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To learn more about early African teachings with children visit Coolaboo.com.Today's African Proverb“Rain does not fall on one roof alone.”  this proverb is from Cameroon.Word of the EpisodeSango nini means what's new in Lingala.Grown FolksFor our season four opener, Elle is giving us a peek into her life. Her girls have been homeschooled all of their lives and now that they are 13 years old, they're experiencing what traditional school is like. Elle and her husband find themselves navigating traditional education during the pandemic, including virtual schooling and hybrid learning. You'll also find out how the girls are handling the changes and discovering new aspects of themselves. Elle is taking on new and different projects with her children being in traditional school and her husband is an excellent team player. 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 new ideas on how you can improve or al

Highlights From the ShowWant to be a guest on an upcoming show? Here's how:After this form is complete we will send you an interview link if your request is approved.Here's how your kids can be a guest on CleverlyCultured Kids:After this Interview form for kids is complete we will send you an interview link if your request is approved.Leave us a voicemail at 410-429-7043 and let us know how you are enjoying the show or share your questions.Full Episode TranscriptIntroductionHello, hello, everybody. We are super, super excited to join you and to connect with you because it has been a while. This is season four, and we have not recorded for a couple months. And we are just super excited that you are sticking with us. We are, you know on our homeschool journeys as moms and we can't wait to share with you what's new in our lives and what's new in our kids lives. ElleSo, before we get started with today's podcast, I want us to introduce ourselves. For those of you who do not know us. We are two Black moms who home

You're listening to the Cleverly Changing Podcast. Episode 65. Our guest for this episode is social worker turned travel blogger and now she is a newly published author too. Let's welcome Tiffany Heard to the Cleverly Changing Podcast. If you or your children dream of writing and publishing a book, then this is an episode that will inspire you. Please, share this episode with a friend who will feel motivated as well.THE AFRICAN PROVERB FOR THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS (1:40)Rain beats the leopard’s skin but it does not wash out the spots. ~ African Proverb by way of Ghana.WORD OF THE EPISODE ( 2:10)"Sak Pasé" means "What's Happening" in Creole a language spoken in Haiti.ABOUT TODAY’S SPONSOR PLAY BLACK WALLSTREET: (2:45)Parents, are you looking for a game that will teach your children financial literacy, history, and confidence. Yes, there is a game that will fulfill all three of those needs: Black Wall Street The Board Game. It's similar to monopoly but more culturally rich. Their site, PlayBlackWallStreet.com, su

Our guest today is Patrina Dixon. Patrina's story is important because many of the lessons we learn about money are not from school they are from the habits of our parents and guardians. Homeschooling isn't just about the regular electives and academic courses, it's also about teaching our children life skills so they will have positive behaviors. In this episode of the Cleverly Changing Podcast we will discuss the importance of teaching our children the truth about how to handle money.THE AFRICAN PROVERB FOR THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS (1:40)Your brother's pocket cannot keep your wealth. ~ African Proverb WORD OF THE EPISODE ( 2:10)"Nqoba" means conqueror in Isizulu a language spoken in South Africa.ABOUT TODAY’S SPONSOR PLAY BLACK WALLSTREET: (2:45)Parents, are you looking for a game that will teach your children financial literacy, history, and confidence. Yes, there is a game that will fulfill all three of those needs: Black Wall Street The Board Game. It's similar to monopoly but more culturally rich. Their s

Our guest today is Brad Butler II. His story brings a new perspective to the Cleverly Changing Podcast because he spoke about growing up in a home where his parents and grandmother were functioning addicts. We believe that all people have the ability to rise from adversity to listen to Brad tell us about his journey from special ed to becoming a Mentor, educator, and motivational speaker.THE AFRICAN PROVERB FOR THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS (1:40)Many words do not fill a basket ~ Benin ProverbWORD OF THE EPISODE ( 2:10)"Ingonyama" means Lion in isiZulu from South Africa.ABOUT TODAY’S SPONSOR PLAY BLACK WALLSTREET: (2:45)Parents, are you looking for a game that will teach your children financial literacy, history, and confidence. Yes, there is a game that will fulfill all three of those needs: Black Wall Street The Board Game. It's similar to monopoly but more culturally rich. Their site, PlayBlackWallStreet.com, supports the education of financial literacy for families. Please use the discount code: “CLEVERLY” for 2

Our guest today is Dr. Monique Gadson. This episode is for moms and dads who homeschool and still want to grow their career and fuel their passions while they are educating their children. Dr. Monique Gadson, is the host of the And The Church Said... Podcast . She homeschooled her daughters while working as a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of counseling, consulting, and program development experience. Today, we spoke with Dr. Gadson about her homeschool journey and how she kept her family strong while homeschooling.THE AFRICAN PROVERB FOR THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS (1:40)Advice is a stranger; if he’s welcome he stays for the night; if not, he leaves the same day. ~Malagasy ProverbWORD OF THE EPISODE ( 2:10)"Tata!" means father in Lingala a language spoken in the Congo.ABOUT TODAY’S SPONSOR PLAY BLACK WALLSTREET: (2:45)Parents, are you looking for a game that will teach your children financial literacy, history, and confidence. Yes, there is a game that will fulfill all three of those needs: Bl

This episode is for moms and dads who homeschool and still want to grow their career and fuel their passions while they are educating their children. Our guest and interviewee is Jacquelyn Clemmons, a birth and traditional postpartum doula, certified breastfeeding specialist, author, and mother of three. She has spent the past 20 years helping families from various backgrounds and ethnicities to have the care they need as they experience the joys of birth and the challenges of nursing. Through proper care, deep nourishment, and community support, she aims to help Black and Indigenious families experience their births and postpartum seasons in a positive way. We need more women like Jacquelyn in our world.THE AFRICAN PROVERB FOR THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS (1:40)When a needle falls into a deep well, many people will look into the well, but few will be ready to go down after it. — Guinea proverbWORD OF THE EPISODE ( 2:10)"Amul solo!" means please in the wolof language.ABOUT TODAY’S SPONSOR PLAY BLACK WALLSTREET: (2:

In this episode we also want single parents and all parents to be encouraged that you can be the boss that desire to become in your business, home, and life. Take a listen and be inspired.This month is Entrepreneurs Do It Yourself Marketing Month and we know that if you're in business for yourself you need to market yourself, products, and services year round. So parents teach your kids how to market and they will never go broke.The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:43)You have little power over what’s not yours. — Zimbabwean proverbWord of the Episode ( 2:07)"Batu" means people in Lingala from the Congo.The Ultimate Sickle Cell Activity Book (2:40)Order a copy of my third book "The Ultimate Sickle Cell Activity Book." This book is recommend for preteens and teens and it teaches them about the history of sickle cell disease and how it affects the body.Purchase here: https://cleverlychanging.com/the-ultimate-sickle-cell-activity-book/The Grown Folks Section: (3:48)Tiffany Bethea is an award winnin

May is Mental health awareness month and there is no better month to share Avantika Dixit's story and expertise. Whether we homeschool, remote school, or send our children to school we need to be mindful of the mental health challenges that our children may experience, especially during this pandemic. Avantika is a  Clinical Psychologist and she shared her personal journey with wellness and also shared what we should look out for as it relates to our children.The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:22)The jungle is stronger than the elephant. – South African proverbWord of the Episode ( 1:45)"Junni" means 1000 in Wolof from Senegal.The Grown Folks Section: (2:18)Avantika  Dixit is a brain tumor survivor. She is also a Social Scientist, Clinical Psychologist, Hypnotherapist and Positive Psychologist. We spoke to Avantika to an understanding of wellness and how it relates to us as parents and children. Some of the questions answered were: (listen to the broadcast to hear the Avantika's answers) As a

During the pandemic many parents across the world are learning how to adjust with their children being at home. Some are remote schooling and others have embraced homeschooling. Our guest, Patrick Quinn, was a former special education teacher. He joined us on the podcast to give us some home education tips and talk about some resources that we all (homeschoolers and traditional schoolers) can use to assist our kids with their homework.The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:22)Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors. – Swahili proverbWord of the Episode ( 1:45)"Kutenda" means do or act in KiSwahili from the Kenya and Tanzania.The Grown Folks Section: (2:18)Patrick Quinn is Brainly's parenting expert (a title his wife questions.) He is a former special education middle school teacher, co-founder of Life of Dad and a parent of 3.About BrainlyBrainly.com is an online peer-to-peer platform that allows children to tutor and help other students their age. There are over 3 million users and parents can s

Have you ever thought about what you should do if you have developmental concerns about your child? In this episode, we spoke with an educational psychologist, board-certified in perinatal mental health. Please grab a notepad and tune in and listen to the entire episode.

In this Episode, we hear from James Oliver Jr. a dad of twins. While his twins are are remote schooling he leads the ParentPreneur Foundation which he started during COVID-19, to help black parent entrepreneurs have a community of support and a safe place to go and learn from each other.

In this Episode, we hear from Kpana a mom who considers it her life’s work to help families of children with disabilities get the support they need to function and thrive. She stands committed to her mission of amplifying the voices of people with disabilities. Listen to her personal journey and share this episode with a friend who would benefit from the conversation.

In this episode we hear from the Futrell family who talked to us about their first year homeschooling. They started homeschooling in the midst of dealing with the global pandemic. So tune in and learn how they blended their expertise and creativity.

Rainbow Me Kids helps families see people who look like them in books and toys. Listen in and learn why the CEO of the company Kya Johnson believes that representation matters.

I'm sure you can imagine the myriad of experiences that an educator with decades of experience brings to the table, but this show was truly a one of a kind episode. Please tune in and listen to today's conversation about the value of teaching health principles.

Do you desire to cultivate your familial relationships and watch your children grow up with healthy boundaries? Are you curious about how other working parents find time for self-care? Do you have only one child growing up during this pandemic and you're trying to find healthy ways for him or her to cope? If you answered yes to either question, please tune in and listen to our 50th episode.

Thank you for being a loyal listener. The Cleverly Changing Podcast started in 2019 and we are now sharing our 49th episode with you. Today's conversation centers around how a long time educator made a difference in her community and provided more than just academic lessons to her students. Tune in and share.

The Cleverly Changing podcast is meant to encourage parents as you teach your children. Right now our kids need us to learn who they are and evaluate their needs from a place of love. The conversation in episode 48 centers around how one single mother decided to travel the world and teach her daughter.