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Home Education Matters

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Jul 3, 2024 • 24min

A Journey into Home Education - June 'Bravery'

Join Ash and I as we discuss how her home education journey went in June. We talk about the bravery it takes to home educate and the bravery it's currently taking to put Ismael back into school. And much more.   If you enjoy this episode, click 'subscribe' so you get alerted when new episodes come out!
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Jun 30, 2024 • 24min

Sharing Our Successes - Changing Lives

Today is the last episode in our mini series where we showcase some of the amazing stories from within our home education community.   And we meet Naomi John O. who is an inspiring 16 year old home educated student who is busy making a difference to the world we live in.    Check out her story here and maybe share it around with any 'doubters' who question your decision to home educate!
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Jun 23, 2024 • 41min

Improving writing without writing with Munira Adenwalla

Want to help your child improve their writing skills without picking up a pen? We've got you covered on this podcast where Munira will guide us through her top tips to improve your child's writing.   We cover some great strategies and approaches which are all designed to build confidence and ability without some of the anguish that goes with copy writing or handwriting practice.
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Jun 16, 2024 • 49min

Home Educating with ADHD with Amy Neylon

Learn about the challenges and benefits of homeschooling children with ADHD from guest Amy Neylon. Explore how ADHD can be a superpower for problem-solving and adapting in home education, emphasizing the importance of structured yet flexible approaches and effective time management strategies.
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Jun 9, 2024 • 57min

Auditory Processing Disorder and British Sign Language with Shelley

Join Shelley and I as we discuss home educating a child with Auditory Processing Disorder and the value of incorporating British Sign Language into your home ed journey.    This is a fascinating and sometimes emotional conversation where we talk about the pressures on ourselves as home educating parents and the balancing act of prioritising our children's needs with little state support. We delve into what APD is, the struggle to get diagnosed and also discuss BSL and its variations, along with the sheer joy of learning a new language and being able to communicate with your baby and child in an empowering way. 
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Jun 2, 2024 • 1h 2min

From home educated to home educator with Pamela Anton

Former home educated child turned home educator, Pamela Anton, shares her journey of persuading her parents to homeschool her. She discusses her traumatic school experience, rediscovering magic after leaving school, transitioning to home education, challenges faced, unique exam experiences, transitioning to college, and navigating autism in home education.
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Jun 1, 2024 • 23min

A Journey into Home Education - May 'Ebbs and Flows'

Ash, experienced in home education, reflects on struggles with motivation, parenting challenges, and preparing for returning to school in September. The podcast explores the impact of stress, deadlines, socialization, and resilience in home education.
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May 26, 2024 • 1h 6min

Encouraging reluctant writers with Dr Kat Patrick

Dr. Kat Patrick, an expert in fostering children's creativity in writing and reading, provides invaluable insights for parents of reluctant writers. She emphasizes the beauty of home education as a way to adapt to children's interests. The discussion covers nurturing relationships with literature through 'living books' and engaging strategies for motivating older students. Dr. Patrick also highlights the importance of personal passions in writing, the significance of constructive feedback, and building a supportive environment to empower young writers.
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May 12, 2024 • 43min

Parenting with Possibilities - Being the Conscious Arsehole

Today's episode is Female Rage: The Podcast! Join Sareeta Pattni and I for our last in the series Parenting with Possibilities. This episode looks at the role that anger can play in our parenting and how to honour it and express it in a way that feels healthy for everyone.   We talk about boundaries, saying no and when to go and scream into a pillow! Check it out and do share it around with your parenting friends.
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May 9, 2024 • 25min

A Journey into Home Education - April 'Transitions'

Join Ash and I in our latest installment of A Journey into Home Education where the household has been afflicted by sickness and preparations are being made for Ismael's return to school this autumn.

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