The Homeschool Show with NCHE

Hormones and Homeschooling + Thrive! Conference Tips

Amanda and Melanie talk about navigating hormones during the homeschool years, from puberty to perimenopause, and the ways emotional and physical changes can affect both parents and children. They share personal experiences, discuss the importance of communication and recognizing what may be happening beneath behavioral changes, and encourage families to approach these seasons with understanding and grace. The conversation also includes practical Thrive! conference tips for both first-time and returning attendees, including planning workshop schedules, preparing for the vendor hall, building in breaks, staying hydrated, and making connections with other homeschool families. Amanda and Melanie also reflect on the end of the show’s fifth season and look ahead to what’s coming next. News and Upcoming Events * Thrive! [https://nche.com/thrive/]Homeschool Conference  * Thrive! conference app

Homeschool Questions: ADHD, Graduation, Multiple Kids, and NCAA Sports

In Episode 210 of The Homeschool Show, Amanda and Melanie answer common homeschool questions from parents navigating everything from early elementary struggles to high school graduation planning. They discuss feeling unprepared to homeschool, managing multiple children at different grade levels, homeschooling students with ADHD, and how to create a positive learning environment when both parent and child feel overwhelmed. They also explain what North Carolina homeschool law actually requires regarding school schedules and graduation, share practical encouragement for new homeschoolers, and talk through what families need to know if a student wants to pursue NCAA college athletics. In addition, the episode highlights the upcoming Thrive! Conference and recognizes several North Carolina homeschool students for excellence in academics and writing. News and Upcoming Events * Thrive! Conference preregistration [https://nche.com/thrive/registration/]  * Impact University [https://impactuniv.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23518154611&gbraid=0AAAABBWDgK0QwwlBzMy8xfZ041M2WI6xN&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2YDQBhD_ARIsAE1qeScU03ifIlCR45zrf9JtnJ36U849DzqMv11PwUPtNQpzXgTWC8dU0FcaAoSqEALw_wcB] in Clemmons

Social Media Etiquette + Finishing the Homeschool Year

In Episode 209 of The Homeschool Show, Amanda and Melanie talk about social media etiquette and online safety as part of their Real World Readiness series. They share practical guidance for families on setting boundaries, teaching empathy, protecting personal information, and helping teens think carefully about what they post. They also emphasize the importance of parents leading by example and staying actively involved in their children’s digital lives. They also walk through key end-of-year homeschool responsibilities, including standardized testing, graduation options, transcripts, and updating information with the Division of Non-Public Education. In addition, they discuss how families can transition into summer while maintaining learning rhythms and preparing for the next school year. Resources Mentioned * NCHE testing [https://nche.com/helps/testing/]information page * NCHE high school transcript [https://nche.com/helps/high-school/transcript/]template * DNPE [https://www.dnpesys.nc.gov/NPEPublic/logon.aspx] homeschool portal * LearningRx [http://www.learningrx.com/homeschool]homeschool partnership News and Upcoming Events * Thrive! Conference preregistration [https://nche.com/thrive/]

Homeschool Dads, Homemade Paint, and the College and Trades Fair

Matthew talks with Juan Guadalupe about his family’s homeschool journey, the faith and sacrifice involved in choosing home education, and why homeschooling is more than school at home. Juan shares how his family began homeschooling while building a small business and how God provided along the way. Amanda and Melanie reflect on the importance of dads catching the vision for homeschooling as a lifestyle and invite fathers to attend the dads gathering at Thrive! The episode also includes a simple homemade paint activity for families and a look at the College and Trades Fair at Thrive! News and Upcoming Events * Thrive! dads gathering [https://nche.com/thrive/special-gatherings/]  * College and Trades Fair [https://nche.com/thrive/college-trades-fair/]  * Thrive! [https://nche.com/thrive/]Conference

AI Tools for Special Needs Homeschooling and What to Know About Testing

Amanda and Melanie talk with Karima Askour, co-founder of EZducate [https://www.ezducate.ai/], about a new AI-driven platform designed to support students with special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum. Drawing from her own experience as a parent, Karima shares how the platform uses visual tools, behavior plans, social stories, and personalized learning supports to help families address real challenges at home. Amanda also offers a clear overview of North Carolina’s homeschool testing requirement, explaining what the law actually requires, what it does not require, and how families can approach testing without unnecessary stress. She addresses common misconceptions, especially for families transitioning from public school, and points to helpful resources for choosing and administering standardized tests. Resources Mentioned * * EZducate platform [https://www.ezducate.ai/]  * * Contact Karima Askour [karima.askour@ezducate.ai]  * * NCHE testing webpage [https://nche.com/helps/testing/]  * NCHE testing webinar [https://nche.com/testing-webinar/]