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What do you wish most for your child? A happy life, of course! Parents all over the world would agree that it’s the most important thing we can give our children. Researchers have found that we each have a “happiness set-point,” that determines our level of happiness—no matter what else is going on in our lives. Fifty percent of our happiness set-point is genetic and the other half is learned, determined primarily by our habitual thoughts, feelings, and actions. This means as parents we can give a tremendous gift to our children: though we can’t control what part of our DNA gets passed on, we can teach our children habits that will have a huge influence on their happiness level—for the rest of their lives. Join me on April 21st as I interview Marci Schimoff. To learn more about Marci and her New York Times bestseller Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out go to: www.happyfornoreason.com/mybook

Tuesday, April 21, 200911:00 – 12:00 pacific (12/mountain; 1/central; 2/eastern)“Ignite the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Your Child” Our Guest: Sharon Lechter Do you ever feel like you have ATM tattooed across your forehead? You are not alone. Sharon Lechter has created a new initiative called YOUTHpreneur which provides parents with the tools they need to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in their children. Sharon is the co-author of the international best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad and 15 books in the Rich Dad series.  On April 28th, Sharon and I will be talking about her six week program (a perfect summer activity) that allows you to give your child the gift of a lifetime….financial education! Sharon has created a special offer for homeschool.com. Please visit www.youthpreneur.com/hms for more information.

Tuesday, April 14th, 200911:00-12:00 pacific (12/mountain; 1/central; 2/eastern)How To Get The Book Inside You Out"Our guest: Matthew Bennett If you or anyone you know has ever wanted to successfully write and sell a book, I strongly recommend you listen to our April 14th interview featuring Matthew Bennett and his new project called Write It, Print It, Sell It! How To Get The Book Inside You Out. Matthew has sold over five million books and he takes authors and potential authors through all of the steps to create the book of their dreams. This is absolutely great information presented in an entertaining, direct style from a guy who really knows his stuff. Think you might have a book in you? Take Matthew’s FREE Bestseller Self Evaluation Quiz at: http://www.writeprintsell.com   . If you ever even thought about writing a book, you’ll want to be on this call!

The Jonas Brothers may all wear purity rings, but at least one of them is a veritable Latin lover! Interviewed on Homeschool.com Radio, the superstars’ mom, Denise Jonas, reveals what her home-schooled sons’ favorite subjects are. “Kevin loves literature and he loves Shakespeare. He also loves etymology, which is amazing. And he loved and he studied Latin,” she says of her eldest boy, now 21. “My husband and I disagreed on if he should take Latin or Spanish. And I said, ‘He has a passion to want to do Latin. Let him do that.’ “Frankie [8], our little one, is in love with science. Nicholas [16] loves English. And Joseph [19] – I don’t know that he has any favorite,” Denise tells host, and Homeschool.com senior editor, Rebecca Kochenderfer. She also discusses the home-school curriculum she favors for her musical prodigies. “That would be Accelerated Christian Education, which is Lighthouse Christian Academy. It works because of our travel schedule. And for my older boys, online stuff is just fabulous,” says Denise. But her chat about home-schooling doesn’t end there. Denise also discusses what she likes most about it. “Everything’s an advantage. For instance, it’s great that we can take our kids to a midnight screening of Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience because we home-school – and we can sleep in ‘til 10 o’clock!”

11:00-12:00 (pacific) *** Getting Your Homeschooled Teen Into College, with Rebecca Kochenderfer. Today we will covering chapter EIGHT of Homeschooling and Loving It! If you do not already have a copy of this book, it is available at www.Homeschool.com/HLI *** Special Guest: Jill Howell (N2collegeconsult@bellsouth.net) Jill is THE expert on getting college scholarships for homeschool students. If you have a teen, you will not want to miss this interview.N2College is a nationwide college scholarship consultancy with an excess of $5.5 million dollars in total funds acquired for families nationally. The company currently has a presence in (24) states & (6) countries. President Jill G.Howell, & Staff look most forward to tailoring a customized admissions & scholarship plan to meet your student's goals & family's budget!

11:00-12:00 (pacific) *** Homeschooling Through High School, with Rebecca KochenderferToday we will covering chapter EIGHT of Homeschooling and Loving It! If you do not already have a copy of this book, it is available at www.Homeschool.com/HLI *** Today's Special Guest: Rachel DeMilleRachel DeMille is wife of Oliver DeMille, author of A Thomas Jefferson Education. She is the co-author of Leadership Education: The Phases of Learning. She and her husband Oliver have been homeschooling their 8 children for almost 18 years. This month marks the launch of their new website, www.TJEdOnline.com.

September 30, 2008 11:00-12:00 (pacific) *** How to Organize Your Time So That You Can Do All That You Do (without losing your mind!), with Rebecca Kochenderfer.Today we will covering chapter SEVEN of Homeschooling and Loving It! If you do not already have a copy of this book, it is available at www.Homeschool.com/HLI

September 23, 2008 11:00-12:00 (pacific) *** An Easy, Fast Way to Organize Your School Supplies. Today we will be covering chapter SIX of Homeschooling and Loving It! If you do not already have a copy of this book, it is available at www.Homeschool.com/HLI *** Today’s Special Guest: Helice Bridges.Helice won the Gandhi Nonviolence Award for reducing violence, ending bullying and building positive communities. She has spoken along with Vice President Al Gore and The Dalai Lama. Helice has received recognition along with Former First Lady Barbara Bush and Kareem Abdul Jabaar for her work in raising the self-esteem of children of all ages. This woman is so full of love you will feel over-flowing with joy after you hear her speak. You can also watch a beautiful movie about her work at: www.blueribbon.com

September 16th, 2008 11:00-12:00 (pacific) *** How to Homeschool Different Age Children at the Same Time, with Rebecca Kochenderfer Today we will be covering chapter FIVE of Homeschooling and Loving It!. If you do not already have a copy of this book, it is available at www.Homeschool.com/HLI *** Today’s Special Guest: Tosca RenoThe Eat-Clean Diet for Family & Kids. Tosca is a wonderfully kind and inspirational author. No guilt, just helpful suggestions. She’ll have information for us on how to quickly put together healthy fast food meals in our own home, including how to make your family-favorites clean and healthy. There is a tendency for homeschooled children to be a bit heavy because they are around food all day and because they may not exercise as regularly as children who take daily P.E. classes. Tosca’s book has changed the way my family and I are eating. I really want you to hear this interview. it may change your life too.

September 9, 200811:00-11:30 (pacific): How to Teach Different Age Children at the Same Time (even with a baby or toddler in the house!) Our Book Club topic today covers chapter FIVE of Homeschooling and Loving It!11:20-12:00 (pacific): Special Guest – The Fly Lady (Marla Cilley)Our topic today is... Helping your children do well in their studies by teaching them how to set up their own routines. Specifically, we will be covering... before bed routines, launch the day routines, and homework routines. She has a free Teacher Control Journal available at: www.flylady.net.

September 2, 2008 11:00-11:30 (pacific): Save Time, Money and Tears by Teaching to Your Child’s Strengths. Our Book Club topic today covers chapter FOUR of Homeschooling and Loving It!11:20-12:00 (pacific): Special Guest – Corrie Woods Corrie Woods is a self-care coach and the author of the award-winning book, “The Woman’s Field Guide to Exceptional Living.” Our topic today is... Taking care of yourself is not selfishness and it is crucial if you want to stay motivated, joyful and effective in your homeschooling all year long. Specifically, we will be covering... The barriers that get in the way of our taking care of ourselves. And the benefits to not only ourselves, our family and our community when we do take good care of ourselves. She has a free “Self Care Tip Sheet for Homeschool Parents,” available at: www.womansfieldguide.com

August 26, 2008 11:00-11:30 (pacific): Go For the Goals – The Most Important Part of Your Homeschooling. The first half of the show covers chapter THREE of Homeschooling and Loving It!11:30-12:00 (pacific): Special Guest – Marilyn Mosley from Laurel Springs SchoolMarilyn is the Founder of Laurel Springs School, which is the home school for several Olympic athletes. Marilyn’s passion is helping ALL students achieve their goals and fulfill their dreams, encouraging them to incorporate their purpose as part of their homeschool curriculum.

August 19, 2008 11:00-11:20 (pacific): Focus On Fun – The Key to Motivation. The first half of the show covers chapter TWO of Homeschooling and Loving It! 11:20-12:00 (pacific): Special Guest – Eben Miller and Gregory ThoennesBe sure to have your teens listen to this interview with you! Mr. Miller and Mr. Thoennes work with a group of philanthropists who have put together 5 eClasses that are available for free at: www.avokadogroup.com. By the end of these classes you will view your finances as an opportunity, instead of as something to be feared. Our topic today is... Free Family Finance Classes Specifically, we will be covering... Teen financial prowess and family finance. Mr. Miller and Gregory Thoennes are dedicated to passing on the tools and education required for financial freedom. It starts in the home and it starts at a young age.

August, 12, 2008 11:00-11:20 (pacific): How To Make Sure Your Child is At or Above Grade Level. The first half of the show covers chapter ONE of Homeschooling and Loving It!11:20 -12:00 (pacific): Special Guest – R.A. Salvatore and son (Geno)R.A. Salvatore is author of nearly 50 novels, including The Legend of Drist, which has sold millions of copies around the world. Our topic today will be focused on... getting kids excited about reading. Specifically, we will be covering... Salvatore’s new book, the Stowaway, which he co-authored with his own son, Geno. He’ll also have tips for young writers who want to get published. To order a copy of his books or to learn how to submit your own book for possible publication, go to: http://ww2.wizards.com/books/Wizards/default.aspx