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E53: Don't Let the Winter Blues Get You Down (Do the Polar Bear Plunge) Dec 13, 2020

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Today's episode is a repeat from last year. We felt it was perfect after our family's first Polar Bear Plunge in Lake Erie! (Kids included) Water temperature was about 43 degrees Fahrenheit, and it was invigorating.
In this episode we discuss the Winter Blues and how to embrace Winter. We talk about what you can do to stay busy and active so you don't get down or depressed during the winter months.
What fun adventure or challenge will you and your family create this Winter?
Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:
1) Discovery Education - https://www.discoveryeducation.com/
2) Science Sparks - https://www.science-sparks.com/
3) No Sweat Nature Study - https://ourjourneywestward.com/nature-study-book-list/
4) Cleveland Metroparks Winter Activities - https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/activities/event-activity-types/winter-activities
5) Lorain County Metroparks Winter Activities - https://www.loraincountymetroparks.com/activities/#winter-activities
6) Best Sledding in Northeast Ohio - https://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/best-sled-riding-hills-in-northeast-ohio/
7) How to Love the Cold According to an Arctic Researcher - https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/how-love-cold-ncna836206
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Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
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The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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5 Minutes or Less : Vanessa from Maryland Dec 09, 2020

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Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.
If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.
Hope you enjoy!
You can find Vanessa:
On Instagram @vanessasholisticliving
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZH_Vge6QEC0Vg45iY_FmQ
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E52: Rewild the Child / Emily from the Untaming Podcast Dec 06, 2020

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Hello everyone and welcome back! Today we have Emily from the Untaming Podcast joining us. She is a Homeschool Mama to 2, carries a degree in psychology, is a world traveler, and seeks to prioritize the biological, evolutionary, and physiological needs of children through the process of Rewilding. Emily has traveled to 46 countries, and currently resides in New Zealand. She has lived off grid with her family in Portugal in a home completely rebuilt by her husband. She has been an international classroom teacher, a live in and live out nanny, and a mental health support worker for teenagers and adults.
Our discussion spanned from her and her husband's travels across Europe, what Rewilding is and what it looks like with her family, and how life experiences supersede the pursuit of money and material goods.
We truly enjoyed this conversation with Emily. She was open and honest about her life which we truly appreciate.
So grab a seat and join us as we discuss one family's mission to Rewild the Child.
We hope you enjoy!
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Thank you for listening!
Show Notes
You can find Emily on her Instagram and Facebook account under: untaming_podcast
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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5 Minutes or Less : Karla from Jacksonville, Florida Dec 02, 2020

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Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.
If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.
Hope you enjoy!
You can find Karla at:
Our Website thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com. Karla blogs on our website about homeschooling, parenting, and even gives short Spanish tips on ways to introduce the Spanish language to your kids. Go check her out and like her posts.
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E51: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events / When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Orange Juice Nov 29, 2020

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Hello everyone and welcome back! Today Nathan and I are flying solo as we reflect on all that we can be thankful for, as we recorded this on Thanksgiving Day. This year has been different for all of us and to top it all off, we've had a streak of unfortunate events in our family lately. We speak about some of these events, what we are doing to keep a positive mindset (some of which may sound funny to other people ), and how to tackle and embrace the season of winter rolling in.
So grab a seat and join us for inspiration in creating a holiday and winter season to remember for our families.
We hope you enjoy!
If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
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Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com
As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!
Show Notes
What we mentioned:
Our Episode 6- Don't Let the Winter Blues Get You Down
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Åkeson McGurk
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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5 Minutes or Less : Christina from Fort Sill, Oklahoma Nov 25, 2020

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Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.
If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.
Hope you enjoy!
You can find Christina at:
It's a Military Life: https://itsamilitarylife.com/
It's a Military Child Life (Homeschooling Resources): https://itsamilitarylife.com/its-a-military-childs-life/
You can also find her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E50: Roadschooling: Family, Freedom, & Travel / Bryanna from Crazy Family Adventure Nov 22, 2020

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Hello everyone and welcome back! Today we have Bryanna from Crazy Family Adventure joining us. She is an Unschooling Mama to 4, entrepreneur, and creator of Crazy Family Adventure. Six years ago, Bryanna and her husband Craig decided to sell EVERYTHING and move into an RV to travel full time. Their goal is to enjoy each other, focus on the moment, and spend as much time together as they can while spreading the word that you can truly deepen your family bond through travel.
Our discussion spanned from their decision to leave a seemingly normal life, moving into an RV and traveling full time, Unschooling their children, and the trials, tribulations, and rewards of living a life on the road.
We truly enjoyed this conversation with Bryanna as she is a very open and genuine person.
So grab a seat and join us as we discuss one family's mission of family, freedom, and travel.
We hope you enjoy!
If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.
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As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!
Show Notes
https://www.crazyfamilyadventure.com/
You can also find Crazy Family Adventure on YouTube, Instagram, and most social media platforms.
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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5 Minutes or Less : Tiffany from Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Australia Nov 18, 2020

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Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.
If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.
Hope you enjoy!
You can find Tiffany on:
Instagram at hinter_homeschool
She is also the creator of Freely, a homeschool planner app! Visit her website for more information: https://www.learnfreely.app/
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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E49: Preserving Children's Classic Literature / Brad & Melanie Hasse from The Junior Classics Podcast Nov 15, 2020

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Hello everyone and welcome back! Today we have Brad (AKA Sir Bradley) and Melanie Hasse, creators of The Junior Classics Podcast, joining us. Brad is a modern day knight on a mission to preserve the wisdom in the classics before it is lost forever. He served as a member of the First Ranger Batallion and now serves as a Police Officer. With the help of his wife Melanie, they are "inspiring children and families to a love of good reading and a real and lasting interest in Western literature, history, and scholarship".
The Junior Classics Podcast is a story-driven podcast for kids that takes classic literature and reads them in a dramatized fashion that is engaging for all members of the family.
In this episode we discuss the importance of rich and wholesome literature for children along with the benefits of hearing these stories.
As busy parents, we could all use some help in adding more read aloud time to our days through good audio stories!
So grab a seat and join us as we discuss one family's mission in preserving the classics for our children's future. We hope you enjoy!
Stay tuned next week for a Re-Imagine Series episode. We have Bryanna from Crazy Family Adventure joining us to discuss life on the road as a full-time traveling family of 6! Be sure to check out their website and social media pages in the meantime.
https://www.crazyfamilyadventure.com/
Please visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.com
As always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put Out
Thank you for listening!
Show Notes
Website: https://www.juniorclassicspodcast.com/
You can also find The Junior Classics Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Other Podcasts mentioned:
Read Aloud Revival
The Music Podcast for Kids
Article quote referenced in episode:
https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/03/i-know-how-youre-feeling-i-read-chekhov/#:~:text=It%20found%20that%20after%20reading,gauge%20what%20they%20might%20be
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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5 Minutes or Less (or close enough) : Carla from Mount Juliet, Tennessee Nov 11, 2020

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Hi everyone and welcome to our 5 Minutes or Less series! Where we are building a community through some fun questions that help us get to know each other a little better and trying to keep it within 5 minutes, ha!
To view the video version, head over to our Instagram account where we will add them as an IGTV post.
If you want to join in on the fun and participate, just send us an email at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.
Hope you enjoy!
You can find Carla at:
Transparent Homeschooling on Instagram and Facebook (she has a private group you can join)
You can email her at transparenthomeschooling@gmail.com
And can find her podcast, Transparent Homeschooling on Apple or Spotify
Ongoing Community Support:
Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdf
Our Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf
The Waldock Way: https://www.thewaldockway.com/ref/76/
Wild Learning Curriculum: https://discoverwildlearning.com/?ref=927
All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2109
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