Best Toni Ann Walsh Podcasts (2024)

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Mama Systems | Interview with Laura Hernandez | Episode 108 42:27

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Have you ever felt that your family home was out of balance? That the chores were piling up and you were the only one juggling it all? What if we told you that there is a system unique to your family’s needs and abilities that will finally help you create peace in your home? Meet Laura Hernandez, founder of Mama Systems. “Calm house, calm life.” – …

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Rituals, Ceremonies and Rites of Passage | Interview with Persephone Rising Rituals | Episode 107 54:02

1+ y ago54:02

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If you’ve ever attended a birthday party, graduation, wedding, or baby shower, you have participated in celebrating an important milestone in a person’s life. Persephone Rising Rituals co-create with individuals and families, meaningful ceremonies, rituals and rites of passage that invoke ancient wisdom and sacred practices to witness and honor a p…

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Redefining Success & Strength in Motherhood | Interview with Carolyn Eckman | Episode 106 43:44

2y ago43:44

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Have you ever wondered if the career path you were on before becoming a parent is still right for you now that you are raising your family? Our guest for this episode, Carolyn Eckman of FIT4MOM Santa Cruz, joins us to share her story and her new definition of success in motherhood. “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of the intelligent peo…

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Interview w/ Rupen Fofaria 55:54

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Rupen Fofaria is a storyteller at EDNC.org, where he examines how education policy shows up in classrooms and impacts teachers, students, and families. Rupen has invested much of his time since 2019 reporting stories about literacy instruction in North Carolina. His stories about the body of research on how kids learn to read take readers inside cl…

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Interview w/ Deborah Jacobson 52:51

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Deborah is an education attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area currently representing families and students against school districts throughout Northern California. She is extremely passionate about her work and the rights of children with disabilities and children who are disproportionally affected by the failures of public schools. Deborah is an …

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Interview w/ Audie Alumbaugh 56:12

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Audie Alumbaugh received her master’s degree in special education but has been an unpaid advocate for Arkansas children for over 10 years. Her passion began when teaching mathematics and recognizing that middle school and high school students were unable to perform at the potential when “word problems” were presented to them. it did not take long a…

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How to Create Your Own Sanctuary Amidst Chaos. | Interview with Mia Keenan | Episode 105 46:05

2+ y ago46:05

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An organized space creates a sense of security and peace of mind that allows our nervous systems to relax and feel at ease. For this episode we had the privilege of sitting down with Mia Keenan, an organizing expert and the owner of Tidy Evolution, to learn more about the practice and benefit of the KonMari Method®. “I want to live my life in such …

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Interview w/ Kelly Butler 1:19:05

2+ y ago1:19:05

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Kelly Butler is the Chief Executive Officer of The Barksdale Reading Institute (BRI). The Institute’s literacy work encompasses early childhood, parenting, professional development for teachers, teacher preparation, and developing literacy leaders. Ms. Butler is the author of two statewide studies and developed a subsequent statewide initiative to …

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Trusting The Wisdom of Your Intuition| Episode 103 25:40

2+ y ago25:40

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There are many many questions we are faced with daily as parents and nothing is cut and dry. With so much gray area, how do we confidently make choices that align consistently withour values and stand strong in our own intuition? In this episode we give you 3 steps to stand confident in your parenting choices. “Don’t stand unmoving outside the door…

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Cultivating Ease & Flow Through Feng Shui | Interview with Sara Fletcher | Episode 103 36:15

2+ y ago36:15

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Can Feng Shui transform your life? For our special guest on this episode, Sara Fletcher, it certainly transformed her outlook, empowered her to reach beyond her limits, altered the trajectory of her life, and elevated her to a new purpose. "Nothing teaches children more than a parent who is willing to learn." - William Martin, The Parent's Tao Te C…

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Energetically Cultivating Family Wellness | Interview with Kelly Kennedy | Episode 102 40:46

2+ y ago40:46

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For this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kelly Kennedy, a Bio-Regulatory practitioner with a passion for naturally oriented wellness. Join us for a lively conversation about childhood, lifelong learning, holistic wellness, motherhood, and everything in between. “If you wish to understand the universe, you must first think of energ…

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Interview w/ Shawn Robinson 1:12:45

2+ y ago1:12:45

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Shawn Anthony Robinson Ph.D.is co-founder of Doctor Dyslexia Dude and serves on the inaugural advisory council of Benetech. Robinson has over 40 peer-reviewed publications and received several distinguished honors throughout his career, including the 2017 Alumni Achievement Award/New Trier High School Alumni Hall of Honor; the 2016 Outstanding Youn…

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Interview w/ Jeannine Herron 1:21:55

2+ y ago1:21:55

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Jeannine Herron, Ph.D. is a research neuropsychologist. After ten years of dyslexia research at University of California at San Francisco, she became founder/CEO of Talking Fingers. She was the Principal Investigator on five Small Business Innovation Research grants from the National Institute of Child Health (NICHD) to develop and do research with…

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Interview w/ Sam Duncan and Angie Hanlin 1:02:01

2+ y ago1:02:01

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Angie Hanlin is a dedicated and passionate leader for change in schools and classrooms. She currently serves as the superintendent at the School District of Thorp in Thorp, Wisconsin where she works tirelessly to positively transform teacher practice and student achievement. She bases her career on the belief that ALL students can learn and perform…

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Interview w/ Tracy Weeden 53:46

2+ y ago53:46

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Dr. Tracy Weeden is a seasoned and passionate leader dedicated to advancing literacy and academic excellence for children and adults. With an Ed.D in Educational Leadership, Tracy has spent her career creating and building innovative programs, systems, and teams focused on providing enhanced learning opportunities and exceptional outcomes for stude…

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Music for Motherhood, Family and Community | Interview with Amanda West | Episode 101 33:35

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As we search for ways to reconnect with ourselves and one another through big life and cultural transitions, we are reminded that music is medicine for the soul. We’re delighted to be joined for this episode by award winning singer-songwriter, Amanda West. This episode is full of practical ways to bring more musicality into our daily family lives a…

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How to Create Beauty from the Ashes | Episode 100 21:58

3y ago21:58

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Join us for our 100th episode as we dive into a conversation of examining our own evolution as it parallels the current social and global period of evolution and change with an emphasis on what that means for all of us as parents and mothers. “I am a human being, meant to be in perpetual becoming. If I am living bravely, my entire life will become …

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Interview w/ Jan Hasbrouck 1:13:17

3y ago1:13:17

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Dr. Jan Hasbrouck is a researcher, educational consultant, and author. She served as Executive Consultant to the Washington State Reading Initiative and as an advisor to the Texas Reading Initiative. Dr. Hasbrouck was a reading specialist and literacy coach for 15 years before teaching at the University of Oregon and later becoming a professor at T…

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Interview w/ Dusty & Dott 22:04

3y ago22:04

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In this episode, we’ll talk with Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott, learn how they became friends and discover how they are sharing Dusty’s journey in learning to read. You’ll find out all about their television show and how Dusty and Dott have worked with The Reading League to ensure that the science of reading is the foundation for the show. After heari…

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Interview w/ Pam Kastner 54:48

3y ago54:48

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Pam Kastner, Ed.D., is an educational consultant at the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) in Harrisburg, where she serves as the State Lead Consultant for Literacy. Pam currently co-leads Pennsylvania’s Dyslexia Screening and Early Literacy Intervention Pilot Program extension and expansion for PaTTAN. In addition, she…

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A Mother's Journey to Finding Balance, Peace, and Confidence | Interview with Toni-Ann Mayembe | Episode 99 23:58

3y ago23:58

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Are you running on the hamster wheel, trying to do all the things that you think you're expected to do as a mom? Join us as Toni-Ann Mayembe shares her experience of freeing herself from these external pressures to discover her most joyful and authentic expression of motherhood. “A bird that’s sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breakin…

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Building Your Family Culture Through Meaningful Moments | Episode 98 34:44

3y ago34:44

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Inspiration and ideas for creating intentional moments to build a family culture that will support your child's development of both roots and wings. “A meaningful life is composed of a series of meaningful moments. If this is what we want then the ability to infuse each moment with meaning would seem to be a skill worth practicing.” - Bill Crawford…

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Interview w/ Linnea Ehri 1:31:21

3y ago1:31:21

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Linnea C. Ehri Ph.D. is an American psychologist, currently Distinguished Professor Emerita of Educational Psychology at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Dr. Ehri received her B.S. in Psychology at the University of Washington in Seattle and her M.A. in Psychology at San Francisco University. She received her Ph.D. from the U…

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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents | Intro to Astrology with Magali Morales | Episode 97 32:55

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Have you struggled as a parent, to understand your child's needs or perspective? This episode is all about how Astrology can be used as a powerful parenting tool to better understand and support your child. "Childhood is destiny." - Carl Gustav Jung As parents we know that our children do not come into this world as blank slates, instead they come …

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Roots and Wings | Episode 96 25:58

3y ago25:58

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We hope you enjoy this candid conversation about the challenges and triumphs of moving our families out of the places where we had put down our roots and into brand new spacious beginnings. "To our children we give two things - one is roots and the other is wings." - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe For this episode, we sit down together to discuss the m…

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Interview w/ Maryanne Wolf 1:38:16

3y ago1:38:16

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Dr. Maryanne Wolf is a scholar, a teacher, and an advocate for children and literacy around the world. She is the Director of the newly created Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies. Previously she was the John DiBiaggio Professor of Citizenship and Public Service …

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Interview w/ Parker Palmer (Part 2) 58:38

3y ago58:38

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Parker J. Palmer is a writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal. His wisdom has reached millions worldwide through his ten books, including the best-selling Healing the Heart of Democracy, Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, and A Hidden Wholeness. His latest bestseller is On the B…

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Interview w/ Parker Palmer (Part 1) 55:21

3y ago55:21

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Parker J. Palmer is a writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal. His wisdom has reached millions worldwide through his ten books, including the best-selling Healing the Heart of Democracy, Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, and A Hidden Wholeness. His latest bestseller is On the B…

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Interview w/ Anita Archer 1:21:28

3+ y ago1:21:28

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Anita L. Archer, PhD, is an educational consultant to school districts on explicit instruction, the design and delivery of instruction, behavior management, and literacy instruction. She has taught elementary and middle school students and is the recipient of 10 awards honoring her excellence in teaching and contributions to the field of education.…

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Interview w/ Jessica Pasik 48:12

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Jessica Pasik is a licensed New York state reading specialist in the Fulton City School District. She received her Masters of Science in Literacy Education from SUNY Oswego and is currently an Adjunct Professor of Literacy there. She previously received her Bachelor of Science degree in Childhood Education from the SUNY Geneseo and is certified in …

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Living into Your Purpose | Interview with Schena Kinyon | Episode 95 46:24

3+ y ago46:24

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Yes, you can have it all, just not all at once. Our special guest for this episode embodies that with such grace. We hope you will enjoy this episode with our dear friend, Schena Kinyon. "You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are set forth." - Kahlil Gibran Meet Schena Kinyon. Schena was born in India, has lived in 3 different …

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Interview w/ Maria Murray & Jorene Cook 1:04:22

3+ y ago1:04:22

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Prior to founding The Reading League, Dr. Maria Murray was an associate professor at the State University of New York at Oswego, where she taught courses related to literacy assessment and intervention. She received her Ph.D. in Reading Education from Syracuse University, where she served as project coordinator for Dr. Benita Blachman’s numerous fe…

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Real Moms Real Stories | Episode 94 11:17

3+ y ago11:17

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Join us as we kick-off our 4th Season of The Moms I Know Podcast! We are so excited to be continuing this journey with you and have lots of exciting things planned for this season! “You could not step twice into the same rivers for other waters are ever flowing onto you.” - Heraclitus As we head into 2021, we are increasingly aware that, no matter …

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Interview w/ Tim Shanahan 1:04:19

3+ y ago1:04:19

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Timothy Shanahan is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chicago where he was Founding Director of the UIC Center for Literacy. Previously, he was director of reading for the Chicago Public Schools. He is author/editor of more than 200 publications on literacy education. His research emphasizes the connections between r…

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Interview w/ Emily Hanford 1:02:51

3+ y ago1:02:51

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Emily Hanford is a senior education correspondent at APM Reports, part of American Public Media. She has been working in public media for more than two decades as a reporter, producer, editor, news director, and program host. She has written and produced content for many news outlets, including NPR, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington …

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Infusing the Holidays with Intention | Episode 93 23:24

3+ y ago23:24

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In the face of external stresses and pressures, as parents it's especially important that we preserve a sense of joyfulness for our children during the holidays. This episode is full of ideas to inspire you to find creative ways to infuse your family values, excitement, and wonder into this holiday season. “Intentional living means making choices f…

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Interview w/ Louisa Moats 1:02:08

3+ y ago1:02:08

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Dr. Moats has been a teacher, psychologist, researcher, graduate school faculty member, and author of many influential scientific journal articles, books, and policy papers on the topics of reading, spelling, language, and teacher preparation. After her first job as a neuropsychology technician, she became a teacher of students with learning and re…

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How to Find Joy and Create Celebrations This Holiday Season | Episode 92 21:43

4y ago21:43

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With the holidays around the corner and all the stresses and challenges we are all still facing, this episode offers some creative ways to create meaningful experiences this holiday season. “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought and that happiness is gratitude doubled by wonder.” - G.K. Chesterton This special episode comes t…

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Exploring Spacial Dynamics® & Healthy Movement for All Ages | Interview with Heather Chappellet Lanier | Episode 91 42:24

4y ago42:24

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If you are curious about healthy movement or want to gain a better understanding of how to use space and movement to cultivate healthy relationships, then this episode all about Spacial Dynamics® is one you won't want to miss! “Space provides the possibility for connection.” - Jaimen McMillan If you've ever experienced the ability to project your a…

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Finding Support & Hope for the Future | Episode 90 13:37

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As our third season is coming to a close, we are overwhelmed by all that has transpired over the past 8 or 9 months. “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” - Desmond Tutu From Covid-19, to the murder of George Floyd, and now to the wildfires that are spreading throughout California, we've clung to community, di…

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How to Diversify Your Classic Literature Library | Interview with Amber O'Neal Johnston | Episode 89 40:25

4y ago40:25

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In the past, a lot of focus was put on being "color blind," but now that we know better, we want our children to have "color-full" experiences, and this includes what they find on their bookshelves and reading lists. Classic literature tends to have a very Euro-centric attitude and we've often struggled with how to curate a more diverse reading lib…

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What You Need to Know About Contemporary Waldorf Education | Interview with Susan Goldstein | Episode 88 32:00

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Since its inception in 1919, Waldorf Education has been embraced world-wide. In this interview with Susan Goldstein, we take a look into the past, present, and future of Waldorf Education and discuss its role in the face of current events. "Imbue thyself with the power of imagination. Have courage for the truth. Sharpen thy feeling for responsibili…

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How to Structure Your Homeschool or Distance Learning Days | Episode 87 36:44

4y ago36:44

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Whether you're planning to stay connected to your child(ren)'s school and continue with distance learning in the fall or whether you are embarking on your first time as a homeschool family, we recorded this episode to give you some ideas of how you can structure your days for success. “Opportunities for both academic and character growth cannot be …

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What Mamas Need to Know About Electromagnetic Fields | Interview with Wendy Myers | Episode 86 37:39

4y ago37:39

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In recent years, there has been increased evidence and awareness that electromagnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation warrant our attention if we are seeking to reduce symptoms in our bodies and optimize our overall wellness. For this episode, we are joined by Wendy Myers. A heavy metals detox expert and functional diagnostic nutritionist in L…

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Tackling Overwhelm and Taking Action in the Summer of 2020 | Episode 85 24:05

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If you are finding yourself overwhelmed this summer and struggling to find a way to move forward, you are not alone. This episode is full of ideas and resources to help you tackle that feeling of overwhelm so you and your family can break through the paralysis and begin to take meaningful action. “The most beautiful realization of all was that moth…

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Critical Self-Reflection on the Topic of Racial Identity: Modeling Introspection for Our Children | Interview With Lisa Dominguez Abraham | Episode 84 37:43

4y ago37:43

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For this episode, Lisa Dominguez Abraham joins us to discuss some of the racial disparities in public education that have been highlighted by coronavirus and social unrest. She invites all of us to consider how our position and privileges impact the people around us, recognizing that this might be a particular challenge for white parents who haven’…

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Independent Studies and Hybrid Programs That Work! | Episode 83 26:08

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When we take a look at the uncertainty of the future of education in the United States, we might not know what the future holds, but we do know how children learn best. “A hybrid independent study program can be a wonderful model for the future.” After sheltering-in-place for several months and going through graduation season without our traditiona…

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The Secret to Successful Homeschooling | Interview with Linsey Hurley | Episode 82 28:49

4y ago28:49

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If you're considering homeschooling, you're likely also battling fears, anxieties, external pressures, logistical concerns, and many other worries. In this episode with special guest, Linsey Hurley, you'll hear straight from a homeschool mom just like you, how she did it and why she thinks you can do it too! "Children, they learn what they live." -…

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Using the tools of nonviolent communication to heal trauma and cultivate relationships of trust and respect. | Interview with Katherine Winter-Sellery | Episode 81 34:24

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The subject of nonviolent communication has been one that we have long been believers in and recently we’ve been wanting to deepen our education and commitment to learning and implementing these valuable tools within our own lives. See me beautiful, look for the best in me That's what I really am and all I want to be It may take some time It may be…

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How to Create Spaces that Naturally Inspire Family Togetherness | Episode 80 17:16

4y ago17:16

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Tired of gathering around the tv and longing for connection and conversation with your children or your partner? This episode is for you! When we can be intentional about designing and creating spaces that naturally inspire connection, gathering, and conversation, they can become a part of our family culture and we can have these experiences more o…

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