16 episodes

Welcome to Our Homeschool Castle! We are a family of seven with five kids ages 1-10.
We homeschool all of them at different levels. Our channel was created to inspire others along their homeschooling journey.
We are also a special needs family and a blended family. I share information on the challenges we have and I hope to inspire your journey. I also share some large family meals, chores and family fun ideas! I'm so glad your here!

Our Homeschool Castle Valerie

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

Welcome to Our Homeschool Castle! We are a family of seven with five kids ages 1-10.
We homeschool all of them at different levels. Our channel was created to inspire others along their homeschooling journey.
We are also a special needs family and a blended family. I share information on the challenges we have and I hope to inspire your journey. I also share some large family meals, chores and family fun ideas! I'm so glad your here!

    Interview With A Special Needs Homeschooling Mom Natalie Vecchione of FASD Hope

    Interview With A Special Needs Homeschooling Mom Natalie Vecchione of FASD Hope

    Natalie Vecchione is an FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) parent advocate, homeschooler, podcaster, but MOST importantly... she's a wife and mom!
    She began homeschooling  7 years ago, when noticing how many accommodations her son (who was later diagnosed with an FASD) needed.  After his diagnosis, she began advocating for FASD by being a peer support mentor and facilitating a support group. 
    Natalie is certified in Mental Health First Aid and has been a Board- Certified, Music Therapist for 25 years. Recently, Natalie has volunteered as a board member and social media coordinator for several North Carolina nonprofits.
    In April  2020, Natalie began her new adventure in the world of podcasting through producing and hosting podcasts about FASD.... and she became a "Mom on a Mission with a Microphone".
    In October 2020, Natalie and her husband John co-founded  “FASD Hope”. The mission of FASD Hope is to provide awareness, information and inspiration to people whose lives have been touched by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
    Natalie and John live in the farm country of North Carolina with their 5 1/2-year-old daughter (who just began homeschooling) and 18-year-old son (who just graduated from homeschooling and he is now proudly working part time as a carpentry apprentice and studying computer coding part time).
    Natalie is thrilled to begin this new adventure of FASD Hope, LLC and the “FASD Hope” podcast series. 

    "We don't really think about whether today was a good day or a bad day. We savor the good moments and trust in God to bring us through the tough times." - John and Natalie Vecchione


    http://www.fasdhope.com/
    natalie@fasdhope.com
    Instagram - @fasdhope
    Facebook - @fasdhope1
    Pinterest - @fasdhope1

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    • 26 min
    Special Needs Homeschooling Mom || Interview With Leilani Living With Eve

    Special Needs Homeschooling Mom || Interview With Leilani Living With Eve

    In this episode I interview my friend Leilani who has the YouTube channel Living With Eve. She is a homeschooling mom of four kids, a special needs mom and a former school teacher. She shares her insight on her daughter's therapies and how she homeschools 4 kids. https://youtube.com/c/LivingWithEve
    Also in this podcast Leilani talks about curriculum and you will find the links below. 
    Math U See: https://www.mathusee.com/
    All About Spelling: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling/

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    • 25 min
    Podcasts For Kids || Homeschool Learning Podcast Resources || Interview With Katie From Life In The Mundane

    Podcasts For Kids || Homeschool Learning Podcast Resources || Interview With Katie From Life In The Mundane

    In this episode I interview my friend Katie from the YouTube channel Life In The Mundane. She will give us some great resources of podcasts for kids to listen to. The podcasts she talks about are Christian based or secular which can fit any homeschooler.  
    If you know of any great kids podcasts please leave me a voice message! Also if you or anyone you know have a unique homeschooling experience or resource to share please contact me for an interview or just to pass along some great resources! email: ourhomeschoolcastle@gmail.com
    Here's the list of the top 5 Katie recommends! (available wherever you listen to your podcasts)
    1. Real Cool History For Kids
    2. Earth Rangers
    3. Homeschool History
    4. J House Podcast
    5. Paws And Tales

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    • 20 min
    Homeschooling, parenting, and unique individuals || where my podcast is going into the new year

    Homeschooling, parenting, and unique individuals || where my podcast is going into the new year

    This episode I just briefly tell you about what I am going to be doing in this new year with my podcast. I hope you stick with me and follow where ever you listen to your podcasts!

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    • 2 min
    Homeschooling Children with Autism and Special Needs || Interview with a Special Needs Mom

    Homeschooling Children with Autism and Special Needs || Interview with a Special Needs Mom

    In this episode I interview my friend Nichelle about her journey as a special-needs homeschooling mom. What her homeschooling style is and how she decided to homeschool her child with autism.

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    • 30 min
    Food Banks And What Is Level Of Need

    Food Banks And What Is Level Of Need

    In this episode I talk about what is needed to go to the food bank, how to find a food bank and what to expect when going to a food bank. We all have a separate level of need and should never hesitate to find the help we need.

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    • 9 min

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