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, […]
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.