Apr 10 2025 - Dec 11 2025
MOMS’ MORNING OUT
Denny's in Merriam
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2025 Workshop Schedule
| Title | Speaker(s) | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Such a Time as This-Planting Fruitful Gardens [Homeschools] in a Post-Christian World | Kevin Swanson | Friday 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM (Fri Keynote Address) | Ambassador |
| You Can Do This: Five Encouragements for Moms in the Trenches | Kevin Swanson | Friday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Fri Session 1A) | Ambassador |
| How Toxicity is Destroying our Children’s Health and Their Ability to Learn | Dr. Lawrence Vaughn | Friday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Fri Session 1A) | Salon A |
| Homeschooling: Starting Off Right | Trisha Pull | Friday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Fri Session 1A) | Salon B/C |
| Start or Lead Your Co-Op Like an Entrepreneur! | Jonathan Edmondson | Friday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Fri Session 1A) | Salon F |
| Discipline With Love So We Don’t Break Our Child’s Spirit | Monica Irvine | Friday 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM (Fri Session 1B) | Salon D/E |
| Parenting the Child with Neurological Disorders: A New Framework | Mike Sumler | Friday 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM (Fri Session 1B) | Truman (Holiday Inn) |
| How to Homeschool High School | Dara Halydier | Friday 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM (Fri Session 1B) | Pershing (Holiday Inn) |
| Finding the Sweet Spot: How to Give Your Kids Everything They Need Without Overwhelming Them or You | Christy Faith | Friday 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM (Fri Session 1B) | Lobby/Courtyard |
| Resistant Kids, Lack of Motivation, Constant Push Back, Battles. HELP! | Christy Faith | Friday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Fri Session 2A) | Ambassador |
| Math Super Powers: Building for Success | Kerry Williams | Friday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Fri Session 2A) | Salon A |
| Raising Our Boys to be True Gentlemen, Who Live With Honor | Monica Irvine | Friday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Fri Session 2A) | Salon B/C |
| Speech and Debate: A Means to an End | Janine Ottomano Wilkins | Friday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Fri Session 2A) | Salon F |
| The Homeschool High School — What Matters Most in Your Child’s Life | Kevin Swanson | Friday 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM (Fri Session 2B) | Lobby/Courtyard |
| Empowered Homeschooling: Educate at Home with Confidence | Andi Elliott | Friday 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM (Fri Session 2B) | Salon D/E |
| Neurobiology of Movement and Learning Strategies to Regulate Behavior and Mature the Nervous System | Deana Lesher | Friday 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM (Fri Session 2B) | Truman (Holiday Inn) |
| Boy, Oh Boy: Raising Men of Depth and Character | Stephanie Smith | Friday 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM (Fri Session 2B) | Pershing (Holiday Inn) |
| Making Math and Science Meaningful | Kevin Swanson | Friday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Fri Session 3A) | Ambassador |
| Nutrition 101: Healthy Brain in a Toxic World | Sera Johnson | Friday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Fri Session 3A) | Salon A |
| Homeschool Planning: Roadmapping & The Minimum Viable Day | Andi Elliott | Friday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Fri Session 3A) | Salon F |
| Raising Confident, Generous & Compassionate Ladies Requires Purposeful Parenting | Monica Irvine | Friday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Fri Session 3A) | Salon B/C |
| Planning & Priorities | Trisha Pull | Friday 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (Fri Session 3B) | Lobby/Courtyard |
| Why Leave Schooling To Do More Schooling? | Seann Dikkers | Friday 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (Fri Session 3B) | Salon D/E |
| Phones, Social Media, & Gaming: Dragons to Slay Or Friends Needing Boundaries? | Stephanie Smith | Friday 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (Fri Session 3B) | Pershing (Holiday Inn) |
| Dyslexia: Myths, Truths, & Strategies | Suzanne Wandling | Friday 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (Fri Session 3B) | Truman (Holiday Inn) |
| Goodbye Math Struggles: Mastering Techniques for More Successful Math Experience | Christy Faith | Friday 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Fri Session 4A) | Ambassador |
| For Those Moments When You Don’t Like Your Child (But Still Love Them) | Sean Allen | Friday 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Fri Session 4A) | Salon B/C |
| Missouri State Law & Record Keeping | Kim Quon | Friday 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Fri Session 4A) | Salon F |
| Personal Learning Profiles: Teach Them the Way They Learn! | Sue Nothstine, Nancy Piercy | Friday 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Fri Session 4A) | Salon A |
| Hiding in Plain Sight: How Attitudes Can Make or Break Your Child’s Education and Beyond | Stephanie Smith | Friday 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM (Fri Session 4B) | Lobby/Courtyard |
| 10 Gifts of Routine | Trisha Pull | Friday 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM (Fri Session 4B) | Salon D/E |
| Teen Entrepreneurs in a Global Gig Economy: Turning Passions into Profits | Lisa Nehring | Friday 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM (Fri Session 4B) | Pershing (Holiday Inn) |
| My Child Is Not Learning – What is Going On? | Dr. Alexander Nelson | Friday 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM (Fri Session 4B) | Truman (Holiday Inn) |
| Education Revolution: Why Our Children Deserve More Than Industrialized Schooling | Christy Faith | Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Sat Session 1A) | Ambassador |
| Leave the Homeschool Room: Travel the World | Adelaide Olguin | Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Sat Session 1A) | Salon A |
| Play More | Seann Dikkers | Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Sat Session 1A) | Salon B/C |
| Homeschool with Confidence: Understanding Missouri & Kansas Homeschool Laws | Scott Woodruff | Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Sat Session 1A) | Salon F |
| Maximizing the Power of Mentorships | Kevin Swanson | Saturday 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM (Sat Session 1B) | Lobby/Courtyard |
| High School Fun! All Subjects Without All the Textbooks | Dara Halydier | Saturday 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM (Sat Session 1B) | Pershing (Holiday Inn) |
| Exploring Learning Styles for More Effective Instruction | Nancy Bjorkman | Saturday 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM (Sat Session 1B) | Salon D/E |
| Exploring Functional Approaches to ADHD without Medication | Dr. Alexander Nelson | Saturday 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM (Sat Session 1B) | Truman (Holiday Inn) |
| Why Kids Are Leaving The Faith & What You Can Learn From It | Stephanie Smith | Saturday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Sat Session 2A) | Salon B/C |
| Fathers Filled with Faith and Love | Kevin Swanson | Saturday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Sat Session 2A) | Ambassador |
| Can Single Parents Homeschool? Yes, They Can!! | Maureen Werner | Saturday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Sat Session 2A) | Salon F |
| Raising Historians: Cultivating a Love for History in Young Minds | Annie Nourse | Saturday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Sat Session 2A) | Salon A |
| The Special Needs Blueprint: Research-Backed Do’s, Don’ts, and How To’s for Unique Learners | Christy Faith | Saturday 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM (Sat Session 2B) | Lobby/Courtyard |
| Managing the Mess | Trisha Pull | Saturday 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM (Sat Session 2B) | Salon D/E |
| Fine Motor and Handwriting Skills – Laying a Foundation | Jean Wetherilt | Saturday 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM (Sat Session 2B) | Truman (Holiday Inn) |
| Degree Without Detours: Earn A Bachelor’s Degree in High School | Lisa Nehring | Saturday 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM (Sat Session 2B) | Pershing (Holiday Inn) |
| Overcoming Self-Doubt: The Quiet Battle of Homeschooling | Christy Faith | Saturday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Sat Session 3A) | Ambassador |
| Championing Chaos: Homeschooling Hacks for Teaching Mixed Ages & Toddler Tornadoes | Stephanie McPhilomy | Saturday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Sat Session 3A) | Salon A |
| Yelling is Lazy | Sean Allen | Saturday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Sat Session 3A) | Salon B/C |
| How Can I Teach My Distracted Child to Focus? Alternatives to Medication | Betty Jo Russell | Saturday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Sat Session 3A) | Salon F |
| Carrots, Not Sticks: Designing Learning for Joy | Seann Dikkers | Saturday 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM (Sat Session 3B) | Lobby/Courtyard |
| Daytime Solutions for Working Homeschoolers | Rhonda McAfee | Saturday 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM (Sat Session 3B) | Salon D/E |
| Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism & More: Simple Strategies to Teach Our Exceptional Learners Anything! | Aimee Eucce | Saturday 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM (Sat Session 3B) | Truman (Holiday Inn) |
| Serving Our Nation As An Officer? | Travis Rayfield | Saturday 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM (Sat Session 3B) | Pershing (Holiday Inn) |
| Raising a Man of God – The Blessing and Challenges of Raising Sons | Kevin Swanson | Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Sat Session 4A) | Ambassador |
| Inside-Outside (Ministering to Children through the Christian Family) | Jacinda Berstler | Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Sat Session 4A) | Salon A |
| No Ordinary Days | Sean Allen | Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Sat Session 4A) | Salon B/C |
| Reading Problem? Let’s Fix It! | Carla Cox | Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Sat Session 4A) | Salon F |
| The Digital Divide | Seann Dikkers | Saturday 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (Sat Session 4B) | Lobby/Courtyard |
| Life Skills, What Are They? | Andi Elliott | Saturday 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (Sat Session 4B) | Salon D/E |
| Homeschooling Through Trauma and Lifestyle Changes | Robin James | Saturday 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (Sat Session 4B) | Truman (Holiday Inn) |
| Taking Care of Mom: How to Avoid Burnout | Dara Halydier | Saturday 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (Sat Session 4B) | Pershing (Holiday Inn) |
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