How many of us have heard this from concerned friends and family, when hearing that we are homeschooling our children - "But, how will they ever get into college?" Well, fear not! Please enjoy this uplifting, encouraging and insightful conversation with Charis Carter, a homeschool grad, author and Doctor of Physical Therapy!

Episode Links:

The ABCs of Physical Therapy

Gross Motor Milestones

The Homeschool Loft

The Homeschool Resource Roadmap

The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com

The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com

What is "Mock Trial"? How does a Mock Trial work? What would my kids learn by being a part of a Mock Trial Group? All these questions and more will be asked and answered as Tina and Christy haave an in-depth conversation with Daniel Brellen of the Valley Home Schoolers Mock Trial team. Listen, learn and enjoy!

Episode Links:

Valley Home Schoolers (VHS)

Kristen Brellen - "Death at the Paper Palace" episode

Wisconsin High School Mock Trial

Wisconsin High School Mock Trial for Educators

The Homeschool Loft

The Homeschool Resource Roadmap

The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com

The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com

Are you "sick and tire of being sick and tired"? A lot of us are! And at the same time, traditional medicine has failed so many people, and many are looking for another option. Join Christy and Tina for a discussion with functional diagnostician Cara Lederer that could restore your hope of feeling well again!!!

Episode Links:

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Nutrition Website

Schedule a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/caralederer/free-discovery-call

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Facebook Page

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Website

Information on The Giveaway:

A Metabolic Wellness Panel at cost (discounting her interpretation/consultation fee) as a gift to the first 15 listeners who reach out - to get a clear picture of where their health stands right now (measures key biomarkers related to Gut Health, Liver Function, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress). Just mention the LoftCast 2.0!

The Homeschool Loft

The Homeschool Resource Roadmap

The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com

The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com

Tina and Christy are excited to welcome Alycia Hammer to the podcast. Alycia is a devoted wife, homeschooling mom of two, best-selling author of "Faith Through the Feminine", an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach specializing in hormones, and a former public school educator. Based in her Wisconsin home, Alycia is passionate about helping women embrace God's design for their bodies through holistic, faith-based wellness. Enjoy this fascinating conversation!

Episode Links:

Alycia Hammer's Website

Faith Through the Feminine Book

Seventh Watch Women Facebook Page

Seventh Watch Women Instagram Page

Alycia's Email Address - alycia.hammer@gmail.com

The Homeschool Loft

The Homeschool Resource Roadmap

The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com

The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com

Hannah Tuimala is back! If you remember the first time Hannah was on The LoftCast, I'm sure you can't wait to hear an update on her and her family's journey in homeschooling! Join Tina, Christy, and Hannah for an update on what Hannah and her family have been up to since she was on The LoftCast in 2021 (see link below)!

Episode Links:

Hanna's Previous Appearance on the LoftCast: Homeschooling & Adoption: A Mother's Story

The Stubborn Fish Tales Blog

The Homeschool Loft

The Homeschool Resource Roadmap

The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com

The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com

As a reader, don't you always try to imagine what the author of the books you read is really like? I know I do. If you do as well, you will LOVE this episode of the LoftCast 2.0! Join Tina and Christy as they talk with Kristin Brellen and Ben Alexander, co-authors of "Death at the Paper Palace", the first book in a new Cozy Mysteries series!

"We could have made it all much more unified and streamlined, but where's the mystery in that?" - Ben Alexander. And if you want to know what that quote means, you'll have to listen to this episode!!

Episode Links:

"Death at the Paper Palace" on Amazon

Kristin and Ben's Website

Kristin and Ben's Substack Newsletter

Kristin and Ben's Facebook Page

Tales and Tails Mysteries Instagram Page

The Homeschool Loft

The Homeschool Resource Roadmap

The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com

The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com

Learning is a lifetime occupation. Join Tina for a fascinating conversation about the Destiny School of Leadership and their innovative blend of Credentialing, Degree, and Certificate tracks that are available to both students, starting in their Junior year, as well as adults! They have a variety of programs available. Listen and learn what options Destiny has for both your students and yourself!

Episode Links:

The Destiny School of Leadership Web Page

Destiny School of Leadership YouTube Channel

Destiny School of Leadership Instagram Page

Destiny School of Leadership Facebook Page

Destiny School of Leadership LinkedIn Page

The Homeschool Loft

The Homeschool Resource Roadmap

The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com

The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com

Did you know that if you raise chickens, technically, you are a Chicken Tender?

All kidding aside, do you know who Scooter the Wonder Chicken is? Join Christy for this funny and informative chat with Jamie Lynn Fletcher, author of the "Scooter the Wonder Chicken" book series! Learn about Scooter's incredible story, as well as all the other things going on with Jamie! She is an author as well as an accomplished jazz musician!

Episode Links:

Jamie Fletcher's Web Site

Scooter the Wonder Chicken (and Jamie Fletcher) Merch

Scooter's Instagram Page

Jamie Fletcher's YouTube Channel

The Homeschool Loft

The Homeschool Resource Roadmap

The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com

The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com