North Carolinians for Home Education

Homeschool News: We give you an update on some legislation we are working on. *For updates since this recording visit our website www.nche.com/ap-and-psat-exams-for-homeschool-students/ Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a part of Matthew’s talk with Rep. Jeff Zenger. www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/775 Homeschool Helps with Amanda: How to homeschool high school.

Homeschool News: The Great Pandemic Baby Bump; Becoming a father shrinks your cerebrum Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a conversation that Matthew had with Todd Wilson, founder of Familyman Ministries. They talk about what to do if your child is gender confused. About Us – Familyman (familymanweb.com) Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks about dual enrollment for high school students. https://www.nche.com/helps/high-school/additional-sources/

Homeschool News: We report on news from France, where authorities are rejecting the vast majority of requests to homeschool. https://hslda.org/post/french-authorities-rejecting-vast-majority-of-requests-to-homeschool Homeschool Conversations: We talk to a recent homeschool graduate, Sierra Talbert, and learn about her experience with home education. We also talk with Spencer Mason, NCHE’s law and policy director and an experienced homeschool dad. Homeschool Tip of The Week: We talk about the importance of setting an example of health for our children.

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Homeschool News, we give you some important updates on The Homeschool Show, remind you of the NCHE retreats coming up, and tell an amazing story of kids who survived in the Amazon jungle www.nche.com/moms-retreat/ www.nche.com/dads-retreat/ Homeschool Conversations: Matthew had a conversation with Aaron and Cheryl Sultan at the Thrive! Homeschool conference. This was their 26th year! Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda concludes her discussion of various homeschool approaches by taking a closer look at the Montessori approach to homeschooling.

Homeschool News: We tell you how to get audio recordings from the Thrive! Conference, talk about the NCHE dad’s retreat this fall, and give a legislative update. Homeschool Conversations: We have Zan Tyler on a zoom call. Zan is a homeschool speaker, author, and podcaster. Zan was a pioneer of home education in SC, working to make homeschooling legal in her state. www.zantyler.com Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her discussion of various homeschool approaches by taking a closer look at the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling. What is the Charlotte Mason Method? - Simply Charlotte Mason

Homeschool History [Special segment]: We look at an article titled: Why Thomas Edison should be considered the patron saint of homeschooling Homeschool Conversations: Last month at our Capital Fest event, Lt. Governor Mark Robinson spoke to homeschool families. We listen to a portion of that presentation. Homeschool Tip of The Week: How to help your children understand and love God’s Word. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her discussion of various homeschool approaches by taking a closer look at classical homeschooling.

Homeschool History [Special segment]: We look at an article titled: Why Thomas Edison should be considered the patron saint of homeschooling. Homeschool Conversations: Last month at our Capital Fest event, Lt. Governor Mark Robinson spoke to homeschool families. We listen to a portion of that presentation. Homeschool Tip of The Week: How to help your children understand and love God’s Word. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her discussion of various homeschool approaches by taking a closer look at classical homeschooling.

Homeschool News: The Thrive! Homeschool conference is this week!! We give you all the last minute information and answer some frequently asked questions. www.nche.com/thrive/ Homeschool Conversations: We speak with Christian apologist Laura Powell. She is one of our speakers at the Thrive! Conference this week. www.laurazpowell.org Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her discussion of various homeschool approaches by taking a closer look at traditional homeschooling.

Homeschool News: Important conference deadlines and opportunities. www.nche.com/thrive/ Homeschool Conversations: Gretchen Roe, one of our speakers for the Thrive! Homeschool Conference this year gives us advice for the entire homeschool journey. Homeschool Helps with Amanda - Why should you homeschool?

Homeschool News: We give you a report on Capital Fest and talk about changing values in America. Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a presentation by Representative Dennis Riddell at our recent Capital Fest in Raleigh. www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/665 Homeschool Tip of The Week: Lynn tells us how to achieve generational health in your homeschool. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda explains the difference between spiral and master learning and the pros and cons of each.

Homeschool Conversations: We speak with Steve Noble, one of our speakers for the Thrive! Conference this year. www.thestevenobleshow.com Homeschool News: We let you know about some opportunities to join the NCHE team and talk about How NC Child Care Law Affects Homeschool Co-ops www.nche.com/partner/serve/ Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks to us about how to keep our homeschools on track amidst the busyness of life.

Homeschool News: We discuss an important study: Child Abuse and Neglect of the Homeschooled Versus the Conventionally Schooled. We also share some exciting information about the Thrive! Conference. www.nheri.org/child-abuse-and-neglect-of-the-homeschooled-versus-the-conventionally-schooled-groundbreaking-study/ www.nche.com/thrive/ Homeschool Tip of The Week: Parenting well early makes homeschooling easier. We give you some practical ideas for parenting young children. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda tells us why we should go to a homeschool conference? In particular, she’s going to tell us about the vendor hall.

Homeschool News: We give you an update on some legislation we are working on, talk about Capital fest, our teen track at the conference, and some important deadlines coming up this week. www.nche.com/events/capital-fest/ Homeschool Conversations: Today we listen to the rest of Matthew’s talk with Rep. Jeff Zenger. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: How to homeschool high school.

Homeschool News: We let you know about Capital Fest, which is coming up next month, and an academic achievement study we are participating in. www.nche.com/events/capital-fest/ www.nche.com/2023-academic-achievement-study/ Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a conversation Matthew had with homeschool dad and NC representative Jeff Zenger. Homeschool Tip of The Week: Today we talk about “Self-Care & The Homeschool Parent”. We discuss how we are to Honor God with our entire Body, by loving ourselves with action. We become better parents, educators, and leaders when we intentionally take care of ourselves. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks to us about homeschool scheduling.

Homeschool News: NCHE scholarships for homeschool students; how to tell others about the conference. www.nche.com/helps/high-school/scholarship/ www.nche.com/thrive/ Homeschool Conversations: We talk with Steve and Megan Scheibner of Character Health. They will be featured speakers at the Thrive! Homeschool conference this year. characterhealth.com Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks with us about support for single parent homeschoolers.

Homeschool News: We let you know about NCHE’s Capital Fest event coming up, how to put an acknowledgment of your graduate in the GREENHOUSE magazine, and how to get a free registration to Thrive! www.nche.com/en/events/capital-fest/ www.nche.com/en/graduate-central/ www.nche.com/en/thrive/ Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a conversation Matthew had with Kim Kromer, executive director of the NCFCA Speech and Debate League. NCFCA | Christian Speech & Debate League Homeschool Tip of The Week: Matthew talks with us about the importance of reading books and discussing them with your students. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda gives us some tips and info about testing your homeschool student.

Homeschool News: We let you know about a field trip this month and early registration to the children’s program at the conference. 2023 Discovery Place - North Carolinians for Home Education (nche.com) www.nche.com/thrive/childrens-program/ Homeschool Conversations: We talk with Ashton Tate, founder of Glory to Glory Fitness. We also discuss teaching health and fitness in our homeschools. glorytogloryfitness.com Homeschool Helps with Amanda: We discuss struggling learners/learning disabilities and ESA+ programs

Homeschool News: We discuss the upcoming chess tournament and let you know about a new academic achievement survey you can participate in. https://www.nche.com/2023-mid-winter-chess/ https://www.nche.com/2023-academic-achievement-study/ Homeschool Conversations: We review some comments by Albert Mohler about the difference between wisdom and knowledge, and which one is more important. Homeschool Tip of The Week: Teaching your child to think with positivity. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks to us about homeschool sports.

Homeschool News: We talk about the chess tournament that is coming up. https://www.nche.com/2023-mid-winter-chess/ Homeschool Conversations: We have Andrew Pudewa, founder of Institute for Excellence in Writing, on video chat https://iew.com/ Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks with us about dealing with homeschool burn-out.

Homeschool News: More news about Thrive! The NCHE homeschool conference. Thrive! The NCHE Homeschool Conference May 25-27, 2023 Homeschool Conversations: Once again, we have special guest Jessica Frierson in the studio today. Jessica is secretary on the NCHE board and manages and writes for the NCHE blog. She is also one of our workshop speakers at the Thrive! Conference. Blog Test - North Carolinians for Home Education (nche.com) Homeschool Helps with Amanda: The February Slump, how to overcome the winter doldrums.

Homeschool News: Big news about Thrive! The NCHE homeschool conference. https://www.nche.com/thrive/ Homeschool Conversations: We speak with special in-studio guest Jessica Frierson. Jessica served for years as a regional liaison and is now on the NCHE board as secretary. She manages the NCHE blog and is our primary contributor. Jessica is also one of our workshop speakers at the Thrive! conference. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda gives us step by step instructions on how to open your homeschool in NC.

Homeschool News: We discuss homeschool numbers in Texas and a field trip to see Hamlet (This trip has been canceled). https://www.texastribune.org/2022/11/21/texas-home-schooling-pandemic/ Homeschool Conversations: We have conversations with Brandon and Lynn Baker Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Socialization? Wisdom from the Word: Matthew shares two more tips for how to stop the fighting in our homes.