When we encounter challenges, we tend to think that we are the only ones with such struggles. That thought is not only discouraging – it is actually harmful. It prevents us from reaching out to others for advice and support, and we remain stuck in our struggles without taking any steps to overcome them. The …
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“Mothers should cultivate their souls so that in turn they may cultivate the souls of their children.” Karen Andreola, a homeschool parent and author of books on homeschooling, opens her book Mother Culture with this profound quote. As mothers, we tend to get so busy taking care of our families that we neglect our own …
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Long ago, when I was young and naïve and did not have children yet, I saw a magnet on a friend’s refrigerator that said, “A mother’s work is never done.” Back then, I didn’t get it. Sure, it takes a lot of work to raise a family. But aren’t there quiet times when dinner is …
Choosing homeschooling curriculum is hard enough for any family but it is especially challenging for children with special needs. Many wonderful homeschool curriculum materials either are insufficient for our children or don’t work for them altogether. Navigating the world of special ed curriculum and services at times feels overwhelming. But the good news is that …
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As a long-time homeschooler, I often get approached by mothers looking for better educational solutions for their children. I hear all kinds of stories about what hadn’t worked for them in a school environment. The most heartbreaking stories involve children with learning differences whose prior educational experiences not only failed to teach them properly but …
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It occurred to me, as I was preparing for my talk at the Homeschooling Children with Special Needs Summit, that parenting a child with learning differences is like riding a seesaw. It’s all about maintaining balance. When you push on the right side, you need to make sure to push on the left side, to …
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How to homeschool children with dyslexia by capitalizing on their strengths and nurturing their confidence When one of my children was eight years old, she was diagnosed with severe to profound dyslexia. The person who tested her suggested that I lower my expectations and focus on the basics of English reading. Fortunately, we had already …
