Life Skills 101

Hey Friends! In this episode of Soft Skills 101 we are going to talk about Distraction Management. Of course one of the best ways to manage distractions is to manage your time! We’ll cover phone, social media, emails and kid distractions! Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the […] The post Distraction Management appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast N...

This episode of Soft Skills 101 is going to introduce the Soft Skill of Time and Distraction Management. This is such an important Soft Skill to learn well and to teach our kids! Each of us is entrusted with a specific amount of time on this earth and learning to steward it well allows us […] The post Introducing the Soft Skill of Time & Distraction Management appeared first on Ultimate...

This week I am excited to introduce you to Katie Hornor. Katie lives with her husband and 5 children in Mexico, developing curriculum, encouraging business owners, running a local coffee shop, and homeschooling. In addition, they started the first on-line Summit for homeschooling Spanish speakers in 2018 which reached over 5000 people in 2019! Listen […] The post Nurturing Creativity appeare...

In this episode, I am joined by my husband, Dr. David Nehring as we discuss the importance of ownership – what is God’s responsibility, what is mine, what is not mine. Understanding boundaries is integral to understanding Soft Skills and how we interact and think about ourselves, God and others! We’ll use the 10 Commandments […] The post Ownership & the 10 Commandments appeared fi...

“Creativity takes courage.” ~ Henri Matisse Welcome to another episode! We are going to continue our discussion on Creativity. Be sure to catch last week’s show where I listed 50 ways to nurture your creativity! And be sure to check out previous podcasts on Critical Thinking, as the two often go  hand-in-hand! This week I […] The post Encouraging Creativity in Your Home! ap...

This week on the podcast I’ll introduce the Soft Skill of Creativity. Creativity is going to be more important than ever in the fluid and radically changing job market of the 2020’s. I’ll share some interesting info on what’s coming and then 50 ways to develop your creativity! Isaiah 64:8  But now, O LORD, You […] The post Introducing the Soft Skill of Creativity! appeared first on Ultimate...

Today I am joined by Dr. David Nehring to talk about Active Listening Skills. This is a simple formula that will build Critical Thinking Skills, as it requires attention to detail, empathy and understanding feelings, as well as empathy and compassion. As you sit with someone to really listen to them by using Active Listening […] The post Active Listening Skills and Critical Thinking appeared...

In this episode of Soft Skills 101, we interview Adam Pruzan, teacher extraordinaire at True North Homeschool Acaedemy, who shares with us how to use literature to teach Critical Thinking Skills. Proverbs 4:6-7 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is this: […] The post Teaching Critical Thinking Skills through Literat...

In this Podcast, we’ll continue our discussion of Critical Thinking Skills as I interview Amy Vickrey, Director of Special Needs Department at True North Homeschool Academy. We’ll be talking about how to help kids develop time and self-management techniques, talk about Meta-Cognition and so much more! Critical Thinking Skills are important for success, and might […] The post Special Needs &#...

Critical Thinking skills are “An ability to use reason to move beyond the acquisition of facts to uncover deep meaning,” according to Robert Weissberg.   In this episode we’ll define Critical Thinking skills, examine why they are necessary and begin to talk about how to teach them.   Word Study: Critical Thinking Skills come from […] The post Critical Thinking with Lisa Nehri...

Val Harrison of Practically Speaking Mom and I continue the discussion about teaching our kids the Soft Skill of Work Ethic and Val has some Godly, practical advice. Work Ethic teaches our kids Purpose, self-worth and a Godly self-perception Humility and service- they are the center of the universe! Empathy- the ability and desire to […] The post Work Ethic Interview with Val Harrison of Pra...

Soft Skills 101 – GRIT and Soft Skill of Work Ethic In this episode we take a look at Grit. My grandpas generation was called the interbellum generation. His generation has some great things to teach us about GRIT: Humility Personal Responsibility Prudent Saving Faithful Commitment How to help our kids grow GRIT Help them […] The post GRIT and Soft Skill of Work Ethic appeared first on Ultim...

In this episode, I interview Cindy LaJoy of Blue Collar Homeschool. Cindy and her husband have adopted 5 kids from Eastern Europe and are serial entrepreneurs. Listen in as Cindy shares her philosophy of hard work, higher education and dealing with learning disabilities and giftedness. You will be blessed by Cindy’s wisdom, down-to-earth advice and […] The post Work Ethic with Cindy La Joy a...

In this episode we jump in to the Soft Skill of Work Ethic. I’ll cover what constitutes a good and poor work ethic, give some practical tips about how to instill work ethic in your kids and talk about some of my favorite people, including George Washington, Lillian Gilbreth and Frank Braun. Modern Hebrew  Biblical […] The post The Soft Skill of Work Ethic appeared first on Ultimate Homeschoo...

Soft Skills are not just for vocational, academic and familial success but integral to walking out lives of integrity. In this show I talk about Story Stealers, the Wide-Eyed Wonder of following Rabboni Jesus and Soft Skills. “For we let our young men and women go out unarmed, in a day when armour was never […] The post Story Stealers, the Wide-Eyed Wonder of following Rabboni Jesus and Soft...

Welcome to another Episode of Soft Skills: 101, Life Skills for a Digital Age!   Today I am interviewing my good friend, Laura Murfin, owner of Cross Seven. Laura began life as a young adult working on Mercy Ships, has traveled internationally, is a devoted homeschooling wife and momma to 6 girls and has developed Cross […] The post Adaptability and Flexibility: Interview with Laura Murfin o...

In this episode we talk about foreign language, scholarships and Chinese in particular with Ali Thomas of NiHao Chinese. Be sure and check out part 1 of this interview here if you missed it! Colleges may no longer expect foreign language for admittance, but proficiency in a foreign language can equal scholarship money and international […] The post Flexibility and Adaptability: Part II of In...

Guest Ali Thomas, co-owner of NiHao Chinese, is here with us today talking about Flexibility and Adaptability, especially in regards to Foreign Language Acquisition. Learning a foreign language and international travel helps you understand people and cultures different than yourself- develops flexibility and adaptability as well as empathy and compassion. When Ali was a young […] The post Fl...

Introducing the Soft Skills of Flexibility and Adaptability! These soft skills are more important than ever before in the fast paced, quickly changing, international world our kids will be navigating. In this show we’ll talk about the importance of strategizing for your children’s future as they launch into adulthood, including taking a look at rising […] The post The Soft Skills of Flexibil...

Dr. David Nehring joins us for this episode to finish our series on Integrity. Bible Verse: Ephesians 5:21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ James 1:4 So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. Books/ […] The post Integrity within a Family with Dr. David Nehring (Part 2) appeared...

Dr. David Nehring joins us for this episode, focusing on Integrity.   Integrity is about God. Most importantly it is about ME in relationship to a living, Holy God.  Who are “we”? – “We” as people of the Book. Q: What is the value system of the Book? A: Holiness, Kinship & Purity: the good, the […] The post Integrity with Dr. David Nehring appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podc...

This week on Soft Skills 101 podcast, we are joined by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki for the next episode in our integrity series. The main topic of this podcast is the role of the parent. Here is a brief outline of what we discussed: Bible Verse: Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 11:19 Role of the Parent – teaching […] The post Integrity: The Role of a Parent with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki appeared first...

Can you be a Christian and walk with integrity while being involved in Politics? Living with Integrity, despite one’s vocational choice, takes intentionality. It is easier to see a lack of integrity on the part of others, than ourselves, or “our side.” We want to think the best of ourselves while we think more critically/ […] The post Integrity Interview with Justin Warfel – Part 2 app...

This week on Soft Skills 101 Podcast, we interview Justin Warfel about Integrity.  Lack of Integrity in language- “I feel” vs. “I think.” = intentional thoughts based on thinking vs. feelings demands critical thinking skills. Reactivity is a result of basing actions and thoughts on feelings vs. thinking. Lack of Integrity can be found in […] The post Integrity Interview with Justin Warfel &#...

In today’s episode we kick off talking about the Soft Skill of Integrity with author of Mere Motherhood, Cindy Rollins. Cindy is a long-time homeschooler, author, podcaster, Mom of many, friend and mentor. Cindy shares how stories, histories and the Biblical narrative can be the voice of conscious in the lives of children, how reading […] The post The Soft Skill of Integrity with Cindy Rolli...