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Celebrating the Savior: How to Throw a Birthday Party for Jesus

Tuesday, December 3rd at 12:30pm Central

Join host Peggy Ployhar on this festive episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations as she welcomes Annie Yorty, a wife, mother, writer, and speaker known for offering hope and encouragement to families navigating life's challenges. Together, Peggy and Annie share creative ideas and heartfelt inspiration on how to throw a meaningful birthday party for Jesus, helping families keep Christ at the center of their Christmas celebrations.

Annie, whose journey as a special needs advocate began with the birth of her daughter with Down syndrome, brings her unique perspective on celebrating faith, family, and the joy of honoring Jesus’ birth in a fun, engaging way. Tune in for practical tips and faith-filled encouragement to help you make this Christmas unforgettable!

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Beyond Words: How Learning a Second Language Can Transform Struggling Learners

Tuesday, December 10th at 12:30pm Central

In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar and guest Suzanne Gose explore how learning a second language can be a powerful tool for struggling learners. Suzanne, a former public school teacher, transitioned to homeschooling over two decades ago when her love for teaching inspired her to offer local Spanish classes.

Since that first small offering, Suzanne has taught Spanish and public speaking to homeschool students weekly, believing in the transformative potential of language to engage and empower learners who may face academic or social challenges. As a homeschool advocate and founder of the Community Homeschool Center, Suzanne brings a wealth of experience in creating supportive learning environments tailored to unique learners. She'll share how a new language can aid in social interaction, confidence, and cognitive growth, drawing from her years of teaching and her commitment to helping children and families find success in their homeschooling journeys.

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Holiday Cheer & Learn Party: Celebrating the Season, Growing Together!

Thursday, December 12th at 8am - 11:15am Central

Kick off your holiday learning season with the Homeschool Heroes team and their special guests during this fun-filled family-friendly event that will get both your kids and you moving and learning...no prep required. Leave the learning to us!

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Restoring Joy: A Biblical Approach to Bullies, Forgiveness, and Healing

Tuesday, December 17th at 12:30pm Central

In this powerful episode, host Peggy Ployhar and guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz delve into the journey of overcoming bullying through a lens of faith. With Elizabeth’s rich background in Christian education and her passion for developing critical thinking and biblical worldview in children, they explore practical ways to help young hearts and minds heal, forgive, and find joy rooted in Christ. Join us to discover a restorative path forward that equips kids to move beyond hurt and thrive in their faith.

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Whole-Child Readiness: Simple Steps to Prepare Kids for Learning Body, Mind & Soul

Tuesday, January 14th at 12:30pm Central

Ready to Help Your Child Thrive? Join us as we explore Whole-Child Readiness—Body, Mind & Soul! In this insightful episode, host Peggy Ployhar sits down with Heidi Tringali, an experienced pediatric Occupational Therapist, speaker, and founder of Tringali Occupational Therapy Services (T.O.T.S). Heidi’s 30+ years in OT have equipped her with simple, effective strategies to prepare kids for success in learning by nurturing their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Tune in to discover actionable tips that support your child’s development holistically and set them up for lifelong learning success.

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Playing to Thrive: Building Essential Skills for Today's World

Tuesday, January 21st at 12:30pm Central

Could play be the key to helping homeschoolers thrive? In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar is joined by Alan Tang, founder of CoLab, an innovative online program that uses games, discussions, and escape rooms to equip kids with essential skills for the modern world. Alan’s journey—from corporate finance and culinary arts to education—has inspired his unique approach to engaging, hands-on learning. Tune in as we dive into how play-based learning can empower homeschool families to prepare their children for lifelong success

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