ADHD Kids Need to Move to Learn
ADHD students need to move to learn best. Not all movement has the same impact. Some movement is more helpful than others. But what does that mean in practice?
Why Kids Today are So Violent — It isn’t the Video Games
We have an epidemic of kids dying directly and indirectly from bullying. I think there is one thing, in particular, that we need to take a hard look at.
Summer Fun – Cooking with Kids
Cooking is one of my favorites activities to do with kids. There are some ways to change it up to make it more interesting as part of your summer fun.
Homeschooling Kindergarten: Three Ways
Finding the right balance between homeschooling and a career is a difficult task. And every family does it a bit differently.
Rotating Your Books, Seasonally
I love books. I have used homeschooling as an excuse to buy tons of books. But if your children are small, too many books can actually be overwhelming for them.
Just Say No to Online Kindergarten and Preschool
Online programs can’t provide what younger kids really need for their brains and bodies to gain the skills they need to develop at that age.
How to Write a Summer Unit Study in Seven Easy Steps
Creating your own Summer Unit Study is easy, once you know the recipe. In just seven easy steps, you can create a special unit study around any topic for any […]
Summer Fun – Art Outside
Creating art is one way to get your child thinking, moving and doing in a different way than usual. Jump into the mess, but do it in the yard!
Motivation and Your Neurospicy Teen
True motivation comes from inside a person. It involves feeling in charge of yourself and your decisions. For a teen with neurodiversity, this can be hard.
Why Swimming Lessons Should be Part of Your Summer!
Swimming is a great, healthy hobby. But I think you should put your kid in swim lessons because of what it does for your child outside the water.