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Talking With Kids About Tragedy – Special Replay

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February 19, 2018 by mediaangels Leave a Comment

Tragedy. In terms of media and social media, tragedy has become a staple of our daily diet. The world seems to be going crazy and the news is full of stories that are difficult for kids to process and understand. How do we talk to our children about race issues, murder, terrorism, and other tragic current events?

On this episode, we dive right into modern events and take on the headlines of the day. We discuss ages and appropriateness of content and conversation, how to address our children’s fears, and of course how to bring the gospel into every conversation.

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Filed Under: Homeschooling IRL Tagged With: Andy Fletcher, Conversations, Current Events, Fletch, HomeschoolingIRL, Kendra Fletcher, Tragedy

Talking With Kids About Tragedy – HIRL Episode 110

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July 11, 2016 by HomeschoolingIRL Leave a Comment

EPISODE TIMELINE
1:18 Fluff – Waterslides and Cracked Ribs
7:36 Talking to your kids about tragedy, Part 1
25:11 – Talking to your kids about tragedy, Part 2
40:00 – The show is over. iTunes Reviews. Goodbye!

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Filed Under: Homeschooling IRL Tagged With: Andy Fletcher, Conversations, Current Events, Fletch, HomeschoolingIRL, Kendra Fletcher, Tragedy

Where do we get the right to homeschool?

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October 23, 2014 by Tara Leave a Comment

Do you take your right to homeschool your children for granted? Does the changing landscape in public education toward lowering the compulsory school age impact homeschool families?

Join us as our host, Tara Bentley, talks with IAHE Legislative Team Volunteer, Alison Slatter about volunteering for the IAHE, the national shift to lower the compulsory school age, and the interest IAHE takes in current legislation.

Alison, homeschooling mother of three, and has served on the Legislative Committee since 2013. A 1997 graduate of Indiana University, she has served as a Student Action Team Director for Generation Joshua, a Senior Legislative Analyst, coordinated efforts to promote the Federal Marriage Amendment, and volunteered her time for campaigns and at election polls at the young age of 14.

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Filed Under: IAHE Tagged With: Current Events, homeschool, Indiana, Rights of Americans

Current Issues -EPA & Hostage Trade 5-1

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June 5, 2014 by mediaangels Leave a Comment

Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz discuss the EPA rulings on clean air and water as well as the hostage trade one american soldier for five Taliban prisioners.

He also explains ways you can become proactive about current events!

This show focuses on tips to doing your own research into pressing national and international events that impact our lives as well as answers audience questions including how to get involved. This is the best way to combat ignorance and become informed!

Here are the links we shared during this segment.

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Filed Under: Current Issues and The Constitution Tagged With: Agenda 21, American Government, Common Core Movie, CommonCoreMovie, CommonCoreMovie.com, Constitution, Current Events, Global Warming, HSLDA, incentive for states to join common core, Politics, President Obama and global warming, Race to the Top, Rights of Americans, United Nations, US funding of the UN

Tweaking Co-op in Order to Prepare Teens for Life

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May 27, 2014 by mediaangels Leave a Comment

It is vital to be intentional about specific subject matters to be included in teen co-ops in order to help students think critically, speak articulately, question respectfully, understand the world around them and, most importantly, be ready always to give a gentle answer for the hope they have! This podcast gives specific instructions for including power point, current events, worldviews, debates, break-out sessions and more in order to prepare students for life after high school by homeschooling co-op style!

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Filed Under: Homeschooling Co-op Style Tagged With: be ready always, break-out sessions, co-op, co-op style, Current Events, debate, homeschooling, network, questions, Teens, Ultimate Radio, worldviews

Current Issues -Common Core

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April 30, 2014 by mediaangels Leave a Comment

Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz explain ways you can become proactive about current events!

Here are the links we shared during this segment.

Handout – Professor Wilson Agenda21

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Current Issues -Common Core

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April 23, 2014 by mediaangels Leave a Comment

Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz answer YOUR questions in this segment about common core!

This show focuses on things you can do as well as understanding the Constitution our rights and the impact to homeschoolers.

Here are the links we shared during this segment.

HSLDA – Common Core FAQ – Here is the website

The YouTube Video of the Man Being escorted out of the school board meeting. This is an interesting video for those who think the “hype” over #CommonCore – View It Here

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We posted this last week but it bears repeating

I want to thanks, HSLDA for the wonderful work they did on developing the Common Core Movie –

I appreciate the work of both Michael Farris and Michael Smith with HSLDA.

Common Core – the Movie by HSLDA

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Current Issues -Common Core

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April 9, 2014 by mediaangels Leave a Comment

Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz discuss common core standards adopted in many states across the US.

I homeschool so common core shouldn’t have any impact on me or my family, right? Wrong! We don’t know what the future holds as the Federal Government has given states incentives to join the the “Race to the Top” the 3.45 Billion dollar –part of the stimulus package.

Bill Gates donated money to the following groups: US. Dept. of Education, The National Governors Association, Council of Chief State School Officers, Fordham Institute, Foundation for Excellence in Education, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Join us for an informative issue about common core!

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Today’s Handout Here: CurrentIssues-CommonCore_Handout

And if there is a particular topic you’d like to have discussed please contact me at felice (at) mediaangels.com

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I want to thanks, HSLDA for the wonderful work they did on developing the Common Core Movie –

I appreciate the work of both Michael Farris and Michael Smith with HSLDA.

Common Core – the Movie by HSLDA

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Current Issues – Agenda 21- Part Four

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April 7, 2014 by mediaangels Leave a Comment

Professor Woodrow Wilson continues uncovering additional information about Agenda 21 in part four of the series. The full document regarding Agenda 21 is available online for you to read in it’s entirety. This document contains key points that Professor Wilson discusses, on this broadcast.

Words that are familiar to all Americans who keep up with politics and the news contain the following:

Social Justice, Climate Control, Resilient Communities, Global Warming, Transfer of Wealth, Tax the Rich, Entitlement Programs, Sustainable Developments, Environmental Protection Agency and Economic Equity

While these words sound great on the surface it is the ulterior motives that are discussed.

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Filed Under: Current Issues and The Constitution Tagged With: Agenda 21, American Government, Constitution, Current Events, Global Warming, Politics, President Obama and global warming, Rights of Americans, United Nations, US funding of the UN

Current Issues – Agenda 21- Part Three

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March 27, 2014 by mediaangels Leave a Comment

Professor Woodrow Wilson introduces information Agenda 21 in part three of the series. The full document regarding Agenda 21 is available online for you to read in it’s entirety. This document contains key points that Professor Wilson discusses, on this broadcast.

Words that are familiar to all Americans who keep up with politics and the news contain the following:

While these words sound great on the surface it is the ulterior motives that are discussed.

Enjoy this podcast and the information contained.

And if there is a particular topic you’d like to have discussed please contact me at felice (at) mediaangels.com

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Talking With Kids About Tragedy – Special Replay

Special Thanks to our Network Sponsor!

Talking With Kids About Tragedy – HIRL Episode 110

Please visit our coffee sponsor: Caroline’s Coffee for 10% off any order.

Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every week as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades.

Where do we get the right to homeschool?

Current Issues -EPA & Hostage Trade 5-1

Tweaking Co-op in Order to Prepare Teens for Life

Current Issues -Common Core

Current Issues -Common Core

Current Issues -Common Core

Current Issues – Agenda 21- Part Four

Current Issues – Agenda 21- Part Three

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