3 Ways to Take Stress Out of Reading
Reading doesn’t come easy to every child. Some struggle to the point of developing anxiety about reading. Once a child displays anxiety the ability to learn diminishes. Believe me, my dining room...
View ArticleJoy, Love, and Fun! {Linden’s Story}
Today’s post is written by my friend Bianca, an amazing mom of several precious children, including two with Down Syndrome. We were thrown into the special needs world in September 2008 when our...
View ArticleHomeschool Curriculum Sale {Plus a Giveaway and Coupon Code}
I love this time of year when Box Days make it feel like everybody’s birthday! Having typically developing children, as well as children with special needs, our curriculum choices can feel a little...
View ArticleNatural Helps for Children on the Spectrum
Over the years, I’ve learned things regarding diet and children with autism, ADHD, ADD, etc. Having a son who is on the spectrum, this piqued my interest. Since my son doesn’t have major tummy...
View ArticleMy Son Sam: The Group Home Decision
My son, Sam, was in the fourth grade, when, after a particularly hard and autistic day, his teacher told me with not a little bit of bite in her speech, “You won’t be able to handle him when he’s a...
View ArticleI See The World Different
I see the world different. No, I don’t have special needs or any known learning disabilities. But I see the world different – because I look at the world through the eyes of a little boy who has...
View ArticleMama Moments Monday {Link-Up}
Welcome to Mama Moment Mondays! If you’re featured below, help yourself to a featured button. Finding Purpose in Grief and Uncertainty The Importance of Daily Chores for Young Children 6 Things I Won’t...
View ArticleFor The Mama With The Special Needs Child
I see you. I see the fear, the joy, the anxiety, and the worry washed all over your hopeful face. You have pride for this child beaming from your heart, paired with a fierce protection to uphold the...
View ArticleCurbing Holiday Stress for Special Needs Kids
Eliminating stress during the holidays is a common theme this time of the year, but for special needs families, it reaches critical mass. There are some things one can do, though, to decrease stress...
View ArticleTurning Loss Into Blessing
All of the money we needed arrived in record time. Approvals until this point were smooth and swift. For everything to have fallen into place the way it had, how could anything go wrong? We attempted...
View Article6 Ways to Share Jesus with a Child Who Has Autism
Many families and churches today are ministering to children on the autism spectrum. An experienced mom shares 6 ways to share Jesus with a child who has autism. This past Sunday as the choir sang...
View ArticleHow To React To Dyslexia In Children
When you say, “It’s easy,” your dyslexic child hears, “I’m dumb.” Dyslexia in children is common, but how we react to this condition makes a huge difference in how that child will feel about...
View ArticleWhat About Socialization?
Ah! The “S” word. Whenever I mention that we homeschool, the uninitiated will ask, “But what about socialization?” I worked in early childhood education for several years and majored in ECE, before...
View Article3 Methods for Homeschooling the Large Family
You want to homeschool your large family, but how will you manage books, record keeping, and your sanity? What are the best methods for homeschooling the large family? Choosing the right curriculum is...
View Article5 Favorite Things for Dyslexia
5 Favorite Things for Dyslexia Like most moms of a dyslexic child, I sought out every resource and product available to help my child. Through the last few years, I have come across some that work and...
View ArticlePath to Education {Choosing Curriculum That’s Right for Your Child}
Every spring I question the quality of our school year. Doubt sets in, and I begin to scramble, trying to put together something better. As a homeschooling mama, I’m sometimes overwhelmed with the...
View ArticleWhen Dyslexia Makes Spelling and Reading Stressful {How to Make it Fun}
“Mom, can I not do spelling today? Please?” If you have a child with dyslexia or who struggles with spelling or reading, you may hear the same thing in your home. Whether you have a child who is...
View ArticleHow To React To Dyslexia In Children
When you say, “It’s easy,” your dyslexic child hears, “I’m dumb.” Dyslexia in children is common, but how we react to this condition makes a huge difference in how that child will feel about...
View ArticleWhat About Socialization?
Ah! The “S” word. Whenever I mention that we homeschool, the uninitiated will ask, “But what about socialization?” I worked in early childhood education for several years and majored in ECE, before...
View Article3 Methods for Homeschooling the Large Family
You want to homeschool your large family, but how will you manage books, record keeping, and your sanity? What are the best methods for homeschooling the large family? Choosing the right curriculum is...
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