We've talked about doing occupational therapy at home, but now that the weather is warmer, we're taking it outside! In the backyard or at the park, here are some ideas for strengthening those motor skills: Swinging-Kids with autism and sensory process disorder are calmed by the rythmic back and forth movement. Swinging is one of our favorite things to do! Climbing- … [Read more...] about Occupational Therapy Outside
Has your homeschool Arrived?
Most moms I meet are worried or stressed. They worry about schedules, viagra buy children, and chores. They stress about not doing enough, discipline, curriculum and what other families are doing. They aren’t living a joyful life. Clearly, they aren’t living much of a life at all. The truth is, I often find myself slave to this trap. You know why? Because I’m not perfect and … [Read more...] about Has your homeschool Arrived?
The Homeschooling For Realz Challenge
It’s the end of March. I’m packing for a conference. This daughter of mine who shoots it straight and makes me laugh out loud, she asks, “Why are you packing?” To which I reply, “I’m going to a conference for homeschooling moms where maybe I’ll learn some new things and help us to do schooling at home better.” She stands there and I lift my eyes to watch her. I can tell she is … [Read more...] about The Homeschooling For Realz Challenge
Mentoring, Encouragement
Eight years ago, when my oldest son was in Montessori preschool and my husband and I were researching the option of keeping him home to learn, I called a woman I didn't know at all simply because she happened to be a homeschooler. I clumsily introduced myself and told her why I was calling, and she proceeded to allay my anxiety and turn an awkward conversation into a … [Read more...] about Mentoring, Encouragement
HSV Changes
I have been so blessed to be apart of the great homeschool community that has made up The HSV the past 2 years. We have brought you articles on how to's, science, pe, reviews, recipes, veteran insight, book lists, garden challenges, games, sharing faith, unschooling, frugal schooling, giveaways, lapbooking, special needs, newbie diary, and so so many other beneficial … [Read more...] about HSV Changes