The Ultimate Homeschool Community Podcast

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In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Carly to discuss speech development, communication milestones, and how parents can support neurodivergent learners at home. Carly shares common speech and language red flags, practical strategies for encouraging communication through everyday routines, and the critical role early interactions play in a child's development.

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Math is about more than numbers—it’s about developing confidence, critical thinking, and resilience. In this conversation, Ashley Porter shares how parents can help their children approach math with a growth mindset, overcome challenges, and build the confidence needed to succeed both academically and in life. Whether your student loves...

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Tiffany welcomed Melanie Jeffrey, a former Ontario kindergarten through third grade teacher and phonics expert, to the Ultimate Homeschool Community Podcast to discuss reading instruction for homeschool families. Melanie shared her phonics-based approach that focuses on teaching children to read using simple CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant) before advancing to more complex reading skills, emphasizing the importance of starting...

Tiffany and Lindsay Percy continued their series on homeschooling preparedness, discussing how to incorporate life skills and emergency readiness into a homeschool curriculum while avoiding overwhelming children with fear-based learning.

They explored practical approaches including teaching basic first aid, food preservation, gardening, and household tasks as positive family responsibilities rather than chores, with Lindsay sharin...

In this episode, Tiffany and Lindsay Percy discuss practical food sovereignty and preparedness strategies for families navigating rising food costs and supply chain uncertainty. They share realistic, family-friendly steps to build resilience through gardening, food storage, emergency planning, and skill-building—without falling into fear or overwhelm.

• Why food sovereignty matters in a world of rising grocery p...

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In this episode, Tiffany welcomes back Amy Bodkin to discuss her upcoming Supporting High Needs Learners at Home Conference and the growing need for community, support, and practical resources for families raising children with special needs. Amy shares her personal journey, her innovative membership community, and how she is helping famili...

In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Christina for an honest conversation about the importance of Godly parenting in today’s culture. Together, they discuss how parents can lovingly teach children boundaries, structure, responsibility, and consistency while still nurturing their hearts and individuality.

The conversation explores the balance between helping children stay on track with schedules and schoolwork while also te...

In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Justina Ford to discuss her family’s journey from public school to homeschooling while transitioning from the United States to South Korea. Justina shares how blending the Charlotte Mason philosophy with elements of unschooling created a flexible, enriching learning environment where her children flourished academically, emotionally, and personally. The conversation explores how slowing...

In this episode, Tiffany and Lindsay discuss the often-overlooked process of deschooling when transitioning from public school to homeschooling. Lindsay shares her family’s journey from burnout and rigid school expectations to a more flexible, lifestyle-centered approach to learning through homeschooling and homesteading. The conversation highlights the importance of slowing down, following children’s natural learning r...

This conversation explored the shift from compliance-based education to respect-based learning, especially for neurodiverse children and homeschool families. The discussion emphasized the importance of teaching self-advocacy, honoring individual needs, and creating supportive learning environments that empower children to thrive both academically and emotionally.

• Why teaching respect over compliance matters for chil...

In this final episode of the Future of Education series, Tiffany is joined by homeschool leaders and providers to unpack the rapidly growing homeschool service economy. From tutors and therapists to microschools and learning pods, the conversation explores what homeschool families truly value—and how providers can build trust, flexibility, and sustainable support systems in this evolving educational landscape.

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How do we live the homeschool life with all the day-to-day decisions?!

In this episode, Tiffany is joined by co-host Kimberly Bennett from The Homeschool Counseling Network and experienced homeschool moms Amanda and Leilani to share the real behind-the-scenes of navigating funding, compliance, and staying true to your values. If you’ve felt overwhelmed or unsure about how to make these programs work for your family, this conv...

What if kids didn’t have to be forced to learn—but actually wanted to?

In this episode, Tiffany interviews Hanna, founder of Canopy School, about her innovative microschool model that blends neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and play-based learning. With a 5:1 student-teacher ratio and a focus on readiness over pressure, this approach is challenging everything we think we know about education.

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In this episode, Tiffany is joined by Co-Host Kimberly Bennet from The Homeschooling Counseling Network and Leslie Hiner from EdChoice to break down the upcoming 2027 Federal Education Tax Credit. Learn how this new funding opportunity could impact homeschool families, microschools, and providers—and what you need to do now to prepare. This major shift in education funding is coming in 2027, giving families new ways to access...

In this episode, Tiffany and Kimberly sits down with Don Soifer and Ben DeGrow to unpack the future of education. From ESAs to evolving policies, they share how families and microschool founders can navigate change while protecting educational freedom. Education is changing rapidly, and families have more options than ever—but those options come with new challenges. This episode breaks down how to navigate school choice progr...

In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Hannah Bruada to share the heart behind Hadassah House. After seeing her son’s needs unmet in public school, Hannah created a learning environment that blends structure with hands-on, life-skill-based education—designed to engage different types of learners. She also shares how she became a Step Up provider and what families can expect as enrollment opens this fall.

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