The tests have been done. The evaluation complete. Diagnosis announced. Prognosis assumed. Your child has _________…fill in the blank. All of a sudden, you are forced to flip your life upside down to better understand it. Somebody took your rose-colored glasses and exchanged them for a pair of … [Read more...] about Finding Your New Normal
Outside-the-Box Kids
Cindy West: Homeschool Veteran, Charlotte Mason-Inspired, Brain Training Believer
Have you had the pleasure of "meeting" Cindy West yet? Cindy is a blogger, speaker, veteran homeschooler, curriculum writer, and a lady with a great name ;).On this episode, she talks about her homeschool journey as well as how she found out about a great program called "Brain Training." Be … [Read more...] about Cindy West: Homeschool Veteran, Charlotte Mason-Inspired, Brain Training Believer
CM Teacher Turned Homeschool Mama with Kristin Rosin
Ever wonder how Charlotte Mason's principles translate from the classroom to your homeschool? Many of Charlotte Mason's principles were written with a classroom in mind so how does that work when you factor in the laundry, lunchtime, and toddlers? Join me as I welcome my first guest, Kristin … [Read more...] about CM Teacher Turned Homeschool Mama with Kristin Rosin
Fitting Therapy Into Your Homeschool Schedule
When you have a child with special challenges, therapy becomes a household word. Whether you’re doing an in-home therapy or taking your child somewhere for therapy, it takes something homeschool moms are already stretched for…time. What if there was a way to schedule your therapy so it was not an … [Read more...] about Fitting Therapy Into Your Homeschool Schedule
Wobble While You Work: a Review of Kore Wobble Chairs
I received complimentary stools from Kore Designs, LLC. in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer in the footer for more information. He literally fell out of his chair. I had heard about a child doing this. I know kids with ADHD and autism have … [Read more...] about Wobble While You Work: a Review of Kore Wobble Chairs
Why I am Thankful for Autism
This is going to be a different sort of post - an open letter of sorts to encourage other moms with Outside-the-Box children and to perhaps give some perspective to those without. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I'd like to pour out some gratitude to a rather odd recipient...autism. Dear … [Read more...] about Why I am Thankful for Autism