The focus of this episode was on Educating The Family: Alex Sullivan talks about his experience of being a father approaching the delicate subject of discussing sex with his son, creating the right environment, and choosing an appropriate time.

Highlights

• Setting the stage for that life-changing conversation is important
• Age for talking to son about sex is relative — do it when you (as a father) feel your son is ready
• Talk about respect because each of us is responsible for ourself

Listen to Alex’s Interview

Kaltura Tags: audio, interviews, nontraditional, fatherhood, father-son, students, education, life issues, Alex Sullivan

I interviewed Alex Sullivan on the April 8, 2010 episode of Wednesday Break With TaylorThyme on BlogTalkRadio. Watch for future interviews with Mr. Sullivan, who leads a busy life as a full-time nontraditional student, father of several boys, and husband. We’re looking for great things from Alex as he finishes his degrees and embarks upon another phase of his profession.

Thanks Alex for appearing on the show!

The focus of this episode was on Educating The Family: Kenisha Sullivan talks about the mission, goals, and joys of homeschooling, home-schooling children of varying ages, and testing requirements of different states.

Homeschooling Highlights

• Create a mission statement for expectations, goals, and outcomes for homeschooling endeavor
• Make your plans for homeschooling to fit your family’s lifestyle, not the lifestyles of others
• Contrary to popular belief, public school is not the model for homeschool; homeschooling is not patterned after public school

Listen to Kenisha’s Interview

Kaltura Tags: audio, interviews, nontraditional, homeschooling, students, education, life issues, mother, Kenisha Sullivan

I interviewed Kenisha Sullivan on the April 8, 2010 episode of Wednesday Break With TaylorThyme on BlogTalkRadio. Watch for future interviews with Mrs. Sullivan, who leads a busy life homeschooling her boys, having fun with her husband, and ocassionally teaching summer Video 4 Kids classes at Appalachian State’s camp. We’re looking for great things from her as she continues to pursue of interests and dreams!

Thanks Kenisha for appearing on the show!

The focus of this episode was on Educating The Family: Michael Jones talks about his experience of being a father, husband, and nontraditional student at Appalachian State and Wake Tech Community College.

Highlights

1. Don’t be afraid to return to school as a non-traditional student — you are not alone
2. Search for a university that includes family housing in its offerings
3. Being part of a community of families engaging in nontraditional learning contributes toward your success

Listen to Mike’s Interview

Kaltura Tags: audio, interviews, nontraditional, fatherhood, father-son, students, education, life issues, father, Michael Jones

I interviewed Michael Jones on the April 8, 2010 episode of Wednesday Break With TaylorThyme on BlogTalkRadio. Watch for future interviews with Mr. Jones, who leads a full and exciting life as husband, father, and professional. We’re looking for great things as he pursues his career as an economist and financial planner.

Thanks Michael for appearing on the show!