Finding a secular homeschool science curriculum is not always easy. This is a list of the very best homeschool science curricula taking a secular approach to learning. When I first started homeschooling, I was surprised to see how little options I could find for science. Almost everything that was recommended to me, or that I…
The truth is, you are not alone. Depression and mothering a child with special needs often go hand in hand. It’s been coming on for a while now. And with good reason. The list of diagnoses and medicines. The boys’ meltdowns and anxiety attacks. The constant hypervigilance. The lack of sleep. The loss of any…
Helping Your Child With Language-Based Learning Disabilities is one of the best books I have ever read as a mom of children with differences. I am excited to share it with you today! My youngest was only seven years old, the first time he went through a comprehensive neuro-psychiatric evaluation. Two days of almost non-stop…
When we first began homeschooling, curriculum was sort-of an afterthought. After three years in public school, the mechanics of homeschooling were what concerned me most, not what we were actually learning. It seems strange now, but it looking back, it makes sense. When you are teaching in a traditional school, there aren’t really a ton…
Behavioral changes and consistency take time – far more time than I like to admit. So why do I always feel so much pressure and rush to see progress? How long should it take to change my child’s behavior (and my own, for that matter)? I saw a pamphlet in my son’s doctor’s office yesterday….
When my youngest son was first diagnosed with ADHD, I knew very little about it. Despite going to school to be a special education teacher… Despite all my previous time spent in therapist and doctors’ offices… Despite knowing several other families that had children with ADHD diagnoses… I still knew almost nothing about this particular…
This is part of a year long series, all about lesson planning in an interest-led homeschool. Each week, I share a recap of last week’s plan vs. reality and then our new easy homeschool lesson plans for the upcoming week. This week I am answering a question that comes up quite a bit around language…
Teaching your child to code as a part of your homeschool can provide a fun and engaging learning experience that pays off! A big part of my decision making as a homeschool parent has always been how what we are learning will impact my children’s potential success as an adult. It was true for math,…
I am a paper girl. There, I said it. I love notebooks. I love pens in every color. I love stationery stores. It’s no surprise that usually I buy a new paper planner each summer, as I begin planning for the upcoming school year. But the truth is, as my children have gotten older, the…
One of the questions I am most asked when sharing the details of our interest-led learning plans is if I am sure that I am covering everything in our homeschool. In this post, I provide my answer, an explanation, and examples of what we cover to ensure that my son is progressing in his education….
Play is a valuable component of speech therapy for kids. Learn more about play based activities for use in speech therapy. Includes simple and effective examples of play goals in speech therapy. Play Based Activities For Speech Therapy Play activities in speech therapy are a great way to support language development, social skills, cognitive growth,…
The constant stress and pressure of special needs moms is real. And we need help. I had a dream last night. In it, my son was in pain, but I couldn’t understand where, or what was causing it. I was calm, but focused. I kept trying to ask him questions about his body in a…
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