Life Skills 101

Building your Mom Team Today on the show, True North Homeschool Academy Director, Lisa Nehring is joined by Jennifer Uren, who podcasts at This Mom Knows. Life Jennifer says, “Every business  “yes” can feel like a parenting “no” – and that’s when mom guilt kicks in.  Through her website and podcast, This Mom Knows, Jennifer […] The post Building your Mom T...

Why a Morning Basket Pam Barnhill joins me on today’s podcast to talk about how to manage your life while homeschooling Pam, Jamie Martin and Colleen Kessler have all joined forces to create a program called, Homeschooling with Purpose Cast a vision Calm the chaos Create a lifestyle of learning in your home Which is […] The post Special Replay | Why a Morning Basket with Pam Barnhill a...

Tools for Struggling Learners – Part 1 Today we are talking with Cindy LaJoy. You might remember Cindy from a previous episode where we talked about the Soft Skills of Work Ethic. Cindy spent the pandemic busy as ever, learning many new videography skills, working on a graduate degree and co-authoring a book. Along with […] The post Special Replay | Tools for Struggling Learners &#8211...

But whether you and/or your student have a clear plan or not, CLEP-ing out of their gen-eds is always the wisest way to go. The post Special Replay: Rethinking College appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Relationship Building Relationship Building. It was so much fun to talk with the author, speaker, homeschooling momma, pastor’s wife, and baker,  Katie Trent, as we talked about Creative Relationship Building! I love Katie’s simple but effective 3 step process to building amazing Relationships with her kids! Plan to: Begin a conversation Ask questions- remove the […] The post Relationship Bu...

Ready for Adventure in Scripture Ready for Adventure in Scripture? David Nekrutman of the Isaiah Project is here to discuss their new Homeschooling Program, Biblical Excavations, and their brand spanking new Critical Thinking program, your Sabbath Invitation. David brings 22 years of understanding with him as he has been working in Jewish-Christian Relations in various […] The post Ready for...

Why Study Shakespeare Why Study Shakespeare? Anna Knaub shares her love of Shakespeare on this podcast for LifeSkills101 Why Study Shakespeare in Your Homeschool Homeschooling can be a fulfilling and unique educational experience for both parents and students. But for many parents, the idea of teaching their child about William Shakespeare can be intimidating and […] The post Why Study Shake...

Steal Like an Artist What does it mean to steal like an artist? Art Instructor and Scientist BJ Pramann join true North Homeschool Academy Director Lisa Nehring.  BJ earned a B.S. but has gone on to be a self-taught speed painter who travels with an International Ministry (hear more about that in this interview with […] The post Steal Like an Artist ~Critical Thinking appeared first on Ultim...

Learning Styles & Online Education Learning Styles are as much a part of the Homeschooling Parents’ vocabulary as Ticonderoga Pencils and the jokes about denim jumpers. We love them and embrace them for a good reason. They help us understand our kids better and make homeschooling much more enjoyable. The best way to use learning […] The post Learning Styles & Online Education...

Choose to Homeschool Today, Lisa Nehring, True North Homeschool Academy Director, sits down with one of her adult kids who was entirely homeschooled, Kendra Nehring, and her husband, who was public schooled, to talk about their decision to homeschool their kids. Tony went entirely through the public school system and won a national award, including […] The post Why Choose to Homeschool appea...

Homeschooling Through Tragedy On this episode, Lisa Nehring talks with one of her adult kids, Kendra Vittioe, about a life-threatening accident Kendra lived through. When Kendra was 14, she, her siblings, and a friend were in an accident where the minivan they were riding in was t-boned by a truck. Kendra survived a frontal lob […] The post Homeschooling Through Tragedy appeared first on Ult...

The Time has come for Conservatives to Become Politically Active!   True North Homeschool Academy Director Lisa Nehring is joined by one Adam Pruzan. Adam has worked at high levels of public policy and has read every Senate brief since the 80’s. He currently works as a consultant and investment manager and teachers at True […] The post Adam Pruzan on Conservative activism appeared first...

Tis the season to take stock of the year before, dream about the year ahead and realize maybe you’re a bit off track in some areas. It’s a time when we realize some seasons are over and new ones are about to begin.   It’s no different in homeschooling. It’s seasonal. And what may have […] The post Is it Time to Pivot in Your Homeschool? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcas...

In a recent article, titled, “The College Essay is Dead,” the writer questions whether writing instruction will weather the onslaught of AI. AI is “writing” many things these days, from ads to news articles, so it’s not surprising that the time-honored essay will soon be under fire.   True North Homeschool Academy director, Lisa Nehring […] The post Is the...

Fluency In Foreign Language True North Homeschool Academy Director Lisa Nehring is joined by one of True North’s Spanish Instructors, Cat Garcia, as we talk about what it takes to gain fluency in a 2nd language in high school.   Immersion. By far, the fastest and most effective way to gain fluency in a 2nd […] The post The Possibility of Fluency in Foreign Language for your High-schoole...

Please, no matter how we advance technologically, please don’t abandon the book. There is nothing in our material world more beautiful than the book.” ― Patti Smith   Tech is here to stay, and it is such a useful tool! But it can also be difficult to balance tech usage with other academic options. Listen […] The post How to find Balance with Technology in your Homeschool, Wi...

Why is Capitalism more Christian than Socialism In this episode, Director of True North Homeschool Academy, Lisa Nehring talks with Ethan Nehring, who teaches Latin, History and Writing about the difference between socialism and capitalism and why capitalism is a more Christian system than socialism. Good government provides freedom, equity and justice. Capitalism has to […] The post Why is...

The Importance of Foreign Language as a Life Skill In our increasingly global world, the ability to communicate cross culturally is going to be more important that ever before! Listen in as True North Homeschool Academy’s Spanish Instructor, Sra. Catalina Garcia explains why and how, by becoming bilingual, your student will have more opportunities than […] The post The Importance of Fo...

Entrepreneurship as a Life Style with Your Kids Life Lessons Learned through Building a Successful Business Join us this week as we hear from Gina Steffy, who started a successful 6- figure business with her four kids, while homeschooling. Creating a business with her kids, allowed Gina to teach them not only academic, but life […] The post Entrepreneurship as a Life Style with Your Kids app...

Preparing your Kids for Entrepreneurship 7 Reasons your Homeschooler must study Entrepreneurship Our kids are going to live and work in the Gig Economy Having an understanding of the framework of business allows for flexibility and adaptability. Failure is an important aspect of success. Through Entrepreneurship, kids learn the 4 C’s of Education Communication Critical […] The post Preparing...

You’ve probably heard that you can’t get “behind” while homeschooling, but if you’ve had an illness, natural disaster, death or pregnancy, you can sure feel like you are! The post When Your Homeschool has been Derailed – Part 2 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Kristy Faith is an Educational Expert Turned Homeschool Advocate and is here on the podcast to talk about Worldview. The post Why You Should Homeschool with Christy Faith – Part 2 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

This week, True North Homeschool Academy director, Lisa Nehring is talking with Kristy_Faith. Kristy is an educational expert turned homeschool advocate. The post Why You should Homeschool with Christy Faith – pt. 1 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Parents and students need to choose college wisely. Consider the world view as well as the academic integrity of the institution. The post Post 2020 College Education appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Lisa Nehring talks with Homeschooling Grandparent, Melissa Swenda about how she is supporting her daughter’s family as they homeschool. The post How can Grandparents Support their Homeschool Kids appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .