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The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Anne Schauman - The Alternative Center for EducationDo you have a learner who has challenges? Have you wondered what resources are available to you so you can get the answers you seek? Join Tin and Christy as they have a conversation with Anne Schauman from the Alternative Center for Education. Their mission is to provide educational services to individuals with learning differences. They strive to equip these individuals with the academic, social, and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at wor,k and in the community. Their goal is to diagnose specific learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia) and treat these disorders as well as the...2025-05-0136 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Ron Jung - Palatine Hall Green Bay - Christian Halls InternationalDo you have a student who is interested in not only going on to college or other post-secondary education, and is also driven to learn now? Join Tina and Christy for a SECOND coverstaion about dual enrollment opportunities, this episode with Ron Jung with Palatine Hall, which is aligned with Christian Halls, International. This fascinating conversation will open your eyes to ALL the possibilities available today!Episode Links:Palatine HallRon's Email Address - rjung@palatineinstitute.orgRon's Podcast - A Cord of Three StrandsIntrepid...2025-04-151h 06The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Adam Landenberg - The Rising Phoenix Dual Enrollment Program at UWGBDo you have a student who is interested in not only going on to college or some other post-secondary education who is also one of those driven students who wants to get started right now? Well, this episode will give you a wealth of information. Adam Landenberger, the Associate Director of Dual Enrollment Services with the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay joins Tina and Christy to talk about the program, its options, and how it can benefit your student!Episode Links:UWGB Dual Enrollment AcademyUWGB Rising Phoenix Program2025-04-0139 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0"Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House" - Dana K. WhiteDana K. White joins Tina and Christy to talk about her new book, "Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House", a book that tells us that, While emphasizing that yes, neatness and order have their place and aren’t without merit, she sheds winsome, biblical light on the true Source of godliness, confidence, peace, and rest. (Hint: we can’t find it on our own, no matter how spotlessly scrubbed our countertops are.) This powerful, impactful conversation will bless you in your daily life, whether you struggle with clutter or not!!!Episode Links:Da...2025-03-1547 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0The Brain Balance Centers - Lynn BrittnacherLynn, a board-certified cognitive specialist, joins Tina and Christy to talk about how she addresses the root causes of some of the challenges that children might face in their educational progress and success. She brings her years of experience and excellence to helping children achieve their full potential. Join Tina and Christy for this fascinating deep dive into how our children's brains develop, grow, mature, and learn and what is possible to help them grow and develop!Episode Links:Brain Balance Centers of the Fox ValleyBrain...2025-03-0149 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Jen and Mandy of Empowered Minds Kids StudioKids Life Coaching. Social Emotional Learning. What is it? How does it work? Join Tina and Christy as they have a fascinating talk about what Empowered Minds Kids Studio in Appleton, Wisconsin is, what kids life coaching is, and how it can benefit your children!Episode Links:Empowered Minds Kids Studio Web SiteEmpowered Minds Kids Studio Facebook PageEmpowered Minds Kids Studio Instagram PageThe Homeschool LoftThe Homeschool Resource RoadmapThe Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail...2025-02-1539 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Homeschoolers and High School SportsYou have an athlete in the family, and they want to play competitive sports on your local Public High School team. What to do?
Well, if you live in Wisconsin, we have an answer for you! In Wisconsin, the law was changed in 2015 to allow home school students to participate on Public high school teams!
Join Tina and Christ as they talk with Nicki Jeske about the process she went through getting her sons connected to their local high school sports programs.
Please note...2025-02-0136 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Grandparenting and HomeschoolingYou did the work. You homeschooled your children and launched them out into the world. Congratulations!!! And now, they've blessed you with grandchildren, and lo and behold, they have chosen to homeschool their children!
That's the hope and goal, right?
Well, now you not only have to navigate the world of being the parent of an adult child, but also how to help, counsel, and guide your children in their homeschooling journey while respecting their boundaries.
Please join Christy and Tina as they talk about their own experiences with grandparenting...2025-01-1541 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0The Valley Home Schooler's Resource Lending LibraryThe Valley Home Schooler's group in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin operates the VHS Resource Lending Library. This amazing resource lets you borrow and check out a wide variety of books, manipulables, and other resources to make your homeschooling journey easier! Join Christy and Tina as they talk with Jennifer Beltran of the Valley Home Schooler's Resource Lending Library!
Episode Links:
Valley Home Schoolers Resource Library Facebook Page
The Homeschool Hub Facebook Group (Private group)
Libib Library Website
The Homeschool...2025-01-0130 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0The Christian Educator's ExpoHave you been wondering what options there are for families for Christian education?
This episode will help you with that question! Tina and Christy talk with Sherri Baierl and Jeremy Johnson about an upcoming event in the Green Bay area, the Christian Education Expo, taking place on January 25th, 2025.
Join them as they talk about the event, the purpose of SERVE Wisconsin, and how you can join them, and become involved!
Episode Links:
SERVE Wisconsin Website
SERVE Wisconsin Events Page
Christian Educator's Expo EventBrite...2024-12-1535 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0The Plumfeld Lending Library with Sara MasarikDid you know, there are such things as private lending libraries? No? Neither did I, until we had this incredible conversation with Sara Masarik! She is the curator of the Plumfeld Lending Library in northeastern Wisconsin.
Join Tina and Christy as they talk not only about the Plumfeld Library, but also about private lending libraries in general, homeschooling, the loss of classical literature in our society, and MANY other topics!
Episode Links:
Plumfeld Lending Library Facebook Page
Plumfeld and Paideia Web Page
Plumfeld...2024-12-0153 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0What's the Law Say in ... Missouri 2024Well? What does the law say about homeschooling in Missouri in 2024?
Listen along as Tina and Chris talk through the changes passed and enacted in Missouri in 2024 with Danielle Dent-Breen. This is an episode that is so important to listen through, even if you are not from Missouri. We all know that the various state legislatures are always looking for ways to be ... more involved ... in the lives of homeschooling families.
Our best defense is knowledge and staying informed about what is going on in our home states.
Episode Links:2024-11-1546 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Evergreen Community TheaterAs Homeschooling parents, how often have we all heard it - "don't you worry about the socialization of your children?" Well, we all know how untrue this is, but if you want to find more outlets for the creativity of your kids, or if you are looking for ways to get them involved in different activities, have we got a great show for you! Join Tina and Chris as they have a great conversation with Sherrill Revolinski, Tricia Adams, and Tammy Brunette as they talk about the myriad of options available to kids (AND their parents!) with Evergreen Theater!2024-11-0149 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Darby Kern - Author, Actor, Producer - The Jake Muller AdventuresAudio dramas. Book. Plays. Movies. Acting. Writing. Producing. Darby Kern has been involved in many different aspects of both faith-based and secular entertainment for a long time. Join Christy and Tina for an amazing discussion about the many different ways to get involved in faith-based books, audio dramas, and other dramatic pursuits.
Episode Links:
"Unshackled" Radio Drama
The Jake Muller Adventures Web Site
The Jake Muller Adventures YouTube Channel
The Jake Muller Adventures Facebook Page
Left Behind - An Experience in Sound and Drama...2024-10-151h 05The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Chuck Salibi and TentmakersWhat is Tentmakers? Their stated purpose is "To select and train uncommon leaders." Listen along as Tina and Chris talk with area leader Chuck Salibi as he talks about the mission of Tentmakers, as well as how it can make you as well as your children better trained to go out into the world and encourage a world in need of some "salt and light."
Episode Links:
Tentmakers Web Site
Tentmakers Facebook Page
Tentmakers Phone Number - 1.800.989.TENT(8368)
Contact Chuck Salibi - chuck@tentm.org or 920...2024-10-0144 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Homeschooling Graduate, Vaccine Injury and Service dogs - Erin Walton and Lauryn GindlPlease join Tina and Christy, along with their guests Erin Walton and her daughter Lauryn Gindl, as they discuss graduating homeschoolers, growing up with a vaccine injury, launching a child with unique needs AND abilities, and service dogs!
This discussion is fascinating, and informative and will keep you listening for this EXTRA-LARGE LoftCast 2.0 episode!
Episode Links:
Fields of Favor
Six Feet to Independence
Lauryn Gindl Amazon Author Page
The Homeschool Loft
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
2024-09-151h 26The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Homeschooling, AI and the Future? An engaging discussion of AI and d'Skills with the founder, Hannah WilliamsWe have all heard about AI in one way or another. But what is it? How can our kids learn more about this transformative technology? How will it affect the future?
Please join Tina, Christy, and Producer Steve (who has a career in Software Development) for this interesting, sometimes challenging, and informative discussion about all things AI, and the revolutionary program she created, d'Skills, to teach students about AI and how it can prepare them for the future.
Show Links:
d'Skills Website
d'Skills Sprints
ChatGPT
2024-09-011h 01The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Homeschooling and Apprenticeships with Paul SchumacherAs a homeschooling family, or a traditional schooling family, have you decided that, at least for one of your kids, a 4-year college degree isn't the best path for them?
Or do you have a kiddo who is leaning more to the construction trades as a career path?
Or are you just interested to know what other options are out there? And, does getting paid to go to school sound like a good deal?
Then this episode has a LOT of information that you will be interested in! Join Tina and Chris for...2024-08-1532 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Homeschoolers Applying for ROTC Scholarships and US Service Academy Appointments - Part 2 of 2Do you have a student who has expressed an interest in getting an appointment to one of our nation's military academies? Or possibly pursuing a college scholarship via ROTC and going on to a military career?
Then this two-part episode has some vital information that will help you in your quest!
Please enjoy part 2 of this very involved process.
Episode Links:
US Naval Academy
US Air Force Academy
US Air Force Admissions Website
West Point Academy
West Point Application Website
US Coast Guar...2024-08-0144 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Homeschoolers Applying for ROTC Scholarships and US Service Academy Appointments - Part 1 of 2Do you have a student who has expressed an interest in getting an appointment to one of our nation's military academies? Or possibly pursuing a college scholarship via ROTC and going on to a military career?
Then this two-part episode has some vital information that will help you in your quest!
Please enjoy part 1 of this very involved process.
Episode Links:
US Naval Academy
US Air Force Academy
US Air Force Admissions Website
West Point Academy
West Point Application Website2024-07-1536 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Empty Nest HomeschoolersIt happens to all of us eventually. Your children will grow up, you will graduate them, and they will be launched out into the world. But you become an "Empty Nester" when the last one launches. What then?
Join us for this insightful conversation between Tina and Chris as they discuss their journey to becoming Empty Nesters.
Episode Links:
The Homeschool Loft
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft contact email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com2024-07-0150 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Homeschooling Dads with Jeff and SteveIn this episode of The LoftCast 2.0, your regular hosts Tina and Chris are replaced with their husbands Jeff and Steve!
Join the guys for a Husband and Father's perspective on homeschooling!
Show Links:
The Homeschool Loft
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft contact email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com2024-06-1530 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Jenna Fir and Camping with Homeschoolers!Camping. Fun!!!
Camping with your kids. WHOA, THERE! NOT SO FAST!
Well, tune in to this fun, engaging, and informative chat with Jeanna Fir, and her thoughts on homeschooling, as well as CAMPING with kids! Not just kids, but TODDLERS AND BABIES!!!
Join us for this wonderful conversation about camping with kids, and how, like SO MANY OTHER THINGS IN LIFE, everything can be homeschooling!
Episode Links:
Jenna on Instagram
Jenna on Facebook
Jenna Fir's Book - Camping with...2024-06-0139 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Robert Vagi and the Wilder Outdoors - Get outside!This episode, Tina and Chris talk with Rob Vagi, a homeschooling father who has both The Wilder Outdoors Academy web Site, and the Wilder Outdoors Podcast. Join us for this wide-ranging chat about all things outdoors, experiential, and homeschooling. Get ideas for things you can do with your homeschoolers in the Great Outdoors, as well as be inspired to "just go for it" with home education!
Episode Links:
The Wilder Outdoor Podcast
The Wilder Outdoor Academy
"Take Back Your Family" by Jefferson Bethke
...2024-05-1555 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Adventures of a Homeschool Graduate with Jenny GrahamJenny Graham, a homeschool graduate and friend of The Homeschool Loft, joins Tina and Chris to discuss life after homeschooling, career choices, and the adventures that a Traveling Nurse can have, while following God's prompting for her life.
Enjoy this fascinating talk about how homeschooling can lead to excitement and adventure in life!
Episode Notes:
The Homeschool Loft
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft contact email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
2024-05-0142 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Homeschooling and Special Education with Denise PhillipsDo you homeschool a child who needs Special Education, or do you know someone who does? Or, do you have a Special Needs child and you are considering home-based education?
Join us for a fascinating, wide-ranging conversation between Chris and Denise Phillips as they discuss many facets of homeschooling a child with Special Needs. You will be blessed!
Episode Links:
"The Out-of-Sync Child" book
The Homeschool Legal Defense Association
"Kitchen Chemistry" book
The Homeschool Loft
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap2024-04-151h 05The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Nikki Lubing - Skillabration - Online Language EducationChris talks with Nikki Lubing, the founder of Skillibration - an online foreign language education website. Listen as Chris and Nikki discuss all aspects of learning a new language, and some of the challenges AND benefits of having your littles learn a foreign language.
Skillabration Web Site
Skillabration YouTube Channel
Skillabration Facebook Page
Nikki Lubing Teacher Page
The Homeschool Loft Site
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap Site
The Homeschool Loft contact email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com
2024-04-0135 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Sarah Evans - A Second-Generation HomeschoolerChris and Tina have a fascinating, wide-ranging discussion with second-generation homeschooler Sarah Evans. Sarah was homeschooled, and she now manages her household, her business, and homeschooling her children.
Thank you for joining us for this fascinating chat with a seasoned homeschooling mom.
Sarah Evans - Makeup Artist Web Page
Chic Mama Bear Facebook Page
Chic Mama Bear YouTube Channel
SeneGence Distributor Page
"Mount Battie's Christmas Star" - Sarah's Mom's Book
The Homeschool Loft Web Page
The Homeschool...2024-03-1549 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Faith Ainsworth - Integrated SensoryDo you and your loved ones feel like certain behaviors are disrupting your daily lives? It's tough to navigate, but you're not alone. Let's work together to tackle these disruptions. Our solutions are personalized for each of you, aiming to help regain that control and make life a bit more fulfilling for all of you. Tina and Chris talk with Faith Ainsworth from Integrated Sensory in Green Bay about her sensory integration program and facility.
Integrated Sensory Web Site
Integrated Sensory Email: greenbay@integrated-sensory.com
Integrated Sensory Facebook Page
2024-03-0137 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Homeschooling PreschoolersYou've decided to homeschool, or you're considering homeschooling, but your little ones are still not to kindergarten age?
Well, listen in as Chris and Tina discuss some of the many ways to approach homeschooling when your children are still younger than school age.
Episode Links:
"Better Late Than Early" by Raymond S. Moore and Dorothy N. Moore
The Homeschool Loft
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft contact email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com2024-02-1546 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Bacyard Chickens with Dalia Monterroso of ChickenlandiaDalia Monterroso, the self-proclaimed “President of Chickenlandia,” joins Chris and Tina today to talk...all things chickens! Dalia is a passionate chicken-keeper who delights in sharing with others how having chickens improves one’s overall quality of life and can contribute in meaningful ways to children’s homeschool education. If you have chickens or want them, take a listen for encouragement and practice advice. And, even if you’ve never thought about raising chickens, tune in for a taste of Dalia’s infectious joy and energy...which might spark a latent chicken-keeping interest within you!
Episode Links:
Chickenlandi...2024-02-0130 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0What's the Law Say in ... Ohio 2024Debby Gerth joins us once again to bring you all up to date on the state of Homeschooling laws in the state of Ohio. There have been changes, and some not for the better, in the state of Ohio.
Episode Links:
Ohio Homeschooling Parents
Debby's email address -
ohiohomeschoolingohp@gmail.com
Previous appearance on The Homeschool Loftcast
Home School Legal Defense Association
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
The Homeschool Loft
The Homeschool Loft contact email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com2024-01-1540 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Tiffany Boyd and the Current State of Homeschool RegulationTiffany Boyd, founder of Free Your Children, LLC, is back! We are honored to talk with her again, to get updates on the current trends and updates on state and federal laws across the United States. She shares information on a host of topics, such as School Choice, Homeschool Freedom, and Parental Rights, among others.
Some of the information on this episode might seem to give us a sense of doom and gloom, but stick with this episode for some VERY encouraging words!
Episode Links:
Free Your Children, LLC
2024-01-0137 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Loftcast Season 2 Announcement!We're bringing you an announcement for our second season of the Loftcast 2.0!2023-12-1500 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Homeschooling and the Church with Pastor David RothPastor David Roth, the founding pastor of OneWay Christian Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin, joins Tina and Chris to talk about homeschooling and the church. David and his wife made the choice to homeschool their daughter in her senior year of high school.
David shares his thoughts on the current state of public school education, as well as homeschooling and Christian education, and the differences. Pastor David firmly believes in the homeschool movement, and the benefits it can bring to not only your children, but your family, and society at large. Scripture is our guide to what...2023-12-0132 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Coding for Homeschoolers with Elizabeth TweedaleElizabeth Tweedale joins Tina, Chris, and Steve to talk about technology, software development, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and the impact and importance of letting our kids explore the world of coding and software development.
Elizabeth is a mother, a one-time homeschooling parent, a former software developer, and the founder of CoCo Coders, a provider of online coding courses for children, ages 6 to 12.
Join us for this fascinating discussion of all things technology-related!
Episode Links:
CoCo Coders
Cypher Coders
The Homeschool Resource Roadmap2023-11-0136 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Speech and Language in a Homeschool WorldThe majority of families will never have to go through the struggle of finding a Speech and Language assistance provider, but when you need one, in the context of homeschooling, it raises additional complications!
In this month's Loftcast, Chris Yeager shares her experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, and gives parents an insight on how to look for and find homeschool-friendly resources to get your family the help, information, and advice you are looking for!
Episode Links:
Lofty Tips: Stuttering: Should I Panic or Not?
The...2023-10-0137 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0The Homeschool Resource RoadmapLet's face it. The choice to homeschool your children is a daunting one. There is now SO much information available literally at the tips of your fingers, it can be difficult to know where to start.
In this month's episode, Chris talks with Tina about an amazing information source that The Homeschool Loft has available - The Homeschool Resource Roadmap.
Learn how this incredible resource can help you with your homeschooling journey, whether you're just beginning to consider homeschooling, you're in the first year or two, or if you're...2023-09-0134 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0All About SteveOn this episode, it's our very first guest! Our producer, and Chris Yaeger's husband, joins us on this episode to give us the perspectives of a Homeschool Dad.
Links:
The Homeschool Loftcast 1.0 Episodes
The Homeschool Loftcast 2.0 Episodes
The Homeschool Loft2023-08-0131 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0We're back!We want to welcome you back to the new, updated Homeschool Loftcast 2.0, and introduce the newest member of the host crew, Chris Yaeger.
The Loftcast 2.0 - because we're still The Loftcast, but things are a little different since our last episode dropped at the end of March 2023.
Chris will introduce herself, and give you some background on who she is, and how she started on her own family's homeschooling journey.
Links:
The Homeschool Loftcast 1.0 Episodes
The Homeschool Loft2023-07-0135 minThe Homeschool LoftCast 2.0Introducing The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0!Coming soon, the re-launch of the new, updated LoftCast 2.0!
We have a new host lineup, a new (slightly) name, and a new hosting platform, but the same tips, tricks, timely information, helpful advice, support, and guidance you have become used to.
Your hosts Tina Hollenbeck and Chris Yeager will re-introduce you to the Homeschool LoftCast, and let you know what's happening at The Homeschool Loft!
Join us here for monthly episodes of the Homeschool LoftCast 2.0, or go to https://www.homeschoolloft.com/p/podcast.html to stay up-to-date on any news about the...2023-06-0501 min