Homeschool Hints Podcast

Joan Samuell explores the health benefits and advantages of Norwex and microfiber cleaning for homeschool households. Check out her vendor booth at our March 6-7 conference and curriculum fair!-Joan's homeschool journey [0:30]-Cleaning products for every household, and what to look for in microfiber cloths [2:50]-Tips to get the children involved in nontoxic cleaning [4:30]-Streamlined cleaning processes [6:00]-Startling statistics over the 87,000 chemical ingredients used in the US, yet still to be tested for their impact on human health [8:40]-Resources and tips for homeschool moms seeking more information [12:20]Resource #1: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/events/homeschool-conference/ (Homeschool Conference & Curriculum Fair)Resource #2: https://www.norwex.com/?r=joanbryansamuell&store=us (Joan Samuell's website)Resource #3: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joansVIP (Joan Samuell's Facebook VIP group)Continue the conversation!Website: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/Email: podcast@midwestparenteducators.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwestparenteducators/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpeinkc/X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/mpeinkcPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mpeinkc/ Get full access to Homeschool Hints at homeschoolhints.substack.com/subscribe

Sean and Caroline Allen homeschool their nine children ages 1 to 21. Learn their guidelines for choosing the right homeschool priorities this year and setting up your family for success!-Perspective after 20+ years of homeschool experience [1:30]-How to homeschool after having been homeschooled [4:40]-Building on the legacy of previous homeschool generations [5:30]-How to stay organized without getting overwhelmed [6:50]-Finding the balance between routines vs. strict time schedules [8:20]-Setting the "grand vision" for your homeschool [9:40]-Advice for first-time homeschoolers [12:30]-Different homeschool trends over the years [19:00]-How to combat social media pressure over homeschooling [22:30]Resource #1 - https://thewellorderedhomeschool.com/ and https://www.chalkfullofdesign.com/Resource #2 - Sean Allen's "No Ordinary Days" podcast: https://thewellorderedhomeschool.com/pages/podcastResource #3 - MPE Women's Encouragement Day: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/events/womens-encouragement-day/Continue the conversation!Website: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/Email: podcast@midwestparenteducators.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwestparenteducators/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpeinkc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpeinkcPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mpeinkc/ Get full access to Homeschool Hints at homeschoolhints.substack.com/subscribe

Struggling to homeschool unique learners? Whether you’re navigating curriculum adjustments, motivation challenges, or poor executive function skills, coaching helps you gain clarity, build confidence, and create a thriving learning environment. -Recent shifts in the homeschool world over special ed resources [1:10]-The staggering data of families (50%) who choose to homeschool because of a specialized health need or learning need [2:20]-How to differentiate between coaching, counseling, and mentoring [3:05]-Unpacking the mindsets holding us back from success in teaching our children [4:00]-FAQ: What if I don't feel qualified or trained enough to teach my unique learner? [6:30]-The program's format and schedule from September 2025 through May 2026 [7:40]-Some of the benefits in joining a coaching community: "space and grace," virtual and in-person meetups, confidentiality, etc. [13:10]Resource #1: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/unique-learners-coaching-program/ (Unique Learners Coaching Program)Resource #2: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/events/homeschool-conference/ (Homeschool Conference & Curriculum Fair)Resource #3: Homeschoolers.com (Suzanne Wandling's website)Continue the conversation!Website: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/Email: podcast@midwestparenteducators.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwestparenteducators/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpeinkc/X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/mpeinkcPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mpeinkc/ Get full access to Homeschool Hints at homeschoolhints.substack.com/subscribe

Jennifer Moreno started her homeschool journey as a "COVID homeschooler." She recounts withdrawing her then-4th grade son in 2020 during the pandemic and learning all about homeschooling from the ground up: curriculum, community, working in addition to homeschool, and more!-How "everything was in disarray" in public schools during 2020 [1:04]-Researching homeschool after growing up "public school educated" [1:52]-Teachers in public school vs. the public-school system [4:00]-How to get through the "tough days" of homeschooling [6:20]-Her experience working part time and even full time while still homeschooling [7:48]-Building a homeschool support system [8:14]-FAQ: How do you choose homeschool curriculum? [11:36]-Lessons learned in the first 1-3 years of homeschooling [15:12]-Some of the surprises of homeschooling: not stuck doing schoolwork, more time for family "adventures," seeing your child's academic strengths firsthand, etc. [18:30]-"Amazing" community of homeschool moms [21:10]-The importance of 20-plus years of homeschooling for a new perspective (e.g. Women's Encouragement Day) [22:08]-Practical ways to plug into homeschooling resources and connections [23:24]-One thing she would change if she had to go back and redo homeschooling [25:50]Resource #1 - MPE website: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/Continue the conversation!Website: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/Email: podcast@midwestparenteducators.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwestparenteducators/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpeinkc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpeinkcPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mpeinkc/ Get full access to Homeschool Hints at homeschoolhints.substack.com/subscribe

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]-Mental health statistics on long-term homeschoolers: a recent study's surprising findings [2:50]-3 takeaways for those at the beginning, or in the middle, of their homeschool journey [4:05]Resource #1 - Upcoming MPE homeschool graduation ceremony: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/events/graduation/Resource #2 - National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) Fast Facts on Homeschooling: https://nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/Resource #3 - Cardus Educational Survey (CES) on "Findings About Homeschooled Adults" including mental health, February 2025: https://www.cardus.ca/research/education/reports/diverse-outcomes-for-a-diverse-population/?Continue the conversation!Website: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/Email: podcast@midwestparenteducators.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwestparenteducators/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpeinkc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpeinkcPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mpeinkc/ Get full access to Homeschool Hints at homeschoolhints.substack.com/subscribe

Lisa 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]-A list of skills every child needs [8:00]-Examples of homeschool student entrepreneurs [9:30]-How the fourth industrial revolution is changing the college landscape [11:30]-Why parents need to strategize for today's generation of college kids - to launch them well for that piece of paper while recognizing higher education is undergoing a time of upheaval [13:30]Resource #1 - Upcoming MPE homeschool conference & curriculum fair: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/events/homeschool-conference/Resource #2 - True North Academy: https://truenorthhomeschool.academy/Continue the conversation!Website: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/Email: podcast@midwestparenteducators.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwestparenteducators/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpeinkc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpeinkcPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mpeinkc/ Get full access to Homeschool Hints at homeschoolhints.substack.com/subscribe