Occupational Therapy Tips for Homeschool Parents

Although I’m currently home with my children, I’ve also worked as an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years. April is Occupational Therapy month, so Marcy has invited me to share some OT tips for homeschool parents. Presence It may seem obvious that as a homeschooling parent, you are with your child more than anyone else … Read more

Homeschooling Through the “Whatevers”

We all have hiccups and bumps along this homeschool journey. A seasoned homeschooler understands that to maneuver through those hiccups and  bumps and provide your children with an education can be tricky. Tricky but doable. Your homeschool day might not be as fruitful as you would like. The laundry may never ever get done and supper might come from … Read more

Creative Story Telling with DIY Story Stones

Do you ever have those days when your would-be scholars simply don’t want to write?  Their pen-that’s-mightier-than-a-sword becomes a sword.  Literally.  Maybe you don’t.  Your kids probably come to the school table with hair combed and pencils sharpened.  But I have boys.  Boys can find all kinds of uses for a pencil other than its intended use.  … Read more

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