The Home School Conversation Podcast (Exploring the homeschool perspective)

This is a casual chat about the top homeschool questions that I get asked.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

I got to interview five teenage boys who were or are currently homeschooled . I asked them all the awkward questions and they answered with their raw honest truths about their homeschooling experience . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

In this episode , I interview homeschooler turned math tutor , James Wigglesworth . He sheds light on his childhood as a homeschooler , his journey to UCLA where he graduated with a degree in mathematica’s and then transitioned to teaching and tutoring in math . He will shed light on the problem with math curriculums , what parents can do to best support their kids in math plus all of the juicy resources to help you navigate your own math journey . To reach James for help with math , please visit his website: http://www.jameswigglesworth.com/ For the resources mentioned in this episode , see below Photomath: https://www.photomath.net/en/ Wolfram Alpha computation engine: https://www.wolframalpha.com/ Utah Math: http://utahmiddleschoolmath.org/ Transition to Algebra (not available for individual purchase): https://www.heinemann.com/transitiontoalgebra/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

Buckle up Mamas! I got the veteran homeschool mom squad for this episode that I am callling, "FAQs with Veteran Homeschool Mamas".  For this full hour, I got to ask all the common questions that I am getting on social media about homeschooling and three different experienced mamas actually answered them all honestly and from a place of experience and wisdom . On this panel I have included Martha Zittiel, the founder of a homeschool resource center in Southern California called Alternatives in Education which has resources, co-ops and classes for homeschoolers. To reach Martha at her hybrid center , check http://www.alternativechoicesineducation.com/ Email contacts:  Lanya Foster lanyafoster@sbcglobal.net Martha Zittel marthazittel@gmail.com Tanya Robinson robinson5tanya@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

In this episode, I interview Meaghan Jackson - ex-teacher turned homeschool mom and parenting/home school coach so that we can touch on the ever growing concern of juggling work from home with homeschooling - a challenge that many families are either already facing or will begin facing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.  To reach Meaghan, her website is www.joyfulmudpuddles.com   Facebook and Instagram are both @joyfulmudpuddles To check out her parenting and homeschooling Support Group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

Join the conversation on "The Homeschool Conversation Podcast" as iI interview Jordan Dillenberger who is a homeschool mom of four children for seven years and now brand new blogger!. She will shed light on what it is like to homeschool multiple children, how she organizes her paperwork and her time, plus what her experience is like with a private school affidavit verses a private satellite program (which are popular options available to homeschoolers in the state of California).  As a firefighter's wife and mom of a toddler and school aged children,  this is the type of encouragement we could all use on our journey.  To follow Jordan's amazing and encouraging growing  homeschool blog:  visit www.dillyschool.blog or IG: @dillyschool --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

In this episode , I get to interview the founder of Home School Coaches , Abby Lai. She shares about the highly popular topic of how do homeschoolers adjust to the transition back to a school environment . Will they be socially awkward ? Academically prepared ? What about the transition back to homeschooling after having been in school ? Abby spills all the beans from the struggles of choosing to homeschool as an Asian woman , to transitioning into a public middle school after years of homeschooling from kindergarten , to the surprising strengths her boys demonstrated as they began public school . Plus she shares some mistakes that she hopes to change this time around as she returns the boys to homeschool once again but this time for high school and now college talk is on the table . You don’t want to miss this powerful discussion ! To reach Abby Lai or to get more information about the services provided through Home School Coaches - check out Home School Coaches facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HomeSchoolCoaches/ and website http://www.homeschoolcoaches.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

On this episode of The Homeschool Conversation Podcast, I get to interview a verteran homeschool couple, Marty & Carolyn who are the founders of a private satellite homeschool program called, Excellence in Education based in California. I also got to have a special appearance from Abby Lai who created The Homeschool Coaches - a platform of resources for homeschoolers to get matched to tutors and classes.  In this episode, Marty & Carolyn share their nuggets of wisdom, and Abby asks about her next steps as she transitions her kids who were once homeschooled turned brick and mortar and now turned back to homeschool.  Contact info: ExcellenceInEducationHomeschooling.com GameCurriculum.com Email: eieacademy@gmail.com FB: Excellence In Education Excellence In Education Academy Instagram:  EIEHomeschool Phone:  626-821-0025 http://www.homeschoolcoaches.com/ abby@homeschoolcoaches.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

In this episode I am interviewing Ryan Delk who is a homeschooler turned entrepreneur and the creator of a brand new innovative online home school platform called Primer.   Ryan was home schooled from K-8th grade along with his two siblings and then transitioned to traditional high school. He is going to spill all the beans about what it was like to be homeschooled, what it was like to go to "regular school" and  how his experience helped prepare him for entrepreneurship . Finally, Ryan is letting us in on what he is building at Primer to help homeschoolers get connected and learn together across the country.  For more information on the platform Primer or to join the ever growing waitlist,  check out:  https://www.withprimer.com/ If you want to know how to reach Ryan, please contact him by email:  ryan@withprimer.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

On this episode we talk college and when you need to start preparing as a homeschooler (hint you can start as early as middle school if your goal is debt free college ) I know - insert jaw drop : Denise is an international best selling author, TEDx speaker, & creator of Cracking the Code to Free College. Denise coaches parents of college bound teens how to be one of the 600,000 students who graduate debt free every year. Her mission is to inspire, educate, and equip parents who take an active role supporting their children to live a life of financial freedom.    She and her husband have moved more than 15 times during their 34 year marriage, and spent 5 years full-time RV-ing across the US and traveling abroad after sending their youngest off to college, debt free.    Denise currently resides in Florida. https://www.getaheadoftheclass.com/ScholarshipSecrets --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

In this episode, I discuss tips and tricks on homeschooling multiple children . Here is the link to the article I reference in the podcast . http://homespunlight.blogspot.com/2010/06/baby-is-lesson.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

In this episode my 9 year old shares all that he’s learning through playing football both on the field and in video game format . If you’ve ever been skeptical about the power of sports - I encourage you to listen in to this conversation in which I share resources and perspective to help you see the powerful educational value in sports . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

Warning : This was an impromptu , raw unedited and unplanned interview with my third and first grader sharing their point of view about homeschooling . It’s packed with advice , ideas and thoughts right from the mouth of two kids. Try not to laugh when my son talks about “torture-schooling” 🤣 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

Have you ever wondered where are these unschoolers now ? Now that they’re adults , did they “make it “? This interview is a special treat!  I was able to get a whole hour with the lovely Summer Jean from Hawaii - creator of Mermaid Art Glass and adult unschooler.  In this episode she shares her life as a child being unschooled, how she learned everything she needed to become a successful woman in her 30s today! Come and learn about how all of her siblings are thriving today despite living a life without school.  Join us for this deeply thought provoking discussion about relationships and learning.  If you want to find her page on facebook , you can search “A Life Without School “ or you can visit https://www.facebook.com/alifewithoutschool/?modal=admin_todo_tour . If you’re curious about her beautiful hand made jewelry , you can visit her business page , http://Mermaidartglass.com to see and shop ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

In this episode, I will interview an unschooling mom who has successfully sent her kids to college, one of whom is a teen in college  and another who was accepted to UC Berkley. I mean - talk about a homeschool success story! Listen in as this mom shares how she unschooled her children and successfully prepared them for their future in college WITHOUT a curriculum,  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

I am still dancing around my house over this interview with the one and only Julie Bogart.  In this episode of "The Home school Conversation Podcast," I will interview the famous  veteran home school mom and guru, Julie Bogart who created The Home school Alliance which is now the Brave Learner Home which is a home school support system with book clubs, discussion boards, and curriculum help. She also has continued to improve her writing curriculum, "Brave Writer"  to help families develop their best language arts approach in their home school.  Julie is also the author of the home school book loved by ALL, "The Brave Learner" and "A Gracious Space".  Julie also has an amazingly insightful podcast that has been a source of encouragement to many homeschooling families called, "A Brave Writers Life in Brief" and I am not hired by her to say that I highly recommend all of the above! It has changed my homeschooling LIFE. In this episode, we will explore her new support system for the home school community, and also explore curriculum decision paralysis, how to value a lifestyle of learning and dive into examples of how we have learned to truly enjoy learning with our children. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

In this episode we will discuss all of the most popular ways that homeschoolers use their charter school funds . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

Schedules can be hard to stick to when you become a homeschool family , and it seems silly because naturally you have more time then when you were in school. In this episode I explain why schedules can harbor disappointment and how a routine can work better , as well as sharing my own personal approach to homeschool routine while balancing toddlers . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

In this episode , I interview my husband who was actually the individual behind motivating me to homeschool when I was completely against it! We will talk about how dads can get involved in the homeschool journey in a small creative way despite the busy work schedule , and you will get to hear all about why this dad is a fan of skipping the curriculum option altogether! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support

The most commons question I get as a homeschooler is about curriculum . In this episode I briefly touch on why there is no magic bullet of a curriculum snd how we actually homeschool without a curriculum (legally ) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashley-davis42/support