When your kids have dyslexia or lower than average reading skills, it can feel like an emergency that must be fixed NOW! It seems like just doing more of the dreaded task and lots of reading instruction is the only way to improve. Yet the more you push them to read, the more they resist. […]
How to ENJOY Bringing Shakespeare into Your Homeschool Routine
I used to know embarrassingly little about Shakespeare. I knew the plot of Romeo and Juliet, and that’s about it. I was curious, but intimidated. As we got into the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling, I was shocked that even 1st graders were being introduced to the iconic plays of the Bard. I have been […]
Figure THIS out BEFORE Buying Homeschool Curriculum
Your eyes are alight with the excitement of your decision and the possibilities in front of you. You’re going to homeschool your kids! You envision cozy mornings learning together, adventures exploring the world around you, and a tearful “thank you” from your grown kids when they graduate. But not five minutes after your decision, the […]
How to Teach Your Kids to Be Entrepreneurs
It used to be that a 9-5 office job in some corporation was a safe and sure way to have a career and obtain financial stability. Those days are starting to disappear. More and more people are turning to entrepreneurship full time or starting their own businesses to supplement their day jobs. This post contains […]
How to Become a Sensory Sleuth (3 Questions to Ask About Any Sensory Behavior)
Inside you’ll find: Answers to the question, “What sensory needs are causing my child to meltdown?” Baffling. Explosive. Irrational. Inconsistent. Words often used by parents to describe their child’s sensory meltdowns. Our kids sensory needs can leave us as parents feeling helpless. We want to understand and support our children, but without the tools, […]
Nutrition and Supplements for SPD to Help Alleviate Symptoms
When deciding to tackle a parenting concern, it’s vital to take a holistic approach. Often times, we can see symptoms of an issue and just try to figure out the quickest way to get that symptom or behavior to stop. But usually this ignores the root causes. When our kids have alarming symptoms or behaviors, […]
Combining Sensory Input with Learning Activities
When your child has sensory needs, your to-do list grows exponentially. Suddenly there are books to read, therapies to attend, medical bills to battle, sensory activities to do. While your children need to get their sensory needs met, there’s still more to life and those things can’t be ignored either. A child’s education is obviously […]
When You Don’t Have Enough Patience to Homeschool
I think the most common response I get from folks when they hear that I homeschool is something like “I’m not patient enough to homeschool.” I usually respond something along the lines of “Me neither!” While instagram may paint of lovely picture of the homeschool life, the reality of being with your kids 24/7 while […]
When Doctors and Therapists Won’t Listen to Your Sensory Concerns
“You’re one of those stupid, young mothers who think they know more than the experts.” I will never forget the biting words of the crockety pediatrician, as he tried to intimidate me (in front of my mother-in-law nonetheless) into doing things his way with my first born son. He belittled my intelligence, he ignored my […]
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