Because sensory issues are an ever-present part of our days.This is what it’s really like when your child has sensory processing disorder. Sensory processing disorder affects my oldest son, all the time. It’s here every day, day in and day out, making my son uncomfortable in his own body, and unable to tolerate so many…
Why art is so helpful for children with anxiety and creating art therapy at home. Several years ago, my youngest son began experiencing significant anxiety. Sleep issues, separation anxiety and even panic attacks became part of our every day. We saw a therapist. We saw a psychiatrist. Both encouraged me that they would be able…
Since sharing my ideas for creating Strength Based Learning for our children, I have received one question over and over again. How does this work if my child has absolutely NO interest in math? I totally, 100% get it. My oldest avoids math, like whoa. My youngest actually has some skill and strength in math,…
Learning a second language when your child has learning differences is possible, but it requires a unique approach! When my youngest son was in first grade, he participated in a one day a week co-op. He loved playing with the other kids. He loved the PE class. He looked forward to going every week ……
Every homeschool mom I know has asked this question at one point or another – Does this count as school? My son took apart his old Nintendo DS last night. It hadn’t worked in years. In the past, he has also dismantled my old coffee maker (RIP sweet, sweet Keurig. I miss you so…) an…
Why is it so hard to find hands-on learning activities for older kids? These are just a few of our favorites! We have studied the Ancient Greeks, Ancient Romans and Ancient Egyptians off and on for more than four years. My children are natural historians, and love to imagine themselves as mini-Indiana Jones type archaeologists….
Moms of children with differences often blame themselves when things are hard. The truth is sometimes things are really difficult, but it doesn’t mean you are doing it wrong. He threw the book and stomped off to his room. “Don’t you understand?” he yelled, clearly frustrated. “I have dys-A-lexia!” As he slammed the door, I…
This is my all time, best list of stress reducing activities for anxious kids. One of the best tips I have for parenting a child with anxiety is plan ahead. Rather than letting the anxiety catch us both off guard (you would think I would know better after fifteen years, but I still react sometimes…
Is it possible to create learning with Nerf guns? My answer is an enthusiastic, “Yes!” My son loves Nerf guns. He has way too many and he still wants more. There are squishy, orange tipped bullets in all of our backyard bushes. I am constantly yelling for him to put on eye protection and tripping…
I am always looking for easy for me, hands-on activities for kids. Here’s a quick list of one for every week of the year! At the beginning of this year, I committed to completing an easy for me, hands-on activity with my youngest son every week. It’s now been 52 weeks since I made that…
This is what it’s really like homeschooling through difficult seasons. I have been thinking about this post for a while now. I wanted to write it last year, after my son’s hospitalization and subsequent recovery. I wanted to write it when my oldest son’s lupus flared up this summer. I wanted to write it when…
Easy, practical ways to incorporate sensory activities around the house and into your everyday life. I first heard the term “sensory diet” three years ago, just before my son was diagnosed with autism and his associated sensory processing disorder. When I read the worksheet the occupational therapist had given me, I felt sick. My first…
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