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A Maryland woman will likely spend decades behind bars for the brutal deaths of her 7-year-old niece and 5-year-old nephew, whose decomposing bodies were discovered in the trunk of her car during a 2021 traffic stop. On Monday, a Baltimore County judge ordered 36-year-old Nicole M. Johnson to serve a life sentence in a state correctional facility, with all but 50 years suspended, after her conviction on two counts of child abuse resulting in death of a child under 13. The victims, identified as 7-year-old Joshlyn Johnson and 5-year-old Larry O'Neal, were found during a late-night traffic stop on July 28, 2021. Baltimore County Police officers with the Essex precinct pulled over Johnson's vehicle near Eastern Boulevard and Wagners Lane in the Back River area. According to court records, Johnson's car was uninsured, unregistered, and equipped with a fake license plate, prompting officers to tow the vehicle. Before the car could be removed, Johnson's alarming statements—“It don't matter, I won't be here in five days” and “ya'll going to see me on the news making my big debut”—led police to investigate further. Officers noticed the smell of decomposition as Johnson removed belongings from her trunk. When they asked to see inside a suitcase Johnson attempted to conceal, they found the body of Joshlyn. They then discovered Larry's remains in a separate plastic tote. Authorities said both children were severely underweight, with Joshlyn weighing only 18 pounds and Larry weighing 21 pounds at the time of their deaths. During her interview with police, Johnson admitted to striking Joshlyn in May 2020 at a motel after she suspected the child had been stealing. She said the child collapsed and remained unresponsive, prompting her to place Joshlyn's body in a suitcase and store it in the trunk for several months. Johnson claimed that Larry died in his sleep about two months before her arrest. The children's mother, Dachelle Johnson, wrote online that she had been trying to regain custody of her children from her sister when Johnson “just disappeared.” She explained that she initially allowed Johnson to watch Joshlyn and Larry because she was unable to care for them at the time. A prearranged exchange never took place; Dachelle only learned of the children's fate after police contacted her about their deaths. “It was supposed to just be a family helping family situation,” Dachelle wrote on a since-deleted fundraising page. “I trusted her… I'll never get to see my kids because of a mistake I made in trusting my sister. I wish I could take it back, but I can't.” Per the court's orders, should Nicole Johnson ever be released, she will be required to serve five years of supervised probation, complete mental health treatment, and have no contact with anyone under the age of 18.    Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

A Maryland woman will likely spend decades behind bars for the brutal deaths of her 7-year-old niece and 5-year-old nephew, whose decomposing bodies were discovered in the trunk of her car during a 2021 traffic stop. On Monday, a Baltimore County judge ordered 36-year-old Nicole M. Johnson to serve a life sentence in a state correctional facility, with all but 50 years suspended, after her conviction on two counts of child abuse resulting in death of a child under 13. The victims, identified as 7-year-old Joshlyn Johnson and 5-year-old Larry O'Neal, were found during a late-night traffic stop on July 28, 2021. Baltimore County Police officers with the Essex precinct pulled over Johnson's vehicle near Eastern Boulevard and Wagners Lane in the Back River area. According to court records, Johnson's car was uninsured, unregistered, and equipped with a fake license plate, prompting officers to tow the vehicle. Before the car could be removed, Johnson's alarming statements—“It don't matter, I won't be here in five days” and “ya'll going to see me on the news making my big debut”—led police to investigate further. Officers noticed the smell of decomposition as Johnson removed belongings from her trunk. When they asked to see inside a suitcase Johnson attempted to conceal, they found the body of Joshlyn. They then discovered Larry's remains in a separate plastic tote. Authorities said both children were severely underweight, with Joshlyn weighing only 18 pounds and Larry weighing 21 pounds at the time of their deaths. During her interview with police, Johnson admitted to striking Joshlyn in May 2020 at a motel after she suspected the child had been stealing. She said the child collapsed and remained unresponsive, prompting her to place Joshlyn's body in a suitcase and store it in the trunk for several months. Johnson claimed that Larry died in his sleep about two months before her arrest. The children's mother, Dachelle Johnson, wrote online that she had been trying to regain custody of her children from her sister when Johnson “just disappeared.” She explained that she initially allowed Johnson to watch Joshlyn and Larry because she was unable to care for them at the time. A prearranged exchange never took place; Dachelle only learned of the children's fate after police contacted her about their deaths. “It was supposed to just be a family helping family situation,” Dachelle wrote on a since-deleted fundraising page. “I trusted her… I'll never get to see my kids because of a mistake I made in trusting my sister. I wish I could take it back, but I can't.” Per the court's orders, should Nicole Johnson ever be released, she will be required to serve five years of supervised probation, complete mental health treatment, and have no contact with anyone under the age of 18. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Whether you have young or older kids, literature can be difficult for some kids. Dachelle is the creator of Literary Adventures for Kids and she has some fantastic ways to inspire your kids in reading. If your kids' love for reading is dying from traditional curricula, this is the episode for you. Let's make reading fun for your kids and finish out the school year with young & old kids loving their homeschool.. In this episode: How moms can encourage their kids to enjoy reading How to add enchantment to your homeschool … your kids will love this Tips for making reading & literature excitingResources Mentioned: Literary Adventures for Kids – Book Clubs Free Book Club – Dip your toe… Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Wonder Online Book Club The Call of the Wild Guide to Teaching Shakespeare With over 20 years of experience as an educator, and a homeschool mom herself, Dachelle understands the challenges of engaging children with classic literature. Her solution, Literary Adventures for Kids, is a comprehensive language arts curriculum that incorporates a touch of magic dust and “rabbit trails” to inspire students from preschool to high school to read. Dachelle's courses encourage critical thinking and facilitate meaningful conversations, making them a valuable resource for educators and parents alike. Additionally, Dachelle is the creator of Hide The Chocolate, a popular blog where she shares her experiences in homeschooling and parenting using a relaxed Charlotte Mason approach. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Our special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Dachelle McVey, Vicki Bentley & Meredith Curtis. Dachelle is also the owner of Hide The Chocolate and curriculum creator. Vicki is Pre-K to 8th Grade Educational Consultant and Team Leader for HSLDA, and owner of Everyday Homemaking and Homeschool with Confidence. Meredith is an author/speaker/publisher/blogger at Powerline Productions Publishing. Dachelle, Vicki, and Meredith shared with us about "Holiday Unit Study Ideas"Watch the full broadcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/sx0K7SNtO7sThis episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations was funded by viewers like you. To learn how you can support the nonprofit work of SPED Homeschool and this broadcast, visit https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/Here is how you can connect with our panel guests and the resources they talked about in this episode:Vicki Bentley:https://everydayhomemaking.com/ https://everydayhomemaking.com/holidays-as-homeschool-curriculum/ https://everydayhomemaking.com/christmas-sugar-cookies/ https://everydayhomemaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Holiday-Resources-2022-pdf.io_.pdfDachelle McVey:https://www.hidethechocolate.com/ https://www.literaryadventuresforkids.com/https://www.hidethechocolate.com/homeschool-through-the-holidaysMeredith Curtis:https://www.powerlineprod.com/ To find out more about SPED Homeschool, visit our website at https://spedhomeschool.com/ Check out our most recent articles on SPED Homeschool at https://spedhomeschool.com/articles/

Intro  Dachelle McVey with blog Hide The Chocolate CEO, Founder and Author of Literary Adventures for Kids is a homeschool mom of 3 from the south as you will hear in her sweet southern accent and her humor. The story behind her naming her blog hide the chocolate is one you just have to hear for yourself! She shares in her blog all of the fun things she does with her lessons.  Dachelle has gone even further and created Literary Adventures for kids because she wanted to create solutions to make homeschooling easier, didn't want another curriculum that sticks her kids in front of a computer, wanted her kids to share magical experiences and become lifelong learners!   Top three takeaways  There is no such thing as accredited curriculum, which gives you the wonderful opportunity to teach your child the material using things that will work specifically for them!  Creating themes for different days of the week can bring in lots of fun and creativity to your lessons.  Book Clubs are a great way to take your lessons and your reading to another level by recreating things that you are reading about making connections that last a lifetime.   Call to Action  Resources: https://www.literaryadventuresforkids.com/  Promotions: https://www.literaryadventuresforkids.com/p/free-courses  Social Media Links  Website: https://www.literaryadventuresforkids.com/  https://www.hidethechocolate.com/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HideTheChocolate  https://www.facebook.com/literaryadventuresforkids/    What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast    

Join us for a great interview with Dachelle McVey as we talk about building a business from what you love. Hello moms and moms entrepreneurs. So I'm excited to bring you another segment of inspiring moms with Life Unboxed. For this segment, I just invite moms and momtrepreneurs to come on the show and share their stories with us. Today we are talking about building a business from what inspires you. This transcript give you a good idea of the topics covered. If you want the full interview listen to the podcast or watch it on YouTube.They share different ways of how they homeschool, how they built their business, and the advice they would give to other mompreneurs. I really want you as a momtrepreneur to be inspired and encouraged by other moms. Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/building-a-business/RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Test drive some of the literary curriculumHide the ChocolateLiterary Adventures for Kids Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom~~~MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOKAre you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAGhttps://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE.https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM:To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE:Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeunboxedblogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxe http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn't love free stuff.Support the show

In today's episode with guest podcaster Dachelle from Hide the Chocolate and Literary Adventures for kids, we are treated to a humorous look at how teenage hormones affect homeschooling high school. You will laugh, you will cry! Well, maybe not the latter — but you will be entertained and discover you're not alone. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES

Dachelle McVey is a working homeschooling mom of 3 in the South. She is the owner of a blog about her adventures in homeschooling and parenting. She is also the author of dozens of online book clubs for kids from preschool to high school at her site where she uses her experiences as an educator in the traditional system to create courses that inspire children.  Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don't forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com  www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast   Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB

Learn how to bring a little sparkle to your homeschool! Today's audioblog guest is Dachelle McVey from Hide the Chocolate. Would you like a copy of my FREE Homeschool Planning Guide? Grab your copy at HumilityandDoxology.com/Homeschool-Planning-Guide Exploring Shakespeare with Children: https://humilityanddoxology.com/exploring-shakespeare-children/ Dachelle is a homeschooling mom of 3 who knows the struggle of getting kids excited to read a book, especially the classics. This is why she created Literary Adventures for Kids, a full language arts curriculum for preschool to high school that inspires kids to read through rabbit trails and a little bit of magic dust. She uses her experiences as an educator in the traditional system to create courses that encourage critical thinking and are catalysts for big conversations. Dachelle is also the owner of Hide The Chocolate, a blog about her adventures in homeschooling and parenting using a relaxed Charlotte Mason philosophy. You can often find her reading a good book (or even sometimes just an okay book) and enjoying a jar of Nutella — don't judge. ;) Find more from Dachelle: Free Courses: https://www.literaryadventuresforkids.com/p/free-courses/?affcode=168584_eobiapnt Free Enchantment Planner: https://www.literaryadventuresforkids.com/p/enchantment-homeschool-planner/?affcode=168584_eobiapnt Book Clubs: https://www.hidethechocolate.com/book-clubs/?affcode=168584_eobiapnt Poetry Teatimes: https://www.hidethechocolate.com/poetry-teatime/?affcode=168584_eobiapnt My past interview with Dachelle: https://humilityanddoxology.com/dachelle-mcvey This week's podcast replay suggestion is: Identity, Grace, and a Literary Life (with Missy Andrews from Center for Lit) These show notes contain affiliate links. Disclaimer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology/message

Today we're discussing how to make our children's educational experience more exciting and fitting to their needs, with Dachelle McVey from Hide the Chocolate.

If you're a parent or caregiver who has ever thought, "I should start a book club for my kids!" You're in for a treat! In this episode, I'm joined by the very creative and inspiring Dachelle McVey. Dachelle is a homeschooling mom of three who knows the struggle of getting kids excited for reading, especially the classics! This is why she created Literary Adventures for Kids, a full language arts curriculum for preschool to high school that inspires kids to read through rabbit trails and a little bit of magic dust. Dachelle uses her experience as an educator in the traditional system to create courses that encourage critical thinking and are catalysts for big conversations. She is also the owner of Hide the Chocolate, a blog about her adventures in homeschooling and parenting, using a relaxed Charlotte Mason philosophy. You can often find her reading a good book (or even sometimes just an okay book) and enjoying a jar of Nutella. Tune in as we talk about how adding snacks and friends can make reading more fun. Basically, we're talking all about book clubs today! Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Secret Garden - book and movie A Wrinkle in Time Test-drive a Literary Adventures for Kids curriculum for FREE The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Virtual Book Club Virtual Reading Summer Camp - The Booke vs. The Movie If you want more from Dachelle, check out Hide the Chocolate. If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so right here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very appreciated! If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support! And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today! Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thereadingproject/support

Technological advances seem to happen faster and faster, and for many of us homeschool moms, we would prefer to tuck ourselves away with our book stacks and nature journals. But hiding from the Information Age could mean that we are missing opportunities to enrich our homeschools on one hand, and prepare our children for the world they will live in. Join us as we chat with Dachelle McVey about how to balance our concerns with technology and social media with taking advantage of the best it has to offer. You can learn more about Dachelle at https://hidethechocolate.com/thinkinglove for some special freebies for our listeners, and at https://literaryadventuresforkids.com (her language arts curriculum). Our new course, Education is a Life, is now open for registration after running in beta. We've made some tweaks and added some bonus content that we think you'll love. Head to our website to register! For full show notes, head to: https://thinkinglove.education/2022/05/19/charlotte-mason-technology/

Today I had such a fun what with Dachelle McVey. She's a working homeschooling mom of 3 in the South. She is the owner of HideTheChocolate.com, a blog about her adventures in homeschooling and parenting. She is also the author of dozens of online book clubs for kids from preschool to high school at her site Literary Adventures for Kids. You can often find her reading a good book (or even sometimes just an okay book) and enjoying a jar of Nutella — don't judge. ;) Dachelle is very honest and open about the joys, struggles and logistics of being a working homeschool mom. She believes that it's not possible to strike a balance, but rather to juggle everything we have to do. She also infused everything with fun and energy, so this chat is a blast to listen too! I'm sure you're going to love it as much as I do! You can also find Dachelle on... Facebook at facebook.com/hidethechocolate Instagram at instagram.com/hidethechocolateblog TikTok at tiktok.com/@hidethechocolate I have a lot of great resources for working homeschool moms. I know how tough it can be, so it's my mission to support you in any way that I can! Because this journey is definitely better when you're not alone! Am I right? - Join my private group over on Facebook and connect with other working homeschool moms. - Tame your schedule with my planner and my time audit. - And shift your mindset with my mindset magic challenge. - If you need some more personal support, then you can book in a coaching session with me. And be sure to follow me on Instagram and TikTok for more working homeschool mom content. Until next week, take care!

This is an interview I just wasn't going to be able to have with just anyone! Dachelle  taught math in the private school system before she began to invest 10 years so far into homeschooling.  You will walk away with so much mindset and resource, you'll be amazed.  Listen in, and enjoy!

This podcast will inspire tired homeschooling parents to revisit the joy they held as they began their homeschooling journey while leaving behind any former doubt. New homeschoolers will get a front seat view of how beneficial homeschooling can be in so many ways...including socialization! You will be inspired and uplifted as you listen. Grab a cup of coffee (or tea!) and prepare to feel like you're participating in a conversation with old friends. Oh! And get ready to be excited all over again about guiding your children toward their best future and reaping the fruit that can come with homeschooling.

One of the best parts of homeschooling is the freedom and fun it brings! We don't have to do things just because somebody tells us to or just because everybody else is doing it. Dachelle McVey reminds us that we have the privilege to choose what is best for our own unique families, encourage our children to take ownership of their education, and add a bit of enchantment and pixie dust along the way. Show Notes/Transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/dachelle-mcvey/ Thank you to podcast sponsor MoneyTime! Use code HDPOD21 for 25% off an annual license: https://bit.ly/3lNfO9a Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/ Find Dachelle's book club resources here: https://www.literaryadventuresforkids.com/?affcode=168584_eobiapnt (affiliate link) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology/message

Dachelle calls herself a relaxed Charlotte Mason homeschooler. Learn how she incorporates technology into her literature-based homeschool and what is more important to her than finishing a curriculum. At one point, Dachelle's kids were reluctant readers. Find out how she overcame that hesitancy to raise lifelong learners. Hear how her homeschool has morphed as her children reach their teens. Connect with Dachelle at Hide the Chocolate or Literary Adventures for Kids. ★★★ LISTENER COUPON CODE Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. QUOTABLES Dachelle: "Obviously, Charlotte Mason wasn't into technology because there wasn't a lot of technology for her. But I kind of have this idea that if she had been around right now, she would say, 'Embrace technology because your kids are going to have to learn it. They're going to have to know how to deal with technology.' So I think she would've been pro-technology." Dachelle: "Part of it is helping encourage them to be independent educators. It's their education, not mine. So if they want to do something with this when they get older, go into a certain career, then I want to facilitate that, but I'm not the one educating them. They have to educate themselves. So I want them to continue to do that as they grow. When she says she wants to take a psychology class, I'm giving her the tools for that. As they've grown up, I'm no longer sitting there as the teacher that's saying this, this, and this. I'm now saying, 'Okay, here's some books, here's some videos, here's some things that I think would help you,' so that she can educate herself." Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. TIMESTAMPS 04:23 Dachelle shares how she got started as a homeschooler. 07:16 An introduction to the Charlotte Mason approach. 09:28 What Charlotte Mason would have thought about technology. 10:46 What kind of curriculum a CM homeschooler uses. 12:20 Homeschooling so that your kids are lifelong learners. 13:07 The value of taking field trips and traveling. 14:32 Using a literature-based curriculum for reluctant readers. 15:37 Immersing yourself in the CM mentality without being a purist. 17:40 How the Accelerated Reader program can ruin kids' love of reading. 19:18 How Dachelle overcame her kids' resistance to reading. 26:13 What relaxed Charlotte Mason homeschooling looks like day to day. 27:25 How homeschooling changes when kids turn in to teenagers. 34:07 Homeschool mom guilt is real. 34:56 Dachelle's nature book club. 37:41 Dachelle's online book clubs. 39:13 Advice for your younger self? Chill out. SPECIAL SEGMENTS 02:02 Hack of the Week — Teach kids to do their own laundry and keep them accountable. 23:16 Homeschool Reflection — Teaching kids how to think critically is more important than finishing your curriculum.

Planning a little trip? It turns out that Morning Basket is a great time to explore all the places where you might want to travel. I am joined on today's episode by Dachelle McVey, a mom who makes travel a big part of her homeschool. And the learning doesn't just happen ON the trip. Dachelle is full of ideas for how to make it happen before and after travel as well. For show notes and episode downloads, visit pambarnhill.com/ymb90.

Way back in episode two, Dachelle McVey and I discussed poetry and I confessed I did not like it. Since then, we have introduced some poetry into our homeschool. So, I wanted to bring her back on to discuss poetry, tea time, and more. Really, she is one of my online BFF's and we laugh. A lot. And she blows my mind with a realization that I actually HAVE been reading poetry all along. I read a poet, and I didn't even know it.  Show notes: Joyfullyhomeschooling.com Podcast Sponsor: Gentle Guitar

In today’s episode, I am chatting teenagers and their transition to adulthood with Dachelle McVey. Teens can be rough. VERY rough. And I feel we lack mentors in how to parent teens. Many people are ready to give advice when it comes to babies, toddlers, and even young school-agers.  But teens? No one wants to go there. And I think it is because we don’t feel very confident in how we are parenting our teenagers. They mess up. We mess up. And we all wonder whether or not we are doing things the right way.  And we just don’t talk about it. But, today, we are changing that. Dachelle gets real, she gets raw, she shares her mistakes, her failures, what she did right, and what she would do differently.   Dachelle is a working homeschooling mom of 3 in the South. She is the owner of HideTheChocolate.com, a blog about her adventures in homeschooling and parenting. She is also the author of dozens of online book clubs for kids from preschool to high school at her site Literary Adventures for Kids. You can often find her reading a good book (or even sometimes just an okay book) and enjoying a jar of Nutella — don’t judge. ;) If you are parenting teens, feel like a failure at this whole motherhood thing, or are just nervous about one-day having teens, don’t miss this episode! It will help you have more joy in your homeschool. I guarantee it! If you liked this episode be sure to leave a rating or review. These serve as a notice to iTunes that I’m not speaking to myself. It will also give you a chance to have your review read online and win a gift from me  Not sure how to leave a review? Here are instructions foriTunes and Stitcher users.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Podcast sponsor, Teaching Textbooks Parenting an Adult, Hide the Chocolate Blog You are More than Your Children, Hide the Chocolate Blog Are you a Homeschool Fraud, Hide the Chocolate Blog Hoopla Jim Elliott book from YWAM Daniel Boone book from YWAM Parenting Beyond the Rules by Connie Albers Episode with Dachelle Episode with Connie Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Subscribe for weekly encouragement emails AND a coupon to my store Joy in the Journey store

Adding literature to your homeschool can be quite a balancing act. Some children are reluctant readers while others love to read but only want to read books of their choosing. Regardless of whether your child is a bookworm or a reluctant reader, you can add more literature to your homeschool, (re)capture the joy of reading, and spice up literary studies in your homeschool. Find out more in this episode. What we talked about How you can spice up your literature readings in your homeschool. And how to do so without adding to your already busy to-do list. The important scheduling advice you need to keep in mind. And how this will help you adjust your schedule so you enjoy adding in fun activities. How to start a book club. And how to not do all of the work yourself! How literature studies in their homeschool have changed over the years. And how to approach literature at different ages. See the full show notes:https://www.triumphantlearning.com/041/ Get your free "Busy Homeschool Mom's Guide to Taming the To-Do List" https://www.triumphantlearning.com/todo/ How you can support the podcast You can support the podcast and help spread the word about the podcast in several ways. 1. Subscribe & Leave a Review Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. And don't forget to leave a rating and review, which helps more people find the show. iTunes bases their search results on positive ratings, so it really is a blessing. Thanks for your help! (Need help leaving a review? These instructions should help.) 2. Share Share the podcast with your friends! Word of mouth is the number one way people learn about the show. Text a friend or share your favorite episode on Facebook or Instagram. It’s the best compliment ever when you do. Thanks! 3. Shop Shop the Triumphant Learning store. You will find resources to help you disciple and train your children, implement a Charlotte Mason education, continue your learning as a teacher/facilitator, and make learning fun.

Are you looking for a way to bring joy back to your homeschool? I love how Dachelle finds her joy by adding a little enchantment to their homeschool routine. And she does it in a way that the whole family enjoys and doesn't overwhelm their schedule. As she said, "Enchantment does not happen every day. It is rare. It's a little surprise of happiness and brings you joy." Listen in to learn more! See the full show notes:https://www.triumphantlearning.com/040/ Get your free "Busy Homeschool Mom's Guide to Taming the To-Do List" https://www.triumphantlearning.com/todo/ How you can support the podcast You can support the podcast and help spread the word about the podcast in several ways. 1. Subscribe & Leave a Review Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. And don't forget to leave a rating and review, which helps more people find the show. iTunes bases their search results on positive ratings, so it really is a blessing. Thanks for your help! (Need help leaving a review? These instructions should help.) 2. Share Share the podcast with your friends! Word of mouth is the number one way people learn about the show. Text a friend or share your favorite episode on Facebook or Instagram. It’s the best compliment ever when you do. Thanks! 3. Shop Shop the Triumphant Learning store. You will find resources to help you disciple and train your children, implement a Charlotte Mason education, continue your learning as a teacher/facilitator, and make learning fun.

In today's conversation with Dachelle, we dive in mental health from the female perspective. We touch on current events like Ayesha Curry, and relationships. I really love that Dachelle brings a fresh female prospective to the platform, not only about mental health, and relationships, but doing business with a purpose. PRESS PLAY! Make sure to rate, subscribe, and checkout www.BENEWRICH.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenewrichpodcast/message

I'm taking a holiday break and sharing a few episodes from season 1 for all of you new to the podcast. I will be back with new episodes of the Joyfully Homeschooling podcast when Season 3 launches January 4th 2019!  Today’s episode is our first fess up Friday interview! I am chatting with my friend Dachelle about homeschooling, tea time, poetry, and confessing some homeschool secrets. Like the fact that  I sometimes lack fun in our homeschool. I’m kind of a Type A gal, and like things in order. So, when things get busy, I become a rigid taskmaster. This quickly zaps the joy right out of our homeschool. Another confession? I’ve never considered poetry or tea fun. BUT, as I was chatting with Dachelle she shared how these two things have brought joy into her homeschool. I hope our discussion encourages you! Resources mentioned in this episode:  Hide the Chocolate Blog Shel Silverstein Book Brave Writer Emily’s Fess up Friday Interview Need more Joy? 31 Day Choose Challenge

Everyone wants a perfect holiday. The candlelit dinner with the gorgeous turkey and delicious pumpkin pie dessert; the immaculately wrapped presents with bows that were made by a bowdabra;  the family memories of adorably dressed children with matching holiday outfits; they are all part of the Norman Rockwell painting version of Christmas you aspire to create each year. Christmas is the holiday of holidays. Between the presents, the food, the crazy relatives – it can be super stressful to try to make Christmas perfect. How do you manage your visiting family and enjoy the most stressful holiday of the year? Listen or read more at https://www.hidethechocolate.com/perfect-christmas-with-visiting-family/  

The oldest just graduated from high school. For the last year, while preparing for him to leave the nest and live on his own, my husband and I began to realize we may have failed him when it came to essential life skills he needed to survive. We spent 17 years educating him, providing for him, making sure he was well-rounded and knew how to play most sports. But, we failed him on some of the simplest of tasks that we took for granted.  Don’t fail your kids like we almost failed our son! Here are 10 life skills for teens who will soon have to navigate the world without their parents. Listen or read more at https://www.hidethechocolate.com/life-skills-for-teens/

Dachelle McVey owns and operates Hide the Chocolate, a blog about homeschooling adventures, parenting, and – occasionally – hiding the chocolate! She currently homeschools her daughters, ages 10 and 12, and homeschooled her son, who is in his first year of college.   We talk about the value of collaborative learning, how you can bring both local and online communities into your homeschool, and bringing your children on literary adventures.   You can read full show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/   Resources: Check out this brand new, free product designed to kickstart your writing program this school year: 7-Day Writing Blitz (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter & Instagram!) You can download Free Writing Lessons here: go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons Want more adventure in your homeschool? Save 25% on a book club with the code “BRAVEWRITER” at www.hidethechocolate.com/book-club-landing-page Connect with Dachelle: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter   -- Brave Writer is produced by Podcast Masters

I am not a morning person. My kids are not morning people. Unfortunately, my husband IS a morning person. This became very apparent when we all went on a week-long homeschool field trip. My husband would wake early, run to the gym, and return to the hotel very chipper — and talkative (ugg!). Listen or read more at https://www.hidethechocolate.com/homeschool-morning-meeting/

Frank Jag and Sean are joined by special guest Dachelle to talk about traveling!  She shares her experiences and gives insight on how to blend in when traveling abroad.

Often the question comes up. Do you school year round or do you take a summer break? It’s a legitimate question that has different answers and reasons depending on who you ask. We school year round, but we don’t keep a regular schedule during the summer. We have a more relaxed Year Round Homeschool Summer Schedule. Listen or read more at http://hidethechocolate.com/year-round-homeschool-summer-schedule/