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Symptoms of SPD: When to Worry about Sensory Issues

July 22, 2018 By Julie 3 Comments

Do you get a sinking feeling in your stomach, a gut instinct deep down that tells you something isn’t quite right with your child’s behavior? There have been little clues and symptoms that there might be a sensory issue at play but you’re just not sure what to do with your suspicions. Scroll to the bottom for a VIDEO […]

Sensory Issues FAQ: Personal Space and Body Awareness

July 20, 2018 By Julie 1 Comment

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

July 19, 2018 By Julie Leave a Comment

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 […]

The Connection Between Sensory Issues and Nutrition

March 17, 2018 By Julie 15 Comments

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 […]

The Science Behind Sensory Activities: Don’t Miss These Benefits

January 31, 2018 By Julie 10 Comments

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 […]

Teach like Charlotte Mason: Everything You Need to Get Started

January 10, 2018 By Julie 2 Comments

Inside you’ll find: What the Charlotte Mason homeschool philosophy is and how to dive in without losing your mind! When I first heard about Charlotte Mason in homeschooling circles, I totally misjudge it. First I thought is was akin to unschooling, then I thought it was impossibly rigorous and unobtainable. But thankfully I kept digging […]

24 Days of Christmas Books for Advent

November 10, 2017 By Julie Leave a Comment

Inside you’ll find Twenty-FIVE Christmas books you can use in your advent traditions. Have you heard of the tradition of wrapping 12 or 24 Christmas books and opening one a day leading up to Christmas? We’re attempting that this year and I AM STOKED! Whether you plan to go all out or you’re looking to […]

The Good, the Bad, and the Ridiculous Reasons I Homeschool My Kids

November 2, 2017 By Julie 12 Comments

Homeschooling is in my blood. I was homeschooled myself so it’s pretty much all I’ve known. But that didn’t stop my blood from running cold as my son’s kindergarten year was fast approaching and the reality of the massive responsibility came crashing in. “What if I hate having to do ‘school’ again?” “What if it’s […]

What Every Dad Needs to Know about SPD

September 21, 2017 By Julie 5 Comments

Inside you’ll find: Practical advice for Dads to help in understanding  Sensory Processing Disorder and relating to their kids. Disorder. Ok, wow. That’s quite a descriptive and discouraging word. Sensory Processing Disorder. Well, now that just sounds bad. So, if you’re a dad reading this, it’s probably because your wife has turned a computer screen […]

“Roadschooling”: Taking Your Homeschool on the Road

June 12, 2017 By Julie 1 Comment

As homeschooling becomes more popular, many parents are realizing just how much freedom there is when it comes to educating their children. Learning can take place anywhere, and in fact, it should!   This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy for more information. There are numerous ways “roadschooling” […]

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