Teaching spelling is one of the most challenging topics to deal with as a homeschooler. There are tons of curricula to choose from. Lots of different theories to consider. And whatever worked for your firstborn will definitely not work for your second. Despite all of that, I have a few tips and tricks you can try using to take some...
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Several years ago, I wrote about bedschooling. It is like homeschooling, but you do it from your bed. When I wrote about bedschooling before, my younger kids were 6, and 8. Now they are 13 and 15. So, why are we back to this and what are we doing differently?
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Have you been told, “Your child will never….” walk, talk, read, write, or anything else? I need you to know, that that doctor or teacher or therapist, cannot see the future. They cannot possibly know everything there is to know about the condition, your child, and how they will grow, learn, and live. They do not know your child’s true...
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Do you have a child who struggles in math? Have they had an incredibly hard time memorizing math facts? Is teaching long division an impossible task? Then today’s post is for you.
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I have been helped by others sharing their stories about how they have struggled over the years. Stories about being a single parent, a military family, about recovering from a serious illness or sudden loss. It helps to know that you aren't alone and that your struggles are real. So, today I am going to share about a time I...
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Today I want to talk to you about the most powerful thing you can do for your child’s education: Talk to them. Really. We think we are supposed to read to them, take them on field trips, teach them math and so much more. But the truth is that a good conversation with a caring parent will do more for...
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As a homeschool parent, you may have given up your career, even if it was only a job. You have sacrificed various ways you could be spending your time to, instead, give it to your child. This is a beautiful thing for your child. But it can be really hard on you.
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Metacognition is an important part of Executive Function. And it is a skill that can be strengthened and worked on just like any other.
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I have been trying to write again about dysgraphia for a while now, but it has been hard. I wanted to come back to it, because my youngest child has it, and it is nothing like what it was like with my oldest.
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If you are feeling some stress about the start of the school year, remember, it's ok to relax a bit. Everything counts, even the fun stuff.
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