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This is an inside look at one homeschool graduate’s gap year. My son officially graduated from our homeschool and from high school on June 14th. As I write, it is September 24th. His gap year has officially begun. Gap Year vs. Homeschool Transition Program Before I share any details of how this gap year is…
For several years now, I have shared snapshots of what strength based approach looks like for us. Endless pictures of fish stores, computer builds, reptile zoos and Harry Potter crafts. Blog post after blog post, 75% of my Instagram feed and just about every conversation I share has something to do with my kids’ interests…
Balancing ongoing doctors appointments and therapies when homeschooling your child can be difficult. These lesson planning tips for homeschooling and outside therapies eliminate the guilt and help you prioritize what is most important for your child. When my child’s doctor first recommended speech therapy and occupational therapy several times a week, I was relieved. Finally,…
Demand avoidance can be a real struggle for neurodiverse children (and their parents!). In this post, I define what demand avoidance really is. I also share examples of what it looks like in our everyday lives and my best advice for how to help. Even if you have never heard the term “Pathological Demand Avoidance,”…
Homeschooling a child with ADHD doesn’t have to be scary. This comprehensive guide will help you get started. We made the decision to homeschool my youngest son before he was diagnosed with ADHD. We made the decision, in part, because we suspected it. We could see the need to move, the need to talk, and…
We began homeschooling my youngest son when he was in kindergarten. He loved animals, getting messy and telling terrible jokes. (Five years later, he still does!) Having him home was fun, for both of us, almost all the time. The only exception was when it was time to practice phonics. We tried every single program…
This is a realistic look at what we had planned vs. what we actually accomplished for my son’s homeschool senior year. For more than a full year, I shared exactly what our weekly lesson plans looked like. I also shared what actually ended up happening each week. The truth is, I planned to do the…
The value of using headsets for children with learning differences is significant for many learners. Let’s explore the reasons why they make such an impact and consider examples of headsets that really work in an educational setting. Over the years, I have shared many resources that have made a real difference in homeschooling children with…
My homeschool graduate just completed his first semester away at college. As we enjoy his winter break, there is one thing I want you to know above all else. Homeschooling actually works. If you are new to our family, please let me give you a little bit of background. Homeschooling In The Early Years We…
Is it possible to homeschool when your life is falling apart? I began homeschooling when my youngest child was in preschool. 13 years later, he is graduating in just a few weeks. Homeschooling Through Divorce His senior year has been one of the hardest, if not the hardest, for both of us. Transitioning to being…
We go into homeschooling with an idea of how it should be. Then life happens. My best advice? Do what works in your homeschool, and let the rest go. Here’s why. This year has been a lot. For example, I’m currently writing a new post with a working a title of Homeschooling When Your Life…
There is one approach that I believe works best when trying to help a struggling learner. This is it. After spending all last week offering support for struggling writers, I sat down to help my own son complete a writing assignment for one of his distance learning classes. We brainstormed ideas. He grew irritable. We…
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