It can feel overwhelming looking at the list of things the state requires you to teach in your homeschool. You may even feel unqualified to teach some of the subjects. One way to overcome the challenges is to join a co-op. What is a Co-op? Parents run co-ops and structure them like a mini-school. They…
How Do You Choose What Homeschool Approach is Best?
When setting up your curriculum, you can choose from a variety ways to teach. How do you choose what homeschool approach is right for your family? Here are some different ones, and I’ll tell you what I picked and why. Unschooling Unschooling is basically what it sounds like. There isn’t a curriculum because it isn’t…
Wondering What to Teach in Your Homeschool? Here’s Some Options
Before you start buying curriculum, make sure you look into a few important things. First, you need to know what classes you are buying for. It is best to plan out what you intend to teach in your homeschool ahead of time. What Are Your State Requirements on What to Teach in Your Homeschool Check…
Why RFK Jr’s Thinking on Autism is Dangerous
Why is There Outrage? There are many problems parents of Autistic children have voiced about this speech RFK Jr made a few weeks ago. You can view the video clip below. They are outraged over his opinions, and here’s why- RFK Jr. wasn’t Specific About Who He Was Speaking About in the Clip RFK Jr…
Is Your Child Stimming? Here’s How to Tell-
I am not a doctor, just a mom with 10+ years of experience with stimming. So, What is Stimming? Does your child ever rock back and forth, make repeated noises or humming, or flap their hands, and you are not sure what it means? We call it stimming, and it’s more common than you might…
Does Your Child Have Echolalia? Here’s Info You Should Know
I am not a doctor, just a mom with 10+ years of dealing with Autism and Echolalia. This is based on what worked for us. Results will vary based on your situation. Here is an actual conversation I had with my daughter when she was younger: Me: Hannah, are you hungry? Hannah: Hungry Me: Would…
So You Are Going to Homeschool- Now What?
Have you made the jump and decided to homeschool? There are many things to consider before you pull your child out and start on this homeschooling journey. Check Your State’s Homeschooling Laws Always check your state’s laws on homeschooling before starting, or when making changes to your homeschool. You need to know what, if any,…
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)-All You Need to Know
I am not a doctor, I am just a mom who has dealt with this for 10+ years and has read everything I could find about Sensory Processing Disorder. Have you heard the term Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and are unsure what it means? Well then, this post is for you! Read on to find…
Thinking About Starting to Homeschool? Here Are 5 Pros and Cons to Help You Make a Decision
Thinking about homeschooling your child? Here are a few pros and cons to help you make your decision.
How Autism Entered Our Lives
Autism wasn’t anything we expected when we had a child. This is the brief story of how Autism came into our lives like a wrecking ball.
