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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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Unlocking Sensory Success: Helping Unique Learners Thrive at Home

Tuesday, January 28th at 12:30pm Central

In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar welcomes Anne Laure Jackson, a seasoned Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of experience and a dedicated Sensory Health Coach. Anne Laure shares her passion for equipping families with the tools and knowledge to understand, assess, and manage sensory needs, helping unique learners thrive in their homeschool environments. Together, they’ll explore practical strategies to support sensory health, create a harmonious learning atmosphere, and empower children to feel better and achieve more. Don’t miss this insightful conversation filled with encouragement and actionable advice for parents navigating sensory challenges in home education.

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