Homeschool Hints Podcast
autor: Midwest Parent Educators - MPE
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Beatty Mengel: How to teach children situational awareness, writing…
Beatty Mengel: How to teach children situational awareness, writing…
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Want support with your homeschool? Our Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) nonprofit has served homeschooling families in Kansas City and the regional Midwest since 1986. Let's help one another find resources, opportunities, and community as we raise the next generation!
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- Beatty Mengel: How to teach children situational awareness, writing skills · 19 minAuthor Beatty Mengel is touching the next generation with high adventure Christian novels about Max and rescue missions! Now he's inspiring homeschool children to write and read…
- Upcoming events: October 2026 · 2 minUpcoming events in October and beyond include: The next graduation meeting for our Class of 2027 will be Monday, Oct. 12, at Garrett Chapel at College Church of the Nazarene in…
- How To Write A School Withdrawal Letter (2026 Edition) · 12 minWhen is the best time to send a school withdrawal letter? Anytime it's needed! This podcast episode will walk you through writing the letter, sending it, and exploring options if…
- Upcoming events: September 2026 · 2 minUpcoming events in September and beyond include: A virtual chess field trip for homeschool families will be 1-2 p.m. Sept. 4. Registration is required to access the field trip…
- Joy Amid Pain: Homeschool History with Todd Kangas · 38 minHow has home education changed over 40 years? MPE Past President Todd Kangas shares his perspective from the days when homeschooling wasn't even legal! -How Todd's family moved…
- Summer book clubs for homeschool moms: July/August 2026 · 2 minJoin us for one (or all!) of these summer book clubs for homeschool moms: 1) "The Bookshop of 99 Doors" by Jamie Jo Wright July 13 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (book club evening)…
- Upcoming events: Summer 2026 · 2 minUpcoming events in June, July, August and beyond include: Our June 18 Used Curriculum Sale with a free how-to-homeschool workshop just before the sale opens. If you’re a seller…
- Homeschool Graduation: 'May we dare to be different' · 17 minOne of MPE's most enduring traditions is its high school graduation ceremony just for homeschool students! While the ceremony is student-led, parents get to pronounce a special…
- Dan Schwabauer: The power of story in learning for anyone (not just homeschoolers) · 26 minDaniel Schwabauer, creator of the One Year Adventure Novel, explores how to engage reluctant writers and use stories to explain teaching concepts. Resource #1…
- Upcoming events: March 2026 · 2 minUpcoming events in March and beyond include: We’re getting ready for our March 6-7 homeschool conference and curriculum fair at the KCI Expo Center! Our conference silent auction…
- True Compass: How assessments can help homeschoolers in career readiness, exploration · 22 minKristi Windish of True Compass discusses the benefits of aptitude testing in this podcast episode. Learn how your homeschool high school student can make the best college, career…
- Ricketts Great Books College: How homeschoolers can explore alternative higher education options · 20 minJason Jackson of Ricketts Great Books College describes the benefits of distance learning in this podcast episode. Discover how your homeschool student can enjoy an immersive…
- Meet Our 2026 Encouragement Day Speaker: Terri Hitt · 15 minRetired homeschool mama, author and podcaster Terri Hitt discusses our upcoming Women's Encouragement Day for homeschool moms. -Introduction to her book [0:30] -How Terri's…
- Upcoming events: January 2026 · 3 minUpcoming events in January and beyond include: Homeschool youth ages 13 and older can apply for our conference Youth Leadership Team, or YLT, program. Homeschool Students ages 12…
- Isaac Durst: How character education can shape academic success, homeschooling · 20 minIsaac Durst, former head of school at the Principled Academy (now ValuesandVirtues.org), discusses the importance of character education in maturing and developing homeschool…
- Central Christian College of the Bible: How to prepare homeschoolers for life after high school · 22 minWondering how to prepare your homeschool students for higher education? Brian Barber from Central Christian College of the Bible recommends his best tips in this interview…
- Annette Vaughn: 'Dear Homeschool Mom' book encourages those in all seasons of homeschooling · 28 minAnnette Vaughn wrote "Dear Homeschool Mom" covering unique aspects, circumstances and seasons of homeschooling to help parents throughout their journey - many of whom are…
- Terrie Hellard-Brown: Finding the 'special thing' in special-needs kids · 52 minTerrie Hellard-Brown of Hypurpley Press explores various tips and methods homeschool parents can use to value the uniqueness of each child and how to best their needs. -Terrie's…
- Deborah Burns: How medical transcription can help homeschool families · 22 minDeborah Burns, founder of the Medical Transcription Service and retired homeschool mom, explains how she entered this industry and now helps other families with this…
- Joan Samuell: Norwex consultant & conference vendor · 18 minJoan Samuell explores the health benefits and advantages of Norwex and microfiber cleaning for homeschool households. Check out her vendor booth at our March 6-7 conference and…







