Cleverly Cultured Kids on Transitioning Back to School

06/13/22 • 52 min

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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:

★ Support this podcast on Patreo...

Previous Episode

Ending the School Year and Coping with School Shootings

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.

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.

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

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)

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

Next Episode

Homeschooling A Child With Type 1 Diabetes

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.

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.

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