Vintage Homeschool Moms

Let's Talk About Homeschool Help 101 with Felice Gerwitz Do you need homeschooling help? What about homeschooling help 101 - the nuts of bolts of what to do when you don't know what to do? Some people decide to tackle homeschooling on a whim, or for others, it may take days of research, weeks or even years considering the different options only to fall short when they finally take the plunge! In this podcast we'll discuss ways to find help on many different homeschool topics. Visit our special sponsor – Elephant Learning   Show Notes - Homeschooling Help 101 * Know the homeschooling legal requirements in your state * HSLDA.org - state laws here * Join a homeschool support group - find activities in your area. * Explore different ways to homeschool - different homeschool methods * Attend homeschool local conferences Homeschooling Help - Links from our podcasters * Starting Point * Raising Real Men - Starting Point and Three Simple Goals and Field Guide to Curriculum * Homeschool Transcripts     Homeschooling HELP podcasts  * Transitioning  to Homeschooling after public or private- VHM -79 * Raising Creative Kids - Colleen Kessler - Mommy Jammies Night - Nurturing and Celebrating Creativity - 31 MJN * Organize Your Home and Homeschool Year - Podcast 93 * Can we be friends with our children? - HomeschoolingIRL * Curriculum and Learning Style - Cathy Duffy * College Prep Genius * Brain Coach Tips * Teens in business - past episodes of the Dollars and Sense Show * D. Math - highschool math curriculum * The Homeschool Highschool podcast * Homeopathy for mommies - wellness * Mommy Jammies Night - Encouragement for mom * Homeschooling 101 Pre-K to Kindergarten * Homeschooling 101 Elementary Years - Podcast 129 with Meredith Curtis * HOmeschooling 101 Middle School Years - Roadschool Moms * Homeschooling in Alaska - HIRL 101 * Homeschooling

Let's Talk About Exercise Equals Weight Loss with Felice Gerwitz - Podcast #181 The question? Does exercise equal weight loss? Well, there is good news and there is bad news. Let’s start with the good. How good exercise if for you? Exercise has tremendous health both physical and mental health Benefits. Visit our special sponsor – Elephant Learning Show Notes: Exercise Equals Weight Loss * Exercise helps our mood * Brain cell growth * Controls diabetes * Lowers the risk for heart disease and cancer * Prevents against osteoporosis * Better endurance * Increase Strength * Exercised does have a correlation to weight, critical to keeping off A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association followed the exercise This research supports the findings of the National Weight Control Registry, which reports that 90 percent of people who have successfully lost weight and kept it off exercise on average for an hour a day. Here is what the experts I’ve read have to say about exercising. * Look at what you are eating – make a list and cut down on the carbs – removing it would be best – but if you can’t cut way down. It will help you burn fat if you are not constantly replenishing that fat. Now I say this to you, as we are to meet my inlaws at a burger shake place for dinner – the only good news in that is I will order an unsweet ice tea and split the burger with my SIL Janice who is visiting. So – while this sounds like I’m failing in my efforts to lose weight I am reporting I’m doing one cardinal rule of dieting and that is to eat less of everything. I figure half a burger is less. * Exercise regularly but if you can do intensity for a short time and then decrease and then increase. There is something about getting your heart to speed up while giving it time to rest is a good thing. It has fat burning benefits – yay! We all want that right. * Understand that the reason we are exercising – I’m saying we in the hopes you are doing this with me – is that we are maintaining any gains we make – it may not transform us to two sizes smaller but it will help keep off any weight we’ve shed. Articles Weight Loss Supplements Simple Math equal easy weight loss Start Exercising    Photo Credit - DepositPhoto.com All Rights Reserved 2017. @janpietruska

Loving the Unlovable with Felice Gerwitz Podcast #180 From time to time we've all struggled with loving the unlovable. At times if we admit it, I'm sure we've been unlovable to someone else. In this podcast we discover ways to love when there is no reason to love and the best ways to serve others and still be true to self. The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved – Mother Teresa… Visit our special sponsor – Elephant Learning                     Show Notes: Loving The Unlovable In life we all have challenges but possibly one of the most difficult is those who are unlovable –This could be: * Family members * Extended family * Those who are in your circle of friends * Outside influences More Quotes By Mother Teresa: * "Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do…but how much love we put in that action" Mother Teresa * "Whatever you do for your family, for your children, for your husband, for your wife, you do for God. All we do, our prayers, our work, our suffering, is for Jesus." Mother Teresa * "People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may acuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway. For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It is never between you and them anyway." Mother Teresa of Calcutta A person who you deme to be unlovable can control your attitude and mood – or you can pray for the grace to deal with the situation. LOVE – love tends to be what other people do for you – instead of Christian love which is emphasized by turning the other cheek or Matthew 25:40 – Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.. Nutshell Solutions For Loving The Unlovable – * Treat others as Jesus would * Remember: We are all unlovable at times –  Remember to balance tough love with compassion. * The more you love GOD the more grace He will pour out into the situation. Romans 8:38-39 * Serve others when there is no way they can repay you… Matthew 25:40 * Expect nothing in return – Matthew 5:46 – If you love only those who love you – what reward is there for that… * Sometimes the ones hardest to love are those who need our love the most. Photo Credits: DepositPhoto.com 2017 All Rights Reserved Copyright @pzRomashka

Let's Talk ~ Rekindle Your Romance with Felice Gerwitz Podcast #179 Rekindle your romance no matter how long you've been married! Felice shares some tips for keeping the romance alive after thirty-seven years of marriage, five children and busy schedules. Taking time for each other and private jokes, remembering happy moments in the past is a start. Show Notes: Romance Killers * Theatrics * Work * Kids * Extended Family Rekindle your romance, giving of yourself for others – how do you do this? By filling up at the well – for me that is time with the Lord it is giving the Lord permission to be the LORD of my life – to give him my time and give him my business Anger management * Promises that are broken * Unforgiveness * Irritation of the little things * Kids interrupting Guidelines * Time for you – even if it means in the evening or early mornings * Time to talk * Time to listen and be interested – friend learned about her husband’s biz so she could talk to him about it – I still don’t know what a hip or roof is = ASK the Lord to rekindle your romance Remember those past stories, those insider stories, those things that remind you of happy times and encourage you to spend time together.

Let's Talk About Exercise Basics with Felice Gerwitz Podcast #178 Yes I still dislike exercising, and no--I still don't have time to exercise, however, I'm sticking to this plan. Podcast, keep you up to date and encourage you to continue on with me! Show Notes: Exercise Basics Handouts from the Creation Anatomy Book:   Creation Anatomy_HandoutsExercise-AllRightsReserved. Exercise Basics * Make it doable * Good equipment – comfortable shoes and digital tracker (pacer) – free version, with a bonus to buy paid version after I lose 10lbs health and tracker apps * Keep tabs with some print outs – Visual helps * Do it with your kids OR inlist your older children to babysit while you exercise * Keep hydrated! Exercise! Begin with stretching Walking Jogging – be sure to warm up and cool down Exercises – be sure you have good form. Do it with someone else, ask other homeschoolers – talk about science fair and person who could sign off on papers! Aerobics – with a video or youtube or even paid subscription classes   Photo Credits DepositPhoto.com 2017 All Rights Reserved.© aremafoto

Let's Talk About Saving Your Heart for True Love with Felice Gerwitz and Meredith Curtis  - podcast 177 What is true love? How can you teach your children the importance of saving your heart for true love? In this episode, Meredith and Felice each share three ways to equip your children with some great resources authored by Meredith to help your boys and girls. Thanks to our sponsor - Elephant Learning -     Show Notes: Saving Your Heart for True Love Meredith: * Let Jesus be your first love * Esteeming what God esteems in the opposite sex * Prepare for marriage Felice: * Relationship with God first * Prepare your heart for true love - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 * Avoid alone situations - do things in groups   Other shows that discuss love: 1. Mommy Jammies Night - One Wise Choice That Can Change Relationships here 2. True Love and How to Find It 3. What Is God's Love with Felice and Meredith Photo Credit: DepositPhoto.com 2017. All Rights Reserved. © avgustin

Let's Talk About Making Money At Home with Felice Gerwitz Podcast #176 Making money at home has never been easier...or harder. The options can be overwhelming. Do you know your passion? What is the right business for you? In this podcast, we discuss options and ideas for starting your own part-time job, from home. Visit our special sponsor - Elephant Learning     Show Notes - Making Money At Home Criteria: Look at your Season – Sales of products/ franchises / MLM * Younger: with little kids * Home parties * Essential oils, or housewares/ make-up * Socialize, meet people, make money * Busy Mom: Looked for products w/ least amount of work * Had to love the product * Wanted to earn points/ sales to get free product * Recruit others * Mom of Teens: Looked for products with great growth potential – something that can scale * Had to love the product – see value and benefit * Needed to see almost immediate results * Great income potential Rules – When you should start a home business? * Only if you are caught up on everything else * If you have your spouse’s support * If you are passionate about the product/ service * Bandwidth – We run out of energy and time, especially homeschool moms – so it is important to figure out how much time it will take and your ability to keep up * To make money – notice this is last. IT will come, every single venture I’ve worked has made money, but I stay with the things that I am passionate about… Finding Your Passion – * Blogging: * Service: * Product: * Sales:

Let's Talk... and Gain More Time In Your Day with Felice Gerwitz Podcast #175 We all struggle! In this podcast Felice will share how YOU can gain more time in your day with this one bit of advice that is sure to help. So if you are under a mountain of to-do's that can't get done, be sure to listen to this podcast for real help.   Thanks to our show sponsor - Elephant Learning Show Notes: How to gain more time in your day Handout: Gain More Time in Your Day - Flyer Here is where I struggle – * I have trouble putting things on a list * I have trouble following the order of a list – even if I put things on it * Life happens – even if we list or plan Here are some reasons I accomplish my goals * I pray – I begin my day with God first * I am single focused – * I multi-task – and maybe you can’t but this is how I’m wired.

Let's Talk About Exercise - It is Not a 4 Letter Word! with Felice Gerwitz Podcast 174 - Vintage Homeschool Moms ShortCuts I never liked exercise and I don't like it now... but I hope after I throw out this challenge, my dislike of exercise changes! In an effort to get healthy and avoid the dreaded time and effort it takes to exercise, I'll make it a priority. I hope you take me up on this challenge! Thanks to our Our special sponsor Second Harvest Curriculum – visit them here: Save Money! Buy or sell books to another well trusted homeschool family! * Second Harvest Curriculum website * Second Harvest Blog * Second Harvest Curriculum Facebook * Second Harvest Curriculum Twitter * Second Harvest Curriculum Pinterest Also visit our network sponsor - Show Notes: Exercise My Goals to Exercise! * I will walk at least one mile each day and build up to 3-5 miles daily * Add some type of aerobic or stretching exercise * I will eat healthy foods * After I walk I get a reward! * My goal is to lose 5 lbs this month * My goal is to lose 20lbs overall   My plan to reach my goals to exercise and lose weight * I’m going to get on the scale and record my weight – again, I’m not brave enough to share that with all of you – but I’m going to have that info so I have a place to begin. * I will use devices such as mobile apps to attain my fitness goal. There are all kinds of apps – I’m actually using a free one for now, but I may consider purchasing it because it has all kinds of information that I can use. * I’m going to use the 4Life supplements – my portal is here  - I will take Citri-Shape Trio - It is a weight loss management supplement – that helps boost my metabolism I will let you know how that works! * Start a conversation on my private group page for our radio network to keep me on task! –  and join me! Post your victories or struggles with me. * And – I am going to do this with your help – LOTS of prayer and help from my family!I pray you have success…  

Math Matters with Elephant Learning Early Learning Learning begins at an early age. We are bombarded with early learning programs for our children and as homeschool parents, we are rightly very wary of the predicted results. In college I majored in Education and "Early Childhood Education" was an extra certification to my degree. I loved it! As a student, I had the opportunity to work with preschoolers and play games to gauge their understanding as well as propel their love of learning. We would show them two beakers of water, one a tall beaker and the other a squatty one. Then we had two pitchers of water with equal amounts that they watched us pour in the beakers. We'd then point and ask them which beaker held more water. The results were telling of their developmental age. The taller beaker was always considered the one with "more" water. Fast forward to homeschooling my own children and my cupboards were overflowing with early learning games, many that my grandchildren now use. I love the idea of teaching young children to learn through play. So, when I met the CEO of Elephant Learning, I looked at the program and their claims with a very critical eye. The credentials of the creator of the software was impeccable, the studies based on a grant to the University of Denver impressive yet, I was still uncertain. Until I discussed the ideas behind the CEO's purpose, and that was to bring math education to young children in order to jump start their learning not only in math, but across the board in all subjects. Okay. Now I was interested. Please listen to my interview with Dr. Nargath as he explains his view on early math learning, his software program, Elephant Learning based in part on his business partner's research based algorithms and his donations of one program for each one sold to a needy family. See what you think about this math program for your young children. Disclosure policy 

Let's Talk About How Math Equals Success  - Felice Gerwitz interviews Dr. Aditya Nagrath Podcast # 173 As a long time homeschool mom, it takes a very special program to impress me - and this one impressed me enough to interview the CEO of Elephant Learning, Dr. Nagrath, who holds a PhD in Math and Computer Science. Ater realizing that early math learning is not only effective it can make the difference in the outcomes of a child's improvement in education across the board! Visit our sponsor Elephant Learning's special offer for our listeners! ElephantLearning.com/mediaangels for a free 14-day trial with no credit card necessary. Also, sign up to receive the 50% off offer. Did you know that math is the foundation for all learning?   I’m so excited to bring you a very special show – special because it isn’t often that the mainstream is supportive of the homeschool community and my guest and I crossed paths through a mutual friend some time ago, and when he shared his vision I was intrigued not only by his passion – but his excitement about the homeschool community. Some of you may not remember that my degree is in Education – with a certification in Early Childhood Learning and Specific Learning Disabilities – as it was termed then, however – I’m extremely interested as a homeschool parent in allowing our children free time to think, to explore and to learn – I’m also a big advocate of early childhood learning. My guest and his team care enough about learning and homeschooling that they’ve agreed to sponsor  – the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network, and share a very special offer specifically for our listeners. Our sponsor is ElephantLearning – and my special guest is Dr. Aditya Nagrath who is the CEO and PhD in Math and Computer science – welcome, Dr. Nagrath -  1. What made you decide to create an early learning program? * Alvaro Meeting * Flashback to childhood, mother * Expecting a child * How do I pass this gift to my child and the world? A legacy is important to me as a homeschool parent – we want out children to gain from their experiences and education is essential to enter the job market competitively. I’m impressed that you used your time and talents for this purpose – but even further… 2. You and Alvaro spoke in great detail about early learning and education – how does this information impact those who homeschool—as well as the parents in general? * Preschool math scores predict entire life * Preschool -> 5th grade, it was not just math but English, social studies, reading scores … math scores predicted reading scores better than math scores. * Another study showed that 8th-grade math scores predict High School Drop out rates * 2 out of 3 high school students are not proficient at math * Many of the students that go to college and try to go into STEM end up changing majors. * Can you imagine, we tell our children right now that they can grow up to be anything they want… but 4 out 5 students enter kindergarten ALREADY BEHIND! * and statistically speaking, the students that are behind tend to stay behind unless there is an intervention. So you are telling me that children even if they are homeschooled children can enter kindergarten prepared, yet can fall behind? How does that happen? * Did you know that 50% of 1st and 2nd graders have math anxiety? Felice -My prediction would be that many school children today have math anxiety because of common core and homeschoolers may or may not fall into ...

Let's Talk About: More Love, Joy, Peace and Exercise Let's Talk! IT's time to get down to basics - we all want more love, joy, and peace - but what about exercise. That is a hard one for me, exercise is the last thing on the list for me. I'm surrounded by family members that do some type of physical fitness or training, every day. My participation consists of being supportive, until now. I've learned that love, joy, and peace can all be improved by exercise. Join me today as we discuss this topic. Thanks to this week's sponsors! Fast Track Micro Business, now a product of Media Angels.com created by Carol Topp!- every wanted to start a business? Here is a step-by-step plan   and our website sponsor! Elephant Learning - playing math games creates smart kids! Who knew?   Show notes: Love, Joy, Peace and Exercise  * The connection between how you feel and what you do. * Exercise - hidden connections * Planning - how to juggle being a busy homeschool mom with a few minutes to feel better Graphics Photo Credit: DepositPhoto.com All Rights Reserved 2017. @Deklofenak

Let's Talk About You! No Time For Mom with Felice Gerwitz We are busy. We homeschool, we run errands, manage a household, take care of kids and of course, that is only what we do by day! Our list can grow when we add volunteering, field trips, caring for elderly parents and more. In this podcast Felice shares some simple truths with a plan of getting your time back and making the "no time for mom," a myth! Thanks to our Our special sponsor Second Harvest Curriculum - visit them here: Save Money! Buy or sell books to another well trusted homeschool family! * Second Harvest Curriculum website * Second Harvest Blog * Second Harvest Curriculum Facebook * Second Harvest Curriculum Twitter * Second Harvest Curriculum Pinterest Show Notes: No Time For Mom  --  I realized some very important truths… * If we don’t fill up our tank it will run dry, stall and come to a screeching halt. * The old saying, “If mama ain’t happy then no body is happy – is true.” * While in the perfect world it is nice and wonderful and awesome to have a support team to keep us going such as a spouse, extended family members and good friends—there is only one person who will never let us down. * We often make our lives much more complicated than they need to be – * Having it all together is a myth * Guilt runs in the veins of every person I know when it comes to taking time our for ourselves. Homeschool moms typically are not selfish beings – if they were, they more than likely would not homeschool… and that my friends is the underlying issue here … Steps To Making And Finding Time - Dispelling the No Time For Mom Myths! * Mom time means no kids, no spouse, only you and a few minutes of silence. * Time to Listen to God - I'm beginning a new podcast – A Few Minutes With God – It has helped me focus on what is truly important. IF you don’t stop and listen how can you hear God? What is he telling you? Start with one minute a day – just one …and slowly add a minute each day until you reach 5-10-15 or whatever your schedule allows. IF you do this one thing (and I will go into more detail in the first series of podcasts on the Ultimate Christian Podcast Network - ) you will be on your way to a happier and more fulfilled person. This is what I was talking about when I said we needed to be filled up – only God can fill up our tank to overflowing with love and joy so that we can share that love with our family. * Stop the internal guilt. Guilt is not from God and if you feel that you should not have any time to yourself, to be pampered (and that looks different for each of us) – then just take hold of that thought and discard it. I felt guilty for years, I felt that if I took any time for myself that it was taking time away from my family, so I began with little steps. And that is what I’m going to share with you: * First I prayed everytime I began to feel guilt – “I am a child of God, God has made me in His image and Likeness and to be a wonderful spouse, mother and caregiver to my children and my husband – God will provide the grace and the strength for me to succeed.” This prayer may look different for you – but take time right now and promise me that you will...

How Will Your Life Improve with Felice Gerwitz and Meredith Curtis We can always learn and grow, right? Now it's time to look at how you will improve your life this year. It's a new year and now we look forward to a brand new to list - work, homeschool, and so much more! In this podcast, we explore looking forward and the exciting things we can accomplish one day at a time. Visit Meredith Curtis here: PowerlineProd.com, MeredithCurtis.com and her podcast Finish Well with great family podcasts here. Visit Felice Gerwitz here: And Felice on her website MediaAngels.com and MediaAngelsMembership.com Graphic Credit: DepositPhoto All Rights Reserved © zuza811

Let's Talk About Holiday Let Down with Felice Gerwitz The holidays are over and now what? After all the rushing before Christmas, and now it's over -- the day after and time to analyze what to do next. Is it time to return presents, write thank-you notes or just breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy the day? In this podcast Felice explores the feelings associated with the day after and ways to combat feelings of holiday letdown. Visit Our Sponsor - Media Angels, Inc photo credit - Copyright 2016 DepositPhoto.com, all rights reserved. @derek@hatfielddesign.com