The Greatest Gift
The Greatest Gift
Homeschool CARE Foundation
In this podcast, Bry and Jay seek to empower and uplift parents by reminding them why they chose to give their children the gift of homeschooling. Our goal is to reframe and redefine the stereotype of homeschooled kids as we highlight the positives and explore the negatives with honesty and hope. Presented by the Homeschool CARE Foundation.
TGG 16: Sports Talk (with Kara and Harley)
Today we're talking all about playing sports as a homeschooler, with two people who are doing just that! Friends of the show Kara McKee and Harley Adams are homeschooled seniors who have actively pursued sports in different ways. They offer advice, encouragement, and realistic perspectives on pursuing their passions. Have questions? Email us at [email protected], and we will bring it to the show! - Today's links: Homeschool CARE Foundation - http://homeschoolcare.org/ HCF on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcarefoundation/
Apr 4, 2022
28 min
TGG 15: Taking The Trip (feat. Brynlee and Jovie)
Today we have a fun conversation with the brilliant Jovie and Brynlee Allen of Travel Trailer Trippin'! We discuss summer travels, family life in the camper, and how to make it work with a large family in a small space. Considering a family trip of any size? Visit their blog or reach out to the Allen family for some great advice! Have questions? Email us at [email protected], and we will bring it to the show! - Today's links: Travel Trailer Trippin' on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Travel-Trailer-Trippin-100775812212651/ Homeschool CARE Foundation - http://homeschoolcare.org/ HCF on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcarefoundation/
Feb 8, 2022
18 min
TGG 14: Home for the Holidays
Due to some technical changes, our holiday episode was unable to be released in December! We've pulled it from the archives, and here it is in full. See you next week for another interview episode! Have questions? Email us at [email protected], and we will bring it to the show! - Today's links: Homeschool CARE Foundation - http://homeschoolcare.org/ HCF on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcarefoundation/
Feb 3, 2022
25 min
TGG 13: Homeschooling and the Arts pt. 2 (feat. Alice Griffith)
It's part two of our conversation about the arts, and this one's got a special guest - Jay's amazing mom. She runs her own musical theatre group in Nashville, TN, and we had a great time getting real about what that looks like. Homeschool parents are amazing!  Have questions? Email us at [email protected], and we will bring it to the show! - Today's links: The Academy Tutorial Musical Theatre Group - https://www.facebook.com/academymusicaltheater Homeschool CARE Foundation - http://homeschoolcare.org/ HCF on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcarefoundation/
Nov 2, 2021
40 min
TGG 12: Homeschooling and the Arts pt. 1
This week, we're diving into a huge discussion about the importance of the Arts in education! Theatre! Music! Other ones too that we don't know as well! This stuff is pretty important to us, so this one's the first half of a two-parter. Thanks for joining us on this journey! Have questions? Email us at [email protected], and we will bring it to the show! - Today's links: Homeschool CARE Foundation - http://homeschoolcare.org/ HCF on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcarefoundation/
Oct 26, 2021
39 min
TGG 11: It's Fall, y'all
We're back!! Your TGG fam is back on our weekly grind, and we're starting it off in style by spending half an hour talking about........ well... nothing I guess? Fall is here and we want to talk about it (and accidentally stumble into some profundity, as per usual). Nowhere to go from here but up, right gang? Have questions? Email us at [email protected], and we will bring it to the show! - Today's links: Homeschool CARE Foundation - http://homeschoolcare.org/ HCF on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcarefoundation/
Oct 12, 2021
36 min
TGG 10: No "One-Size-Fits-All" (feat. Danielle Judge)
Whoa, TEN EPISODES? Everyone said we couldn't do it. Thanks to all of you for your support! To celebrate, we had friend of the pod, Danielle Judge, on a call with us to talk about her unique experience homeschooling as an only child to a single mother. Danielle offers wisdom and encouragement well beyond her years, and we hope it blesses you as it did us. Have questions? Email us at [email protected], and we will bring it to the show! - Today's links: Danielle's article - https://homelifeacademy.com/homeschooling-as-an-only-child/ Homeschool CARE Foundation - http://homeschoolcare.org/ HCF on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcarefoundation/
Aug 23, 2021
37 min
TGG 09: It's About Relationships (duh!)
We're shooting from the hip this episode - getting deep into some of the psychological ramifications (and benefits!) of homeschooling. What a unique and powerful opportunity to build a closer relationship with your children! Have questions? Email us at [email protected], and we will bring it to the show! - Today's links: Homeschool CARE Foundation - http://homeschoolcare.org/ HCF on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcarefoundation/
Aug 9, 2021
53 min
TGG 08: College Stuff
We got another listener question this week about our college experience, specifically whether or not homeschooling prepared us for the journey! The answer is yes and no and yes and no and mostly yes, but it's more subtle than that.  Want us to address your question on the show? Email us at [email protected], and we will discuss! - Today's links: Bry's article on social homeschooling - https://homelifeacademy.com/but-youre-not-awkward-at-all-confronting-the-stereotype/ Homeschool CARE Foundation - http://homeschoolcare.org/ HCF on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcarefoundation/
Jul 19, 2021
47 min
TGG 07: Fear Of Missing Out
This week on TGG we're addressing a listener question, "How do I help my kids feel like they're not missing out on the typical high school experience?" Have questions? Email us at [email protected], and we will bring it to the show! - Today's links: Homeschool CARE Foundation - http://homeschoolcare.org/ HCF on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolcarefoundation/
Jun 21, 2021
31 min
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