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 […]
Board Games for Two People (Or More)
Inside you’ll find: The best board games for two people. Whether you’re in a strategy mood, or a silly mood. Updated Winter of 2023. Call me a dork, but I’ve always loved board games. Even in high school and college, my friends and I were all about taking over the world in Risk or becoming the […]
The 100+ Books I Read in 2022
This has been a year of recovery for me. After being foster parents in 2021, and having a gut wrenching situation the last week of the year, I knew I needed to prioritize my mental and spiritual health. I have spiraled into depression before and I didn’t want to go there if I could help […]
Living Picture Books about Inventors and Scientists
Inside you’ll find: 24 AMAZING living picture books about inventors and scientists that will engage your kids and inspire them to explore the world around them. (Make that 34 after adding some new favorites!) We’re one of those crazy families that does school through the summer. But there’s a reason to our madness! It’s so hot […]
Letter Subscriptions for Learning and Fun
Inside you’ll find: Subscription letters about geography, history, science and literature. Great for homeschoolers, or anyone who wants to learn! Updated 8/19/22 Who doesn’t love a physical letter in the mail? (As long as it’s not a bill!) The art of letter writing has been declining dramatically but it isn’t dead by any means. And […]
50 Amazing Picture Books about the Civil War for Kids
Inside you’ll find: Children’s Books about the Civil War Era, including sections about slavery and the underground railroad, abolitionists, Civil War soldiers and helpers, Civil War generals and politicians, as well as Juneteenth. Teaching students about our nation’s Civil War is sobering. Slavery and the battle to finally end it, has left scars. This important […]
Picture Books about World War II for Kids
Inside you’ll find: Tons of picture books about World War Two for Kids. When approaching a difficult topic with young kids, my go to method for starting a conversation is to read a picture book aloud to them. Wars are obviously scary and complicated. But no study of history would be complete( and I would […]
Review of Right Start Math Curriculum After Three Years
When I chose Right Start Math Curriculum over three years ago, I did so because my son was struggling with place values and was showing signs of dyslexia. He had already been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder, so I knew the more tactile and hands on the learning, the better! This homeschool math curriculum has […]
Teaching a Sensory Kid How to Swim
Inside you’ll find: How to Teach an Autistic Child To Swim, or a Child with Sensory Differences Personal update: My son is now so comfortable and competent with his swimming skills that you swam in the ocean at night with manta rays. Never would have dreamed it possible in a million years! As a lifeguard […]
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