Sensory processing disorder makes life harder for both kids and parents. As an occupational therapist with two sensory kids, I have some great advice to share on how to cope!
How do I start a handwriting session with a child? With warm-ups that help the hand and eyes get ready to write! First, have your child pick up their pencil or crayon and make sure they are holding it correctly for writing. Kids who struggle or are younger may forget how to hold the pencil…
I became a mother after I became an occupational therapist, and my knowledge of sensory integration influenced my parenting from day one. Today, I’m going to share some of what I did with my babies when they were very small.
Have you realized that the education you received excluded a lot of people? Have you had a moment of teaching your children history and wondered what the women of the time were doing? I have wondered why my public school education covered so little about Asia, Africa, and South America.
There is a divide in the homeschool world between parents who want their child to work at a desk and those whose kids work best when they can move around. What do I actually recommend as an occupational therapist?
aking an RV vacation sounds fun, but is it? What are the pros and cons? Does it make field trips better or worse? Is it camping or not? Our family recently tried our first RV vacation this summer. I’m going to share what I learned, so you can all learn from my mistakes. Here goes!
When your child has anxiety, every part of life can be harder for them. As a homeschool teacher, learning to teach around anxiety is challenging. There are techniques, coping skills, and choices you can make, to help you anxious child do better with their homeschooling each day.
New homeschoolers sometimes wonder if it is a good idea to homeschool through the summer. The truth is, there is no right or wrong answer to homeschooling. However, there are things to consider when making this decision.
Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects a person’s ability to read and can make homeschooling more challenging. I share some ideas for how to make your homeschool not all about your child’s dyslexia.
It is finally ready! The newest Yellow Level! More learning United States history through picture books and whole units that teach all subject areas!