In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Kimberly Bennett, founder of the Homeschool Counseling Network, to explore how homeschool families can access trusted mental health and educational support. They discuss the challenges homeschool parents face, how HCN connects families with culturally competent providers, and the growing need for community, resources, and specialized care within the homeschool world.

Episode Overview:

Homeschooling brings freedom and flexibility—but it can also come with unique challenges that require specialized support. In this conversation, Tiffany and Kimberly Bennett dive into the mission behind the Homeschool Counseling Network and how it provides free resources, vetted providers, and culturally informed care designed specifically for homeschool families. From neurodivergence and burnout to building stronger support systems, this episode highlights practical pathways for families seeking guidance and connection.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn About:

~The vision and mission behind the Homeschool Counseling Network (HCN)

~Common challenges homeschool families face, including isolation, anxiety, burnout, and neurodivergence

~Why homeschoolers benefit from providers trained in homeschool cultural competency

~How HCN vets and trains counselors, therapists, and educational professionals

~The required CEU training for providers serving homeschool families

~Free resources available through HCN, including interviews, expert guidance, and a college planning guide

~Supporting children with learning differences and developmental challenges

~Self-care strategies and support systems for homeschooling parents

~Upcoming discussions on school choice programs, ESAs, and vouchers

~Building community through expert panels and collaborative conversations

~Insights into structuring and marketing an online course for homeschool-related businesses

Learn about The Homeschool Counseling Network: 

Website: https://www.homeschoolcounselingnetwork.com/home

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In this follow-up conversation, Tiffany sits down with Kam Knight to explore the brain’s “wanting mechanism” and how it impacts children, parenting, and homeschooling. Learn why endless wants and overstimulation create resistance, meltdowns, and distraction—and how parents can reduce overwhelm by meeting core emotional needs and simplifying daily life.

Episode Overview Why do children constantly want more—and why does it sometimes feel impossible to keep up? In this episode, Tiffany and Kam Knight continue their conversation on internal resistance by diving into the brain’s powerful wanting mechanism. They explore how modern stimuli, emotional needs, and unconscious patterns influence behavior, especially for neurodivergent learners and homeschooling families. This discussion offers practical strategies for reducing overwhelm, strengthening connection, and creating calmer learning environments at home.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn About:

~The brain’s wanting mechanism and why children develop endless desires

~How overstimulation and media exposure increase resistance and emotional overwhelm

~The connection between wants, needs, and internal resistance

~Why neurodivergent children may experience intensified triggers

~Strategies for reducing external stimuli to help children focus and regulate

~Meeting children’s core needs for attention, affection, approval, and connection

~Helping children engage through inclusion in daily tasks and responsibilities

~Parenting approaches that balance structure, playfulness, and emotional safety

~The impact of diet, environment, and routine on behavior and regulation

~The role of emotional release and how unresolved feelings affect physical and mental health

~Kam’s emotional release technique (“Kam Method”) and its purpose

~Understanding de-schooling during the transition from traditional school to homeschooling

~Supporting burnt-out homeschool parents and simplifying expectations Learn more about Kam Knight @ https://kamknight.com/

In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Tiffany Parsons, The Homeschool OT and founder of Agape Love OT, to explore how occupational therapy supports homeschool and microschool students. They unpack primitive reflexes, learning challenges, and practical resources parents can use to better support their children’s development.

Episode Overview

Many homeschool parents don’t realize occupational therapy can play a powerful role in learning success—especially when children struggle with attention, handwriting, emotional regulation, or sensory processing. In this conversation, Tiffany Parsons explains how primitive reflexes impact development and why reflex integration therapy addresses the root causes of learning challenges rather than just surface behaviors. The episode also highlights practical resources, funding options, and encouragement for families navigating developmental concerns at home.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn About:

~What a homeschool occupational therapist does and how OT supports homeschool and microschool students

~Why learning challenges can be overlooked in homeschool settings

~What primitive reflexes are and how they affect learning and behavior

~How reflex integration therapy supports attention, handwriting, reading, and sensory processing

~The difference between treating symptoms vs. addressing root developmental issues

~Specific reflexes linked to speech delays, picky eating, attention issues, dyslexia, and dysgraphia

~The role of crawling and developmental milestones in brain and motor development

~How skipped milestones can impact learning later on

~Private-pay OT services and what parents should know about cost and access

~Alternative funding options like HOPE scholarships and health savings accounts

~Helpful parent resources, including Harkla courses and All Things Sensory

~Simple ways parents can support development through everyday routines

~Upcoming episode topics: dyslexia, dysgraphia, emotional regulation, and picky eating

Connect with Tiffany Parsons: 

Tiffany Parsons is a pastor’s wife, twin mom and a bonus mom. She is homeschooling/micro-schooling her twin boys as well as working as a private pay pediatric occupational therapist. She is passionate about using her God-given knowledge to help others and educate them on God’s design of primitive reflexes, guiding growth through faith and occupational therapy. She can be found on Facebook @The Homeschool OT, Tiffany Parsons.

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The Homeschool OT, Sarah Collins podcast: https://youtube.com/@homeschoolot?si=NxIuHCVcHTpn9tUx

In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Todd Sparrow to break down recent changes to high school math requirements in Tennessee. They explore new computer science credit options, homeschooling flexibility, and alternative graduation pathways that support students who need more time, support, or customized learning plans.

Episode Overview

High school education doesn’t have to follow a rigid timeline. In this conversation, Tiffany and Todd Sparrow unpack Tennessee’s updated graduation requirements and what they mean for homeschool and alternative-education families. From computer science credits and hands-on learning to five-year high school plans and GED options, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and practical guidance for supporting students academically and emotionally.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn About:

~Updates to Tennessee high school math requirements

~How computer science credits now fit into graduation pathways

~Options for meeting the CS requirement through courses or tech-focused electives

~Hands-on computer science learning, including robotics and live instruction

~Why some families may prefer instructor-led learning over online-only options

~How homeschooling can support students who are behind, burned out, or overwhelmed

~The benefits of a 5-year high school plan for confidence and long-term success

~Reducing pressure around early graduation and college readiness

~Supporting students navigating trauma, bullying, or mental health challenges

~Flexible education models with reduced credit loads and year-round scheduling

~When a GED may be a healthy and valid alternative to traditional graduation

~Help with transcripts, diplomas, and academic paperwork

~Using local co-ops and tutorials instead of parent-led teaching

~Preparing students for dual enrollment courses and understanding GPA risks

~College course access through co-ops and Access Academy

Connect with Todd at Axis Academy:

https://www.axisacademy.org/

Who is Axis Academy:

We are advocates of parent-led education. We believe that parents are best equipped to direct their children's education. Whether you are looking for a well-rounded online education, or would prefer a more hands-on approach to education, we have the resources to help you accomplish your goals. Sometimes, it can be difficult to figure out where to begin. We would love the opportunity to partner with and guide you. You know your children and we know education, and together we can ensure your children receive the best there is to offer.

In this episode, Tiffany sits down with songwriter and educator Kim Yarson to explore how music can transform the way children learn to read. Discover how her Learn to Read with Music program helps children ages 3–9 build phonics skills, confidence, and joy—especially for struggling readers, children with ADHD, or dyslexia.

Episode Overview

Reading doesn’t have to be a battle. In this conversation, Tiffany and Kim Yarson dive into a music-based approach to phonics that engages the brain, supports emotional well-being, and helps children thrive—without pressure or shame. Kim shares her five-step method, her journey creating hundreds of phonics songs, and practical encouragement for parents who feel stuck or discouraged in the reading journey.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn About:

~Kim’s 5-step Learn to Read with Music method for children ages 3–9

~How music activates multiple areas of the brain and improves retention

~Why music-based learning is especially effective for ADHD and dyslexic learners

~The power of repetition, rhyme, movement, and celebration in reading instruction

~Unique program features like muted practice tracks, games, and growth-mindset messaging

~How to balance different phonics philosophies (letter names vs. sounds)

~A real success story of a child with dyslexia making rapid progress

~Kim’s plans to expand the program for educators, preschools, and microschools ~Encouragement and practical advice for parents who feel overwhelmed teaching reading

~Creative ways music and play can strengthen parent-child connection

Connect with Kim: (Copy and paste link in browser) Youtube refuses to verify me! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/learn-to-read-with-music/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/learntoreadwithmusic/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/learntoreadwithmusic/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@learntoreadwithmusic Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@learntoreadwithmusic Website - https://learntoreadwithmusic.com/

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Why do we resist the very things we want most? Tiffany sits down with Kam Knight, an Award-winning author, to explore internal resistance, authority dynamics, PDA, and how unconscious patterns affect parenting and homeschooling—especially in neurodivergent families.

Episode Overview:

In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Kam Knight to unpack the deeper reasons behind internal resistance—why growth, peace, and progress can feel so hard even when we truly want them. This conversation goes beyond mindset and discipline, exploring how unconscious patterns, authority dynamics, and emotional needs impact parenting and homeschooling, especially in neurodivergent families.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn About:

What internal resistance really is and why knowledge and motivation alone aren’t enough

How the brain and body can block progress despite conscious desire

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and how it shows up in neurodivergent children

The role of authority dynamics in parenting and homeschooling challenges

How generational trauma and unresolved patterns affect parent-child relationships

Why homeschooling often requires deep inner work, not just academic planning

How unmet needs for attention, affection, and connection can lead to resistance in children

Practical insights for creating calmer, healthier family dynamics

Learn more about Kam Knight:

Kam Knight is a mentor, international speaker, and bestselling author of a dozen books in the area of mental, emotional, and physical performance. He is known for bringing fresh solutions and insights that are a rare departure from traditional ideas. Because of his fresh perspective, his books have become the gold standard for their respective topics, which have helped over 500,000 people. When he is not coaching or writing, he is traveling, having traveled to over 100 countries around the world. copy and paste into browser: www.KamKnight.com

Join me as we listen to the heartfelt story of Jenna Ditsch. The trials, testimony and redemption of a dream. Stay tuned in for the creation of a school like no other! 

in this episode:

About Jenna:

Jenna Ditsch is a pioneer, educator, and microschool director whose life exemplifies the transformative power of faith. In 2019, she faced immense loss—her marriage, home, job, and loved ones—yet God used this season to plant seeds for a new beginning. Through forgiveness and healing, Jenna experienced miracles and found renewed purpose in her calling.

As the director of a Christ-centered microschool, Jenna combines her expertise in K-8 education and curriculum development to nurture students academically, spiritually, and emotionally. Her mission is to equip young learners to discover their God-given purpose and impact the world. Pioneering this work as a single mom has been both fulfilling and challenging, requiring reliance on God’s provision and collaboration with others. Jenna’s journey, rooted in faith and perseverance, continues to inspire as she helps others find beauty from ashes and transform trials into purpose.

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Join me while I'll interview Vandana from EJ Classes. She shares her expansion of their education services, and the benefits of using an abacus for mental calculations. She also emphasizes the importance of making learning fun and engaging for children. Listen in to learn about the benefits of teaching cursive, and how it impacts a child's behavior and character development.

About Vandana:

Vandana is a dedicated teacher who helps children master math through Abacus techniques, making calculations quicker and easier. With a background in accounting and finance, she has spent nearly a decade in education. As the second-generation leader of a business established by her mother 20 years ago, Vandana has expanded its reach globally through online teaching. She believes every child should have access to quality learning and is committed to helping them build confidence in math. Visit ejclasses.com to learn more!

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Microschool for Neurodivergents with Widline Pierre is an inspiring and personal journey into the world of creating a school that truly supports neurodivergent learners. Join Widline as she shares her experiences, challenges, and triumphs in building and running her own microschool designed for students with unique needs.

Through candid conversations and heartfelt storytelling, Widline offers valuable insights into what it takes to create an inclusive, nurturing, and empowering educational environment. Whether you're an educator, parent, or someone dreaming of starting your own microschool, this podcast provides encouragement, practical tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to create a space where neurodivergent learners thrive.

Step into Widline's world and discover how you can make a difference in the lives of neurodivergent students—one step at a time.

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All About our Guest: Monica Encarnacion

Monica Encarnacion is an innovative educator with a Master of Science in Childhood Education and a former NYC public school teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching young children. As founder and CEO of STEAMVENTURE INC. in Southwest Florida, she brings hands-on STEAM education to her community. Inspired by her own family's homeschooling journey, she champions flexible, engaging learning through Homeschool STEAM initiatives, annual STEAM Festivals, a STEAM Club for young learners (ages 5-7), and a unique STEAMventure hybrid learning pod for homeschoolers that blends library sessions with experiential field trips. As a homeschool mom using ESA scholarships, Monica believes in educational alternatives. She hopes to support kids, families, and educators as we nurture tomorrow's innovators together.

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