Parents love the approach WriteShop takes, but they often struggle with the large amount of instructor content necessary to teach it. In this episode, we will show you how to hack the program to make teaching it more manageable. Join us for this insightful discussion and learn how to make WriteShop work for your family.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/hacking-writeshop

Parents often express frustration at teaching their children compositional writing. Join us for a lively discussion with practical tips about teaching writing. We will give you the tools to approach this subject with confidence.

Show notes:
https://demmelearning.com/blog/teach-writing-show/

This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.

Join Gretchen and Andrew Pudewa for a lively exploration of how to “hack” high school, create rich, meaningful opportunities for teenagers, and take advantage of the many options for starting to accumulate college credits while still below the traditional college age.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/crafting-college-experience-show

How do we teach our children, particularly our middle schoolers, the difference between conversation and gossip? We want to encourage the former and discourage the latter, but what does an intelligent conversation look like with tweenagers? How do we create insight for them when they meet a bully? Join us for an insightful discussion of these important topics with author Lizabeth Jenkins-Dale.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/conversation-gossip-difference-show

If you’re a parent who doesn’t see yourself as mathematically adept, it can feel difficult to create a successful mathematical environment for your student. What if you could “flip the script” and learn alongside your student? Join us for a discussion about fostering your own mathematical success so you can model it for your students.

Show notes:
https://demmelearning.com/blog/heart-math-show/

This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.

Math-U-See is known as a mastery-based curriculum. If you are a Math-U-See parent, you may wonder, "What does mastery look like?" at any particular point in your journey. Mastery is one of the most critical concepts for a parent to apply accurately. In this episode, we visit the in-depth process of assessing mastery and how you can get the most out of applying this concept in your instruction.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/mastery-teach-back-show

Parents often ask themselves if they are doing the right thing by homeschooling their children. For home educators, this is a marathon, not a sprint. It will be a journey for which you cannot see the end result. How do you know you are on the right path? This episode is a generational discussion with a mother and daughter who have created the tradition of home education in the second generation. Learn what practices and habits you can start now to instill a long-term love of learning in your children to influence future generations.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/generational-homeschooling-show

As homeschool parents, we can decide whether or not grades are a part of our homeschool experience. What do we grade, WHY do we grade, and when do we start the grading process? Join us as we revisit one of our most popular episodes to weigh the pros and cons, discuss options for your family’s experience, and hear what veteran homeschoolers’ experiences are.

Show notes:
https://demmelearning.com/blog/grading-show/

This episode was previously created as a webinar and was not created with the audio listener in mind.

Author and coach Patti Reed allows us to talk about some of the difficult conversations we must have with our children as they negotiate their way to adulthood. Raising kids is hard, and raising teenagers is every emotion together.

We have an insightful discussion on agreements and expectations, vulnerabilities, commitment, academic gaps, and sorting responsibilities and concerns.

Show notes:
https://demmelearning.com/blog/smart-conversations-teenager-show

When we begin a homeschool journey, we often have specific expectations. When these expectations don't align with reality, stress occurs. Join us for a panel discussion of setting appropriate expectations for your homeschooling years and a realistic discussion of what this first year might look like for you.

Show notes:
https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-expectations-show