The Homeschool Show with NCHE
The Homeschool Show by North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE) is available weekly via video and podcast. As with everything NCHE does, our goal for the show is to help you homeschool with confidence and joy!
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Your Learning Environment, Learning from the Classics, and Homeschool Research (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Homeschool Show, Andrew Pudewa joins Matthew McDill at Thrive! for a conversation about creativity, classical and Renaissance education, and the role of a child’s environment in learning. They discuss drawing from the ideas and work of those who came before us, the value of classics, and how good content can provide a foundation for creativity. The episode also considers homeschool research discussed in a Wall Street Journal editorial by Brian Ray, including findings on ac
Dad's Role, Hormones, & Teaching How to Keep a Calendar (opens the original)
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In episode 220 of The Homeschool Show, Amanda and Melanie continue their conversation about hormones and homeschooling with an interview featuring Mike Dixon, the Fit Farmer , recorded at Thrive! Mike shares a father’s perspective on helping children navigate the physical and emotional changes of adolescence, the role of fathers in homeschooling, supporting a wife through demanding seasons, and the idea of “life schooling.” Melanie’s Real World Readiness segment focuses on teaching children how
Homeschooling with Flexibility through Hormones; Special Needs Testing (opens the original)
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Homeschooling can shift when hormones, fatigue, family needs, or unexpected challenges change the day. In episode 219 of The Homeschool Show, Jessica Frierson, a mother of ten and second-generation homeschool mom, shares what she has learned about recognizing those moments, pulling back when needed, and using flexibility to make room for relationships, character, and everyday life. The episode also includes a Spanish-language segment from Luz Velázquez about normalizing conversations around horm
Homeschooling Through Hormonal Seasons: Caring for Yourself and Simplifying Homeschool (opens the original)
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In Episode 218 of The Homeschool Show, Melanie and Amanda begin the new season with a conversation about homeschooling through seasons of hormonal change. Amanda interviews Dana McDill about her experience homeschooling nine children while navigating postpartum changes, thyroid and adrenal issues, and perimenopause. Dana shares how she simplified homeschool during difficult seasons, gave herself grace, sought support, and learned to focus on what was most important. Homeschool Happenings America
Food in Homeschooling, Season 6, and NCHE Activities (opens the original)
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In episode 217 , Amanda and Melanie discuss how food can be a natural part of homeschooling, from geography and cooking to math, reading directions, and even chemistry. They also look ahead to Season 6 of The Homeschool Show , including topics for the whole family and the importance of communication within a homeschooling household. They also talk about NCHE activities and resources around North Carolina, including cultural and educational outings, the new music and arts network, and Capitol Fes
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