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Homeschool Hints PodcastHow Do Homeschool Graduates Fare In The 'Real World'?In this episode of “Homeschool Hints,” host Shanxi Omoniyi explores the data on homeschool graduates and how they fare in the real world. Despite myths and stereotypes of the isolated homeschooler, research over 40+ years demonstrate how they outperform public-school peers in terms of academics, social skills, community engagement, and self-esteem. See how you can homeschool with confidence and graduate confident, skilled young adults!--------------------------Best Moments:-Exploding the myth of "no data" regarding homeschool grads [0:48]-Facts on homeschoolers' academic achievement [1:21]-Research on graduates' social, emotional and psychological development [2:00]-M...2025-05-0606 min
SONIC TALK PodcastsPodcast: Sonic TALK 841 - Warthog Modular, MPE, Synclavier Ork IIGuests
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Homeschool Hints PodcastHow To Prepare High School Homeschoolers As Entrepreneurs: Lisa NehringLisa Nehring from True North Academy explains the fourth industrial revolution and how to prepare homeschool students for a time of great disruption and change. Life skills such as entrepreneurship, communication, finance, problem-solving will always help our children pivot quickly - no matter what the job market is doing!-Lisa's experience in high school and how schooling felt like an unnecessary deterrent to the life she really wanted [1:50]-The importance of career exploration and business research during the high school years (and maybe even middle school) [3:00]-Details about the fourth industrial revolution [5:00]2025-04-0121 min
the Executives: A Dialogue with MajidEP 43: Special Edition from MPE 2025 | Insights from Payments Leaders and ExpertsIn this special episode, recorded live at Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE) 2025 in Berlin, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with some of the most influential leaders in the payments, fintech, and merchant space.As an official media partner of MPE 2025, the Executives brings you exclusive insights from industry leaders and experts. From open banking to payment orchestration, and fraud prevention to AI-driven innovations, this episode covers the cutting-edge trends shaping the future of payments.📝 Key Topics Covered:Future of payments and financial innovationStrategies to maximize revenue and streamline payment pro...2025-03-2735 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastThings I Wish I Knew For Homeschooling, Beginning Through High School: Trisha PullTrisha Pull from Homeschooling With Confidence discusses things she wished she had known before she started her homeschool journey. She's a former teacher turned homeschool mom of six kids and knows life in the trenches of homeschooling, as well as the triumphs along the way!-Tip #1: Did you know how messy homeschooling can be? What Trisha wishes she had known about the "mess" that comes with homeschooling (especially what the Internet and social media doesn't tell you)! [3:30]-How the mess can lead to goodness and redemption in everyday life [6:00]-Tip #2: Your homeschool doesn't...2025-03-1132 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastForeign Language Success for Any Age: Adelaide Olguin of TalkBox.MomAdelaide Olguin from TalkBox.Mom discusses foreign language success as a homeschool family, how it's never too early to educate. She also outlines common pitfalls that can stop you from learning languages easily.-Defining success in a foreign language: when everyone in your family is using it throughout the day to get things done [2:00]-The problem of starting with numbers, letters, and colors [4:40]-Natural language progression and how babies learn a language [7:05]-Tips on how to acquire language the way Charlotte Mason described as "living speech" [10:40]-How fluency is...2025-02-0426 min
The Meaningful Podcast Experience (MPE)Ep. 6 - From Asia to Africa: MPE Across Contexts w/ Leti CariñoSend us a textEpisode SIX introduces Leticia Cariño, an Elementary (PYP) Physical Educator in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast. In this episode, we discuss opportunities and challenges related to implementation and how the way we implement MPE is contextual. Leti shares several reflective strategies she uses with her learners and how she uses those reflections to shape her instruction to meet her student's needs. Leticia Cariño is a passionate physical educator from Spain, dedicated to promoting health and well-being among her students. Currently, she teaches Physical Education (PE) in the Primary Years Pro...2025-02-0332 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastAmanda Medford: How Women's Encouragement Day Can Help Homeschool Moms In 2025Amanda Medford, a second-generation homeschooler, explains how events like Women's Encouragement Day can help homeschoolers build community. Amanda has homeschooled five children in three states and knows the importance of fellowship and connection along your educational journey! -Why Amanda decided to join the Encouragement Day committee [2:00]-The differences between her homeschool journey vs. her children's [3:10]-Tips Amanda learned along the way to help with homeschooling [5:20]-What if you're beginning homeschool in the middle of the school year? [8:30]-Some of the changes planned to Women's Encouragement Day this year, compared...2025-01-0612 min
The Meaningful Podcast Experience (MPE)Reflections & Resolutions: The MPE Boxing Day Special w/ Dr. Tim FletcherSend us a textIn this special episode, Dr. Tim Fletcher re-joins the podcast to discuss impressions and takeaways from the first 8 episodes of the Meaningful PE podcast. Other discussion topics include the role of practitioner reflection on their vision for PE, and whether or not MPE is suitable for those who already have found their PE experience meaningful. The episode concludes by setting resolutions of how each of us hopes to continue to explore and pursue ideas related to MPE in 2025. Thanks to Isaiah Gleddie for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and o...2024-12-2639 min
Voice of MPEThe Next-Gen Payments Landscape in Europe | mpe miniedu podcast with Panagiotis Kriaris🎙️ Welcome to the Voice of mpe podcast!In this episode of the mpe miniedu series, 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀, the ambassador of mpe, dives deep into the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲. 🌍𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮❓• 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲• 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟳 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲💡 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 that despite SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), European payments remain fragmented across national markets and are heavily dominated by U.S. players like Visa, Mastercard, and tech giants such as Apple, Google, and Amazon? Panagiotis unpacks why this reliance is a challenge and discusses the growing need for 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆 amidst global complexities.Hit 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 to explore insights on how Europe can navigate these challenges and build a future-ready payments ecosystem!Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.2024-12-1812 min
Voice of MPECreating and showcasing your personal profile | mpe talks with Claire Maslen, Simon Stokes and Bram Vreugdenhil🎙️ Welcome to The Voice of mpe – People in Payments podcast, part of the mpe talks series!In this second episode of our "People & Talent in Payments" series, we’re tackling one of the most critical yet overlooked topics in the payments ecosystem: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲.Join 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗻, and 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗩𝗿𝗲𝘂𝗴𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗶𝗹 as they dive deep into:✅ Why building a personal or organizational profile is crucial for success.✅ Practical tips on shaping your "shop window" to stand out in the market.✅ How merchants, PSPs, and fintechs can leverage their profiles to attract and retain top talent.Whether you're a professional aiming to gain that career edge or a business looking to strengthen your reputation, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you shine. ✨Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.2024-12-1222 min
Homeschool Hints Podcast5 Skills To Help Our Children Reach Their Full Potential: Monica IrvineHow can we help raise children who live honorable lives and reach their full potential? Monica Irvine from The Etiquette Factory explains how we can show our children the "payoff" in helping those around us feel valued and comfortable (Monica's definition of etiquette)!-Skill #1: How to prioritize our lives (and teaching our children by modeling it ourselves as parents) [3:00]-The power of a praying family [5:10]-Skill #2: How to teach our children to love one another through etiquette [17:10]-Practical ways we can help our children practice manners in everyday life [21:30]...2024-12-0343 min
Voice of MPEDigital Wallets | mpe miniedu podcast with Panagiotis KriarisDive into the world of digital wallets with mpe ambassador Panagiotis Kriaris in this episode of the mpe miniedu series! Discover why digital wallets are more than a trend!Catch highlights on:• The rise of digital wallets to 5B users and counting • Key players and groundbreaking trends transforming payments• How wallets are reshaping access to finance for billionsReady to rethink your payment strategy? Tune in to understand why digital wallets are a must in today’s payment landscape!Thanks for liste...2024-11-1310 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastHow To Explain Your Homeschool Lifestyle When Visiting Family, Friends: Christy FaithHow do you explain homeschooling during the holidays when visiting skeptical family and friends? Good news: we can do it winsomely, knowing the data is already on our side!Christy Faith, author of "Homeschool Rising," discusses quick tips and disarming one-line replies to help address the hearts of our listeners - especially those who may become our biggest supporters if shown the tangible benefits of a homeschool lifestyle. -Christy's journey from educational consultant for the very wealthy to homeschooler, TikTok influencer [0:30]-How to anticipate pushback from society, given the current zeitgeist of distrust...2024-11-1233 min
Over A Pint Marketing PodcastHank Kohl: President and CEO of MPE, Inc.#137 At one point in his career Hank Kohl raced motorcycles. That lasted until he found himself in a hospital bed with a broken back. So long to racing. He threw himself into engineering and fast-forward Kohl now runs MPE, Inc – a company that develops and designs capital equipment for the medical device space. What they are doing at MPE is impressive and is so needed! As the U.S. ages, it's critical to maintain the quality of care and affordable costs for healthcare. And MPE is helping by getti...2024-10-2438 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastUpcoming events: October 2024Upcoming events in October and beyond include:The next Moms’ Morning Out will be 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Denny’s along Shawnee Mission Parkway in Merriam. Everyone is welcome — from those just thinking about homeschooling as well as those who have been homeschool veterans for decades.Our next Class of 2025 homeschool high school graduation meeting will be 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at College Church of the Nazarene. This is the last day to sign up for our high school graduation ceremony without incurring a late fee. Seniors will also be forming their own graduation committees!A...2024-10-0102 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastUpcoming events: August 2024Upcoming events in August and beyond include:Our GROW workshop for homeschool moms will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Grace Point Baptist Church in KCMO. All supplies for the activity are included in your fee, along with a delicious spread of food and drink. Seating is limited!Our annual legislative event for Kansas homeschoolers is 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Hope Family Fellowship in KCK.A free “How to Homeschool” workshop will be August 17, 10-11 a.m. at Lenexa City Center Library. A Meet & Greet will take place one hour before...2024-07-3002 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastHow To Kick Off The (Home)School Year With GROW: Christa NormanPrepare for the next school year by taking time just for you - the homeschool mom! Christa Norman, former public-school teacher and founder of a homeschool co-op, shares her tips for eliminating overwhelm, creating margin in your life, and welcoming friendships.-What moms can expect at a GROW event: fun projects, time for discussions or reflection, and refreshments without any cleanup! [2:50]-Questions to ask on ways to "welcome" deep relationships with our children, ourselves, and others [5:00]-Advice for new, first-time moms [6:40]-How to start the homeschool year without feeling overwhelmed [12:00]2024-07-0218 min
OfficialjK29's podcast (Lingala Kitoko)Lesson 45 - Ba Kombo ya masuwa mpe mitindo ya bilamba (types of ships and types of clothes )Pokwa malamu, ba ndeko. Boni, yo lelo? Liteya to leçon ya lelo eko zala mokuse mpe ya sikisiki. Toko yekola mitindo ya masuwa mpe lokola, mitindo ya bilamba. Good evening, guys. How are you doing today? Today's lesson will be short and specific. We shall learn the types of ship and as well, the types of clothes. For the Reminder: Lingala is a bantu language spoken in the two Congos, we are (the Democratic Republic of the Congo & the Republic of the Congo) and as well some parts of Central African Republic & Angola.2024-06-1009 min
OfficialjK29's podcast (Lingala Kitoko)Lesson 44 - Ba 24 Communes mpe District ya Engumba ya Kinshasa (The 24 Municipalities & Districts of Kinshasa)Good morning, guys. How is it today? And welcome to Lingala Kitoko. i am Jk29. Today lesson is vast, but I shall make it short. don't want to bore you with a long history lesson here. Remember, I only have 15 minutes. Ntongo malamu, ba ndeko. Ndenge nini Lelo? Mpe boyeyi malamu na Lingala Kitoko. Na zali Jk29. Lelo liteya (to leçon) ezali monene (boliti), kasi nako sala yango mokuse. Nabo ko ennuyer bino na leçon ya histoire ya molayi awa. Ko bosana te ete naza kaka na miniti 15. For the Reminder: Lingala is...2024-06-0813 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastHow Used Curriculum Sales Can Help Homeschool Families: Jennifer LaporteSave money, get educational supplies at a discount, and make friends in your homeschool community at our Used Curriculum Sale!Jennifer Laporte, one of MPE's board members, shares how these sales have helped her family over 20 years of homeschooling. See her tips for packing, parking, and more.-How sales have helped her find items out of her reach to buy new, but able to get used [1:05]-What items people can expect to find - from math manipulatives and games to microscopes, CDs, manuals, etc. [2:00]-Advantages of a used curriculum sale over...2024-06-0414 min
OfficialjK29's podcast (Lingala Kitoko)Lesson 43 - Ba mbu mpe kontina na mokili (seas & the continents in the world)Mbote na bino mpe boyeyi malamu na Lingala Kitoko. Lelo, toko tanga géographie, mpenza mpenza na ntina ya mbu (Mer) mpe mbu (ocean) na mokili plus ba kontina. Naza tuteur na bino ya Lingala, Jk29. Hello guys, and welcome to Lingala Kitoko. Today, we are going to study geography, precisely about the seas and oceans in the world plus the continent. I am your Lingala tutor, Jk29 For the Reminder: Lingala is a bantu language spoken in the two Congos, we are (the Democratic Republic of the Congo & the Republic of the Congo) and a...2024-06-0210 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastHomeschool Graduation: Gracie Neland, second-generation MPE alumnaGracie Neland graduated high school with MPE - following her mother, who is also an MPE alumna! Gracie explains what a homeschool graduation ceremony can look like, as well as her future career plans.-How Gracie got involved in the MPE graduation class of 2022 [1:02]-Some thoughts on what to expect and how to prepare for the ceremony [3:28]-The rose ceremony and how it celebrates those who have helped each graduate [5:46]-Other highlights such as parental blessings and senior tables at the reception [8:30]-Gracie's goal to be a Certified Occupational...2024-04-0222 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastUpcoming events: April 2024Upcoming events in April and beyond include:* Our April 5-6 conference is almost here! Some action items to best prepare are:* If you haven’t already signed up, this is your last chance to do so before end of day Sunday, March 31, at the earlybird rate. After April 1, Family membership will reflect the $75 at-the-door admission rate.* If your child can benefit from a sensory-motor screening (ages 3-6), speech screening (K-5th grade), or reading screening (K-5th grade), please sign up before end of day Friday, March 29. * Check out our conference spe...2024-03-2502 min
DispatchMPE and Eurorack, new Roli keyboards, Live 12, and an album from Hugo ParisOn this episode of Patch Dispatch, we get expressive with MPE, Roli Seaboard BLOCK M, Live 12 updates, a look at OXI Coral, and the ambient album 'Nouvelles Aurores'.2023-11-1600 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastHow To Homeschool With A Baby, Toddler, Or Other Little Ones UnderfootHow do you homeschool during a school year when you're pregnant or have babies or toddlers who aren’t school-age yet? Krystal Evensen, mom of 13, shares some tips and tricks that have worked from personal experience!-Naptimes for the win [0:45]-Activities at the table, educational movies, learning games, etc. [1:15]-How to set realistic expectations? [5:17]-Knowing when to have a change of scenery and take care of mom’s needs as well as the children’s needs [6:30]-Communicating with your spouse or friends to “divide and conquer” by separating the school-age...2023-11-0719 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastUpcoming events: November 2023Upcoming events in November and beyond include:1) Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Weeks in February. Registration is now open. Enjoy fantastic deals and discounts on room rates, waterpark wristbands, food and concessions, MagiQuest and more!2) Our Women's Encouragement Day will open for registration in November. It's a quiet, relaxing day in the middle of winter when we all could use a little encouragement to help us finish the school year. All homeschool moms in every season are invited, as well as those moms who may be considering homeschool next year.3) We're excited to announce an MPE field trip 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 13 at the School of Economics in...2023-10-3002 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastHow To Spend All That Homeschool Time With Your Kids: Realistic Tips, ExpectationsHow do homeschoolers spend all that time with their kids? 😉 Krystal Evensen, a mom of 13, discusses her strategies and experiences raising many children in a small space and finding joy along the way, even if life doesn't always go as planned!-How Krystal started homeschooling [1:05]-Making a schedule to plan the day, including times to rest and recharge [3:15]-Other tips and coping strategies e.g. outside walks, different activities [4:50]-Different schedules for different seasons, e.g. more flexibility for teenagers vs. littles [6:01]-Misconception of 6-hour homeschool days, like a tra...2023-10-0323 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastUpcoming events in October 2023Some events coming up for October include the following:* Next graduation meeting for the Class of 2024 will be Monday, Oct. 9. * The Crown Center Homeschool Week will take place Oct. 9-14. * Shawnee Town 1929 is offering a Homeschool Day on Friday, Oct. 13. * The free online Homeschool Parenting 2.0 Summit is taking place Oct. 16-21. Get full access to Homeschool Hints at homeschoolhints.substack.com/subscribe2023-09-2702 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastHow To Build Your Homeschool Community: Angelena StowellIn a previous episode, Angelena Stowell discussed planning and organizing your homeschool year. Today we’ll discuss how to build your homeschool community and different ways to do so, from homeschool co-ops and small groups to enrichment programs and more!-What are co-ops, groups, and enrichment programs? What are the differences? [1:00]-Building community not just among your children, but also among moms and parents [2:30]-Other extracurricular activities and opportunities / homeschool enrichment days [3:45]-Researching homeschool groups [5:00]-MPE events and mentoring moms [5:55]-Finding your own “busy” [7:00]-Tackling the wh...2023-09-0515 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastUpcoming events in September 2023Some events MPE has planned for September:* Today (Aug. 25) is the last day to register for our Sept. 1 Homeschool Day at the K! Tailgating starts at 4 p.m. It includes Food, Music, Games and Fellowship. Game against the Red Sox starts at 7:10 p.m. Look out for a drone show at the end!* The first graduation meeting for our Class of 2024 will be Monday, Sept. 11, at Garrett Chapel at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe. Each graduate helps shape the ceremony by participating in a committee. There are specific requirements for eligibility, committee participation...2023-08-2502 min
Hard to MarketPlay MPE: A Game-Changing Platform for the Music IndustryIn this episode, Allan Benedict, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Play MPE, discusses the challenges and strategies involved in marketing and expanding in the music industry. Play MPE is a SaaS product that caters to both labels and independent artists, helping them reach their marketing goals and compete with industry giants. Allan emphasizes the importance of prioritizing investments, monitoring data analytics, and collaborating as a team. He also shares successful strategies, such as partnering with songwriting competitions, and highlights the unique features that set Play MPE apart from its competitors. Building connections, understanding target audiences, and thinking...2023-08-1530 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastHow To Organize & Plan Your School Year: Angelena StowellLearn how homeschool families organize and plan for their school year - across a wide range of learning spaces. Angelena Stowell, a KC-area homeschool mom, discusses her best tips for organization and planning - including favorites like Japanese chalk and metal bins!-How Angelena started her homeschool journey [1:01] -Tips for organizing and planning the homeschool year: cleaning, decluttering, meal planning, etc. [6:00]-Ideas for researching curriculum and tailoring learning to each child [8:30]-Advice and ideas for organizing curriculum, finding cheap and free resources [9:55]-Homeschool planners and finding the one that b...2023-08-0127 min
Federal Proposal PodcastEpisode 14 - PACT III and MPE OM&S UpdateJUst a quick update on the PACTS III and MPE OM&S opportunities, both of which have upcoming Industry days.2023-07-2806 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastUpcoming events in July 2023July is one of the most exciting times of the year for homeschool families! Some events MPE has planned for the upcoming school year:* “How to Homeschool in KS or MO” live webinar, 3-4 p.m. July 18. We’ll help you set expectations, meet legal requirements, tailor curriculum, and choose educational methods for your unique family. You will leave with resources and confidence to begin or continue your homeschool journey.* GROW workshop for homeschool moms, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 25. Our speaker will discuss mapping and planning your homeschool year; creating a workable rhythm, or schedule; choosi...2023-07-0603 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastMarissa Hitt with Melane & Co. on creating a business, homeschooling, and pursuing your passionsMeet Marissa Hitt, who graduated with MPE's Class of 2023! She's also an artist and business owner through Melane & Co. She credits her homeschool experience with giving her the ability to pursue her interests from an early age and jumpstart her entrepreneurship skills, partly because of the strong support and encouragement from her parents.-Graduating with MPE and fellow homeschool students [1:01] -Her homeschool journey and how it helped her [1:40]-Some challenges Marissa encountered along the way [3:50]-How her business developed and stretched her as an entrepreneur [7:15]-Business mentoring, resources, and o...2023-06-0617 min
Homeschool Hints PodcastHow to plan field trips: Q&A with Annette VaughnField trips can be the homeschool family's "secret weapon" to make learning fun! Annette Vaughn is a homeschool mom to three boys and organizes regular outings for a group of 20+ families in the Kansas City area. She shares strategies for planning your next field trip, including cost-cutting strategies, research, and catering to different ages and grades.-Different categories or options for field trips [1:20] -Some challenges to consider: children’s ages, realistic expectations, etc. [3:25]-Helpful ways to keep field trips to a budget - how to save money, cut costs, and plan ahead. [5:20]...2023-05-0225 min
Homeschool Hints Podcast'M is for Mama' Abbie Halberstadt: Q&AOur 2023 Women’s Encouragement Day featured Abbie Halberstadt, author of the book “M is for Mama.” Abbie is also a fitness instructor, homeschool teacher, and mama of ten children, including two sets of identical twins! Here are some highlights from a Q&A with Abbie, using questions submitted by the homeschool moms in the audience.-How do you deal with people saying you’re always with your children? [0:30]-How do you talk with husbands who may not be as supportive of homeschooling as you are? [2:40]-How to deal with creative, easily bored and distract...2023-04-041h 02