Being Wise with our Homeschool Time with Lindsay Percy

Speech Delays, Red Flags & Neurodivergent Learners: A Parent's Guide with Carly Jaffe, M.S., CCC-SLP

Please share and subscribe so more families can find out resources! In this episode, Tiffany sits down with Carly to discuss speech development, communication milestones, and how parents can support neurodivergent learners at home. Carly shares common speech and language red flags, practical strategies for encouraging communication through everyday routines, and the critical role early interactions play in a child's development. The conversation explores simple ways families can build language skills through reading, play, and meaningful connection while avoiding common misconceptions about speech development. Carly also introduces her Jabaroo app, designed to help children develop functional communication skills through songs, vocabulary, and interactive learning experiences. Whether you're concerned about a speech delay, supporting a neurodivergent child, or simply want to strengthen your child's communication skills, this episode offers practical guidance and encouragement for every parent. About Carly Jaffe: Carly Jaffe, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a Florida State licensed and ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist, founder of Miss Carly SLP, and creator of Jabberroo. Carly began her career working in the NYC Department of Education, where she spent 12 years supporting students with diverse learning and communication needs, a foundation that shaped the way she supports children and families today. Through her private practice, Carly works with children of all ages with a special focus on childhood apraxia of speech, autism, and early communication development. She helps families build communication skills through connection, play, and everyday routines. Four years ago, Carly founded Jabberroo, an interactive speech and language platform designed to bring communication-building activities into the home through interactive songs and books. Her mission is to help parents turn everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for learning. Carly also partners with schools to support communication development beyond traditional speech therapy sessions. Through Jabberroo, she helps teachers and staff incorporate evidence-based communication strategies into daily classroom routines using interactive songs, books, visual supports, and structured language activities. Her focus is on helping communication goals carry over throughout the school day so that students have opportunities to practice and use their skills across classrooms, activities, and social interactions.   Link to download Jabberroo app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jabberroo/id6753229588 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jabberroo/id6753229588] Email: misscarlyslp@gmail.com [misscarlyslp@gmail.com] Website link to Jabberroo: www.jabberroo.com/welcome [http://www.jabberroo.com/welcome] Website link to private practice: www.misscarlyslp.com [http://www.misscarlyslp.com/] Instagram/tiktok: Jabberroo Youtube: Jabberroo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vSZ2YzK2WbbrZnHOkw_BA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vSZ2YzK2WbbrZnHOkw_BA]   About The Ultimate Homeschool Community: Homeschool freebies and more! https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool [https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool]

Math Confidence Matters: Helping Students Thrive Beyond the Numbers with Ashley Porter

Remember to Share and subscribe so more families can find these important resources! Math is about more than numbers—it’s about developing confidence, critical thinking, and resilience. In this conversation, Ashley Porter shares how parents can help their children approach math with a growth mindset, overcome challenges, and build the confidence needed to succeed both academically and in life. Whether your student loves math or dreads it, this episode provides valuable encouragement and practical tools for helping them thrive.   About Ashley Porter: Ashley tutors in all subjects for math. you can connect with her directly: aporter.bluetent@gmail.com Live Online Classes for Homeschoolers | Blue Tent [https://www.bluetentonline.com/]   About The Ultimate Homeschool Community: https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool [https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool]

Adulting University for Teens with Traci

If you want to know how to help your teen with life skills and equip them with the tools they need in the real world, you will want to check out all that Traci teaches online. We need our youth to be more knowledgeable now than ever before. There is so much deception going around with technology increasing exponentially. Helping them to be prepared is the best training we can give them. Make sure to Check Out Adulting 101 Program [https://adulting-university.com/adulting101]   About The Ultimate Homeschool Community: https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool [https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool]

The Best Way to Learn to Read with Melanie Jeffrey

Tiffany welcomed Melanie Jeffrey, a former Ontario kindergarten through third grade teacher and phonics expert, to the Ultimate Homeschool Community Podcast to discuss reading instruction for homeschool families. Melanie shared her phonics-based approach that focuses on teaching children to read using simple CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant) before advancing to more complex reading skills, emphasizing the importance of starting with short vowel sounds and using magnetic letters, color-coded consonants and vowels, and active learning techniques.    Highlights: Phonics Instruction for Homeschool Families Phonics Curriculum Benefits Discussion Phonics Teaching Strategy Discussion Phonics Learning Recommendations Early Reading Strategy Discussion About Melanie: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phonics-rules-for-kids-homeschool-kindergarten-reading/id1771772664 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phonics-rules-for-kids-homeschool-kindergarten-reading/id1771772664] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ToCIOUooqU9fXd9Q3dZG9 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4ToCIOUooqU9fXd9Q3dZG9] FREEBIE:  Phonics 101 Guide for MOMS! [https://phonics-rules-for-kids-2.kit.com/4647399525] Website: https://www.phonicsrulesforkids.com [https://www.phonicsrulesforkids.com]

Being Wise with our Homeschool Time with Lindsay Percy

Tiffany and Lindsay Percy continued their series on homeschooling preparedness, discussing how to incorporate life skills and emergency readiness into a homeschool curriculum while avoiding overwhelming children with fear-based learning.   They explored practical approaches including teaching basic first aid, food preservation, gardening, and household tasks as positive family responsibilities rather than chores, with Lindsay sharing how her family balances 2 hours of book work with 1-3 hours of hands-on learning activities like gardening and animal care. The conversation covered strategies for managing ADHD and neurodivergent children's learning styles, the importance of teaching children when they're naturally ready to learn, and creating consistent routines through structured tasks and reminder systems. They discussed measuring success not just by task completion but by the satisfaction and independence children gain from learning these skills, emphasizing that preparedness should enable families to act calmly rather than react from fear during emergencies.   Highlights: Homeschool Life Skills Discussion Teaching Children About Gardening Homeschool Life Skills Integration Strategies Hands-On Learning for Children Patience in Teaching and Learning Family Chore Management Strategies About Lindsay Percy: https://redhavenhealing.ca/ [https://redhavenhealing.ca/] About The Ultimate Homeschool Community: https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool [https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool]