The touching, the pushing, the in-your-face talking. Some kids really struggle with personal space and body awareness. It can be super annoying, embarrassing, and hurt your child’s chances at making friends. How do sensory needs factor in? And what can you do to help them? Why do they get so close? Kids with sensory issues […]
Why Sensory Bins Help Kids with SPD
Dried beans, rice and flour were all over our living room floor. My husband had just come home from work and asked me in exasperation “Is there a point to these sensory bins?” Sure, they seem to be a lot more work than they’re worth. Most end up being rather messy, or sometimes rejected by […]
Reasons I Didn’t Get Help: A Peek Into Depression
“It wasn’t so bad today.” “I don’t know where to find help.” “I don’t have the money.” “Other people have even harder lives and they’re doing just fine.” “I don’t want to complain.” “I’ve tried before and it didn’t work.” “Too many people depend on me. I can’t focus on myself.” “It’s just a lack […]
Why Your Kids Don’t Need to Be Fluent to Benefit from Foreign Language Curriculum
People often ask me if I speak any foreign languages. I usually chuckle and tell them how I took three years of French but probably couldn’t count to 10 if my life were on the line. When I think back on all those years of study, I’m filled with regret. Now that I’m homeschooling my […]
How to Incorporate Seated Movement in the Classroom
Inside you’ll find: Why kids NEED to fidget and wiggle to facilitate learning and how to bring movement into the classroom without unnecessary distraction. I was the good girl. When I was homeschooled, I sat in my seat, kept quiet, and did my worksheets. My brother on the other hand??? My memories of […]
The Connection Between Sensory Issues and Nutrition
Inside you’ll find: how diet affects kids with SPD or ASD, as well as practical steps you can take to alleviate some symptoms, despite kids resistance. My boys wouldn’t eat the peanut butter and jelly sandwich because it was the “wrong” peanut butter. I caved and gave them cereal. The rest of the afternoon was […]
Fun and Simple Homeschool Geography Curriculum and Resources
Inside you’ll find: All the tools you’ll need to put together an awesome homeschool geography curriculum. Your kids rocked their math lesson, read some great books, and loved their science experiment. You’re feeling pretty good about your homeschool day. Then you remember with a stab of guilt, the often overlooked subject of GEOGRAPHY. Groan. If […]
Prone to Wander: Faith, Fear and Brain Surgery
I can feel everyone’s eyes on me. Watching as I navigate the insanity of real life that seems more like a medical TV drama. I mean seriously… my youngest son, Titus, is born with a birthmark on his face. Now, two years later, because of that birthmark, I’m scheduling my middle son, Levi’s, brain surgery. […]
The Science Behind Sensory Activities: Don’t Miss These Benefits
Inside you’ll find: How kids benefit from sensory activities and why every adult should take the time and effort to make sensory play a priority. Pure terror. Eye rolls. Blank stares. I’ve seen all these reactions when I mention sensory bins or sensory play activities. I get it. They take time and effort. They can […]
Living Chapter Books for Kids: What We Read This Year
Inside you’ll find: my boys favorite chapter books we read this year. Most of them I’d say fit the category of living books! 2017 was the year we really started diving into chapter books. I’ve been dreaming about this stage in life since before I was married! Sharing fantastic stories and adventures within the pages […]
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