Homeschool Hints Podcast

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Upcoming events: October 2026

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Upcoming events in October and beyond include:The next graduation meeting for our Class of 2027 will be Monday, Oct. 12, at Garrett Chapel at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe. Seniors will begin forming their own graduation committees!The next Moms’ Morning Out will be 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Pegah’s in Shawnee. Everyone is welcome — from those just thinking about homeschooling as well as those who have been homeschool veterans for decades.Join us for a free homeschool teaching summit

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11:55

How To Write A School Withdrawal Letter (2026 Edition)

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2026/09/10

When is the best time to send a school withdrawal letter? Anytime it's needed! This podcast episode will walk you through writing the letter, sending it, and exploring options if the school pushes back, because some of them will.-Step #1: Make sure you do this in order [1:30] -Step #2: The letter itself [3:10]-Step #3: Homeschooling and IEPs for special needs [8:00]-Step #4: How to research your state's homeschool laws [9:00] -Quick recap and further resources [10:00]Resource

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2:05

Upcoming events: September 2026

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2026/09/01

Upcoming events in September and beyond include:A virtual chess field trip for homeschool families will be 1-2 p.m. Sept. 4. Registration is required to access the field trip.The next graduation meeting for our Class of 2027 will be Monday, Sept. 14, at Garrett Chapel at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe.Our homeschool Mom’s Night Out will be Friday, Sept. 18, at a home in Lenexa. Registration is required!Our PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test opportunity will be available to

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38:25

Joy Amid Pain: Homeschool History with Todd Kangas

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2026/08/11

How has home education changed over 40 years? MPE Past President Todd Kangas shares his perspective from the days when homeschooling wasn't even legal!-How Todd's family moved to Kansas after a mom had been arrested for homeschooling [1:10] -Some challenges pioneers faced: desperation and a need for one another [3:30]-How success then involved legislative advocacy and compromise as a group [4:40]-Homeschool moms were "enrolling in a 24/7 career that didn't have benefits ... that didn't pay, that

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Summer book clubs for homeschool moms: July/August 2026

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2026/07/09

Join us for one (or all!) of these summer book clubs for homeschool moms:1) "The Bookshop of 99 Doors" by Jamie Jo WrightJuly 13 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (book club evening)This is a suspenseful tale woven between history and present day, all tied back to a Christian perspective. Read the book and come ready for discussion and fellowship. This will be at a home in Lenexa, with address to follow upon confirmation.2) "The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1"July 28 @ 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m

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1:43

Upcoming events: Summer 2026

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2026/06/02

Upcoming events in June, July, August and beyond include:Our June 18 Used Curriculum Sale with a free how-to-homeschool workshop just before the sale opens.If you’re a seller, now’s the time to apply before registration closes June 11. Clean out your school room AND earn money at the same time!If you’re a buyer, come look for next year’s curriculum and save! You can also check out MPE’s curriculum table at the sale, which will feature all of the curriculum donated over the year to our nonprofit.Our

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16:34

Homeschool Graduation: 'May we dare to be different'

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2026/05/05

One of MPE's most enduring traditions is its high school graduation ceremony just for homeschool students! While the ceremony is student-led, parents get to pronounce a special blessing over their graduate. This year's ceremony for the class of 2026 will be Friday, May 8, at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe. Enjoy hearing some excerpts from last year's Class of 2025, including senior addresses from Jane Vanderhorst, Lydia Wiley and Danae Sabinas!Resource

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26:26

Dan Schwabauer: The power of story in learning for...

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2026/04/07

Daniel Schwabauer, creator of the One Year Adventure Novel, explores how to engage reluctant writers and use stories to explain teaching concepts.Resource #1: https://clearwaterpress.com/curiosity-2/ (Curiosity Saved the Cat)Resource #2: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/events/homeschool-conference/ (MPE conference)Continue the

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1:34

Upcoming events: March 2026

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2026/03/02

Upcoming events in March and beyond include:We’re getting ready for our March 6-7 homeschool conference and curriculum fair at the KCI Expo Center!Our conference silent auction is now live! You can bid on some great items while giving back to the homeschool community in Kansas City. You don’t even have to be at the conference to bid, so feel free to invite friends and family to join as well!Make sure to plan for our open houses - something new we’re introducing this year during 9-10 a.m. on

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22:27

True Compass: How assessments can help homeschoolers...

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2026/02/10

Kristi Windish of True Compass discusses the benefits of aptitude testing in this podcast episode. Learn how your homeschool high school student can make the best college, career and life decisions based on such assessments!-Kristi's educational journey, starting from her work in speech language pathology [0:30]-How to overcome challenges associated with making career and college choices [3:00]-Why assessments should go beyond interest inventories to include scientific research and data [5:30]-Some

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19:40

Ricketts Great Books College: How homeschoolers can...

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2026/02/03

Jason Jackson of Ricketts Great Books College describes the benefits of distance learning in this podcast episode. Discover how your homeschool student can enjoy an immersive, accountable, accessible yet affordable college experience that's free of distractions!-Jason's educational journey as a lifelong learner [1:00]-How the learning experience at Ricketts Great Books College dovetails with homeschooling [2:10]-Opportunities to gain different certifications throughout the program [6:00]-Some

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14:33

Meet Our 2026 Encouragement Day Speaker: Terri Hitt

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2026/01/06

Retired homeschool mama, author and podcaster Terri Hitt discusses our upcoming Women's Encouragement Day for homeschool moms.-Introduction to her book [0:30]-How Terri's homeschool experience shaped her parenting journey [3:00]-Terri's ministry to moms and godly motherhood mentoring, after her daughter died unexpectedly [4:50]-What moms can look forward to gaining at the Jan. 31 Women's Encouragement Day [7:40]-How women can feel "appreciated and understood" by attending such events [10:30]-Further

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2:30

Upcoming events: January 2026

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2026/01/03

Upcoming events in January and beyond include:Homeschool youth ages 13 and older can apply for our conference Youth Leadership Team, or YLT, program.Homeschool Students ages 12 and older can now enter their creations in our first ever Creative Arts Showcase during our March 6-7 homeschool conference. Registration is FREE for MPE members.Homeschool dads get a special night out from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30! Enjoy fellowship, a friendly and optional chili cook-off, a session with speaker John

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20:24

Isaac Durst: How character education can shape...

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Isaac Durst, former head of school at the Principled Academy (now ValuesandVirtues.org), discusses the importance of character education in maturing and developing homeschool students.-How Values & Virtues got its start as Principled Academy [1:50]-Why homeschool families are passionate in asking questions and taking charge of their children's learning [4:40]-Some of the academic successes linked to character education [7:00]-How to involve "head, heart, and hands" in building virtue and values

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22:21

Central Christian College of the Bible: How to...

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2025/12/02

Wondering how to prepare your homeschool students for higher education? Brian Barber from Central Christian College of the Bible recommends his best tips in this interview - including internships, volunteering, and personality tests.-Brian's own educational journey as a homeschool grad [1:00]-His experience with homeschool graduates attending college [2:30]-How the COVID-19 pandemic affected higher education, including technology and counseling [4:20]-Why scheduling flexibility will be more

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28:09

Annette Vaughn: 'Dear Homeschool Mom' book encourages...

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Annette Vaughn wrote "Dear Homeschool Mom" covering unique aspects, circumstances and seasons of homeschooling to help parents throughout their journey - many of whom are first-generation homeschoolers!-How Annette got the inspiration for her book [1:30]-Ways in which she chose the different "ages and stages" of homeschooling, highlighting unique circumstances and situations from each family [8:00]-The huge need for homeschool encouragement as many parents are first-generation homeschoolers

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51:36

Terrie Hellard-Brown: Finding the 'special thing' in...

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Terrie Hellard-Brown of Hypurpley Press explores various tips and methods homeschool parents can use to value the uniqueness of each child and how to best their needs.-Terrie's homeschool journey as an overseas missionary originally getting faulty diagnoses for her special-needs children [0:30]-The inspiration behind Hypurpley Press [3:30]-Some challenges of being a homeschool mom with children who have complex medical needs, including multiple surgeries [7:20]-How to spark everyday discipleship and

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21:41

Deborah Burns: How medical transcription can help...

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Deborah Burns, founder of the Medical Transcription Service and retired homeschool mom, explains how she entered this industry and now helps other families with this work-from-home opportunity.-Deborah's homeschool journey from "terrible preconceptions" to huge fan [0:30]-How her family doctor "recruited" her into becoming a medical transcriptionist [4:00]-Some of the challenges of working from home [4:50]-Artificial intelligence (AI) and some of the ways it's changing the medical transcription

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18:21

Joan Samuell: Norwex consultant & conference vendor

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Joan Samuell explores the health benefits and advantages of Norwex and microfiber cleaning for homeschool households. Check out her vendor booth at our March 6-7 conference and curriculum fair!-Joan's homeschool journey [0:30]-Cleaning products for every household, and what to look for in microfiber cloths [2:50]-Tips to get the children involved in nontoxic cleaning [4:30]-Streamlined cleaning processes [6:00]-Startling statistics over the 87,000 chemical ingredients used in the US, yet still to be

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20:34

'Not Enough Christian Fiction': Author JA Webb

Homeschool Hints Podcast ·

2025/09/16

In this podcast episode, Author JA Webb explains his journey from atheist to Christ-follower who writes award-winning suspense thriller fiction that is male-centric in a speculative setting. Check out his books at our March 6-7 homeschool conference and curriculum fair!-JA's experience as former atheist turned Christ-follower [0:30]-What made him decide to write Christian fiction [6:00]-How he heard about MPE [9:10]-Some of the challenges to becoming a published author [10:30]-JA's tips to aspiring

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