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The Sociable Homeschooler

Have you ever wondered how people just like you manage to homeschool their children and apparently love every moment of it? Are you ready to give up the formative years of your children’s lives to a stranger? Do you think homeschoolers are weird? Does the word, homeschool, bring to mind Birkenstocks, jumpers, and hairy legs? Honestly half my family fit the hairy leg stereotype…so who cares? I’m here to help you let go of any pre-conceived notions you may have about home educators. Forget all the excuses ever made under the sun for not homeschooling and listen to my show which is a generous mix of my life as the oxymoron, Sociable Homeschooler, international guests from all walks of life and light hearted views and comments about education and basements. I will also bend your ear with excerpts from my soon to be published book, also entitled, The Sociable Homeschooler, which chronicles many good causes for why my blue eyed cowboy and I chose to go off the deep end hand in hand with God and have everyone talking about us behind our backs and in the end winning them over. Come and be won over on Toginet Radio Live on Fridays, if only to get a weekly taste of Britain.

Latest Episodes:

Parent at the Helm: Linda Dobson Mar 18, 2011

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Linda Dobson certainly knows how to homeschool, she talks about it, writes about it, blogs about it and teaches families how to enjoy and thrive through the homeschooling lifestyle. She and her family began their journey in 1985 and she served as The National Home Education Network's first public relations advisor in 1999. Join us on Friday as we talk about Linda’s calling to be a public speaker and her new website, Parent at the Helm.com.

Future Advice: Mike Donnelly Mar 11, 2011

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I am happy to welcome Mike Donnelly, a staff attorney for the Homeschool Legal Defense Association, to my show again this week. For those of you who have listened to the past conversations we have enjoyed you will know by now that Mike is a well spring of information for all of us. This week will be no exception, join me as I ask Mike to offer some invaluable advice for young people entering college or the work force. We will talk about how he carved a successful career for himself which he now balances with his busy home life consisting of his wife and their seven children. Bring your tea on Friday, this is thirsty work.

Okay Kids, Time for Bedlam: Debbie Harbeson Mar 04, 2011

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My guest on Friday is Debbie Harbeson author of the hilarious, free, online book, Okay Kids, Time For Bedlam. Debbie is a freelance writer, website designer, reading tutor and computer coach, who lives in Indiana. She has a blog where homeschooling families from all over the United States and the world have answered her four questions about how homeschooling is free and fun for the whole family. Come and hear how Debbie impressed her children by scoring a bull's-eye with…a bull's eye! All the fun is here on The Sociable Homeschooler, Friday at 4pm CT.

Rock and Roll Savvy: Larry McNeny Feb 25, 2011

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This week I’m talking to the second of a series of experts especially invited to help homeschool students plan for their future and choose a career that suits their individual talents and personalities. Larry McNeny, aka my blue eyed cowboy, has agreed to join us for a cuppa and a look behind the scenes of a career in the music industry. Sound exciting? Well tune in to find out how you can rub shoulders with celebrities from your generation and find success within the ranks of the successful. Larry also found time to help homeschool our four children using his guitar, his imagination and his unique way of telling bedtime stories. Listen this Friday at 4pm CT and let’s rumble!

The Money Machine: Amanda van der Gulik Feb 18, 2011

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ver wonder where children think money comes from? Listen this week as Amanda van der Gulik shares with us the responses she received when she asked this question of some of her young acquaintances. Amanda home-schools her two children ages 7 & 9 and in her spare time she is a wealth-mentality coach for parents. As the author of, “The Insider’s Secrets to Teaching Children About Money”, and “The Clever Dough Challenge” her passion for empowering children and teens with life skills and money savvy is contagious. Join us this Friday at 4pm CT and let’s broach this taboo topic together.

Laughing Out Loud: Jenni Saake Feb 11, 2011

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Come and have fun with me this week as I talk to another homechooled homeschooler! Jennifer Saake is a wonder of a woman who faces struggles you and I would run away from and hide. She lives in Nevada and “bedschools,” (her description not mine) three living miracles while fighting XMRV-Associated Neuro-immune Disease. She was homecoming queen in her youth and laughs out loud when anyone mentions social isolation in the same sentence as homeschooling! LOL. Prepare to be wowed, this Friday at 4pm CT.

Casablanca Anytime: Brooke Benoit Feb 04, 2011

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Welcome this week to Brooke Benoit, a young woman who began homeschooling herself at the age of 15 and never looked back. She is an artist struggling for spiritual self-perfection in an overwhelmingly beautiful world created by God that both distracts and inspires her. She and her family live in Morocco and homeschool in the sultry, romantic city of Casablanca…sound too good to be true? Join us for a cup of tea on Friday and hear Brooke’s story of how living in this famous city has fuelled her love for homeschooling, anywhere, anytime.

The UnschoolerExperiment: Peter Kowalke Jan 28, 2011

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Peter Kowalke is returning to my show this Friday to talk to us about his exciting new venture, Unschooler.com. Last July we talked about his documentary, “Grown Without Schooling,” where he followed and interviewed ten grown homeschoolers as they explored and openly discussed the lasting influence home education has had on their lives. This time Peter and I will talk about where unschooling has taken him and his brand new venture, unschooler.com. Tune in with a cuppa and learn how this bright young man is making a name for himself and staying connected with his fellow unschoolers.

Jungle Call to Homeschool: Marcia Washburn Jan 21, 2011

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Building tomorrow's generation is not for the faint hearted. This Friday I am talking to Marcia Washburn who knows that as Christian parents we want to move beyond diapers, daycare and dance class to get a glimpse of what God is planning for our family’s legacy. Marcia took her message to the jungles of Ecuador and taught the Shuar Indians how to build a firm foundation for their children that won’t crumble under pressure. She accepts that even as we seek that vision, we must deal with day-to-day parenting, educational, financial, and spiritual challenges. Bring your tea and come and listen on Friday to this motivational speaker who will help you build tomorrow’s generation.

Encouraging Young Mums: Judy Wnuk Jan 14, 2011

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On Friday Judy Wnuk and I will talk about the ever changing needs of the homeschooling family. As a representative for Sonlight Curriculum, Judy travels to homeschool conventions and assists parents who are researching and making their curriculum choices. She is going to talk to us about some of the greatest needs of today’s homeschooling parents and then brainstorm about how best to meet those needs in an effective fashion. Bring your cup of tea and log on to hear our conversation this Friday.

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