Cleverly Changing Podcast

2022 has been a difficult year for many families, people are still learning how to adjust to life during a pandemic; in addition, there are people who are struggling with their mental health. Unfortunately, the news has been devastating, there have been over 100 mass shootings, but the shootings at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX have devastated communities worldwide, so today we are discussing ending the school year and coping with school shootings on the Cleverly Changing Podcast.

Are you trying to find a way to homeschool your children? Then listen up and visit our show notes page to connect with today's podcast cast. We will give you a taste of what homeschooling entails.
As a thank you, please help us keep supporting African American Homeschool families with our podcast by purchasing items from our shop. There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop.

Something to Explore:

Which continent has the youngest population in the world?
If you guessed Africa, then you're correct. Africa has a relatively young population. The average age in Africa is about 19 years old (Learn More).

African Proverb

A family tie is like a tree, it can bend but it cannot break. ~ African proverb

Word of the Episode

Duro means wait in Yoruba.

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Grown Folks Section: Ending the School Year and Coping with School Shootings

If you've been following the podcast then you know that both Elle and Miriam put some of their children into the traditional school system after much thought and conversation. Here's what you can expect to hear in this episode.

• Elle shares how she and her girls have handled the school year. It's great news that is sure to reassure you if or when you decide to enroll your kiddos in traditional school.
• Miriam shares how her eldest daughter's transition has been as she finishes the homestretch of middle school.
• At the time of this recording there has been a lot of turmoil regarding keeping children safe in schools. The hosts talk about the fears that come with sending your children into a school building or any another type of learning center.
• Mental health and the importance of being compassionate, aware and supportive.

Follow the Cleverly Changing Podcast on Instagram, Elle at CleverlyChanging, and Miriam at Aamiriam.

Mental Health Resources:

• Betterhelp (sign up and get a week of therapy free)
• Find a mental health service provide with The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• Additional resources for children and mental health
• Listen to a previous episode about youth and mental health
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255)

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Episode 85 is a full show of hearing from our Cleverly Cultured kids . They chime in about their different perspectives on how their school year ended and whether or not they miss homeschooling full time. They shared their perspectives on what it's like to attend a traditional school and how transitioning back to school was after several years of homeschooling.

Are you trying to find a way to homeschool your children? Then listen up and visit our show notes page to connect with today's podcast cast. We will give you a taste of what homeschooling entails.

As a thank you, please help us keep supporting African American Homeschool families with our podcast by purchasing items from our shop. There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop.

Something to Explore:

Can you guess how many children there are on the continent of Africa. Currently, in 2022, there are about 400 million children in Africa and the number continues to increase (Source).

African Proverb

One does not weigh the head down with a load that belongs to the belly. ~ Yoruba proverb

Leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means.

Word of the Episode

Duro means wait in Yoruba.

Let's Connect!

Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.

We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.

You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions.

Cleverly Cultured Kids Answer How This Year Has Been For Them

If you listen to the episodes in season one of the Cleverly Changing Podcast, you'll get to hear from our Cleverly Cultured Kids. During this show our children share their own and honest opinions about how they felt about attending school.

• Will we continue to keep our children in school?
• How did they feel about wearing or no wearing uniforms?
• Did they like their teachers?
• What were their favorite subjects
• We also discussed co-ops, private school, and public school.
• and more

Follow the Cleverly Changing Podcast on Instagram, Elle at CleverlyChanging, and Miriam at Aamiriam.

Please Share This Podcast

Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. Tell them where to find us if you know someone with children or an educator. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education.Furthermore, please leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms.

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes.

ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES:

Luminosity | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | TuneIn | Apple

Today's podcast is close to my heart because when my daughter was in kindergarten, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It is also one of the reasons that I continued to homeschool my children for so long. People homeschool for a variety of different reasons, but health concerns was my top reason.

History to explore

Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease. The body attacks a person's pancreas and causes the patient to need insulin to regular the glucose in their blood. For multiple reasons, Type 1 Diabetes, also referred to as juvenile diabetes is a growing concern for families worldwide.

One of the earliest accounts of diabetes was found on papyrus and dates back to the Egyptians in 1550 B.C. Written in hieroglyphics on papyrus, Ancient Egyptians documented the occurrence of excessive urination, thirst and weight loss; which are symptoms of type 1 diabetes. People who had it were encouraged to eat more whole grains to regulate their bodies glucose levels (learn more).

African Proverb

Speech is an egg; if it drops on the floor what it does is shatter. ~ Yoruba proverb

Leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means.

Word of the Episode

Ekselon means excellent in Haitian Creole.

Let's Connect!

Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.

We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.

You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail and let us know how you enjoy the show or share your questions.

Dr. Mary Bell Carlson Discusses Homeschooling With Type 1 Diabetes

Dr. Carlson is an educator and a mother of three children. COVID pushed her into homeschooling and she's been enjoying the journey. One of her daughter's was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), an autoimmune disease and chronic illness, and her whole world has changed. We're chatting about how the entire family is adjusting. Here's the breakdown.

• How T1D made its way into the Carlson household and the symptoms that led to a diagnosis at 5 years old.
• How feeling overwhelmed can lead to healing and creating connections on a deep level.
• Tips on navigating the healthcare system and insurance companies and the financial impact of it all.
• Finding community in the midst of crisis.
• Curriculum and respecting the individual needs of your learners.

Connect with Dr. Carlsen America's Chief Financial Mom at:

• Check out her blog: ChiefFinancialMom.com
• Follow her on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
• Hear more from her on Real Money, Real Experts podcast
• Visit her at: keynote.financial

Also, please follow the Cleverly Changing Podcast on Instagram, Elle at CleverlyChanging, and Miriam at Aamiriam.

Please Share This Podcast

Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only exist if more people are listening. Tell them where to find us if you know someone with children or an educator. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool, and those interested in supplementing their children's education. Furthermore, please leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and increase our visibility on those platforms.

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes.

ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES:

Luminosity

There were great civilizations that flourished in Africa before the 1500s. Some of those civilizations were Kush, Mali, and Great Zimbabwe. Long before European expeditions Africans participated in international trading networks and in trans-oceanic travel. It is well documented that they had trading relations with India, China and other parts of Asia. In addition, when Europeans started doing expeditions they often hired Africans to help them with the expeditions. Africans were also well known as the greatest swimmers in early World History.

If your children love travel here are a few great explorers they should consider learning about:
Juan Gurrido and Esteban the Moor. They should also read 10 Pieces of Evidence That Prove Black People Sailed to the Americas Long Before Columbus

TODAY’S PROVERB IS:
You must act as if it is impossible to fail. - African Proverb from Ghana

WORD OF THE EPISODE

Nanga def means 'What's up?' in Wolof.

Grown Folks
Learning abroad is not uncommon among American college students, but our guest, Kori Majeed, a homeschooling mom, has incorporated studying abroad into her homeschool with her middle and high school aged students. In this episode we cover her approach to learning and what it's like to wear a lot of hats without losing sight of herself. Kori and her family often take their learning into their community. She truly understands what it means to leverage the village.

Here's what else we cover:

• Sending children abroad to learn
• Exposing children to other cultures
• Hands-on homeschooling
• Juggling a busy life, homeschooling, motherhood and marriage

Check out Medina Baye and their Quran Program.
Follow Kori on Instagram at @GreenRamadan

Jelani Women Travel Africa

If you are thinking about taking a trip to Africa, we would like to share with you that Ashley is the founder of Jelani Women Travel and is an award winning travel guru. She has curated service trips to 15 countries in Africa.

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Let's Connect!
Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.

We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids complete this Interview form for kids and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.

You can call us directly now. Leave us a voicemail and let us know how you are enjoying the show or share your questions.

Please Share This Podcast

Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only be able to exist if more people are listening. If you know someone who has children or is an educator, tell them where to find us. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool and those who are interested in supplementing the education of their children.

Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and to increase our visibility on those platforms.

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes.

ADDITIONAL DIRECTORIES:

Highlights From the Show
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Full Episode Transcript

Introduction
Hello, hello, everybody. We are super, super excited to join you and to connect with you because it has been a while. This is season four, and we have not recorded for a couple months. And we are just super excited that you are sticking with us. We are, you know on our homeschool journeys as moms and we can't wait to share with you what's new in our lives and what's new in our kids lives.

Elle
So, before we get started with today's podcast, I want us to introduce ourselves. For those of you who do not know us. We are two Black moms who homeschool. My name is Elle Cole. I am a mom of twin girls, I can't believe it, but they are now teenagers.

We started this podcast in 2019. I first started my blog cleverlychanging.com in 2010. So it has been a long journey. And we are happy to be able to give back to you in this sort of way. I homeschooled my girls for seven years. And I wanted to have an opportunity to pour into my community because sometimes when we go to co ops and homeschool groups, we don't always get to connect with people on an intimate level. And so with this podcast, we want to connect with you. We want to hear from you. We want you to know that we really care about you. And so that is what brings us here to season four.

Miriam, please let everybody know who you are, and tell them a little bit about your family.

Miriam
All right, well, I'm Miriam. I am the mother to four little people, two girls and two boys. My oldest is 14 and my youngest is 4.

Miriam
I also have been homeschooling for about five years. Wait, no, that doesn't make sense.
About five years, but it's been longer kind of. I don't really know how we start the timeline. You know, some people say I've been homeschooling since birth. Well, I mean, you know, life is learning. So I guess technically, everyone's been homeschooled at some point. But you know, I also am a writer and editor.

Miriam
I am a real life urban farmer. And I am just a lover of all things natural.

Miriam
When it comes to homeschooling, and sharing the things that I've learned, I really do hope that it's helpful, because I know when I first started, I was so scared and so unsure. And now things seem to be falling, you know, so easily into place. And even when things aren't going the way as I planned, which happens a lot.

Miriam
It's still okay, because you know, life is living and learning is learning and they're going to be fine. So.

Miriam
So hope is what we would like to also give to you all who are starting on this path that have been on the journey. For a while. Encouragement is always always a language of love.

Elle
Yes, it is definitely something that I feel like we do start from the very beginning with our kids. I know my girls, the very first things I bought for them were books. And so reading to them, showing them the word, then sounding out words, singing songs, you know, really just taking everything in and sharing with my kids was all a part of their learning experience. So if you are a parent who has not officially started homeschool, don't fret, you've already got the tools because you taught your kids so much before they went to a traditional school or before they were of school age, so definitely know that one of the things that both of us have learned is that we can do it and that our kids can learn from us and that's what we're trying to share with you.

Elle
So what can we expect coming up in season four, because I feel

Miriam
excited and you know, ready to charge forward and bring some cool things for our listeners. I'm so excited, I hope that you all really, really get a kick, and find all kinds of great things to help move you forward.

Miriam
Join us in the next coming months, as we share all these goodies, what have we got.

Elle
So I am super excited to share with you, we have some amazing guests coming up. So when we first started the podcast, it was really just us, we were sharing our experience, letting people g...