How to Create a Homeschool Schedule That Actually Works
Create a homeschool schedule that works for your real family. Learn how to build a flexible daily rhythm for different ages, needs, and attention spans.
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Building Connection Through Language
Supporting our kids through social-emotional challenges often feels less like following a calm, clear-cut plan and more like orchestrating a beautifully chaotic household. Just like our co-op handicraft sessions—where projects, ages, and abilities jostle for space—helping our children build skills for connection and compassion through language can be messy, nuanced, and full of learning moments…
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The Power of Music in the Home: Encouragement for Parents Blending Learning, Play, and Regulation
Music slips into almost every corner of family life. It can be the background to a pre-breakfast dance party, a quiet moment after a long day, the glue holding together car rides and memories alike. But can music be more than entertainment in our home environment, especially when we’re teaching and parenting children of different…
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Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder: Encouragement and Support for Parents
When it comes to supporting our children, few things are as discouraging as watching them struggle with something we don’t fully understand. If you’ve ever found yourself repeating directions, noticing your child struggles with reading, or worrying that they just “aren’t hearing” you—even when their hearing tests look absolutely normal—you’re not alone. These questions and…
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Supporting Kids with Misophonia: Practical Encouragement for Parents
Have you ever noticed your child reacting to everyday sounds—maybe someone chewing at dinner or the neighbor’s lawnmower—and wondered, Is this just sensitivity, or something more? If so, you’re not alone. Many families are just now discovering the world of misophonia, a reflex condition where common sounds trigger strong emotional reactions like distress or even…
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Discovering Cognitive Strengths: A Guide for Homeschool Parents
As a homeschooling parent, you’re always on the lookout for ways to support your child’s educational journey. Understanding and tapping into their cognitive strengths and struggles can make all the difference. Parenting neurodivergent children comes with its unique set of challenges and rewards. Dr. Amy Moore recently joined our podcast, sharing insights into understanding and…
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Mindfulness in Homeschooling: Practical Tips from OT Expert Tere Bowen-Irish
Are you a homeschool parent looking for ways to help your children manage anxiety, build attention, and truly enjoy learning? Mindfulness might be the missing piece! Mindfulness in the Moment: A Toolbox for Every Family Mindfulness isn’t a fleeting fad or a new-age buzzword, though it feels like it’s everywhere lately. As parents, especially homeschoolers…
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Exploring Anxiety: Empowering Your Homeschool Journey
Anxiety is a topic discussed widely in teaching environments, traditional and home education environments alike. But how do we, as parents, navigate this intricate world of anxiety, especially when it’s intertwined with our child’s broader sensory experience? Anxiety in children The American Psychological Association defines anxiety as, “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried…
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Exploring the World of Emotions Through Chameleons: A New Book for Children and Parents
In our journey as parents, one of the vital components of raising children is aiding them in understanding and managing their emotions. With kids exhibiting diverse responses to sensory experiences and environmental stimuli, it’s essential to equip them with the language and tools needed to communicate their feelings effectively. This idea forms the crux of…
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How to overcome the challenges of motor planning with practical, enjoyable strategies.
Understanding motor planning doesn’t have to be a daunting task for homeschooling parents. Think of it as a new kind of exploration, a little like learning a handicraft, where you will understand your child a little more. We want to support our kids when they are struggling in their daily occupations- what they need and…
