If given the option, would you choose for your child to have dyslexia? Dyslexia is widely thought of as a challenge that gets in the way of learning but what if we've got it wrong? What if dyslexia is a gift? What if dyslexia helps your child to think in a way that many people cannot, therefore, ... Read More about Seeing Dyslexia as a Strength with Rich Sanchez
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10 Favorite Family Christmas Traditions
Christmas is no ordinary time of year. It intoxicates our senses; the air smells of pine and sugar. The days are filled with music and stories. The soft, warm sleeves on our arms and thick mittens on our hands and hat on our head triggers our mind to think cozy thoughts despite the biting cold. Our ... Read More about 10 Favorite Family Christmas Traditions
Autism in the Teen Years with Raun K. Kaufman
Over the years, "autism" has gone from being virtually unheard of to a buzz word to, nowadays, a word a part of the common vernacular. Most people have at least heard of autism or have a personal connection to the disorder. Many people tend to think of a younger child, perhaps preschool - elementary ... Read More about Autism in the Teen Years with Raun K. Kaufman
Reclaiming a Wild + Free Childhood for Our Kids with Ainsley Arment
Childhood is a unique growing time for our children; educators, parents, and experts have known this for years and yet childhood often gets swept under the rug at the expense of rigorous academics and a schedule full of structured activities. Children are, for the first time in history, busy. ... Read More about Reclaiming a Wild + Free Childhood for Our Kids with Ainsley Arment
The Importance of Heritage with Amber O’Neal Johnston
To understand the importance of heritage, we must first make sure we're all working with the same definition. In regards to heritage, the Bible says, "Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him" (Psalm 127:3, NIV). Dictonary.com defines it as "something that is handed down ... Read More about The Importance of Heritage with Amber O’Neal Johnston
Homeschooling High School with Melissa McMahan
Homeschooling High School...what is it about this phrase that makes even the most confident homeschool mama shake in her boots a little? The expectations seem to go through the roof. The pressure from the elusive yet always present critics "out there" seems to double. And the group of moms who've ... Read More about Homeschooling High School with Melissa McMahan