The Demme Learning Show
A weekly show to help instructors and homeschool parents build lifelong learners.
Navigating Homeschooling in Pennsylvania: Advocacy, Legal Tips, and Support Systems
This discussion provides families with essential advocacy tools and connects them to the robust support systems available to homeschoolers across Pennsylvania.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschooling-pennsylvania-show
Beyond 20/20: The Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning
Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Rosalie Hopkins as we explore the critical intersection of vision and learning, and discover how you can help your child succeed.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/vision-learning-link-show
Beyond Behavior: Parenting Your ADHD Child with Brain Science and Grace
We discuss shifting from conflict to deep connection, decoding meltdowns, and establishing a peaceful home culture.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/parenting-adhd-show
It’s Not About the Vegetable: How to Build a Healthy Relationship with Food for Picky Eaters
In this conversation, we talk about a variety of root causes behind picky eating and why it's rarely even about the food.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/picky-eaters-show
Bringing American History to Life: An Interactive Homeschooling Guide
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/american-history-homeschool-show
Seeing Beyond the Worksheet: Cultivating Observation in Everyday Life
This episode explores the deep connection between mathematics and creativity, highlighting how they serve as different expressions of the same fundamental principles.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/beyond-worksheet-show
Finding the Right Fit: Modifying Expectations and Identifying Hidden Hurdles
Amanda Capps joins us to explore what it means to be more than an observer in your child's education. Discover how she has adapted her approach to help her different learners succeed. If there are students in your household who face academic hurdles, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/hidden-hurdles-show
From Signals to Solutions: Navigating Your Student’s Academic Challenges
In this episode, placement specialist Lisa Chimento discusses the art of interpreting your student’s signals and identifying the hidden hurdles they face.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/academic-challenges-show
Why Reading Struggles Arise: A Deep Dive with Dr. Karen Holinga
In this episode, Dr. Karen Holinga explains how reading struggles arise, and what we can to do free our children from them.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/reading-struggles-show
Homeschool Better This Week: Sonya Shafer’s Charlotte Mason Tips for True Learning
We talked with Sonya Shafer about Charlotte Mason and her teachings on experiential learning and living books.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/charlotte-mason-tips-show
Beyond the Stethoscope: Exploring Diverse Careers for Animal Lovers
We explore career options in the veterinary field as well as alternative paths to working with animals that you might never have considered.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/animal-careers-show
Empowering Families: Special Education Advocacy
The dedicated teams at K Altman Law (KAL) and The Advocacy Circle (TAC) have come together to make special education advocacy teams as accessible and inclusive as possible.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/special-education-advocacy-show
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⏰ Timestamps
0:00:00 Teaser
0:00:25 Intro
0:07:01 How the Advocacy Circle Was Conceived
0:12:44 Why Labeling and Supports Matter for Access
0:16:38 Special Education Law and Civil Rights
0:20:05 Navigating Homeschooling and IEP Protections
0:25:05 Overcoming Isolation and Parent Self-Doubt
0:27:33 Impact of Department of Education Changes
0:31:11 Inside the Advocacy Circle Curr...
The Power of Calm: Transforming Your Family Dynamic with Nicholeen Peck
We had an insightful conversation with Nicholeen Peck about how capturing the process of calm can transform family dynamics and empower children to relate to their parents in an entirely new and positive way.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/calm-show
Confessions of a Math-U-See Supermom
Be encouraged as Liz shares the profound, lasting impact Math-U-See has had on her family and her work.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/mathusee-supermom-show
Decoding Dyslexia: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Finding Paths to Success
Dyslexia therapist Elise Orazem joined us to explore what dyslexia is–and what it is not.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/decoding-dyslexia-show
The Power of Reviews: Enhancing Your Homeschool Journey with Peer Insight
Jen Myer reveals how to capture the collective wisdom of other homeschoolers, providing you with practical tools to confidently select materials and enrich your own educational journey.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-peer-review-show
The Chemistry Breakthrough: Go Beyond Teaching to True Understanding
In this episode, we talk about how to approach testing chemistry in a way that deepens students’ understanding and prepares them for future study.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/chemistry-show
Demme Learning Support Center: Answers for Placement, Streaming, and Subscription Renewals
Discovering the Demme Learning Support Center is like finding a dedicated partner in your educational journey. In this episode, we talk about support options, online resources, and subscriptions.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/demme-learning-support-center-show
This episode discusses Demme Learning's Bridge Materials for Algebra 1. Since recording this episode, the name of this resource has been changed to Readiness and Review for Algebra 1 Principles of Secondary Mathematics.
The Changing Face of Education: ESAs and Your Homeschool Journey
Ethan Demme (Demme Learning CEO) joins us to talk about the changing face of education and how ESAs may enrich your student’s homeschool journey.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/esa-homeschool-show
The Changing Face of Education: ESAs and Your Homeschool Journey
Ethan Demme (Demme Learning CEO) joins us to talk about the changing face of education and how ESAs may enrich your student’s homeschool journey.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/esa-homeschool-show
[Bonus] Lessons from a Long Walk
In this bonus episode, Duncan recaps his journey and shares lessons that he learned along the way.
This is a follow-up to our 10/27/23 episode on hiking the Continental Divide Trail. We recommend listening to that episode and reading the show notes first:
https://demmelearning.com/blog/hiking-continental-divide-trail-show/
Finish Strong: Navigating the End of the Year Crunch with Joy
Tackle the end-of-year crunch head-on with placement specialists Amanda Capps and Lisa Chimento. They’ll share dynamic strategies to help you manage priorities and navigate the final weeks with confidence.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/end-year-show
Raising an Only Child: Balancing Love, Expectation, and Independence
We talk with Katie Wolfe about the unique challenges of only children and how they can lead to profound benefits.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/raising-an-only-child-show
The Handwritten Letter: Forever a Record of Our Heritage, History, and Heart
Author and poet Ann Brubaker Greenleaf Wirtz explores the power of historical and personal correspondence to illuminate the American story and our individual place within it.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/handwritten-letter-show
Launch Your Dream: An Entrepreneurship Workshop for Parents and Teens
Dynamic homeschooling entrepreneurs Nicole (“The Math Lady”) Thomas and Dennis DiNoia (Mr. D Math) bring real-world expertise to guide aspiring innovators–parents and teens alike–on the journey to success.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/entrepreneurship-show
The Homeschool Brain Reset: Turning Resistance into Readiness
Stop labeling and start understanding. In this episode, Laurie Wardle explores a powerful, brain-based approach that helps parents gain a deeper understanding of their children.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-brain-reset-show
Flipping the Script: How Scrum Transformed High School Instruction
Learn how Heather Cowap used Scrum management principles to transform her classroom.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/scrum-high-school-show
Unshakeable Resilience: Mastering Setbacks with the Resilience Breakthrough
Christian Moore, author of The Resilience Breakthrough, dives into the book’s core philosophy: How everyone can use challenges as fuel for growth.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/resilience-break-through-show
Capitalizing on Unique Abilities: A Conversation on Personalized Education
Dr. Murphy from SailAway Academy shares how the principles of microschooling can fundamentally improve any student’s school journey.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/personalized-education-show
Escape the Trap of Perfectionism: Thrive in Learning and Relationships
In this deeply insightful discussion with Adelaide Olguin, we explore the roots of perfectionism. Learn practical strategies to minimize its effects on your children and family, and discover how to "unwind" these ingrained tendencies to find greater freedom in both learning and relationships.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/perfectionism-show
Prioritizing Emotional Intelligence for Educational Success
In this conversation, Jess Alfreds explores how prioritizing emotional intelligence in education simplifies every step that follows.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/emotional-intelligence-show
The 2,190-Mile Classroom: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
David and Sally Ann Mertens share the joys and challenges of the trail, and reveal how their adventure proves that homeschooling is a heart journey, not a curriculum of books and paper.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/hiking-family-show
Inspiring the Next Generation of Creators: A Conversation with Read Write Create
In this inspirational conversation, Matthew Young shares his mission to inspire the next generation of creators and how that vision has been crafted into a wonderful adventure for students.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/creators-show
The Inner Fight: Understanding Dyslexia Through a Child’s Eyes
Gain a critical student-perspective on dyslexia with Cooper and Eva Capps, and their mother, Amanda. While parents understand the challenges of educating a child with a learning difference, this conversation provides powerful insight into the inner struggles.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/dyslexia-show
Achieve Peace and Productivity in Homeschooling: A Practical Guide
Meet Ana: A homeschool mom of three who transformed her journey into a successful blog. She is also a Messianic Jewish biblical scholar-in-training and a passionate teacher of Hebrew and the Bible. Ana's mission is to empower moms to move from stressed to blessed, cultivating a restful, living education.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschooling-guide-show
From Concrete to Abstract: Mastering Math with the CRA Strategy and Math-U-See
This episode details the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Model, an evidence-based strategy designed to help students master math by bridging the gap between physical objects and abstract concepts.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/concrete-abstract-show
What If Your Student’s Path to Success Is Not Through College?
In this episode, we speak with Hannah Maruyama, founder of Degree Free, about empowering young adults to find careers that align with their life goals.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/not-college-show
When Relationships Matter More than Finishing the Lesson
This episode explores strategies for maintaining a healthy parent-child relationship, examining why children resist, how attitude impacts learning, and how to separate academic frustration from frustration with your child.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/relationships-show
Engaging Minds: How Comics Revolutionize Learning for Creative Thinkers
We had an insightful, compelling discussion with the creative founders of Adroit Comics. Learn how they are using the engaging world of comics and art to pull children into the world of reading, expression, creativity, and more.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/comics-show
Navigating New Landscapes: A Parent’s Guide to Post-Secondary Education
Join us for a dynamic discussion with Alice Reinhardt to uncover the shifting 21st-century career landscape, learn about emerging new avenues, and find out which core skills your student needs for the future – no matter their path after high school.
🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/post-secondary-education-show
