Home school moms are great at studying their child’s needs and learning styles, problem solving and generally moving heaven and earth to help their kids succeed. But there’s someone we often forget about. An essential person in our homeschool. That person is US. The homeschooling mother! Many of us are so focused on our kids […]
Vacation Bible School Options in Austin, TX 2024 VBS
With summer time upon us, there are lots of opportunities in the area to have fun while learning about God! Check out just some of the VBS and kids event opportunities in Austin, TX! High Pointe June 2nd – 5th This is an evening VBS. High Pointe want VBS attendees to know the Bible’s message […]
Learn How Dyslexics Can LOVE Reading
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 […]
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