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Homeschool Mom, Public Speaker, and Advocate Leilani Melendez Encourages Families to Find the Freedom to Learn in Debut Release: Benefitting from Bibliotherapy

October 2, 2024

In this month's book of the month pick for HCN's Bibliotherapy Book Club, we are revisiting an interview with an author from our sister website, It's Only Homeschooling. In the premier episode of IOH's Shelf Indulgence Book Chats Podcast, we chatted with homeschool mom, former educator, public speaker, and...

The Homeschool Counseling Network Podcast

Homeschooling families are a village. You can ask us anything, we can make a lesson out of anything, and we are fiercely supportive of one another. While our approaches and methods for educating our children may differ, we share a common belief that ALL children deserve access to a quality education.

As a professional helper, I believe the same principles apply to families seeking support services for home-educating their children. Standing with one foot in the homeschooling community and one foot in the helping community, I saw a need in the world and decided to do something about it.

Thus, The Homeschool Counseling Network (HCN) was born.

The Homeschool Counseling Network (HCN) was created to fill a gap. By creating resource lists of homeschool family-friendly providers, we aim to help ease the burden of seeking support services.

Our sincerest wish is to offer comfort, encouragement, and support by connecting homeschooling families with providers who are equipped to help meet their counseling, education, and therapy needs.

Through providing FREE content and access to free and reduced-cost resources to help support families in their homeschooling journey, we endeavor to accomplish our mission of inspiring, informing, and improving lives.

As with our resource lists, you can expect professionals from all areas of education, mental health, professional coaching, and therapy.

Just like our blog posts and vlog posts, you will find a range of topics in academic advising, coaching, home education, counseling/mental health, testing, therapy, and tutoring. More importantly, we want to hear from the HCN audience on what topics are important to you and what questions you would like to ask professionals.

Disclaimer: While I am a Licensed Mental Health Professional, the content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered educational, medical, mental health, or therapy advice. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management. The presenter is simply presenting their views and welcomes any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

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In episode 9, we chat with homeschool mom, missionary, author, public speaker, and nonprofit founder Jennifer Ohaneson. This Momma on a Mission knows a thing or two about service. After traveling the country (and the world) with her brood of twelve and ministering to whomever God led her to speak to in laundromats all over the nation, Jennifer and her husband founded their nonprofit, Blessing Bags International.

“For a decade now, Blessing Bags International has been dedicated to spreading God’s love through care packages. Across 48 states and now in Mexico, BBI has hosted family-friendly service projects and missions trips for families with kids of all ages. Whether you participate in a Blessing Bag event, create DIY care packages using our resources, or embark on a family missions trip, we warmly welcome you to become part of our Blessing Bags family. At Blessing Bags International, we believe that you’re never too young to serve!”

Where to find Jennifer: Blessings Bags International: https://blessing-bags.org/https://servingtogether.org/about/

In honor of National Inspirational Role Models Month, National Gratitude Month, and Giving Tuesday, The Homeschool Counseling Network is proud to feature Jennifer and her amazing guide as our book of the month pick for November. Jennifer’s Book: In her debut release, Growing A Servant’s Heart: 52 Gospel-Centered Service Projects for Families with Children of All Ages, Jennifer offers practical tips and useful strategies for incorporating outreach into your family’s home education experience.

Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Servants-Heart-Gospel-Centered-Projects/dp/1674883803/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G1V0YU07HRUG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WDYovSVS5NQTUAv_FRehvfncCoiJMwR43utEcLVBAzmPPd5EfJIrDaSxIcSuBNbKOmazHfBr5yHFR5dqoX_HUgk9Zi5jAwnQcsqZ18PPRPRFx5nodxGS9hI7URaup0jfJTLingacBdY-tdLzaVY_eapEYF7gEEjSgIN8zSEGaUDNoyjkPqUlNN9kPjvo8Ick_jAAaIiNzLgl76UK-s_ve3O1fYrFQ55nW3CurLdo-1U.FrFZ9O5lN5Y0xOmiB3q5t6zCh5eu2C9hH5fFdKtrBMU&dib_tag=se&keywords=growing+a+servant%27s+heart&qid=1726949648&sprefix=growing+a+servant%27s+heart%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1

To learn more about how The Homeschool Counseling Network can help support your family’s homeschooling journey, visit our website at www.homeschoolcounselingnetwork.com

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