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ASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItWhy Everyone is incorporating literacy into their homeschool | S7 EP1You already know teaching literacy is important BUT you might be getting stuck when it comes to HOW to do that in your homeschool. As you follow along with this season and listen to homeschooling thought leaders share new perspectives and possibilities, you’ll start to see shifts in how your child gets on board with their reading, writing, and general expression of ideas. You’ll see them grow in confidence and communication! Because you’ll be walking away with new tools to add to your homeschool teaching toolbelt so you can personalize the lear...2025-05-0513 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItHow to Teach in Your Homeschool When You're Stressed Out and ScaredHow can you teach in your homeschool when you're stressed out and scared?How do you teach your children to not be afraid?How do we hold an open hand of willingness to change for the better when change seems so scary?Because you know as well as I do that when we are stressed, our children pick up on that.Today on the Assured podcast, I have a bonus one-off episode for you all about how we can...2025-04-1012 min
The Homeschool Highschool PodcastInspiring Teen Conservation Project with Nathaniel MackThis week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Inspiring Teen Conservation Project with Nathaniel Mack.
Photo used with permission from Nathaniel and Natalie Mack
Inspiring Teen Conservation Project with Nathaniel Mack
This episode of Homeschool Highschool Podcast will inspire your teens to believe that they, too, can do things that make a difference! Natalie Mack and her son Nathaniel join Vicki to discuss his project for the Maryland Conservation District.
About Natalie Mack
As most folks know, Natalie is our 7Sisters’ Cousin and friend. She helped military homeschool association and podcast. Na...2025-04-0834 min
The Modern HomeschoolSt. Patricks Day Food and FunToday on The Modern Homeschool Podcast, I'm chatting all about ways to celebrate St. Patricks Day with your homeschool friends and family. I'll be sharing our favorite crafts, activities and food on this episode all about having a happy St. Patricks Day with those you care the most about!
St. Pattys Day Ideas:
Build a Leprechaun Trap: https://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2023/03/leprechaun-trap-ideas.html
Clover, Green or Rainbow Scavenger Hunt: https://healthyhappyimpactful.com/st-patricks-day-scavenger-hunt/
Minute to Win it Games for older kids: https://healthyhappyimpactful.com/candy-dice-game/ https://toughcookiemommy.com/2015/02/st-patricks-day-game-gold-coin-minute-to-win-it.html https://feelslikehomeblog.com/st-patricks-day-minute-win-games-kids-families/
Green Sensory Bins, Ideas here: https://c...2025-03-1207 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItThe #1 Sign It’s Time to Fire Your Curriculum | S6 EP12When is it finally time to FIRE your homeschool curriculum? Because you just spent precious time, money and energy to research and source the BEST curriculum so chances are, you’re not willing to give up on it at the first sign of resistance!You’ve heard me talk extensively about how to adapt what you already have so that it WORKS for you...But let’s be real, there’s a time when you need to just stop. 🚩Today we’re...2025-03-1012 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItWhat to Do When Your Homeschooler Dislikes the Lesson and is Hiding it | S6 EP11You have a choice – make your homeschooler do it anyway, or switch things up?We all want to be that awesome mom who swoops in and saves their child from the dreaded math drills! But the problem is, most have no idea what an alternative approach even could be! So let me share with you my favourite 2 secret teaching hacks so you can keep the curriculum you worked so hard to research and purchase, and instead, ADAPT IT to work for the here and now...2025-03-0310 minThe Homeschool Highschool PodcastHandling Depression in Teens with Natalie Mack- Special ReplayThis week on the Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Handling Depression in Teens with Natalie Mack- Special Replay.
Handling Depression in Teens with Natalie Mack
As homeschooling parents, we wear many hats and play multiple roles in our children’s lives. One such navigator of life is military wife, homeschooling mom, and business owner, our Cousin Natalie Mack. Natalie talks about the importance of being aware of the unique challenges our teens may face, especially when it comes to mental health. She and Vicki also discuss the impact of military life on teens as...2025-02-2525 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItTeaching Your Homeschooler a Second Language is Not Just Downloading Duo Lingo | S6 EP10Teaching your homeschooler a second language (or a foreign language) is about communication and learning how to speak the way OTHERS understand.On today’s episode of the Assured podcast, I will show you how to teach your homeschooler a second language, even if you’re not fluent yourself!Hook 'Em Homeschool Quiz:Which Engagement Hooks Match Your Homeschool Teaching Style?assuredpodcast.com/quizConnect with Natalie:natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com2025-02-1711 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItThe Homeschool Social Studies Approach That Will Separate Knowers From Understanders in 2025 | S6 EP9When it comes to social studies, you can drop down into a moment of time so that your child fully understands not just what happened, but WHY things happened that way.For this episode about teaching your homeschooler social studies, we're going to get into WHY I love teaching social studies dialectically, how to teach it, what that has to do with empathy, and then we’ll unpack why this can lead to learning gaps...Hook 'Em Homeschool Quiz:Which Engagement Hooks Match Your Homeschool Teaching Style?...2025-02-1009 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItI Stopped Worrying About Homeschool Socialization When I Learned THIS About Career Education | S6 EP8Leaders tend to think differently than the crowd. They’re not afraid of playing with new ideas!
As you teach the skills of leadership and responsibility to your homeschooler through career education, they WILL stand out from the crowd.
And in terms of socialization, they may not end up thinking and doing the same as most children their age…
Quite honestly, I stopped worrying about homeschool socialization when I learned THIS about Career Education.
Hook 'Em Homeschool Quiz:
Whi...2025-02-0312 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItHigh School Math Teacher Turned Homeschooler Shares Advice For Teaching Math | S6 EP7There is no one-size-fits-all way to teach math.
As a former high school science, math, and dance teacher, now turned homeschooling mom… I’m here to encourage you that if your child isn’t connecting with math, you can get flexible and creative with your approach!
On today’s episode of the Assured Podcast, I’m going to share with you what the purpose of math is, what you want to make sure you include, and then how to troubleshoot when your homeschooler laments “I HATE math!”
Ther...2025-01-2710 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItPE homeschool teaching hacks for a holistic education (no athleticism required) | S6 EP6Sending your homeschooler outside and calling it PE is a mistake! There's more to Physical Education than just the physical part.
As we unpack each subject area in Season 6, PE stands out as being quite different from the rest! Join us for this episode as I reveal:
- Why PE is a subject to address every day
- How PE isn’t just about physically getting daily exercise – it includes emotional, and spiritual aspects too!
- What the purpose of PE really is...
- Ho...2025-01-2211 min
Raise Them UP!Natalie Mack: Home School Consultant for Military FamiliesNatalie is a homeschool mother of five. Four of the five children have graduated college. Still homeschooling one. Has been homeschooling for over 23-years.
Why she became a homeschool mom… When her military chaplain husband got transferred to California, she gave up her therapy license in Maryland and decided then to homeschool mom.
Not anti-public school but favors homeschooling.
She is now a public speaker and author. She talks about how God opened doors for you, but no need to walk through them at one time.
Please put in an amazon li...2025-01-0935 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItSTOP Asking Your Homeschooler What They Know (instead, look at applied learning) | S6 EP5The whole purpose of including ADST in your homeschool is to teach your child how to look around and identify the needs that they have, the needs they see in their community, and then to actually address those!
ADST goes through the process of creating ideas, troubleshooting, incorporating insight from others, and problem solving as they use all their thinking modes to bring those ideas to life!
Learn how to develop your child’s thinking skills, physical motor skills, and give them an opportunity to engage with improving their lif...2024-12-3007 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By It5 Ways to Develop Your Homeschooler’s Art Skills | S6 EP4Can you believe that I used to think I wasn’t artistic because I didn’t think I was a good enough drawer?
Meanwhile, I was choreographing full scale productions at the age of 16, and spent much of my childhood as a “triple threat” - singing, dancing, and acting.
But because everyone would laugh at me during Pictionary, even as an adult, I still thought I wasn’t artistic!
I went on to take my creative side to an Education Degree in Curriculum Development and Design a...2024-12-1610 min
Zan Tyler Podcast: Thriving in Your HomeschoolCreative Ways Homeschoolers Can Serve Military Families During the Holidays | Natalie Mack | Ep. 123What meaningful ways can homeschool families find to support military families during the holiday season to honor them and thank them for their service? The military exists to preserve and protect our freedom, and often it is the entire family that pays the price–especially during the holidays. Perhaps a parent is deployed during Christmas or relocated to a base separate from his or her family. Natalie Mack, military homeschool expert and HSLDA's Military Community Outreach Coordinator, joins Zan to share practical opportunities for blessing service members and their loved ones. From donating airline miles for wounded warriors to wr...2024-12-1141 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItThe TOP Science Teaching Mistake I See Beginner Homeschoolers Make | S6 EP3If you want to see your child love learning, help them understand how everything they do works together, and you would like them to develop those critical thinking skills that come from understanding multiple perspectives, then this is the episode for you!
Join me for the TOP mistake I see beginner homeschoolers make when teaching science and teaching strategies to overcome it.
Help your child learn how to integrate and connect every piece of scientific information they learn - from all four of the science streams!
2024-12-0910 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItWhat I learned reading 1000 books with my homeschoolers in 1 year | S6 EP2Teaching your child English Language Arts (ie. reading and writing) allows them to connect more deeply with themselves and connect with others.
Reading 1000 books with my children in 1 year not only won them each a library book, it helped set them up for confidence in their own independent thinking!
Whether your child is just getting started here, or you’re helping raise them up out of a plateau, keep pursuing how you support them with independent reading and writing…
Because when you do, you are...2024-12-0210 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItIf I Wanted to Homeschool in 3 Hours Per Day, Here’s What I’d Do | S6 EP1If you have the tick-tock of the clock reminding you that time is SHORT and you’re feeling your heart start to pound with the rush to get it all done, then this is the perfect episode for you.
We’re about to break down how you can homeschool in just 3 hours per day by mixing the 8 subjects together into ONE lesson to include everything you need to in half the time.
Throughout Season 6 of the Assured podcast, I’ll unpack with you:
the different subject areas & what you wa...2024-11-2510 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItThe ONE Thing You Need For Homeschool Engagement (takes less than 5min)There’s only ONE thing you need to boost engagement in your homeschool and it takes less than 5minutes to include!
I’m going to show you how your teaching style can boring-proof your homeschool with simple engagement hook activities - which ones match your homeschool teaching style?
Hook 'Em Homeschool Quiz
Which Engagement Hooks Match Your Homeschool Teaching Style?
https://www.homeschoolteachingsimplified.com/quiz
Connect with Natalie:
natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com2024-11-1909 minThe Homeschool Highschool PodcastStress Management for the Holidays with Natalie MackThis week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Stress Management for the Holidays with Natalie Mack.
Stress Management for the Holidays with Natalie Mack
We know that stress can be a big issue, especially during the holidays, but even after the holidays, anxiety, depression, and the winter blues can creep in. Let’s talk about ways to manage these feelings and create a calm and enjoyable atmosphere for our families. Our friend and Cousin Natalie Mack shares tips for stress management for the holidays.
About Natalie Mack
Na...2024-11-1825 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItThe New Approach To Older Homeschoolers That Changes Everything (with Elan Page) | S5 EP9For today's episode of the Assured Podcast, we're turning things around - a full 180 degrees and you get to hear an episode where I am the one interviewed!
Recently, I was a guest on Elan Page's podcast Homeschool Our Way where we had such a valuable conversation, she aired it in 2 episodes!
I'm going to share with you one of those episodes where Elan and I talked about how you can develop independence and critical thinking skills in your older children.
The Homeschool Our...2024-11-0430 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItUpdates to Homeschool Scholarship Application You Had No Idea Were Happening (with Leia LeMaster Horton) | S5 EP8Is your homeschooler starting thinking about life post-graduation?
For this episode of the Assured podcast, I'm joined by Test Prep Professional & Scholarship Expert, Leia LeMaster Horton, to show you how scholarships can help fund your teen’s post-secondary education plans.
On this episode, you’ll hear about:
The basics of how to start getting ready to graduate homeschooling
How test prep and test scores come into play when it comes to earning scholarships
The most important thing to teach your homeschooler for scholarship application
What happens when your teen...2024-10-2935 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By It8 Leadership Skills That Turn Your Homeschooler Into a Sudden Leader (with Matthew Klapwijk) | S5 EP7If you want to see your homeschooler taking initiative for their learning, you definitely want to be teaching them leadership skills!
For this episode of the Assured podcast, I'm joined by Matthew Klapwijk from Youth Empowering Youth, the leadership program that empowers teens to make a difference in their communities.
On this episode, you'll hear about:
Qualities that make a great teen leader and which to focus on developing first
Goal setting strategies and how to help your teen find their purpose
How the 7 levels of why can...2024-10-2133 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItHow BAD Decisions Are Setting Up Your Homeschooled Teen For Success (with Maria Galyean) | S5 EP6You never know how the gifts your teen is growing will be used later in life! Even when it seems like plans and goals are impossible to decide, you can help them navigate to their future purpose.
It can be so tempting to try to control and prevent the hardships and challenges your teen is facing along the way; of course you don't want them to experience the same pain & mistakes that you did!
That's why I sat down with Maria Galyean, the Homeschool Admin, to unpack how to...2024-10-1436 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By It5 Critical Thinking Traits Every Homeschooler NEEDS (Not Taught in School) | S5 EP5If you are looking to see your teen develop responsibility, initiative, and self-awareness, then you’ve probably thought about teaching them critical thinking.
But where to begin, am I right?!
Today we’re going to unpack the 5 critical thinking traits every homeschooler NEEDS - and you won’t see these taught in school.
If you focus on developing these 5 qualities in your teen, you’ll see them grow to be confident in themselves and what they stand for.
On this episo...2024-10-0717 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By It3 Common Critical Thinking Errors That Will Confuse Your Homeschooler (with Kathy Gibbens) | S5 EP4The best part about our freedom to homeschool is our freedom to think! But what happens when we want to teach our children skills of critical thinking and we never learned those skills ourselves?
I'm joined by Kathy Gibbens from the Filter It Through A Brain Cell podcast to discuss how you can teach your child critical thinking skills.
On this episode, you'll hear about:
Examples of critical thinking in action, so your child can notice flawed thinking
Why you don't know very much about critical thinking already
What it practically...2024-09-3038 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItHomeschool Graduate Shares the #1 Thing Your Teen Needs To Learn (with Nadine Lauffer) | S5 EP3As homeschooling moms, we want to see our teens grow in their independence and really thrive doing what they love — and we want to build and maintain really strong relationships in the process!
I sat down with Nadine Lauffer, homeschool graduate and host of the Fearlessly Different podcast to discuss home learning, relationships, and dual enrollment from a teenage perspective.
On this episode, you'll hear about:
What a homeschooling teen truly needs
Dealing with Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) as a homeschooling teen
How a homeschooling mom can NOT push her te...2024-09-2333 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItDoes Your Homeschooler Want to Be an Entrepreneur? (with Sheri Jones) | S5 EP2What can make you more proud than seeing your high schooler grow to become confident and successful in a career path that they love?
For this episode, I'm joined by Sheri Jones from Youth In Business where we're talking about how to help your teen turn their passion into a profitable business.
You'll hear about:
What the best kind of business is to start (even if your child is shy)
How to help your multi-passionate child try out new ideas without breaking the bank
The best practical ways y...2024-09-1638 minThe Homeschool Highschool PodcastHomeschool and Life Balance with Natalie BurtonThis week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Homeschool and Life Balance with Natalie Burton.
Homeschool and Life Balance with Natalie Burton
Feeling overwhelmed as you start your homeschool year? Join Vicki and our friend, Natalie Burton as we discuss the secret to homeschool and life balance. (Hint: it is less about perfection and more about grace, faith, and flexibility.)
About Natalie Burton
Natalie Burton’s story is both inspiring and relatable. Homeschooled from second grade through graduation. As a child, Natalie initially resisted the idea of ho...2024-09-1023 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItHow Homeschooling High School Is Different | S5 EP1Season 5 of the Assured Podcast is dedicated to homeschooling high schoolers.
If you have a teen, you are going to LOVE the guests and topics that I have for you, and if you have a tween or middle schooler, I think you’re also going to get a tonne of value here and be able to apply most of of these concepts.
I’m talking about how a teen can start their own business, what critical thinking is, how to develop leadership skills, scholarship and graduation requirements, and even tips...2024-09-0912 min
Motherhood Restored PodcastHomeschooling With Healthy Emotions | Interview with Monica SwansonToday, Natalie is privileged to host Monica Swanson, boy mama, and homeschool expert!Monica is a popular blogger (monicaswanson.com), host of the Monica Swanson Podcast (formerly the Boy Mom podcast), and author ofBoy Mom, Raising Amazing, and her newest book, Becoming Homeschoolers.Natalie and Monica chat about all things homeschooling and even touch on some boy mom stuff, which is super fun for Natalie since she's a girl mom!They chat about common tactical questions about homeschooling, sort through today's popular advice on schooling, and give practical action steps for...2024-08-2747 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By It3 Shocking Lessons Your Homeschooler Learns from Raising Backyard Chickens | S4 EP8Have you ever thought about how much your children ACTUALLY learn from raising chickens in the backyard? It might sound simple to manage the daily chore of feeding and collecting eggs, but today we’re going to look at how chickens can help with big topics like career education, science, and even spiritual growth.
I’m going to unpack each of these 3 major subject areas with plenty of examples so you can advocate for your child when it comes to reporting what they’ve learned.
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Your Homeschooler Critica...2024-08-2618 minThe Homeschool Highschool PodcastEmotionally Preparing Teens for College with Natalie MackThis week on the Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Emotionally Preparing Teens for College with Natalie Mack.
Emotionally Preparing Teens for College with Natalie Mack
Navigating the journey from high school to college can be both exhilarating and daunting for you and your teen. It’s not just about ensuring they have the academic skills to thrive in higher education, but also preparing them emotionally and socially for the whirlwind of new experiences that college life brings.
As a seasoned homeschool parent, you have likely guided your children through many transitions, and now it...2024-08-2000 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItER Nurse Reveals the WORST Thing You Can Do for Teaching Holistic Health On Your Homestead (with Hollie Bigham) | S4 EP7How do you know when you can take the lead with your child's health, and when it's best to head to the emergency room (ER)? I'm joined by Hollie Bigham, former ER nurse turned holistic health practitioner to talk about how we can teach our children a proactive approach and care for ourselves naturally with skill, confidence, and wisdom.
Connect with Hollie:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/parentledhealth/
Parent-Led Health Community (Free): https://rootedtablehealth.com/community-interest-form
Parent-Led Health+ Subscription: https://rootedtablehealth.com/parentledhealth
...2024-08-1936 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItHomesteading Homeschool Simplicity Secrets That Will Change Your Life (with Monica Baker) | S4 EP6Juggling a homestead while homeschooling takes a lot of effort and energy! That's why I brought Monica Baker to chat about practical ways we can claim simplicity as homeschooling moms. With examples ranging from pre-school to high school, we unpacked the simplicity secrets you need to know to ensure you create a rich learning environment that is woven right into your lifestyle.
Connect with Monica:
Website: https://www.claimingsimplicity.com
Email: monica@claimingsimplicity.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/
Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups...2024-08-1227 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By It50+ Learning Outcomes Homeschoolers Check Off By Gardening | S4 EP5As a homesteading and homeschooling mom myself, the #1 aspect that keeps coming up (tell me if you agree)… is that there is not enough time to do it all.
You know that the solution is to combine homeschooling into your homesteading activities, but sometimes it’s unclear how to do this effectively.
Today I’m going to show you how to check off over 50 of those requirements just with your summer garden!
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Your Homeschooler Critical Thinking: Setting Up Your Homesch...2024-08-0519 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItFitness Myths Debunked By Homeschooling & Homesteading Fitness Trainer (with Britany Lenz) | S4 EP4You deserve to be the best version of yourself.
With your homestead fitness, you can tap into the homeschooling mindset of life-long learning! If you want to see your child let go of self-imposed limitations about what they think they're capable of, the best way to do that is to model the process for them.
On this episode of the Assured Podcast, I'm joined by Britany Lenz, fitness trainer and homeschooling/homesteading mom herself. We unpacked what it looks like to show yourself unconditional love by starting something, growing, overcoming obstacles, and persevering to your...2024-07-1535 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItShe Homeschooled On an Off-Grid Homestead For 5 Years. Here's What Happened (with Tasha Miller) | S4 EP3Homeschooling on a homestead has it's special considerations, but what about doing it all OFF-GRID? Tasha Miller speaks about what it's like to stock curriculum much like seed saving so learning resources can be used even without internet access.
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Your Homeschooler Critical Thinking: Setting Up Your Homeschooler to Take Initiative For Their Learning: homeschoolteachingsimplified.com/ultimate-guide
Connect with Natalie:
natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com
Connect with Tasha:
https://www.instagram.com/myhandmadehomestead/2024-07-0928 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItTeach Your Child Resiliency on the Homestead (with Kody Hanner) | S4 EP2Especially when homeschooling on a homestead, it is tempting to protect our children from the pain of learning hard aspects of life. But this robs them from the opportunity to learn how to process and bounce back from disappointment and challenge.
Join Kody Hanner @homestead_education and I as we talk about how to teach resiliency in a way you might not expect!
Connect with Kody:
www.thehomesteadeducation.com
www.instagram.com/homestead_education
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Your...2024-06-2532 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By It3 Keys to Homeschool Experiential Learning On The Homestead | S4 EP1For Season 4, I’m bringing together top homesteading and homeschooling thought leaders to show how to weave homeschooling into the homesteading lifestyle.
As a homesteading and homeschooling mom myself, the #1 aspect that keeps coming up (tell me if you agree)… is that there is not enough time to do it all.
And you know that the solution is to combine homeschooling into your homesteading activities, but it can be hard to pinpoint how to do this effectively.
I mean, a simpler lifestyle doesn’t always...2024-06-1715 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItWill Critical Thinking Make My Child Mean?Would it be a problem if your child started critical thinking?
Had to think about it for a moment, didn't you?
Because you know the answer is "no", but it still seems scary for some reason.
The #1 fear that I've heard from homeschooling moms is... "will critical thinking make my child mean?"
Here's the thing... Critical thinking is NOT the same as critcalness.
Listen to this BONUS episode to learn what critical thinking is and how you can apply the 5-step critical thinking method in your homeschool.
2024-06-1015 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItHow Do I Know If I'm Doing A Good Job Homeschooling? | S3 EP9Do you have what it takes to homeschool your child? The doubt about whether you're doing a good job at this can creep in and next thing you know, you're questioning if this is the best decision for your family after all!
You need to know how to determine and actually see signs that you ARE doing a good job at this. That's why on this final episode of our Getting Started season, I'm breaking down how to measure if your homeschool is succesfful. You've got this!
Sign up for Natalie's free, 3...2024-05-2717 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItProviding Your Homeschooler Possibilities with the START Approach (with Elan Page) | S3 EP8One of the reasons you started homeschooling is likely because your child needs to see a positive and helpful template for what they can become by committing to themselves and their learning.
I sat down with Elan Page to discuss how you, as your child’s main role model, can break generational unhealthy belief patterns and provide something better for your child.
You can show them through homeschooling what their limitless potential makes them capable of through a simple S.T.A.R.T. method.
Listen to Elan’s free STAR...2024-05-2028 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItHow To Maintain Family Connection When Not All Children Want To Be Homeschooled (with Shannon Biancamano) | S3 EP7Sometimes the best choice for one child is different than the best choice for another child! Sometimes the best choice for now isn't always the best choice in the future.
How can you, as a mom, cultivate family connection and unity when only some of the children are homeschooled and others are in a classroom?
I sat down with Shannon Biancamano, a seasoned homeschooling mom who has found a way to stay connected with each child, and keep them connected with eachother, despite her oldest staying in the classroom when the rest started homeschooling.
2024-05-1334 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItWhy I Refuse to Socialize My Homeschoolers | S3 EP6"But what about socialization?!" ⬅️ It's the #1 question you can be sure someone will ask you. How do you respond graciously to this accusation? ah hem, I mean, question.
Listen in to the break down of how I answer this question and why at the end of the day, I refuse to socialize my homeschoolers.
(Hint: it's about the definitions we're working with here...)
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Learn mo...2024-05-0613 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItYOU Are the Curriculum (with Dr. Blake Willard) | S3 EP5We are extending the curriculum conversation this week with Dr. Blake Willard of the Homeschool Mastery Group. More important than what curriculum you choose to teach from is HOW you go about teaching it! You can even prevent learning gaps with one simple tweak.
Listen in to learn why it is NOT recommended to get started homeschooling by choosing curriculum and what you should do instead!
Learn more about Dr. Blake Willard's Homeschooling Programs: https://www.starthomeschooling.io/homeschool-mastery-live
Homeschool Mastery Group membership program: https://www.skool...2024-04-3032 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItShe Started A Bookstore Only To Learn THIS About Curriculum (with Hester VanBraeden) | S3 EP4Ever wonder how to choose the perfect curriculum for your family? How does classroom curriculum compare with homeschool curriculum?
For this episode of the Assured Podcast, I'm joined by Hester VanBraeden, owner of Classical Education Books and she is telling ALL about choosing homeschool curriculum so you can enjoy the rhythm of your homeschool days.
Use code "ASSURED" for 10% off your curriculum order at Classical Education Books:
https://classicaleducationbooks.ca/
Sign up for the free, 3-day Communication Connection Upgrade Challenge: assuredpodcast.com/challenge
2024-04-2332 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItDid You Know You Had THESE Homeschooling Rights? (with Brenda Fawkes) | S3 EP3I sat down with Brenda Fawkes, president of the BC Home Educators Association (BCHEA) to unpack everything you need to know around the rules of getting started homeschooling. The BCHEA is a registered non-profit society dedicated to the protection of the family's freedom to educate children at home with minimal government intervention.
Brenda is dedicated to protecting the rights of homeschoolers and informing parents about how to set themselves up for everything their child needs, right up to higher education requirements. Listen to learn about your options for when and how you go about homeschooling.
2024-04-1532 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItHomeschooling Firefighter Refuses to Fight Fires (with Zachary Burns) | S3 EP2The reason my husband wanted to start homeschooling came down to "fire prevention". He was hearing so many horror stories while working at the fire hall and he knew that we could help our children avoid many harmful belief systems if we were to homeschool them.
Join us to hear his side of the story for how we got started homeschooling and why we kept on despite facing challenges.
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Learn more about the Teaching Insp...2024-04-0824 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItAre you believing the #1 homeschooling LIE? | S3 EP1Getting started homeschooling can feel overwhelming, even paralyzing, when you don't know what to do first.
This season is going back to basics. Today, I’m going to expose the #1 homeschooling LIE that too many get caught up believing. Learn how to pull yourself out of the pit of discouragement and hopelessness so that you can provide the top notch education you brought your child home for.
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Learn more about the Teaching Inspired membership: as...2024-04-0114 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItSetting Up Your Homeschooler For A Career That Hasn't Been Invented Yet (with Emily Jones) | S2 EP12For ASSURED Season 2, we are unpacking homeschool exhaustion and exploring different perspectives and possibilities for how you can personally recharge. In this episode, you are going to hear part of the RECHARGE Virtual Summit All-Access conversation I had with Emily Jones. You can listen to the full conversation at https://homeschoolteachingsimplififed.com/recharge
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2024-03-2132 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By It3 Sanity-Saving Homeschool Tricks - Don't Rush This! (with Mary McManus & Stephanie Owens) | S2 EP11For ASSURED Season 2, we are unpacking homeschool exhaustion and exploring different perspectives and possibilities for how you can personally recharge. In this episode, you are going to hear part of the RECHARGE Virtual Summit All-Access conversation I had with Mary McManus & Stephanie Owens. You can listen to the full conversation at https://homeschoolteachingsimplififed.com/recharge
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natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.c...2024-03-1833 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItHomeschool Dad Exposes Behind the Scenes to Raising Masculine Sons (with Christopher Mota) | S2 EP10For ASSURED Season 2, we are unpacking homeschool exhaustion and exploring different perspectives and possibilities for how you can personally recharge. In this episode, you are going to hear part of the RECHARGE Virtual Summit All-Access conversation I had with Dr. Christopher Mota. You can listen to the full conversation at https://homeschoolteachingsimplififed.com/recharge
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natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com2024-03-1519 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItThe Fastest Way to Free Up Time with Homeschooling in 2024 (with Carabeth Rahtjen) | S2 EP9For ASSURED Season 2, we are unpacking homeschool exhaustion and exploring different perspectives and possibilities for how you can personally recharge. In this episode, you are going to hear part of the RECHARGE Virtual Summit All-Access conversation I had with Carabeth Rahtjen. You can listen to the full conversation at https://homeschoolteachingsimplififed.com/recharge
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2024-03-1132 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItWhat Your Favourite Curriculum Says About YOU (with Cynthia Holt & Justine LoMonaco) | S2 Ep8For ASSURED Season 2, we are unpacking homeschool exhaustion and exploring different perspectives and possibilities for how you can personally recharge. In this episode, you are going to hear part of the RECHARGE Virtual Summit All-Access conversation I had with Cynthia Holt & Justine LoMonaco of Learn and Live Letter. You can listen to the full conversation at https://homeschoolteachingsimplififed.com/recharge
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Connect with N...2024-03-0826 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItYou Should Be Avoiding Homeschool Trauma Triggers Like This (with Dr. Blake Willard) | S2 EP7For ASSURED Season 2, we are unpacking homeschool exhaustion and exploring different perspectives and possibilities for how you can personally recharge. In this episode, you are going to hear part of the RECHARGE Virtual Summit All-Access conversation I had with Dr. Blake Willard. You can listen to the full conversation at https://homeschoolteachingsimplififed.com/recharge
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natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com2024-03-0432 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItThe Exhaustion Solution That Changed My Outlook Forever (with Emily Bailey) | S2 EP6For ASSURED Season 2, we are unpacking homeschool exhaustion and exploring different perspectives and possibilities for how you can personally recharge. In this episode, you are going to hear part of the RECHARGE Virtual Summit All-Access conversation I had with Emily Bailey. You can listen to the full conversation at homeschoolteachingsimplififed.com/recharge
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2024-03-0130 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItThe Secret Energy Saving Tool For the Homeschool Mom with Chronic Illness (with Mickey Richards) | S2 EP5For ASSURED Season 2, we are unpacking homeschool exhaustion and exploring different perspectives and possibilities for how you can personally recharge. In this episode, you are going to hear part of the RECHARGE Virtual Summit All-Access conversation I had with Mickey Richards. You can listen to the full conversation at https://homeschoolteachingsimplififed.com/recharge
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2024-02-2732 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItThis Is The Only True Shortcut for the Working Homeschool Mom (with Charlotte Jones) | S2 EP4For ASSURED Season 2, we are unpacking homeschool exhaustion and exploring different perspectives and possibilities for how you can personally recharge. In this episode, you are going to hear part of the RECHARGE Virtual Summit All-Access conversation I had with Charlotte Jones. You can listen to the full conversation at https://homeschoolteachingsimplififed.com/recharge
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2024-02-2231 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItIf You Want to Know How to Have Healthy Boundaries with Your Homeschooler, Try THIS! (with Teresa Wiedrick) | S2 EP3For ASSURED Season 2, we are unpacking homeschool exhaustion and exploring different perspectives and possibilities for how you can personally recharge. In this episode, you are going to hear part of the RECHARGE Virtual Summit All-Access conversation I had with Teresa Wiedrick. You can listen to the full conversation at homeschoolteachingsimplififed.com/recharge
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2024-02-2032 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItMeet the Certified Teacher Who Now Teaches Deschooling (with Leah McDermott) | S2 EP2For ASSURED Season 2, we are unpacking homeschool exhaustion and exploring different perspectives and possibilities for how you can personally recharge. In this episode, you are going to hear part of the RECHARGE Virtual Summit All-Access conversation I had with Leah McDermott. You can listen to the full conversation at homeschoolteachingsimplififed.com/recharge
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2024-02-1531 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItI Mixed Every Expert Perspective on Exhaustion Into One Season | S2 EP1For ASSURED Season 2, we are unpacking homeschool exhaustion and exploring different perspectives and possibilities for how you can personally recharge. In this episode, you are going to hear a special clip from my talk at the RECHARGE Homeschool Virtual Summit. In the following episodes of this season, I'm sharing exclusive clips of conversations I had with 11 other guest homeschooling experts. FOLLOW the show to catch all 12 perspectives for how you can personally recharge.
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natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.c...2024-02-1209 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItIs your child questioning you in your homeschool? Why it's actually a WIN! | S1 EP6It all comes down to knowing and homeschooling in alignment with your purpose. In this episode, I will break down how to create your own homeschool purpose statement — and this is so much more than just WHY you're homeschooling! Now, if your purpose includes critical thinking, you can start to view moments of questioning and defiance as an area you are trying to grow your child in. Instead of getting upset, now you can start to guide how they share their thinking.
Homeschool Purpose: [what you do] + [what they learn to do] + so they ca...2024-02-0513 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsSimple Homeschool Teaching Strategies | Natalie Burns, Homeschool Teaching Simplified | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, S3 E109About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I chat to Natalie Burns from Homeschool Teaching Simplified.
Natalie is a wife and homeschooling mom of 3 on her 2 acre homestead in BC, Canada. As a certified teacher for over 11 years, she taught public high school biology and dance before shifting her desire to homeschool her own children.
For the first years she worked with a local homeschool academy as a support teacher before starting her own business, Homeschool Teaching Simplified.
Natalie now supports homeschooling moms to find...2024-02-0131 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItThe kind of homeschool testing I DON'T do as a professional teacher | S1 EP5The purpose of assessment is NOT to judge your child, the purpose is to inform and adjust the way you go about teaching them. I'm going to show you how you can use the right kind of strategies to draw out reflective thinking from your child, including the traffic light example I've mentioned before! This way, you can glean the benefits of assessment without the test anxiety.
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natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com 2024-01-2913 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItTHIS one change will ensure you have a successful homeschool | S1 EP4Your child needs you to reach higher levels of thinking than they can on their own. In this episode, I'm going to give you the exact questions to ask in order to get them there. Sometimes though, we get caught up with doing these things to make learning successful. The problem here is that learning does not have a defined endpoint for when it is a success - learning is life long! Instead, we need to recognize the wins along the way in a successful learning process.
View the Bloom's Taxonomy pyramid image here.2024-01-2218 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItDo THIS before you throw out your homeschool curriculum | S1 EP3What good is a done-for-you curriculum if you don't know what to do with it so it will actually work in your homeschool? The answer is NOT changing curriculum, all you need to do is switch up HOW you approach teaching it. In this episode, we'll explore the different ways that your child may tend to think through the Multiple Intelligences so you can help them enjoy learning more.
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RECHARGE Homeschool Virtual Summit: 60 minu...2024-01-1514 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItThe #1 way to get your child to think and share more with you in your homeschool | S1 EP2Communication is the key to deeper connection with your child. Learn how to ask the kind of questions that will draw out more meaningful conversation in your homeschool. As we dive into how to ask open-ended questions, we'll also talk about how we can use these for ourselves when we feel our buttons being pushed while homeschooling.
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3-Day...2024-01-0814 minASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItHow to Homeschool in 2024 with Confidence | S1 EP1Homeschooling in 2024 no longer sparks images of denim jumpers... but instead, portrays strength and freedom as moms all over the world become the ones to provide what they know is best for their child. We are coming together to change the voice around what homeschooling means.
Join me as we unpack the purpose behind ASSURED and what you'll get out of it by following along.
UPCOMING EVENT! January 18, 2024
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ASSURED: How to Homeschool and Not Get Burned Out By ItWelcome to ASSURED with Natalie Burns of Homeschool Teaching SimplifiedWelcome to the ASSURED podcast where we talk about how to homeschool and not get burned out by it.
I'm here to share the practical learning strategies you can incorporate into your homeschool teaching, and tackle the underlying belief systems that have been holding you back from having a deeper connection with your child.
Follow along with each season to hear a mix of solo teaching, interviews with homeschooling experts of various perspectives, and Q&A from homeschool moms like you.
Follow so you don't miss the first episode coming January 2024.
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Natalie FlowersRaising WARRIORSIn this episode I share WHY I decided to NOT homeschool my oldest. What I did to show him HOW to be a light on his school campus and WHAT it means to be a WARRIOR for TRUTH!2023-08-1719 min
Rad Mom RadioLetting Go of Expectations and Becoming the Mom Your Child Needs, with Rino MurataHello and welcome to another episode of Rad Mom Radio!This week my guest is Rino Murata - Rino is a stepmom to 2, mom to 3 in a blended family with her most beloved, best friend, passionate lover husband. Her kids ages range from 11-18, 4 of them boys and 1 girl.Rino was prepared to be a traditional tiger mom, but her kids had other plans, and life fell apart for her. Two of her children are neurodivergent and her parenting mission became to raise them as who they were born as in their authenticity. School didn’t...2023-07-1251 min
Hooked On Homeschool08| Building Stronger Connections: Homeschooling as a Path to Instilling Values and Nurturing Bonds with NatalieJoin me as I interview Natalie, a homeschooling mom of four. Natalie, who has homeschooled and graduated two of her older children and is currently homeschooling her younger two. She shares her personal motivations for choosing homeschooling. She dives into practical ways to instill our values in our children every day as homeschooling parents. Additionally, Natalie offers insights on raising critical thinkers and delves into the philosophy of unschooling. Tune in to discover more about these intriguing topics and beyond!
Are you considering pulling your child out of public school and embarking on the journey of homeschooling? As...2023-05-2927 min
Homeschool Talks: Ideas and Inspiration for Your HomeschoolEquipping the Military Homeschool Community | An Interview with Natalie Mack No matter what military base your family is assigned to, HSLDA is here to support you in your homeschool journey! Natalie Mack (HSLDA Military Outreach Coordinator) is working hard to create a positive and nourishing environment for military homeschooling families by fostering connections within the military community. In this episode of Homeschool Talks, join Jim Mason (HSLDA President) and Natalie for a conversation about how HSLDA is serving homeschool military families in many different ways: from communicating with school liaison officers from different military branches, offering education to military recruiters, and sponsoring military homeschool events, to connecting with military...2023-05-0140 minRad Mom RadioHow to Find the Best Educational Environment for Your Neurodivergent Child with Afsaneh MoradianHello and welcome to another episode of Rad Mom Radio - this week my guest is Afsaneh Moradian. Afsaneh is a homeschooling coach and author of the beloved picture book series Jamie is Jamie which has sold over 15,000 copies internationally and has become a classroom and home library favorite. As a homeschooling coach, she guides adults by giving them the language to communicate effectively with their children, empowering them to create learning spaces that are safe and inclusive, so children can thrive. Afsaneh is a doctoral candidate in education and has a Masters in Education. As an ed...2023-03-011h 07
The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool IdeasWhy scripture memorization must be in your homeschool plans w/ guest Natalie Abbott from Dwell ⚔️| 17Hey homeschool mom!
Do you help your kids memorize scripture? How do you teach them to hide God's word in their heart?
In this episode, we are going to show you the power of the words written in the Holy Bible. This transformative power is something we have experienced in our lives, witnessed in the lives of those we know and love, and believe in when we learn about the work He has done in people throughout time and all over the world.
We had the honor of meeting and talking with Natalie...2023-01-2242 min
Life Skills 101Two Are Better Than One; Homeschool Mom NetworkingTwo are Better than One: Homeschool Mom Networking
Today, Lisa Nehirng, director of True North Homeschool Academy is joined by the amazing team that makes up the Homeschool Mom Collaborative, Susan Hale, Natalie Vecchione and Steffanie Williams. Each of these women has homeschooled for several years and made an impact on the homeschooling community. Together they are joining forces to support and encourage fellow homeschoolers around the world!
Susan Hale: Solution Point Homeschool Division
Computer Courses, Record-keeping, & Transcript Solutions
Natalie Vecchione: FASD Hope, Blazing New Homeschool Trails
Steffanie Williams...2022-08-1622 min
Uncategorized Archives - Ultimate Homeschool Podcast NetworkHow to Diagnose and Cope with a Brain Based DiagnosisToday I am joined by Natalie Vecchione, Podcaster at FASD Hope and co-author, with Cindy LaJoy, of the new homeschooling book: Blazing New Homeschool Trails, Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities.
Natalie explains how the book was born out of desperation, as she and her husband were parenting and raising a FASD student. FASD (Fetal Achhol Syndrome Disorder). This is a brain based diagnosis, and like many brain based diagnosis is on a spectrum, meaning people with this disability, has a range of manifestations, which can include physical, emotional and intellectual.
What is a B...2022-08-0938 min
InstaMommasFathers are Essential in the Family: An interview with the First Dad on the Podcast! S4 Ep.4We are so excited to have a dad on the podcast! This week Natalie interviews a father on his role in the family and his views on parenting teens in what some consider troubling times. He bravely shares his beliefs and gives hope and encouragement to families.
This episode featuring the first dad on the InstaMommas podcast is worth the listen!
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HER HOME & HEART / Simplifying Routines for Overwhelmed Christian Homeschool Moms Seeking Peace and JoySpecial Needs Spotlight: Part 2 of Help and Hope in FASD, with Natalie VecchioneIn this episode our hosts, Steve and Katie Keene, speak with Natalie Vecchione who is a FASD parent advocate, podcaster, author…..and most importantly a wife and homeschool mom of two. Natalie and her husband, John, built their family through domestic adoption. Their son, who is 19, lives with an FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder). He has graduated from homeschool as an aspiring, carpentry apprentice. He lives “interdependently” in an apartment with two roommates and he works part time at a home improvement store.. Their daughter is almost 7 and Natalie & John have a much different adoption journey with her daughter, as the...2022-04-0830 min
HER HOME & HEART / Simplifying Routines for Overwhelmed Christian Homeschool Moms Seeking Peace and JoySpecial Needs Spotlight: Help and Hope in FASD, with Natalie VecchioneIn this episode our hosts, Steve and Katie Keene, speak with Natalie Vecchione who is a FASD parent advocate, podcaster, author…..and most importantly a wife and homeschool mom of two. Natalie and her husband, John, built their family through domestic adoption. Their son, who is 19, lives with an FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder). He has graduated from homeschool as an aspiring, carpentry apprentice. He lives “interdependently” in an apartment with two roommates and he works part time at a home improvement store.. Their daughter is almost 7 and Natalie & John have a much different adoption journey with her daughter, as the...2022-04-0631 min
2 Adoptive MamasBlazing New Trails with Natalie Vecchione and Cindy LaJoyThe Main Thing: For Episode 029 we're sitting down with a (repeat) guest, Natalie Vecchione, and her co-author and friend, Cindy LaJoy, to talk about their new book --- Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities. As two adoptive moms who have navigated the challenges of FASD and other developmental diagnoses, their heart, passion, and expertise are unmatched. Both decided to homeschool and have a ton of insight, resources, and experience to share. We're so grateful they agreed to join us on the podcast. If you're considering homeschool or just feel at th...2021-11-0240 min