Homeschool Yo Kids

#77 On this episode, the Founder Dynamic Dyslexia & Speech, Jaimee, shares her journey to helping kids read, some of the accommodations that dyslexia kids should receive, the importance of understanding the dynamics of Dyslexia, the free diagnostics test that she offers families, the many misconceptions associated with dyslexia, and the reasons many dyslexic kids go undiagnosed. dynamicdyslexi...

#76 On this episode, the Founder of Glory to Glory Fitness, Health Advocate, Ashton, shares his weight loss journey, his passion for wellness, the importance of movement, the program he created to help produce healthy kids, how he got his program into schools, and the projected statistics that he is aiming to combat. https://www.formeducation.org/homeschool Ashton Tate is the founder of Glory to G...

#75 On this episode, Educator, Dr. Lalla, shares her book on College Succes, her passion for helping to get teens college ready, the importance of building your legacy, the support she offers parents and teens, ensuring that our children have choices, and the need for financial literacy . https://www.seeklegacynow.com/ Meet Lalla A. A. Edwards: Education Expert with a Passion for Empowering Studen...

#74 On this episode, Working Homeschool Moms Coach, Charlotte, shares her homeschool routine with her twin neurodivergent boys, learning to prioritize self-care, the importance of deschooling, the support she offers working homeschool moms, the endless possibilities that homeschooling offers, and the power in ignoring the "naysayers". https://mylittlehomeschool.com/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/...

#73 On this episode, Executive Director of Junius Johnson Academics, Junius, shares his teaching philosophy, the space he provides for life learners, the importance of teaching with passion, his journey to becoming a scholar, his passion for encouraging others to think, and the significance of teaching to ensure your children have happy lives. https://www.juniusjohnson.com/ Junius Johnson is a wri...

#71 On this episode, Consultant, Homeschool Mom, Amy, shares her personal journey with autism, why she loves Charlotte Mason's Philosophy, the curriculum she creates, the support our children need, her "Special Needs Kids are People Too" book, her definition of "special needs", and the importance of more conversations and not consequences. https://amybodkin.com/ Amy Bodkin...

#71 On this episode, Diverse Interactive Learning Founder, Adrian, shares her passion for math, her educational journey, her experience in the classroom, the tutoring services she provides, how she leads her kid's educational journey, her math center, and testing strategies. Social Handles https://www.instagram.com/diverseilearning/ https://twitter.com/diverselearning https://www.facebook.com/...

#70 On this episode, Children's Book Author, Tiara, shares her love for working with preschoolers, how class size matters, her experience working with autistic children, her children's books, the importance of diverse representation, her passion for writing, and potty training tips. Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tiara+j+hudson+author&crid=JB27ISMVTJHW&sprefix=tiara+j+hudson+aut...

#69 On this episode, the Academic Convenience Store's Founder, Aisha, shares her academic career, the disservice she saw while working as a social worker, how she came up with the Mega Math Bootcamp, the challenges she faced in the classroom, how she utilized a business coach to jump into her entrepreneurship, how she integrated music into her lessons, and how she delivers information in bite...

#68 On this episode, Cardinal Institute's, Amanda, shares her passion for helping to rebrand West Virginia, the policy work that Cardinal Insitute is dedicated to, her thoughts on school choice, how she helps people understand Educational Freedom, the Hope Scholarship, her journey into homeschooling, and the importance of empowering parents for change. https://cardinalinstitute.com/about/ Aman...

#67 On this episode, Veteran Homeschool Mom, LaTisha, shares her journey into homeschooling in 2000, how to handle the 'naysayers', her fears with homeschooling, how she helped her kids continually push the bar, the importance of creating opportunity for your kids, understanding the necessity of preparation, and how her homeschool curriculum evolved over time. https://childrenofthesun.educ...

#66 On this episode, Veteran Homeschooler, Author, Laurie, shares her journey into homeschooling in 1994, the 'interview' that changed the trajectory of their homeschooling journey, the importance of child-centered learning, knowing when to make alterations to your curriculum, gameschooling, understanding the necessity of learning at home, and how she uses her voice to debunk all myths ass...

#65 On this episode, Diapers2Deposit's Founder, Whitney, shares why she feels kids are never too young to learn financial literacy, the importance of addressing financial trauma, the passion behind her teaching financial literacy, the many hands-on experiences that she offers her students, the ultimate goals in life, and how she handled adverse opinions about homeschooling. Homeschool Drop-off...

#64 On this episode, Mommy's Classroom Curriculum's Creator, Priscilla, shares the many hands-on activities she incorporates into her homeschool journey, the importance of fun & flexibility in learning, the joys of witnessing the many milestones her kids reach, her son's transition to public school, how she deals with adverse opinions about homeschooling, and the empowerment that h...

#63 On this episode, Edge Consulting's Founder, Homeschool Mom, Gail, shares how homeschool works for her neurodivergent kids, her time in the classroom, the passion behind her need to help other homeschool parents, the effects of peer pressure on adults, the importance individualized lessons, and the many services that are offered at Edge Consulting. https://www.breaktheedges.com/ YOKIDS50- R...

#62 On this episode, Clonlara's Director of Education, April, shares how she balanced homeschooling her 5 kids, the many resources that Clonlara offers, the various ways education can be presented to students, the guidance Clonlara offers to homeschool families, the importance of teaching kids how to handle failure, and the positive impact of Clonlara's school meetings. https://clonlara.or...

Season 2- Episode 61 On this episode, 'Sassy. Chic. Geek' Founder, Charise, shares how she encourages others to celebrate their dopeness, her nomadic lifestyle, the 'tool kit of life', the importance of sharing our wisdom with the younger generations, how she uses technology to further her brand, and why educating the youth is so vital to the betterment of the future. www.sassychic...

Season 2- Episode 60 On this episode, 'Luminous Minds'' Literacy Specialist, Chandra, shares her insight on the national literacy crisis, how important it is for parents to be involved in their kids learning, the many resources available for families through the Luminous Minds platform, the science of reading, and the need to ensure 'fun' is associated with learning. Social Cha...

Season 2- Episode 59 On this episode, 'SHEP Legacy Solutions' Founder & Homeschool Mom, Tewanda, shares her passion for helping teenagers, how important it is to be authentic when working with kids, her reasons for choosing to exit the system, how she brought herself out of depression, her journey to homeschooling, and the need for resilience. https://www.sheplegacysolutions.com/Facebo...

Season 2- Episode 58 On this episode, 'Eye of a Scientist' Founder & Homeschool Mom, Neymi shares her passion for teaching science, how important it is to understand your nervous system , the many elements are body are fighting against, the reason for our flight or fight system, and how she interacts with different homeschool groups & microschools . https://eyeofascientist.com/ Hom...

Season 2- Episode 57 On this episode, Nature Speaks' Founder, Rachel shares her love for raising and nurturing horses, how important it is to learn self-sustainability, the benefits of horse manure, the healing capabilities that horses possess, the many programs they offer homeschoolers, and she gives us a tour of the farm. https://www.nature-speaks.com/our-story.html Nature Speaks was created...

Season 2- Episode 56 On this episode, Black Kids Read Press Founder, Jomo, shares his experience teaching on the University level, how important it is to get books in front of your kids, the benefits of reading at or above grade level, his passion for writing and publishing books, protective factors, and the need for revamping of the public-school science curriculum. Black Kids Read (ES)2 STEM Lea...

Season 2- Episode 55 On this episode, homeschool mom, Donna, shares her experience with raising her gifted daughter, how important it is to grow your child's emotional intelligence, the benefits of homeschooling gifted kids, the early signs she recognized in her child, how vital community is, and the advocacy she does for parents of gifted children. https://athenasacademy.com/ Donna Metler is...

Season 2- Episode 54 On this episode, the owner of The Penmanship Lab, Leslie, shares her methods of making writing fun, how important it is to work on children's fine motor skills, the benefits of writing by hand, how she builds her homeschool curriculum, how vital self-advocacy is for kids, and how she created a homeschool lifestyle that works for her family. https://www.thepenmanshiplab.com...

Season 2- Episode 53 On this episode, Lionman School of Rewilding, Max, shares his passion for foraging and plants, how important it is to learn how to farm, why being able to hunt and gather is vital, the benefits of learning how to work with your hands, the reasons he tries to do something new every day, and how to build a sustainable life. http://lionmanrewilding.com/ LMSR Founder, Head Instruc...