Giving your kids consequences for their behavior can be one of the more challenging aspects of parenting. This is extra true if your child is neurodiverse.
Kids and Consequences
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Laura Sowdon
My Job
For many years now, I’ve been mostly a stay-at-home mom, who also homeschools her kids. That sounds so easy compared to what I do. Here’s my job description.
Should your Child take ADHD Medication?
There are lots of things to think about when you are considering mediation to address ADHD for your child. There is no one-size-fits-all answer.
The Benefits of Boredom
One thing that happens to new homeschoolers and rarely to experienced ones, is boredom. Your kids complain they are bored, and look to you to fix this “problem.” Don’t worry, this is a stage and it won’t last too long. Why is this a temporary problem? School Days...
Assume Competence!
I saw this phrase recently referring to non-verbal, minimally verbal, and disabled children, and I loved it. Assume competence. What does that mean?
How to Spot and Befriend a Homeschool Mom
It’s homeschool park day, and we all know what that means! We’ll be dragging our children to the playground in hopes of adult conversation.
You can’t Socialize Away Autism
I have an autistic child. I also have a family member who is sure that this child’s “social issues” would be cured if we just “socialized him more.”
Skipping and Other Skills Your Child Needs
There are some physical skills that can help both brain and body devleopment. Let our OT help you teach your child skipping and more!
Homeschooling with Joy: Part 2
Last week I talked about homeschooling with joy. This week, we are going to talk math, reading, and writing. How do we make those fun?
Picky Eaters: Older Kids and Teens Ideas
Most parents complain that their teens are eating them “out of house and home”. But what if your child is a reluctant eater?
Homeschooling with Joy
As we all start our homeschooling year, I think it is important to remind everyone that you should keep joy front and center in your homeschool.
Mom has ADHD! Oh My!
When my daughter was diagnosed with ADHD it forced me to take a look at my own life. I can see what struggles and gifts my neurodiversity has given me.
Multi-Generational ADHD
Do you have a child with ADHD? If so, there is a very strong chance that one of their parents has it too. And at least one of their grandparents also has ADHD.
Neurodivergent Brain Development
Did you know that the neurodiverse brain has a different developmental pattern than a neurotypical brain? And that impacts how and when they are ready to learn.
Sometimes You Can’t Move Forward, That’s Okay
Sometimes, life throws us a curve ball and we can’t do what we know we should. Sometimes, all we can do is keep trying. And that is okay.
Help for Picky Eaters
Feeding a toddler or a very picky small child can be challenging. I have some ideas for how to make food more fun for your picky eater.
ADHD, The Dopamine Seeker
Lack of dopamine can lead to depression, anxiety, difficulty completing tasks, and a lot of struggle. So, how do we help your ADHD child get more dopamine?
The Homeschooler at the County Fair
Competing in the country fair became a wonderful addition to our homeschool art program, and helped my kids learn to win and lose. I entered too so I could display the traits I was trying to teach.