Family Tips and Parenting
No Small Roles: Parenting Teens in Our Homeschool Journey
So, I suppose it makes sense to reflect on our homeschool journey in thespian terms as we begin our 13th year of homeschooling. I’m slowly realizing that my role in homeschooling high school is more of a stagehand instead of the director that I felt like in our elementary years. But like they say in the theater, there are no small roles.
5 Tips for Navigating Spring Sensory Triggers for Neurodivergent Kids
The yo-yo of the weather is just one of the sensory triggers that comes with Spring for neurodivergent kids.
Gift Ideas for the Kid Who Isn’t Asking for Anything
I’ve rounded up our favorites to build is Gift Guide for Kids to make your shopping a little easier this year. Let’s take a look at some of the toys that have stood the test of time at our house!
6 Tips for Navigating Winter Sensory Triggers for Neurodivergent Kids
We love the different traditions and activities winter brings, but it also comes with meltdowns as our schedules change for holiday events and the weather hinders our favorite outdoor activities.
How the AMBUCS Gave my Autistic Child Confidence to Ride a Bike
We often take for granted all the skills involved in riding a bike. Our local AMBUCS chapter played a role in getting our child a bike to ride
How ADHD Moms Can Conquer Vacation Stress with the Power of the Packing List
For ADHD moms, embarking on a family vacation can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. The joy of spending quality time with your children is often accompanied by the stress of managing multiple tasks, including packing.
How to Use Minecraft in Your Homeschool
For Autistic students finding ways to motivate them with their interests is key to them wanting to participate. For both of these types of students, using Minecraft in our homeschool lessons is the answer!
Starting The College Search As A Homeschooler
My oldest is barely into the high school years in our homeschool but college is already on their mind and ours. We are starting a discussion about which of their interests could lead to different careers and what will be needed on a transcript. Behind the scenes, Dad and I are thinking about the financials of it as well.
Word of the Year: Novelty
I’m not usually one for a Word of the Year but when life took an unexpected turn for the whole world, I knew we would need something special to get us through. The first word that came to mind was NOVELTY.
Welcome to our Neurodivergent Homeschool
Neurodivergent is an exciting new word meant to represent all of the different ways our brains are wired and an acceptance that having a brain that is wired differently is not “weird” or “defective” or “less” than anyone else, it’s just different. Differently wired brains can have various labels such as Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, etc.
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