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Do you have a child that loves animals? If so, this episode with guest Abriana Johnson about going from veterinarian to cowgirl will be a great episode for you to listen to with them.History to ExploreThe Emancipation Proclamation was passed in 1862. Did you know that in the latter part of the 1800s, many formerly enslaved people settled west after it was passed? The Forgotten Black Cowboys Of The Wild West, written by William DeLong, records that as many as 25% (about 3,500) of formerly enslaved people made the Wild Wild West their homeland and became Black Cowboys (learn more).African ProverbWhen your neighbour’s horse falls into a pit, you should not rejoice at it, for your own child may fall into it too. – Yoruba ProverbWe Want to Hear From YouLeave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means.Word of the EpisodeKosi Wahala means no problem in Yuroba.  About Our SponsorThis episode is sponsored by Night ZookeeperThank you Night Zookeeper for sponsoring this episode. Learning sh

Today's podcast is close to my heart because when my daughter was in kindergarten, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It is also one of the reasons that I continued to homeschool my children for so long. People homeschool for a variety of different reasons, but health concerns was my top reason.History to exploreType 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease. The body attacks a person's pancreas and causes the patient to need insulin to regular the glucose in their blood. For multiple reasons, Type 1 Diabetes, also referred to as juvenile diabetes is a growing concern for families worldwide.One of the earliest accounts of diabetes was found on papyrus and dates back to the Egyptians in 1550 B.C. Written in hieroglyphics on papyrus, Ancient Egyptians documented the occurrence of excessive urination, thirst and weight loss; which are symptoms of type 1 diabetes. People who had it were encouraged to eat more whole grains to regulate their bodies glucose levels (learn more).African ProverbSpeech is an egg; if it d

Episode 85 is a full show of hearing from our Cleverly Cultured kids . They chime in about their different perspectives on how their school year ended and whether or not they miss homeschooling full time. They shared their perspectives on what it's like to attend a traditional school and how transitioning back to school was after several years of homeschooling.Are you trying to find a way to homeschool your children? Then listen up and visit our show notes page to connect with today's podcast cast. We will give you a taste of what homeschooling entails. As a thank you, please help us keep supporting African American Homeschool families with our podcast by purchasing items from our shop. There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop.Something to Explore:Can you guess how many children there are on the continent of Africa. Currently, in 2022, there are about 400 million children in Africa and the number continues to increase (Source). African ProverbO

Are you trying to find a way to homeschool your children? Then listen up and visit our show notes page to connect with today's podcast cast. We will give you a taste of what homeschooling entails. As a thank you, please help us keep supporting African American Homeschool families with our podcast by purchasing items from our shop. There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop.Something to Explore: Which continent has the youngest population in the world?If you guessed Africa, then you're correct. Africa has a relatively young population. The average age in Africa is about 19 years old.Learn More.African ProverbA family tie is like a tree, it can bend but it cannot break. ~ African proverbWord of the Episode Duro means wait in Yoruba. Let's Connect!Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured

Are you trying to find a way to homeschool your children? Then listen up and visit our show notes page to connect with today's podcast cast. We will give you a taste of what homeschooling entails. As a thank you, please help us keep supporting African American Homeschool families with our podcast by purchasing items from our shop. There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop.Something to Explore: Did you know that one of the largest waterfalls in the world is in Africa?Yes, Victoria Falls, located in Zambia and Zimbabwe, is one of the world's largest waterfalls. Learn More.African ProverbDew does not wet you if you walk behind an elephant - Proverb from Ghana.Word of the EpisodeOni means today in Yoruba. Let's Connect!Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, co

Help us keep supporting African American Homeschool families with our podcast by purchasing items from our shop. There are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.com/shop.Something to Explore: Which continent has the largest families?African families have 4.5 children on average, while in Asia they have an average of 2.1 children, in Latin America 2.0, in North America 1.9 and in Europe 1.6. Making African Families larger than other places in the world. Learn More.African ProverbNo matter how big an eye is, two eyes are better than one. ~ Yoruba ProverbWord of the EpisodeDuro means wait in Yoruba. Let's Connect!Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.You can call us

Christine Aldrich is a children's author who recently published her first children’s book, Braiding Crowns of Friendship. It's a story about an African American girl who learns to love her hair, and in doing so she helps to teach others about the beauty in diversity. When Christine wrote the book, she pulled from her own life experiences growing up in a predominantly white school where she didn't see a lot of other children who looked like her. If you’re a parent, then you know that all of the lessons we teach our children are not academic. Some lessons deal with life, self-worth and confidence. Regardless of whether you are raising a boy or a girl teaching your child the proper way to groom their hair is important. Stay tune and listen to this conversation and send us a message to let us know how you’re teaching your children to love their hair.We've Got Merch! Support the PodcastThere are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChangin.com/shop.Something to Explore: Di

An article on StLouisFed.org entitled, History’s Lasting Imprint on the Racial Wealth Gap intrigued me. It discussed, "Today’s Black-white wealth gap—Black families have about 12 cents of wealth for every dollar held by white families—largely reflects, then, the culmination of all those shared historical experiences of exclusion and destruction. And this gap hasn’t changed much in the last generation, despite educational and other progress." Thus, when we think about the wealth gap, it's not just a conversation about understanding financial literacy, it requires that we also understand the history of oppression and intentional economic setbacks. For us parents who are trying to break the cycle of poverty or lacking resources, we have to be intentional about education ourselves so we will have the means to passed on generational wealth for multiple generations beyond us. We had a riveting conversation with Dr. LaTanya White, a mom of one and homeschooler. We've Got Merch! Support the PodcastThere are hoodies,

Do you know where your knowledge of financial literacy and competency came from? For many of us, the way we save and spend our money comes directly from the lessons we learned around us. Most of those early finance lessons depend significantly on how we see our parents or guardians spend their money. We've had several financial conversations on our podcast, and today's discussion will differ. Our guests, Lola and Dupe Ajayi, are twin sisters passionate about teaching others the truth about finance and kids. When I think back to my early memories of money, the visual imagery I reflect on is seeing my grandmother keep her savings under her mattress and keep her largest bills safely pinned to her bra with safety pins. I'm sure this sounds like too much information, but if you group up around your elders, you probably can think back to someone in your family who did the same with their money.We've Got Merch! Support the PodcastThere are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at Clever

be living on the autism spectrum. Unfortunately according to Spectrum News "Black children with autism tend to be diagnosed later than white children and are often misdiagnosed with other conditions. They also have less access to services and tend to be underrepresented in most studies of autism." We have shared several episodes that highlight special needs children on the Cleverly Changing Podcast. Some of the episodes that spoke about children growing up on the autism spectrum are: Episode 56 - Children and Developmental Concerns with Dr. Richelle Whittaker  Episode 54 - Autism and Education #WorldAutismDay with Kpana Kpoto Episode 36 - Navigating Special Education at Home Jocelyn Chavis  During this episode the topic is back in the hot seat. We chatted with Quiana Darden and gained insights from her expertise as a teacher and parent who is raising a Black child with Autism.This episode is brought to you by sickle cell books. I'm Elle the producer of the cleverly changing podcast, but I'm also parenting

Have you ever thought about worldschooling? On the Cleverly Changing Podcast we've had two episodes that mention worldschooling and both guests go about traveling and teaching their children in different ways. Our first introduction to worldschooling was Episode 48 Worldschooling with Jade Weatherington, Jade discussed teaching and traveling the world with her daughter as an educator and single mother. Our next guest who talked about using practical knowledge and traveling was Kori from Educating Your Child Abroad Lesson 69. Kori children's are learning at a boarding school in Ghana. During today's show, we shared a completely different worldschooling experience. We spoke to Sakilé Ramir about worldschooling curriculum while also traveling with six children.This episode is brought to you by sickle cell books. I'm Elle the producer of the cleverly changing podcast, but I'm also parenting a child with sickle cell disease and I've published 3 books about sickle cell. A sickle cell coloring book for kids, The Ult

Our inspiring guest today is a mom and author Tiffany Obeng. Tiffany is on a mission to educate and inspire Black children to aspire to be anything they want to become! We believe Black youth are capable of accomplishing their dreams. She writes career books for kids to introduce children to various professions, especially stealth professors. This episode is brought to you by sickle cell books. I'm Elle the producer of the cleverly changing podcast, but I'm also parenting a child with sickle cell disease and I've published 3 books about sickle cell. A sickle cell coloring book for kids, The Ultimate Sickle Cell Activity Book, and ABCs for sickle cell disease. If you want to learn more about the most genetic disorder in the world, then head over to https://sicklecellbooks.com and purchase a book today.Something to Explore: The Kuba people refer to themselves as Bakuba. They are one of the oldest enthic groups on in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Kuba is well-known for their advanced ritualistic sculptures

Our guest today is Fatmata who is a nurse practitioner, a children's book author, a military wife, and the owner of a staffing agency. She's a multifaceted woman from Sierra Leone, living in America and raising her 3-year-old son alongside her military spouse. Today she spoke with us about motherhood, how her son is developing an Interest in Reading, the impact of books on the lives of our children, and raising a confident Black boy in America.Something to Explore: When did Sierra Leone gain its independence? April 27, 1961African Proverb A big fish is caught with big bait. - Sierra Leonean Proverbs Word of the EpisodeKeh means "to demonstrate" or "to teach" in Mende.We've Got Merch! Support the PodcastThere are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.Threadless.com.Let's Connect!Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have

Are you juggling a lot? Do you have multiple children you desire to teach? Do you need some time to connect with yourself and your spouse? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please listen to this full episode. Our guest, Christina Garrett, is a productivity and organizational coach for busy women who equips women of faith with practical time management strategies and self-care opportunities to get more done without overwhelm, burnout, and frustration. She shared how she works and homeschools her five children. Something to Explore: Explore this African fact with your child.  The Nile is the longest river in the world. Can you guess how many countries it passes through? If you guessed eleven countries, then you're right.African Proverb He who tests the depth of a stream with both feet must be prepared to swim. - Ghanaian proverbs Word of the EpisodeMaisha means "life" in Swahili.We've Got Merch! Support the PodcastThere are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at

All children need to learn how to deal with adversity, but having self-worth and confidence are necessary skills that will help youth thrive into adulthood. This episode is a conversation about how to raise confident kids. Something to Explore: Here are a few interesting facts to explore with your child. Today we will discuss the confidence and leadership of Nelson Mandela, his leadership style was respected around the world. He brought unity to his nation, dismantled apartheid, and served his community selflessly. However, he was not perfect, his first two marriages failed. He struggled to balance being a family man and community leadership. Although he was in prison for 27 years, he never stopped learning and he didn't let the oppression of apartheid government get the best of him. He forgave the government and went on to become one of South Africa's most respected presidents. He believed in listening to the people he served. Two traits that made him stand out in the political world is that he was honest, r

Three top reasons to listen and share this episode about homeschool dual enrollment.1. Have you ever wondered how parents of multiples teach all of their children and work too? Shaun Taylor, todays guest has three businesses and three children and is able to make it work.2. How are parents teaching their high school level children? Tune in and hear real examples of how one family is teaching her students in upper grades.3. What does it take to attend high school and community college at the same time? Tune in and find out how dual enrollment works for high school students.Something to Explore: At the beginning of each episode we like to share something about the continent of Africa that you can research later. Todays points explore with your child is all about the agriculture in Africa. Growing up the pictures that were plastered on TV showed Africa as mostly dry desert lands, but the entire continent is not dry. In fact, Africa is rich in minerals such as oil, copper, gold, diamonds, platinum and agricultura

Did you know that the continent of Africa is one of the most diverse places on earth and there are more than 1500 languages spoken there?African Proverb “Wisdom is like a baobab (pronounced "baw - bab") tree: No one individual can embrace it. - Ghanaian proverb Word of the Episode Hela means "Money" in SwahiliWe've Got Merch! Support the PodcastThere are hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pillows, and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.Threadless.com.Let's Connect!Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Just fill out this form, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.We're bringing back Cleverly Cultured Kids! To have your kids featured on Cleverly Cultured Kids, complete this Interview form for kids, and we will send you an interview link when your request is approved.You can call us directly now. Please leave us a voicemail at 410-429-7043 and let us know how you are enjoying the show or share your questions.Cleverly Cultured KidsWe spoke with Maya a 13 year old who loves t

There are a lot of students that ask themselves, is college right for me? Some students and families are concerned about student loans, acquiring scholarships, traditional methods of education and career in-roads. It's important to know there are a lot of other ways to get into your career of choice and to create multiple streams of income using your innate talents and self-learned concepts. Some of these alternate paths include cryptocurrency and NFTs. Of course, there are many advantages to being a college graduate, including gaining deeper knowledge and network building. As homeschoolers, we are well versed in taking less traditional routes. We're exploring ways we can raise our young people to be successful, however they define it, self-sufficient and self-aware adults through both conventional and unconventional methods.Something to Explore: The most common language spoken on the continent of Africa is Arabic, a language spoken by about 170 million people, with English being the next common trade languag

There were great civilizations that flourished in Africa before the 1500s. Some of those civilizations were  Kush, Mali, and Great Zimbabwe. Long before European expeditions Africans participated in international trading networks and in trans-oceanic travel. It is well documented that they had trading relations with India, China and other parts of Asia. In addition, when Europeans started doing expeditions they often hired Africans to help them with the expeditions. Africans were also well known as the greatest swimmers in early World History.If your children love travel here are a few great explorers they should consider learning about: Juan Gurrido and Esteban the Moor. They should also read 10 Pieces of Evidence That Prove Black People Sailed to the Americas Long Before ColumbusTODAY’S PROVERB IS: You must act as if it is impossible to fail. - African Proverb from GhanaWORD OF THE EPISODENanga def means 'What's up?' in Wolof.Grown FolksLearning abroad is not uncommon among American college students, but ou

Some of the biggest contributors to sculptural art is from African Sculpture artist. Their expertise dates back thousands of years ago. Some of the oldest sculptures have been found in Egypt.In this episode Miriam gives us an update on her life with her four children.Today’s proverb is: Unity is strength, division is weakness. – Swahili Grown FolksWith season four underway, Miriam is giving us a peek into her homeschool. With three of her four children having never been in a traditional school, it looks like her oldest wants to go back for high school. Her three younger children can't imagine stepping into a traditional school as students. Miriam shares how the pandemic has affected her approach to homeschooling and how her family is handling one of our generation's biggest curve balls. Discover how Miriam stays grounded in the midst of all the craziness. You'll hear what's different and what hasn't really changed all that much in this update. We hope that hearing her journey gives you encouragement or spawns