Many years ago, my husband and I started an Outdoor Service Guides group so our kids could experience scouting. Nearly, nine years later, I still think this is one of the best things we’ve ever done.
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How often do the members of your family say the “magic words?” “Please,” “thank you” and “I’m sorry” are essential to healthy relationships. These are words we should be saying to our spouses, our friends, and our kids.
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It is ok to let your kids "fail" at art projects. They might actually learn more by doing it wrong.
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Do you struggle with making and keeping a homeschool schedule? Have you tried writing out exactly what you plan to do each day only to have those plans crash and burn? Let me tell you what we have found that works for us.
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Do you have a child who can’t work alone? Do you wish you could load the dishwasher or make that phone call you've been meaning to get to while they do their schoolwork?
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Task initiation is the ability to start a task. It is something most people can just do. You want to do a task, so you just do it. However, if your brain has executive function issues, which often happens in people with Autism or ADHD, it isn’t so easy. Getting started with a task can at times seem monumental.
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We didn't use a curriculum for math in elementary school. So what did I do to help my kids prepare for high-school-level math?
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Do you have an autistic child? If so, your parenting experience may be different than your peers. I’m not talking about the missed milestones or serious struggles you may have. I mean, there are some weird things about raising these kids. Today I’m going to point out a few. Todays’ post is for the autism moms who understand what I’m...
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Our program, Foundations & Fundamentals, which was created to teach children the foundational skills of reading, writing, math, and more, has received a long-awaited update!
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