Victory gardening was the cool thing to do in the 1940s. And now it is back! Is this the perfect way to add some science and life skills to your homeschooling?
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Laura Sowdon
Free Women’s History Month Lesson
This is the month where we honor women who did make history. Most of them had to work against the ideas of what made a “good woman” in their time.
Learning To Write with ADHD
Writing well is a challenge for students with ADHD. There are a few strategies you can use to help build your child’s confidence and skill.
Can You Homeschool Pathological Demand Avoidant Kids?
Pathological Demand Avoidance, co-occurs with ADHD or autism, and means that your child doesn’t want to do things just because they were told to do them.
ADHD + Coffee = Magic
Using coffee instead of medication helps some people with ADHD focus and get more done! Why does this work and should you try it? Learn more!
Weird Rules for my Smart Child
I have a child who is incredibly smart, but also, can’t read a room. So, I taught her a few rules, that she has lived by from preschool to college.
Making your own Schedule and Goals
One of the hardest parts of being a homeschool parent is that you have to set your own schedule. If you don’t make the plans, they don’t happen.
Following Up on Our Kanban Chore Chart
My family has been using our Kanban chore chart for a few weeks now. I thought it was time to give you all an update on how that is going.
Tips for Homeschooling when you have ADHD
I often talk about homeschooling when the kids have ADHD. But what if you have it? I have some tips.
Organizing Your Kids: Charts that Work
Every year, I start off the year with the goal to be more organized. Now that my kids are older, I want to find methods that also work for them. Learning how to organize themselves and keep up with their work will help them be successful in real life far more than...
Black History Month: Free Lesson
I have a gift for you! In honor of Black History Month, I have put together a lesson plan to teach your child about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
How to be the Worst Autism Parent
Generally, I love working with autistic children as part of my OT practice. But today, I’m going to tell you about the worst experience I ever had as an OT.
The Fallacy of Subjects
The way we separate topics for teaching to children is just plain dumb. The human brain learns best through play, engagement, and connections.
Adding a Baby To Your Homeschool Family
Yes, you can homeschool your older kids with a baby. But it takes some planning. Here are my tips for how to incorporate your baby into your homeschool life.
Understanding the New CDC Developmental Milestones Checklist
The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics announced a new set of developmental milestones, the first in 30 years. What do these changes mean for you and your child.
How to be a Happy SAHM
Lately, I've seen quite a few moms online talking about how they don't enjoy staying home to homeschool their children. They are exhausted and unhappy. So, today I want to talk about what has kept me sane over the years when I've been staying home with the kids,...
Lunch Lady Help! Turning Dinner into Lunch You Will Want to Eat!
One of the challenges of staying home with your kids is that you have to keep feeding them. I love food, but even I get burned out on cooking every meal.
10 Things Every Homeschooled Kid is Getting For Christmas
It’s Christmas shopping time! That means it’s time to re-stock the school supplies and pass them off as gifts. Homeschooling families all need to stock up on the same essentials every Christmas.