Stacy Foley and Devany LeDrew are the therapist and teacher duo behind Cardigan Academy. Your helpers for all things parenting, mental health, and education, they are inspired by the warm gentleness of one of their heroes, Mister Rogers. Stacy and Devany embrace the same kind, straightforward manner as they tackle topics from breaking unhealthy patterns to grief to trauma and more, and they do it all with laughter, learning, thoughtfulness, inclusion, and a whole lot of excited geeking out!
Cardigan Academy is answering a letter about how to secularly homeschool when you have a reluctant writer. (This episode is from 2021.) Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy received a letter in 2021 asking for advice about how to organize your home for homeschooling. Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is re-releasing our episode from a few years ago on choosing a secular homeschool style. Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is re-releasing our best secular homeschooling episodes: Here is our 2021 discussion on homeschooling myths and our favorite teachers! Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is re-releasing our best secular homeschooling episodes to start your homeschool year off right: First up from 2021 is this episode about why we secularly homeschool our own kids and how to find a secular homeschool group. Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our episode on endorphins. Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our episode on serotonin. Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our episode on oxytocin. Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our episode on dopamine. Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We're re-releasing our 2022 with Daniel. Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We are re-releasing Evelyn's interview from 2022! Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We are re-releasing Max's interview from 2022! Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Congrats on your graduation, Kate! We are so proud of you! Cardigan Academy is on summer break: We are re-releasing Kate's interview from 2022 as she graduates from college! Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is re-releasing this episode about resources we can gather for ourselves to support our mental health and that of those we love. Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is talking about spring cleaning and how this looks in homes with neurodiversity. Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)!Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy onFacebookInstagramYouTube
Cardigan Academy is discussing the artist Mardou and how her comics help us understand IFS and heal. Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)! Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is discussing Richard Schwartz and how Internal Family Systems has been life changing for them. Read full show notes with all details and links here (or visit www.cardiganacademy.com)! Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy discusses Sesame Street from the perspective of mental health, education, and parenting. Full show notes with all links and pictures here! Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy discusses how the community has grown and changed since the beginning as well as what it has provided for people! Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is back with another Cafeteria Time! For a full list of what's on the menu as well as all links mentioned, visit this episode's post. Leave Cardigan Academy a message! Let us know your thoughts, ask a question, or record a Dear Cardigan Academy letter. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy will be back next week with new content! In the meantime, enjoy this re-release about finding the right therapist and why that fit is essential to progress and healing. Record us a message! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is on winter break! We're re-releasing tips on how to refresh your homeschool when things get a bit stale. Record a message for us! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is on holiday break! We're re-releasing this episode about how pets affect our mental health in a positive way! Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is on holiday break! We're re-releasing this episode about SAD and how to handle it in the winter. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
This time of year, a lot of thought and planning goes into gift giving. Cardigan Academy is discussing how to choose a unique present for those you love and tips and tricks about what to consider. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy gives advice to a listener who has recently gone through a faith deconstruction that included leaving their religion. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is re-releasing Violet's story. 11 years: 11-2-11 to 11-4-11 Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy continues AV Club by discussing Bluey! Find out how this show ties in with motivation and accomplishment. (Yes, seriously!) Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy answers a letter from a parent of a neurodivergent child. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy discusses whatever comes to mind in another Cafeteria Time episode! Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy answers a letter about polyamory. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is discussing self and community care. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram
Cardigan Academy answers a letter about the timeline of grief. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy continues their Cheat Sheet series by sharing their favorite life hacks. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy answers a letter about procrastination. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is back with another unscripted Cafeteria Time episode! On the menu today, we're discussing pumpkins, TV shows we've been watching, what's coming up next for Cardigan Academy, and different work styles. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
The much anticipated Cardigan Academy interview of Devany's youngest, Daniel. Discussion includes homeschooling, gentle parenting, and a bit of swearing. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is on summer break! We're re-releasing this episode from last year about why we choose to foster mutual respect when parenting our kids. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is on summer break! We're re-releasing this episode from last year about how important community is for our mental well being. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is on summer break! We're re-releasing this episode from last year about how our internal emotional thermostats vary and affect us. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is on summer break! We're re-releasing this episode from last summer about what we love to do during this season! Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
You won't want to miss Stacy & Devany's chat about what Cardigan Academy is up to this summer! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy answers a letter about how to find the right mentors for your kids. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy interview's Devany's oldest, Evelyn, about homeschooling and gentle parenting. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy discusses how to help kids (or anyone) who may be struggling. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy discusses Pixar's Turning Red. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy is having Cafeteria Time where we discuss whatever comes to mind! This episode includes mystery and magic puzzles, what we're watching, cravings, talking fish, homeschool math, multiplication songs, and a pregnant rhinoceros! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy answers a parent's letter about how to discuss body image, physical activity, and health with kids. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy discusses navigating trust when a child confides in you. Submit your own Dear Cardigan Academy Letter to get Stacy & Devany's therapist and teacher advice and guidance! Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy interviews Stacy's youngest, Max, about homeschooling and gentle parenting. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube
Cardigan Academy discusses productivity. Follow Cardigan Academy on Facebook Instagram YouTube