Read With You Presents: Recent Episodes

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Michael Young is able to use his German daily in his second grade classroom—in Utah. In fact, that's the only language he can use. In this great episode about dual language immersion, Michael talks about what is needed to run a language program and successfully teach kids a second language.

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Get more from Michael here:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/authormichaelyoung

Twitter: www.twitter.com/mdybyu

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Young/e/B003HCB8AE

Chapter and Verse:

iTunes

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chapter-and-verse/id1492930427

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/68X1JPQlX5oez5SZiPdkx0?si=syvW8qlKSD6-zx6pUHsQug

iHeart Radio:

https://www.iheart.com/podc…/269-chapter-and-verse-55298331/

Launchpad:

https://www.launchpaddm.com/pd/Chapter-and-Verse

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD5E-sg1Rogp35mR7xW6QPA

Pandora:

https://www.pandora.com/podcast/chapter-and-verse/PC:30807

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Laura Hernandez is a mother to ten kids and homeschools seven of them. She has tips and tricks on how to make homeschooling work for your family.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To learn more about Laura, visit: www.mamasystems.net 

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Lexie Austin has always loved books and reading. She knows what it takes to help kids to learn to love reading and to engage more with books.

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If we want our kids to launch successfully as they leave high school and home, we need to equip them with tools and skills that will get them there. In this episode, Scott Holman walks us through what it takes to help our kids transition from childhood to adulthood.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

For more from Scott, check out www.legacylaunch.com

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Claire Meschkat is the cofounder of Vivify STEM. In this episode, she teaches what STEM is, gives practical tips on how to implement it in the classroom and at home, and shows the benefits of learning STEM. 

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When Sofia Colon saw that there were challenges in her Stockton, California school district she decided to get involved. She worked with a group and learned a lot about advocating for kids in schools and how to speak the language that school officials would listen too. Her experience can help you to make changes in your local schools too.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

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Arts integration is pairing art with other subjects. While many teachers dabble in it, more intentional use of arts integration will allow more students to engage and learn the material in a deeper way, while learning art at the same time.  Arts integration is a way to get more art into schools while teaching core curriculum at the same time.

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Issac Calvert teaches History of Education and in this great episode, he goes deep, teaching us about different cultures and what we can learn from them and use in our modern classrooms.

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Issac can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/issaccalvert

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Corey Taylor was born with a severe facial deformity. His parents and the schools he attended helped him to feel included and headed off bullying with some simple strategies. Corey shares what it was like growing up looking different than everyone else.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

For more from Corey, visit: www.coreyrtaylor.com

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Holistic education means treating the student as a whole person and recognizing that they have a life outside the classroom. When teachers can incorporate and be empathetic to students lives before and after school, they will connect with students on a deeper level and be able to teach them even more.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Connect with Evan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/evanmcdermod

On Twitter: www.twitter.com/evanspencer

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Many kids are struggling with depression and anxiety. All of us can help by connecting through authenticity and reaching out to others. When we teach kids to see themselves and their imperfections with compassion, we can help them to accept themselves. Author Julie Lee has written about this in her fabulous book, Broccolipunzle. It will help children and adults alike to learn self acceptance.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

For more from Julie, visit: www.iseeyoupodcast.com

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As a parent concerned about education, Rob wanted his kids to go where they would thrive. the solution for his family was a charter school focused on technology. In this episode, we discuss the idea of school choice, who opposes it, and the economics facing charters.

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Listen to Rob on The Cranky Capitalist.

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Kristi Rosengreen teaches English to students in China with Read With You. Her preparation really focuses on each student and what they need. As teachers, we can try to reach students where they are and teach each individual, not just teach lessons.

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Writing comes more naturally to some than to others. When we can teach our kids, not just the mechanics of writing, but how to get their thoughts and feelings out on paper, creativity will flow and their voice will be captured on the page. Jessica Wolf helps students to write, including writing college essays. 

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Learn more fro Jessica here: www.wolfweb.com

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Susan Tatsui-D'Arcy is the founder of Merit Academy, an accredited K-12 private school. She designed the curriculum starting in 12th grade and then worked backwards. By figuring out what a child needs to know and prepare for at the end of their educational career, they move through curriculum intentionally, learning what they need to learn.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Visit Susan's website here: www.meritworld.com

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Tess O'Driscoll loves books, and she wants to share that love with the kids she knows. In the classroom and in her home, books have become a focus. Through stories, she is able to teach her students more than just vocabulary and grammar--she teaches them to love reading. This one simple strategy improved reading levels and created kids who love reading.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

For more from Tess, go to Instagram: @tess_beyondsurvivalmom

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Faster reading with better comprehension will allow you to learn--and retain--more in less time. We are surrounded by information and much of it comes to us through reading. The more we can improve our reading, the better off we will be. Kam Knight shares great tips on how to instantly speed read with good comprehension. 

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Get in touch with Kam for coaching by email: Kam@mindlily.com

Get his free ebook, Triple Your Reading, Memory and Concentration in 30 minutes here: mindlily.com/free

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IEP meetings can be intimidating for parents. They sometimes feel a lack of confidence and fear over the outcome. This episode with Ceri Payne will help both parents and teachers to prepare to have the most successful IEP meetings with the best outcomes for all.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Get more from Ceri on Instagram @organizedlife.coach

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Kam Knight is an expert on improving memory and concentration. His work focuses on principles so that we will be better able to learn and apply the techniques. This episode is packed with great information for students or anyone who wants to increase their mental performance.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

For more from Kam, visit: www.mindlily.com and get his free download at www.mindlily.com/free 

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Do your kids love to spend time on electronics? Most parents these days are trying to figure out what to do about screen time. Rebecca Jackson, an adventuring mom of four has some great solutions for us, including spending time with our kids in adventures and as a family. Check out this great episode for ideas to get your family closer to each other and spending less time on screens.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Follow Rebecca on Instagram @jfamadvantures

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Thank you for an amazing 2019 on Read With You Presents! We are so grateful for our listeners and and our guests. In this episode, we highlight our three most popular episodes from the year. We cover topics including writing, being kind, teaching pre-readers and unschooling. 

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Self care is important for parents and educators. They are constantly taking care of the needs of others and it can be stressful, overwhelming and even depleting if they don't take the time to take care of their own needs. This podcast goes through 5 different aspects of self care and how they will help you take care of yourself so you can take better care of everyone else.

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Alicia Sullivan works to coach new teachers through their first years of teaching. She knows that teachers often feel isolated and can get discouraged trying to set up a classroom and systems that work. Her experience as a classroom teacher, as well as learning from her colleagues, has given her valuable insight that will help all new teachers start off right.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Get more from Alicia here:

https://www.facebook.com/writesolutions4teachers/ https://www.instagram.com/writesolutions/ https://www.pinterest.com/sulliteaches/ https://twitter.com/WriteS_olutions https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Write-Solutions https://classroomsystemsthatwork.mykajabi.com/join-classroom-systems-that-work

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It can be hard to get by financially on a teachers salary. Dawn Casey-Rowe has some great ideas that will help. This episode also talks about things that can be done in education to make it even better and to really meet the needs of both teachers and students.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To reach Dawn, go to Twitter or Instagram @runningdmc

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Emotional intelligence expert LeeAnah James defines emotional intelligence this way: It's the ability to recognize and regulate emotions, and control the way your emotions influence others. As parents and educators, we need to model and teach emotional intelligence to the kids we have stewardship over. Listen to this great episode to learn how.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To learn more from LeeAnah and get her books, visit: www.leeanahjames.com

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Parents bring home a helpless infant and have to do so many things for them. It can be hard as they grow to know what to stop doing for them. Parenting author and podcast host Chanelle Neilson talks in this episode about 7 things to stop doing for your kids to help them become more self reliant.

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Teaching kids to love reading is what Kim Creigh is all about. While getting her masters in reading, she applied what she learned to her fourth grade classroom. Now she uses that information with her own kids and shares it with others on her blog, creative reading adventures. 

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Here is the link to that list of 10 books your kids will love: bit.ly/Love10books   Here are Kim's social media links: www.facebook.com/groups/CreativeReadingAdventures www.instagram.com/CreativeReadingAdventures www.facebook.com/CreativeReadingAdventures

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“Everything begins with your belief system,” says Nina. “Our 37 stories are character builders that help develop traits such as honor, respect, and courage. To build character you need a principle, the fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for a belief system. A belief system is an ideology or set of principles that help us to interpret our everyday reality. It is your philosophy for your life."  Nina and Chris are the authors of the book, Bad Kids, Good Kids that helps to teach children values and ideology.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To get the book, visit: www.badkidsgoodkids.com

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Ginny Babbitt never thought she would homeschool her kids, but as kindergarten grew nearer for her oldest, she felt uneasy. She wanted freedom in their family schedule, so she decided to homeschool. That was many years ago, and she now homeschools all three of her children. This episode is all about what she has learned and will help you as you work to tailor your child's education to meet his or her needs.

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When her children were young, Teru's family had the opportunity to move from the United States to Asia. Over the course of several years, her children were enrolled in public schools in Japan, China and Hong Hong. She learned many best practices and ways parents can implement these strategies as a supplement to their children's education.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Visit Teru's website here: www.teruclavel.com and get her book on amazon.

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As a former classroom teacher, April Emerson knows that what kids read matters. They get the messages that they read in books. April always had a desire to write, and after living in Hawaii for 3 years, she was inspired to write a book about the culture there- and why kindness matters. This episode will help parents and educators enjoy a good book while teaching the greatest lesson- kindness.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To get your copy of A'Pononoko and the Lonely Tree click here.

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Resilience is the ability to bounce back, to keep going when things are hard. As kids go off to college or away from home, many are struggling with the ability to handle the changes. Teaching our children resilience when they are young will help them to be more self reliant as they move out on their own.

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Brianna Chiles has struggled with epilepsy since age 10, having Grand Mal seizures regularly. She is still able to live her dream of being a writer and recently published her first book. In this episode, she talks about her experiences and shares tips for others writers.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Links: Youtube preview: The Conversion of Captain Shortstuff by Brianna Chiles

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Conversion-Captain-Shortstuff-Brianna-Chiles-ebook/dp/B07P875QD6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+conversion+of+captain+shortstuff&qid=1568830169&sr=8-1

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Students who procrastinate can often struggle in school, missing deadlines or adding unnecessary stress. How can we teach our kids to do what needs to be done in school when it needs to be done. Procrastination expert Eric M. Twiggs walks us through techniques to take action and stop procrastinating.

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To get 2 powerful tips on ending procrastination, text the word TWIGGSTIME to 474747

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Education doesn't just happen in the classroom. In this episode, Dane Dormio walks us through the ways martial arts can enhance a child's education. The physical and mental skills learned through martial arts can help children in many areas of their lives and education.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Visit Dane's website: http://chaiteataichi.com

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Parents can't get away from tech these days- but we can get a handle on it and consciously decide how much we are going to allow in our homes. Cyber security expert Chelsea Brown is a master at getting parents and children to talk about electronics usage and find solutions that work for the whole family.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Visit Chelsea's website: digitalmomtalk.com

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Encourage your child to imagine and encourage them to write! Karen Cogan has seen the power of that in her own life. When she was young she used her imagination and came up with stories all the time. As an adult, she has published 42 books and counting. This episode is encouraging for writers, would be writers and parents of young writers.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyoupresents.org

To get Karen's books, visit: kecogan.blog

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Susan realized that the most important aspect of teaching really is building relationships with her students. Lesson plans may change, but really seeing students as whole people with needs and lives outside of the classroom helps her to reach them and teach in an impactful way.

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What does quality time really mean? And what do the studies show about how to get that time and how much our kids really need. The answers may surprise you! Listen to this episode to learn about research done that may change the way you look at time with your kids.

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Meeting with the school to discuss your child's needs can be an emotional experience. Parent want what's best for their child, but are in a situation that is unfamiliar and can be uncomfortable. Meg Flangan helps parents to navigate this tough situaion. In this episode, she goes over ways to make those meetings as smooth as possible.   For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org   For more help, check out megflanagan.com and get her "Talk to the Teacher" scripts. Visit her on Facebook @megflanagan

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How many times have you thought, I want to write my own children's book? But you haven't done it because there are so many obstacles in the way: finding a publisher, an illustrator, and more. What if you could outsource the hard work to a simple website and publish your own books that you could then use in your home, your classroom...or anywhere! That's the idea that our guest, Eliza Donovan had, and in this episode she shares just how to do it.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To register for free, visit www.bookbildr.com

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As a college instructor at Illinois State, Erika Romero focuses on teaching future teachers. Her children's literature classes use literature to explore the meaning and life experiences of the students. Children's literature is targeted to children but is still complex and nuanced. This podcast will help you better understand how to effectively use children's literature when teaching young students. 

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Erika's website can be found here: www.evereducating.com

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Have you ever worked with a child who can ace every spelling test, but when they try to write, their spelling is all wrong? Gretchen Roe has the solution. Through her work with Spelling You See, she has taught many parents and educators what is really necessary to train intuitive spellers. This episode will help anyone who wants to help children (or themselves!) to improve their spelling.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To learn more about spelling you see, visit: www.spellingyousee.com and for math help www.mathusee.com

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Lauren Kinney has been an educator for the last 38 years. She knows how to teach young children and how to make the most out of every learning opportunity. This episode will help you find new ways to engage your child and help them continue to learn new things daily.

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Jeremy Roadruck is the author of the book “Your Best Child Ever: Is this game worth winning?” He wrote the book after 17 years of working with kids and he started to see patterns in families. In marital arts, we notice patterns and start to pay attention to what our opponent is doing. He started to notice patterns in families that he was working with also.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To work with Jeremy, visit www.theparentingprogram.com

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Crystal Bishop has worked as a student leader and as an advisor to student leaders. She understands the principles of leadership and how to teach students in a way that really lets them step into their role as leaders. You will not want to miss this amazing episode!

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

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What can help our children learn to read AND develop a stronger bond between parent and child? Reading together when children are young. In this episode, librarian Sarah O'Brien discusses her love of reading and libraries and how parents can use a specific program to make sure they are helping their young children learn to love to read.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Follow Sarah at www.instagram.com/notesfromalibrarian

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Some parents feel a little concerned about their children's education, but they aren't sure if homeschool is the best fit. In this episode with Alison Morrow, parents will learn about Alison's decision to homeschool and some of the common misconceptions about homeschooling. When parents are supported in their homeschool journey, they can create an optimal education experience for their child.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Alison's website: goodschooling.net

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Summertime is a great time to have fun and enjoy time with your kids, but at the same time, kids can forget some of the things they have learned and waste time. How can you keep your kids engaged and productive over the summer, while still having fun? This podcast givcves some ideas for how to structure those long summer days.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

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When teachers understand the "why" behind what they are teaching, they can teach it to students in a way that works, helping them to understand and apply what they are learning. When they can put it into practice together in the classroom, real learning takes place.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Rae Hughart:

@raehughart on FB and IG

www.teachbetter.com

On twitter, IG and FB @theteachbetterteam

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When Stephanie graduated high school she struggled with comparison because she felt like all of her friends knew what they were going to do, and she had no idea. Stephanie now works with young adults (and older adults) who aren't sure what they want to do for their career. In this episode, she talks about ways to narrow down the choices and make a decision that really works for you.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To contact Stephanie: email at: Stephanie@virtuscareers.com or visit her website www.virtuscareers.com

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Thinking of starting your own in-home preschool? In this episode, Chanelle shares her experiences setting up and running an in-home preschool for 8 years. You will learn how to structure the day and things to look out for to make it successful.

For show notes visit: www.readwithyou.org

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Saving for a college education can be a daunting task. Abby Chao, cofounder of College Backer has great ideas on how to start and how to get others involved. 

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To learn more from Abby, visit www.collegebacker.com

To get your free $10 match, use this link: www.collegebacker.com/readwithyou

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When kids won't eat, parents get desperate. Jacky knows this because as a child, she was a very picky eater! Adults in her life were desperate for her to eat and they tried everything. It wasn't until Jacky was on her own that she branhced out to eating new foods. Jacky's children's book mirrors her life: a picky ant gets bribed and pleaded with to eat, but doesn't have her moment of trying new foods until the pressure is off. This great episode will give you tips for picky eaters and a great book that will help too!

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Book on Amazon: Addy Wants to Fit In

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Judith Dullnig is the creator of Women's Storybook Project. This nonprofit organization connects incarcerated mothers with their children through books. Listen and learn how you can help, and why it is so important that a child hear her mothers voice reading her books.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

For more about the organization, visit: www.storybookproject.org

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Jenny was inspired to write a book series to help children manage their emotions after adopting two children who had suffered trauma in their early years. These children struggled to express and deal with their emotions. Through the use of rhyme and story, Jenny's books connect with children and help them to better understand their own feelings.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Jenny's books can be found on Amazon.com

The Grump on the Stump

Kyree Sue Our Bug-a-Boo

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Jodi Chaffee is a homeschool mom of 4 kids. She takes an unschooling approach. Jodi says her role as a parent is to create an environment of learning and to provide resources so her kids can explore and learn. She trusts her kids to bring the desire to learn; she then helps them fulfill that desire by giving them the needed tools. This approach to learning is different than what we see in public schools but has provided a great education for their family.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To listen to Jodi's podcast: www.homeandfamilyculture.com

Jodi and Chanelle's episode on Home and Family Culture is here.

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Marcy Loveless is a homeschool mom of 5 boys. As her kids have grown and she has added more students to her classroom, she has had to change the way she teaches. Her methods not only work with many grade levels, they also have gotten her kids excited about learning and doing better than ever at school.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Visit Marcy's blog: www.upliftingmayhem.com

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Laura Yates works as a multi-classroom educator. Her work in schools helps individual children to improve their reading and test scores, as well as helps teachers to be more effective in the classroom. This support leads to better schools and more teacher retention.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

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Yoga will help students in a variety of ways. It can help to improve concentration, memory, reduce stress and anxiety, and to learn body awareness and acceptance. This podcast will help you find ways to use yoga in learning environments--and help you understand the benefits of incorporating it often.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

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Having girls involved in sports will improve their lives, their families lives, the community and education. The benefits of sports outweighs what is done in any one team. Lessons learned along the way are so valuable. Founder and CEO of Girl Boss Sports, Sarah Wolfer, joins us on the podcast to discuss the value of sports for girls.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To learn more, visit: www.girlbosssports.com

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A child with a mental illness has an increased likelihood of being bullied. A child who is bullied has an increased chance of having a mental illness. Tracey Maxfield understands bullying and depression and she is on a mission to help kids escape the rabbit hole she found herself in. Her motto is: engage, educate empower. In this powerful episode, you will learn tips and tricks for dealing with a child who is suffering from depression.

for show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To learn more from Tracey and get her book, visit: www.traceymaxfield.com

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Kerry McDonald says that all children are natural learners. Our role, then, as parents and educators is to facilitate this learning. We need to provide resources and opportunities, while letting children guide their own learning. Kerry has unschooled her four children and is the author of Unschooled: Raising Curious Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Purchase Kerry's book on Amazon

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Connie B. Dowell wrote her first book when she was younger. She had time to think and plan and even get writers block. As a mom of two young kids, she no longer has the luxury of time. Yet she has still managed to publish two novels with more on the way. Learn her secrets for writing in the small spaces of time, tips for young writers, and what she wishes all writers knew.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Connie's Website: http://conniebdowell.com

Connie's Podcast: Book Echoes

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Kristin Johnson, author of "Ain't U Got No Manners?" wishes there was a think button to help people pause before they post online. Even without a think button, we can teach our kids to navigate the online space by stopping and thinking before they post.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To learn more from Kristin, visit her website: www.kristinjohnson.net

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When children have trouble behaving in school, or are unfocused or diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD, we often turn to medication and behavior management. Cheryl Meyer suggests that it may be the toxic load in our children that is affecting their ability to concentrate in school. Learn how to get the toxins out of your home in this informative episode.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To follow Cheryl:

CherylMHealthMuse.com

CherylMHealthMuse@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/cherylmhealthmuse

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Do you have a wiggly young child? Do they struggle to sit still? Here are some tips to help you work with your child- and some ideas of what to expect when kids are very young.

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Early Childhood Education is an important time for children. They learn so many things at that age. Erin Custer has worked for many years with preschool and Transitional Kindergarten students. She says that young children learn through play and engagement. In this informative episode, you will learn great practices for teachers and parents to help young children learn and thrive.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To follow Erin, visit: www.instagram.com/classroomsandcats

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Corey Taylor was born with a severe facial deformity. His parents and the schools he attended helped him to feel included and headed off bullying with some simple strategies. Corey shares what it was like growing up looking different than everyone else.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

For more from Corey, visit: www.coreyrtaylor.com

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Matt LeBris struggled in school. He wasn't accepted to high school and he failed out of college. He is now an advocate for students success. His unique perspective qualifies him to speak about what it really takes for kids to succeed in school.

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When children read, they succeed! School success has a lot to do with early reading habits. Here are 5 valuable tips that will help you incorporate reading in your family so that your child will become a great reader.

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Tiffany Vaughn is a mother of 5 who has taught 5 preschool co-ops. In this episode, she explains how to make a successful preschool co-op. She details curriculum, structure and things to consider for your child. 

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

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We all want to create memories with our families, but more and more often we find our families attention diverted with electronics. In this episode, family adventurer Rebecca Jackson shares how to spend more time together with your family that counts.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Follow Rebecca on Instagram at : www.instagram.com/jfamadventures

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In this episode, we reveal our number one most downloaded episode of 2018. You will love this episode about how to help your kids become better writers!

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In 2018, Read With You Presents has continued to grow. Thanks for your support! This episode shares the top 5 episodes for the year.

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Parenting a special needs child comes with some special challenges. Rhonda Chapman talked about mothering her son who is on the autism spectrum and the lessons she has learned that will help other parents.

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Toddlers are learning and growing every day. How can parents enhance  their learning and help them explore their world- without resorting to screen time? This episode gives 5 ways to teach your toddler throughout the day.

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Nicole Thompson has worked in childhood education for 28 years. In the past she used a theme based model, but now teaches a play based model. When parents and educators let children lead through play, they will see the child's education soar.

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Career and School success starts young. There are things parents can do in high school, middle school, elementary and even before their child ever starts formal schooling to prepare them for a career and help them know what jobs would be a good fit. Listen to this episode with Rockell Bartoli for great ideas of how to help your child succeed.

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Rockell's website: www.rockellbartoli.com

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Parents want to see their children do well in school, but often wonder how they can help. It's never too early to start teaching your children so that they are ready for reading and school, says Nell Secor. This episode will give you actionable tips to help your child learn to read and succeed as a learner.

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Growth mindset:knowing that your abilities and mindset aren’t fixed. You can keep learning and growing. If our kids can learn this important lesson, they will have success in life and learning. Zoie Hoffman of Hoffman tutoring Group, tells us how to help our kids to develop this mindset.

Learn more about growth mindset (and get tutoring help): www.hoffmantutoringgroup.com

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Kelli Warner changed her career to follow her love of writing. As a best selling Young Adult author, she shares where her inspiration comes from and how to help your kids (or yourself) write creatively!

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Kelli's website: www.kelliwarner.com

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Jeremy Roadruck is the author of the book “Your Best Child Ever: Is this game worth winning?” He wrote the book after 17 years of working with kids and he started to see patterns in families. In marital arts, we notice patterns and start to pay attention to what our opponent is doing. He started to notice patterns in families that he was working with also.

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To work with Jeremy, visit www.theparentingprogram.com

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Kitty Felde hosts the Book Club for Kids Podcast where she discusses books with kids. The discussion helps kids to relate books to their own lives and make connections. Find out why talking about books will help your kids learn to love reading!

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To learn more about Book Club for Kids, visit: www.bookclubforkids.org

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Stacey Giulianti owns Lauderdale comics in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As a comic book lover and avid reader, he believes that comic books can help kids-and adults- learn to love learning and reading.

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For more information and resources about comics, visit www.lauderdalecomics.com

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Mike and Charity Shettle never planned to homeschool, but after being led in that direction, they found that it was the best way for them to educate their kids. Their kids are grown now, and in this episode, the Shettles look back at their experience of homeschool education.

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Kim Butler is a teacher librarian. Through her work with hundreds of kids, she has learned how to help kids really foster a love of reading. Her tips will help the most reluctant readers fall in love with books.

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To read Kim's blog, click here.

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Lauren Kinney has been an educator for the last 38 years. She knows how to teach young children and how to make the most out of every learning opportunity. This episode will help you find new ways to engage your child and help them continue to learn new things daily.

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Are your kids ready to live on their own? What skills do they need before they leave the nest? Melissa Dickey has fingured out ways to prepare kids for adulting with her program, life101pro. This podcast will teach you great ways to help your kids get ready and prepare.

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To get more from Melissa, visit: www.life101pro.com

Follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/life101pros

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Patty Campbell has been teaching for 27 years and she knows how to create a classroom that works for her and her students. Her loving greeting gets the day started right, and her clear expectations help the classroom function well. 

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Is your child's education fund ready or nonexistent? Whether you fall at either end of this spectrum (or somewhere in between), Jeremy Adam has great ideas and solutions for parents on how to fund their child's college education. You will be inspired to take action and work toward making college goals a reality.

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To connect with Jeremy, visit www.facebook.com/jeremyadam

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D.J. Conger started teaching last year. Her fresh perspective on teaching shows what it is like to be a new teacher. She has realized that teaching is a process of growth. She is learning to love ALL her students, even those who are hard to love, and tries to share her passions with them.

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Kendra Salazar loves her students. She works hard to make each student feel comfortable in her classroom. She also works hard to build a relationship with the parents of her students. When teachers and parents are able to work together for the good of the student, children will thrive. 

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Erin Lee and her family have a great tradition- every summer they choose a country to learn about. The final project is a cultural feast and celebration that others can enjoy. This great educational idea helps their family to learn and get excited about learning!

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Marc Hoberman works with students across all areas of learning. On this episode, he gives three great tips for students who are preparing for college entrance exams. SAT and ACT prep can be daunting, but with these tools, your student is on their way to a great score.

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To work with Marc, visit: www.gradesuccess.com

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Have you ever worked with a child who can ace every spelling test, but when they try to write, their spelling is all wrong? Gretchen Roe has the solution. Through her work with Spelling You See, she has taught many parents and educators what is really necessary to train intuitive spellers. This episode will help anyone who wants to help children (or themselves!) to improve their spelling.

For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

To learn more about spelling you see, visit: www.spellingyousee.com and for math help www.mathusee.com

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Dr. Victoria Hampton knows that when teachers are supported, students will thrive in their education. That's why she works with teachers, helping them to know how to reach their struggling students. When teachers get the help and support they need, they are able to do their job better. Students are then able to do their job, which includes learning and growing in the classroom environment.

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Are you thinking about homeschooling? Jennifer Elia has some great ideas on tips parents need to know in order to make this important decision. Jennifer has worked as a college professor, in the public school system, as a homeschool mom for the past 10 years, and now helps other homeschool parents. In this episode, Jennifer defines what education really is, and helps parents know how to teach their children.

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For help with homeschool, visit: aureliuscabrini.com

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Our teacher series continues with Melissa Townsend. Melissa has taught for 9 years. For seven years, she taught at the middle school level in a self contained class for children who were struggling in a standard classroom environment. In this episode, Melissa shares some of her strategies that helped her to adapt a classroom that works, no matter the issues your class may struggle with.

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Robin Williams has taught in every grade but kindergarten. After a break to stay home with her young children, she returned to teaching ready to push the boundaries and try new strategies. These strategies work and have changed the atmosphere in her classroom and her relationship with her students. They can do the same for your classroom!