by Theresa Lynch, owner of Learning in the Living Room Documenting your child’s progress throughout your home education journey is like collecting treasures along the beach. However, it...
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College and Career Planning in Spite of Learning Challenges
by Shari Nelson We all have learning challenges to some degree. Each challenge has a purpose and a plan behind it. Our mission is to discover the purpose...
The Therapeutic Facets of Parkour
You’ve probably seen the scene from “The Office” where Michael, Dwight, and Andy run around the office jumping on things. That’s exactly what a lot of people think of...
Separating Dyslexia from Dysfunction in the Kitchen
By Dr. Rebecka Spencer from Cherish Children Ministries I was reading an article recently about George Washington Carver and how he asked the Lord to help him...
Assistive Technology vs. Handwriting
By Sarah Collins, MSOT OTR/L from Homeschool OT As an Occupational Therapist consulting with homeschool families, one of the top questions asked is, “Do I force my child...
Pulling Together Your IEP: Understanding Testing Accuracy
by Amy Vickrey, MSE, MEd There are many factors to consider when it comes to testing. There are different types of testing, different purposes behind these tests, and...
Do Homeschool Students Need a Public School IEP?
by Sarah Collins, MS/ OTR/L from Homeschool OT and Casey Waugh, OTR/L In early 2017, my eight-year-old was hit directly in the eye with a Frisbee. He could...
4 Tips for When Your Homeschool Methods Need to Change
by Sarah Collins, from Homeschool OT Four years ago, my 7-year-old son was playing at a friend’s house when they created a club. The interesting thing about this...
When Your Homeschool Journey Involves Mental Health Challenges
by Natalie Vecchione, from FASD Hope Note–I’m writing this article as a parent advocate. I am not a medical professional nor a clinical expert. I am not providing...
The Impact of Mental Health Needs on Learning and What Parents Can Do to Help
by Cheryl Swope, M.Ed., Simply Classical Curriculum, Myself & Others Curriculum, and Cheryl Swope Consulting “My child doesn’t have special needs. They just have anxiety, depression, and OCD.”...