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Myths About ADHD
It's important to recognize these myths to better understand and support individuals with ADHD. Here are some common myths: Myth: ADHD is not a real disorder. Fact: ADHD is a recognized and well-documented neurodevelopmental disorder. It is backed by scientific...
What Parents and Kids Need to Know About Dyslexia
The very first step on your dyslexia journey is to gain an understanding of what dyslexia is. This article will share the key things you and your children need to know about dyslexia. What is Dyslexia? First let's define dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning difference...
Successful People With Dyslexia
One way to encourage your kids with dyslexia is to learn more about people with dyslexia who found success as adults. Most of the following dyslexic adults had to overcome significant obstacles to get to where they are now. Knowing this can help our kids face their...
By The Subject
Choosing the Best Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum for Kids With Dyslexia
Of all the different curriculum choices you will make for your kids with dyslexia and other language-based learning difficulties, choosing the best homeschool language arts curriculum is probably the most important. There are programs and methods that work with...
When to Switch Orton-Gillingham Reading ProgramsÂ
I often hear homeschool parents talking about getting frustrated with one Orton-Gillingham reading program and switching to another. I also hear parents saying how their kids did better with one program or another. Have you felt this way? Have you wondered when...
Summer Learning for Kids with Dyslexia
What kind of summer learning should you do with your kids with dyslexia? If you prefer to listen to this post, click the player below: Summer is just around the corner and many of us are considering what, if any, academic learning to do over the next few months. It's...
By The Grade
High School ADHD and Dyslexia Homeschool Curriculum
This year, I am homeschooling a 9th grader with ADHD and dyslexia. Here are our curriculum choices for high school. We’ve gone from homeschooling a houseful of struggling learners while juggling toddlers and babies, to homeschooling just two kids this year. This year...
Summer Learning for Kids with Dyslexia
What kind of summer learning should you do with your kids with dyslexia? If you prefer to listen to this post, click the player below: Summer is just around the corner and many of us are considering what, if any, academic learning to do over the next few months. It's...
Kids Homeschool Assessment
You know the old saying "Ain't Mom happy, ain't no one happy"? In my 30 years of parenting, I have come to understand that "Ain't the kids happy, ain't no one happy" is also true. Do this quick Kids Homeschool Assessment to find out how your kids really feel about...
Teaching Tips
Narration: An Introduction to Composition
Charlotte Mason, an English educator from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, left an enduring legacy in the field of education with her innovative and holistic approach. One of the key components of her philosophy is narration, a powerful technique for teaching...
How to Homeschool Kids With Dyslexia
After homeschooling my seven kids with dyslexia for nearly 30 years, here is what I want you to know about how to homeschool your kids with dyslexia. I'm working on writing and recording a new Parent Master Class on what you need to know to establish a balanced,...
A Day in the Life of a Non-Traditional Homeschool
I’ve been sharing here and there how we are homeschooling our non-traditional 9th grader this year. I've had quite a few questions about what our day looks like so today I'm sharing a typical day in the life of our non-traditional homeschool. Of my 8 kids, 6 have...
Encouragement
6 Homeschool Expectations to Let Go of This School Year
These 6 homeschool expectations are the cause of many of our frustrations and disappointments in our homeschool experiences. I was looking over the survey you guys filled out earlier this year and making notes of your specific needs. One thing that stood out to me...
From Confusion to Confidence: The 10 Stages of Homeschooling a Child With Dyslexia
As I was working on my new book, No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids With Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties, I realized that there are stages we go through as parents homeschooling a child (or children) with dyslexia. As I share my...
Teaching Kids the Strengths of Dyslexia
It's a great time to be dyslexic! More and more there is a shift taking place to view dyslexia as a learning difference with many unique strengths. Yes, dyslexia comes with struggles; learning to read, write, and spell can be HARD. But, researchers like Brock and...
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Myths About ADHD
It's important to recognize these myths to better understand and support individuals with ADHD. Here are some common myths: Myth: ADHD is not a real disorder. Fact: ADHD is a recognized and well-documented neurodevelopmental disorder. It is backed by scientific...
What Parents and Kids Need to Know About Dyslexia
The very first step on your dyslexia journey is to gain an understanding of what dyslexia is. This article will share the key things you and your children need to know about dyslexia. What is Dyslexia? First let's define dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning difference...
Successful People With Dyslexia
One way to encourage your kids with dyslexia is to learn more about people with dyslexia who found success as adults. Most of the following dyslexic adults had to overcome significant obstacles to get to where they are now. Knowing this can help our kids face their...
Life Skills
How to Unschool With Sue Patterson
If you have ever been interested in how to unschool full-time or even temporarily (sometimes referred to as deschooling) you will want to listen to this interview with the amazing Sue Patterson from Unschooling Mom 2 Mom. Watch the video below or listen to the audio...
Unschooling the Struggling Learner
Kids struggle with learning for all sorts of reasons. Their struggles can stem from poor (even traumatic) school experiences, illnesses of various types, or learning differences like dyslexia and ADHD. Whatever your story is, unschooling is a great option for all...
Gifts for Homeschool Moms
If you're wondering what gifts to give the homeschool moms in your life, you're in the right place! Gifts for Homeschool Moms and Dads This site exists to educate and support homeschooling families who have kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and other language-based learning...