#65: Why is homeschooling so helpful in these Covid Times & how many grandparents are helping to homeschool their grandchildren?

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Michele Holmes, a veteran homeschool mom of 30 years with a desire to help homeschooling parents take on the high school years so they can give their teens a positive and successful high school experience at home. Michele, a mom of 8, has graduated seven kids from her homeschool: Five went on to earn college degrees and 2 more are currently in college. She is currently homeschooling her youngest. Join me in this episode and learn why Michele is a Kickass Boomer!  [00:01 - 05:42] Opening Segment Let’s get to know Michele Holmes Why homeschooling should be an option [05:43 - 10:33] Homeschooling 101 Michele talks about her role as parent coach and resource person about homeschooling What Michele learned from being a member of a swimming team The difference between e-learning and homeschooling [10:34 - 20:32] Freedom Brought by Homeschooling Here’s how homeschooled kids can achieve more freedom We talk about the usual struggles of elementary school kids Kids with learning disabilities can also learn from homeschooling [20:33 - 31:13] A Grandparent’s Role in Homeschooling Why children should join clubs available inside their schools Michele shares her thoughts on the pandemic’s effect to children Her important tip for grandparents who homeschool their grandchildren [31:14 - 33:36] Closing Segment Connect with Michele! Links below  Final announcements   Tweetable Quotes: “There’s this whole new freedom that comes along with homeschooling.” - Michele Holmes “You as a grandparent, you still have to have a relationship with your adult children and you don’t want it to go sideways.” - Michele Holmes   Email [email protected] to connect with Michele or follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Visit Homeschool Directive to learn your homeschooling needs for your children!   ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].