Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: Acknowledging, Grieving, Remembering
Our culture has not always given space or acknowledgment to pregnancy and infant loss, despite 1 out of every 4 pregnancies ending in miscarriage. That’s a statistic that you’ve likely heard before if you’ve been pregnant - that fear of the worst happening. But sometimes - 25% of the...
HCN Guest Vlogger and Career Coach Jay DuSold Helps Homeschoolers Chart A Course Beyond High School
In this episode of The Homeschool Counseling Network Vlog, we speak with author, educator, public speaker, former homeschool parent, and Next-Gen Career Guide Jay DuSold. Today, Jay shares some insights into how homeschooling parents can help clear up some career confusion with their secondary students through his online course,...
Homeschool Mom, Public Speaker, and Advocate Leilani Melendez Encourages Families to Find the Freedom to Learn in Debut Release: Benefitting from Bibliotherapy
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...
HCN Guest Speaker, Veteran Homeschool Parent, and Micro School Founder Jody Daniels Helps Parents Make the Mindset Shift When Transitioning From Public School to Homeschool
In this episode of the Homeschool Counseling Network Vlog, we chat with veteran homeschool mom and micro school founder, Jody Daniels. Jody is the founder of Learning Lighthouse (formerly LIFT Homeschool Schoolhouse), a homeschool co-op microschool in the DFW area. Jody joins HCN to share some valuable tips for...
Embracing Progress Over Perfection in Music Learning with HCN Guest Blogger Real Brave Audio
In the enchanting world of music, where melodies intertwine with the human soul, embarking on a journey of learning is both exhilarating and daunting. The pursuit of musical mastery, often depicted as a path towards flawless performances and technical perfection, can sometimes overshadow a more profound and enriching aspect...
Guest Speaker Josh Spurlock of My Counselor Online Shares The Benefits of Faith-Based Counseling Services
In this episode of The Homeschool Counseling Network Vlog, we speak with private practice owner, professional counselor, public speaker, clinician, and former homeschool parent Josh Spurlock, MA, LPC, CST. Josh, along with his wife Cassie, founded My Counselor Online in 2007 "with a vision to provide excellent Christian counseling...
Mental Health Advocacy: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention/Awareness Month.Â
As we remember all who have been lost to suicide, it’s easy to begin to wonder why they didn’t reach out for help. There seems to be a multitude of services for those who are struggling, and trained professionals who can assist.  Yet, people...
This is Your Brain on Music: Jus Classical Helps Homeschoolers Harness the Healing Power of Music
In this clip from my interview with The Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight feature from The Homeschool Counseling Network's sister website and channel, It's Only Homeschooling, we chat with Music Therapist and Homeschool Mom Justina Thurston.
Justina shares numerous ways music positively impacts learning....
Planning, Organizing, and Documenting Your Homeschool: The Neurodivergent Way With HCN Guest Speaker Amy Bodkin, EdS
Do you struggle with finding a system that works for homeschooling? Does every curriculum you end up buying ultimately not end up working out? Join me, Amy Bodkin, a Homeschooling Autistic School Psychologist as I share my simple approach to help your homeschool thrive!...
Let Faith Fill Up Your Cup This National Self-Care Awareness Month
Taking care of others has always felt natural to me. Taking care of myself requires more attention with intention, an area in which I continue to grow. As I pour into the lives of those around me, I am learning to ensure my cup is first filled. I draw...