The Orangutan Academy

The Orangutan Academy

By Hannah Swim-KeyParentingKids & Family
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The Orangutan Academy episodes

  • 19. Invisible Gratitude

    Thanksgiving is about gratitude, family & friends. This Thanksgiving I'm grateful for all of the above but also for two particular moments that really helped me gain insight into the people my sweet twins are becoming.

    15 min
  • 18. Chiropractical Magic
    Nobody wants a sick child. What if I told you about a secret source of healing that may not be highly recognizable ...but could potentially save you and your child heartache, trauma and even money? Listen to our story and decide for yourself what is best for you and your family.
    19 min
  • 17. Forks in a Melting Pot

    We've said it before...it takes all kinds of kind to make this world go round. This concept is being heavily introduced into our homeschooling styles of learning and observations. While finding gratitude in the functionality of our family household unit we are simultaneously finding gratitude in the awareness of differences among those in our community.

    19 min
  • 15. Big Love for the J.E.'s
    Connections and conversations with the people around us impacts our every decision. It is within these relationships we find the strength to muster up the courage to allow growth opportunities to take place no matter how painful they may be.
    27 min
  • 14. Harmonious Boundaries
    Establishing boundaries is not easy but it is necessary. Teaching how to establish boundaries with our children and for our children seems even harder and can only be done through conscious effort and observation...at least that's the case in our household.
    25 min
  • 13. The Red, White & Blue
    What does living in America mean? Freedom! We can say, think, feel & express what it is we think will make this country even better than it was yesterday. At The Orangutan Academy we are making sure these kids understand the impact of their own voice.
    22 min
  • 12. Origins of Inspiration
    Any origin of inspiration can be viewed as if it were a tree with roots that grow and branch into new ideas and better ways to accomplish our goals on Earth. Today I am interviewing my husband to discuss his unusual hobby and how this hobby, having it's own origin, has further developed new origins for those around him.
    Other podcast mentioned- Caroline Leaf
    19 min
  • 11. Wildly Colorful Entropy
    Entropy by definition is lack of order or predictability. Wildly colorful entropy is the creative space in my mind that allows me to set whimsical goals that are accomplished through the application of art and color. I'm recognizing this same concept within my own children which has in turn allowed me the privilege of witnessing their own products come to life and how this changes their attitude for the better.
    22 min
  • 10. The Real Energy Crisis
    Is it gasoline or CO2 or fossil fuels? Could it possibly be the way we've been driven to strive for ‘better’ for our families and our houselholds? Where does your energy go?... And who decides for you where your energy goes and what your dreams should be?
    26 min

About The Orangutan Academy

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The Orangutan Academy is my active and raw journey through Mammahood and first time homeschooling. I’ve recently stumbled across the concept that it is not my responsibility to mold my children into…