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…
The holiday season can be one of the most difficult times of the year for families of children with differences. Travel, different routines, extended family and your child with unique needs are not always a good mix. This is our story. Another mom asked me last week if I have any memories of tough times…
There will be times where life throws a few curve balls your way as you homeschool. These are my best tips for preparing for the unexpected in your homeschool as well as an overview of what this looks like in real time, in my own life. The best laid plans…am I right? After almost an…
Sensory issues are a part of our life. They are a significant part of our life. Accommodating My Child’s Sensory Processing Disorder For years, we have accommodated my son’s sensory differences daily. These accommodations have become almost second nature around here. (For example, I was shopping alone – praise Jesus! – at Costco the other night. I…
Creating your own learning plan may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. This is a step by step look at how to create an individualized plan for learning in your homeschool. Individualized Learning Plans Back when I was in college studying to be a special education teacher, I remember thinking to myself, “Every…
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