Every homeschooling family has reasons that they decided to take their children out of the government school system. But have you considered the wider reasons that your decision could contribute to? Emily Fort and the Homeschool Freedom Coalition has more information that could strengthen your resolve!

"The Homeschool Freedom Coalition exists to teach homeschoolers how to be politically effective, and to be politically feared." -- Emily Fort

Join Tina and Christy for this enlightening conversation!

Episode Links:

Homeschool Freedom Coalition Web Site

Homeschool Freedom Coalition Facebook Page

The Homeschool Loft

The Homeschool Resource Roadmap

The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com

The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com

Life certainly can have its challenges. And as home schooling families, there are additional sources that can generate trouble. If that trouble includes the local school district, the Home School Legal Defense Association can be there to help! Join Tina and Christy as they talk with Amy Buchmeyer, a homeschool graduate who knew from an early age that she wanted to be a lawyer, and became a lawyer for the HSLDA! What a fascinating journey she has had!

Episode Links:

HSLDA - Home School Legal Defense Association

HSLDA Categorization of State Laws

HSLDA Grants for Homeschooling

Wisconsin Homeschool Law LoftCast Episode

Article - Wisconsin Homeschooling FAQs

The Homeschool Loft

The Homeschool Resource Roadmap

The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com

The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com

Be honest - who has ever been asked what homeschooling looks like? What a great question, since the answer is easy - it looks like whatever you want it to, and whatever works for your family! Enjoy this hilarious conversation (what activity can be counted as health, counting and body part identification?) about what homeschooling can look like!

Episode Links:

Curiosity Untamed

The Learning Corner - Subject Explorer

The Homeschool Loft

The Homeschool Resource Roadmap

The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com

The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com

If we're being honest with ourselves, all homeschooling families love books. Books, books, books, books and more books! But how frustrating is it to bring home a new book only to find out that it is pushing a worldview or perspective that you don't want for your family? For your children? For yourself? Well, have we got a solution for you! Michelle Lazor has curated a MASSIVE list of books that will encurage, enlighten and enrich your reading! Enjoy this episode with Mud Hen Mama, Michelle Lazor!

Episode Links:

Mud Hen Mama Website

Mud Hen Mama on Facebook Page

Mud Hen Mama on Instagram

Michelle on Worldview Matters Podcast

The Homeschool Loft

The Homeschool Resource Roadmap

The Homeschool Loft email - homeschoolloft@gmail.com

The Homeschool LoftCast 2.0 email - loftcastinfo@gmail.com

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