have to struggle through this journey alone. We’re here to give you the tools and confidence you need to create a home learning environment where your child flourishes. To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

 

To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.leilanimelendez.com/

https://adaptedhomeed.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

 

Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Join host Peggy Ployhar for an enlightening conversation with Sonia Story, M.S., creator of the Brain and Sensory Foundations program. Sonia shares how innate rhythmic movements, primitive reflex integration, and postural reflexes can help children build strong foundations for learning and thriving. With years of experience teaching these evidence-based techniques, Sonia explains how they support sensory processing, improve focus, and foster better coordination. Whether you're navigating sensory challenges, ADHD, or seeking strategies to help your child succeed, this episode is packed with practical insights you won’t want to miss!

 

To connect with Sonia, her resources, and her amazing and transformational program, visit:

https://moveplaythrive.com/courses/primitive-reflex-integration-first-level?affiliate=spedhomeschool

 Also use this coupon, SPEDHOME36, for a $36 discount off the program.

(This is an affiliate link that not only gives you a great price to this program but also benefits the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool. Thanks for your purchase!)

 

Your FREE gift from Sonia, a Reflex Integration Checklist https://spedhomeschool--moveplaythrive.thrivecart.com/brain-and-sensory-foundations/6304014133eb7/

 

Link to Sonia's slides:

https://moveplaythrive.com/images/pdf/SPED_Homeschool_Podcast_Sonia_Story.pdf  

 

Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

 

NEW to SPED Homeschool and the Homeschool Heroes platform: Consultations and Cognitive Testing.

 

Here is Now What's Available for Your Family through SPED Homeschool:

One-on-One Consultations – Get expert guidance in homeschooling a struggling student, curriculum choices, accommodations, behavior strategies, executive function support, high school planning, and more. Our consultants provide personalized recommendations to help you move forward with confidence.  https://www.spedhomeschool.com/consultants

 

MindPrint Cognitive Assessment – Finally, a strengths-based approach to education. This easy, at-home cognitive assessment provides unbiased insights into how your child learns best. It helps you understand where they’ll naturally excel and where they may need extra support—allowing you to tailor your teaching effectively with data that tells you exactly how your student learns best!  https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4344/mindprint-student-assessment

 

MindPrint + Consultation Bundle - When you bundle the MindPrint test with a consultation, you unlock a database of MindPrint teaching resources only accessible to our consults, which gives you even more in-depth and personalized homeschooling help to help your student learn successfully.   https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4345/mindprint-student-assessment-plus-consultation

 

You don’t have to struggle through this journey alone. We’re here to give you the tools and confidence you need to create a home learning environment where your child flourishes. To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

 

To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:  

https://annieyorty.com/  

https://www.leilanimelendez.com/

https://elarplearning.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

 

Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Annie Yorty welcomes Joy Burns, a retired homeschooling mother and garden educator at the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University. With her combined expertise in education, communication, and nature programming, Joy is passionate about helping families embrace nature’s classroom as a powerful learning environment.

Join us as Joy shares practical ways to incorporate outdoor learning into homeschooling, from hands-on garden activities to fostering curiosity through nature exploration. Whether you're looking for simple ways to get outside more or structured nature-based lessons, this conversation will inspire you to make the natural world a central part of your child’s education.

To connect with Joy and her resources, use this link:https://jcra.ncsu.edu/

Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

NEW to SPED Homeschool and the Homeschool Heroes platform: Consultations and Cognitive Testing. Here is Now What's Available for Your Family through SPED Homeschool: One-on-One Consultations – Get expert guidance in homeschooling a struggling student, curriculum choices, accommodations, behavior strategies, executive function support, high school planning, and more. Our consultants provide personalized recommendations to help you move forward with confidence. https://www.spedhomeschool.com/consultants

MindPrint Cognitive Assessment – Finally, a strengths-based approach to education. This easy, at-home cognitive assessment provides unbiased insights into how your child learns best. It helps you understand where they’ll naturally excel and where they may need extra support—allowing you to tailor your teaching effectively with data that tells you exactly how your student learns best! https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4344/mindprint-student-assessment

MindPrint + Consultation Bundle - When you bundle the MindPrint test with a consultation, you unlock a database of MindPrint teaching resources only accessible to our consults, which gives you even more in-depth and personalized homeschooling help to help your student learn successfully. https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4345/mindprint-student-assessment-plus-consultation

You don’t have to struggle through this journey alone. We’re here to give you the tools and confidence you need to create a home learning environment where your child flourishes.

To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit: 

https://annieyorty.com/ https://www.leilanimelendez.com/https://elarplearning.com/ https://solimaracademy.com/

Join our mission to empower homeschool families! https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

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In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Dawn Jackson dives into the critical topic of learning dispositions and modalities with Educational Therapist and Learning-Success™ Coach Mariaemma Willis. Discover how understanding your child’s unique approach to learning can help you avoid common teaching pitfalls and create a more effective and enjoyable homeschool experience.

 

Mariaemma shares practical strategies to tailor your teaching to fit your child’s strengths and preferences, empowering parents to foster confidence and success in their learners.

 

To connect with Mariaemma and her resources, use this link: https://schoolathomemadeeasier.com/

 

Help keep us funded!

Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

 

To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

 

NEW to SPED Homeschool and the Homeschool Heroes platform: Consultations and Cognitive Testing. 

Here is Now What's Available for Your Family through SPED Homeschool:

• One-on-One Consultations – Get expert guidance in homeschooling a struggling student, curriculum choices, accommodations, behavior strategies, executive function support, high school planning, and more. Our consultants provide personalized recommendations to help you move forward with confidence.
  https://www.spedhomeschool.com/consultants
• MindPrint Cognitive Assessment – Finally, a strengths-based approach to education. This easy, at-home cognitive assessment provides unbiased insights into how your child learns best. It helps you understand where they’ll naturally excel and where they may need extra support—allowing you to tailor your teaching effectively with data that tells you exactly how your student learns best! 
  https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4344/mindprint-student-assessment
• MindPrint + Consultation Bundle - When you bundle the MindPrint test with a consultation, you unlock a database of MindPrint teaching resources only accessible to our consults, which gives you even more in-depth and personalized homeschooling help to help your student learn successfully. 
  https://www.spedhomeschool.com/store/products/4345/mindprint-student-assessment-plus-consultation

You don’t have to struggle through this journey alone. We’re here to give you the tools and confidence you need to create a home learning environment where your child flourishes.

 

To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.leilanimelendez.com/

https://elarplearning.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

 

Join our mission to empower homeschool families! https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

 

Join our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

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In this episode, host Peggy Ployhar is joined by Jonas Koblin, award-winning education innovator and founder of the Sprouts YouTube channel. Jonas shares insights from his book, The Unschooler’s Educational Dictionary, a must-read guide for parents exploring alternative education models. Discover practical tips and inspiring ideas to navigate homeschooling and beyond, as we dive into approaches like Montessori, Waldorf, Unschooling, and more.

Whether you’re new to homeschooling or looking to expand your educational horizons, this episode is packed with valuable guidance for reimagining your child’s learning journey.

 

To connect with Jonas and his resources, use these links:

Website: https://sproutsschools.com/

Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Unschoolers-Educational-Dictionary-Lighthearted-Curriculum-Free/dp/168481359X

 

YOU can help keep us funded!

Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

 

To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

 

To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.leilanimelendez.com/

https://elarplearning.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

 

Join our mission to empower homeschool families! https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

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Join host Peggy Ployhar on Empowering Homeschool Conversations as she welcomes Dr. Jan Bedell, a master NeuroDevelopmentalist, experienced educator, and Board Chair of SPED Homeschool. Dr. Jan’s journey began as a homeschooling mom seeking solutions for her struggling learner, leading her to discover the Neuro-Developmental Approach, which optimizes brain function for better learning. With decades of experience helping children, teens, and adults strengthen cognitive abilities without labels or medication, she has developed transformative brain-training tools and curriculums that make life and learning easier.

 

In this episode, Dr. Jan shares practical, brain-based strategies to improve executive functioning skills—essential for organization, focus, and self-regulation. She’ll provide insights into how parents and educators can support unique learners using techniques that stimulate brain development and unlock learning potential.

 

Whether you’re looking for ways to help your child manage tasks more effectively or seeking solutions to enhance cognitive growth, this conversation will equip you with actionable tools for success.

 

To connect with Jan and her resources, use these links: https://www.brainsprints.com/ https://www.brainsprints.com/services/auditory-processing

 https://www.brainsprints.com/parent-coaching-foundations

 

Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

 

To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

 

To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.leilanimelendez.com/

https://elarplearning.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

 

Join our mission to empower homeschool families! https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

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In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar welcomes Anne Laure Jackson, a seasoned Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of experience and a dedicated Sensory Health Coach. Anne Laure shares her passion for equipping families with the tools and knowledge to understand, assess, and manage sensory needs, helping unique learners thrive in their homeschool environments. Together, they’ll explore practical strategies to support sensory health, create a harmonious learning atmosphere, and empower children to feel better and achieve more. Don’t miss this insightful conversation filled with encouragement and actionable advice for parents navigating sensory challenges in home education.

 

To connect with Anne Laure and her resources, use this link: https://www.annelaurejackson.com/

and https://www.annelaurejackson.com/church

 

Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

 

To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

 

To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.leilanimelendez.com/

https://elarplearning.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

 

Join our mission to empower homeschool families! https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

 

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Could play be the key to helping homeschoolers thrive? In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar is joined by Alan Tang, founder of CoLab, an innovative online program that uses games, discussions, and escape rooms to equip kids with essential skills for the modern world. Alan’s journey—from corporate finance and culinary arts to education—has inspired his unique approach to engaging, hands-on learning. Tune in as we dive into how play-based learning can empower homeschool families to prepare their children for lifelong success.

 

To connect with Alan and his resources, use this link: https://www.collaborationlaboratory.com/

and to see testimonials from his students

visit: https://youtu.be/b_LaBT31moQ

 

Viewers like you funded similar episodes, and other free resources from SPED Homeschool. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

 

To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/

 

To learn about the other Empowering Homeschool Conversations Co-Hosts and their resources, visit:

https://annieyorty.com/

https://www.leilanimelendez.com/

https://elarplearning.com/

https://solimaracademy.com/

 

Join our mission to empower homeschool families! https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/

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