Foundational math skills are essential for student success. When a student faces difficulties, the root cause often lies in weak and disconnected basic knowledge rather than the current lesson.

We had an insightful discussion of the reasons behind these struggles and how remediation may only require a temporary pause rather than a permanent setback.

🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/foundational-math-skills-show

Hear a compelling real-life example of AI's positive impact. Listen as Duncan Roe explains how he leveraged AI to prepare for his long-distance hike on the Continental Divide Trail.

This is a follow-up to our 10/27/23 episode on hiking the Continental Divide Trail. We recommend listening to that episode and reading the show notes first:

https://demmelearning.com/blog/hiking-continental-divide-trail-show/

We had an engaging conversation with Joy Ng, the wife of a Coast Guard rescue helicopter pilot in remote Alaska. Her compelling book Even There recounts her exciting journey, including unexpected ventures into commercial fishing, business entrepreneurship, homeschooling, and authorship—all interwoven with a profound thread of faith.

🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/joy-ng-show

We had a fascinating conversation with Duncan Lawrence, a homeschool graduate and experienced registered nurse. Duncan will share insights into how his passions have evolved, the skills he's gained along the way, and his current career goals within the rapidly growing field of informatics.

🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/nursing-informatics-show

While our conversation will focus on educating students at home with unique learning needs and how parents can provide positive, encouraging support, Dr. Stoudt will also provide insight into a deeper understanding of when standardized testing is helpful and how much weight it should have in a parent’s homeschool world.

🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschooling-unique-learners-show

Discover how Shelby Roe transformed her love of animals into a career at the forefront of biological research. Experience the excitement of scientific discoveries as Shelby candidly shares her path into the molecular biology field, navigating the challenges of the often-intimidating landscape of STEM.

🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/biological-research-career-show

As we increasingly depend on external stimulation for diversion, our ability to reflect, remember, compare, and contemplate seems to wane. This discussion addresses this need as well as practical ways we can help our students develop these essential thinking skills.

🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/cultivating-attentiveness-contemplation-show

Through gentle encouragement, humor, and passion, Mary empowers homeschooling moms to achieve greater balance and find more joy in their journeys.

🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/supermoms-find-encouragement-show

Kelly Noah explores with us how to guide young adults in prioritizing and focusing on choices that align with their goals and values.

🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/choosing-wisely-show

Lenore Skenazy joins us for a discussion on fostering youth resilience and independence. We explore how unstructured time and autonomy can better equip young people to handle frustration and develop problem-solving skills.

🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/lenore-skenazy-show