by Kristie Owens, B.S., J.D. | May 30, 2023 | Homeschool, Parent Perspective |
Summertime can be rough for kids. The drastic change from going to school every day to being home all day can be a bit overwhelming. One way to help with this transition is to homeschool your child over the summer. Here are some tips on how to implement a homeschool...
by Amy Nielsen | May 6, 2023 | Parent Perspective |
My autistic son is in second grade and for the first time in public school. This school year has been a whirlwind of firsts for him—first time having friends, first time attending a birthday party, first time having a playdate. In April, he celebrated his eighth...
by Ashley McClain | Apr 27, 2023 | Parent Perspective |
It is not often that I spend time away from my family, however, as an independent college advisor and higher education professional I had an opportunity for a professional development visit on a college campus. As a mother of a child on the spectrum with learning...
by Amy Nielsen | Apr 6, 2023 | Parent Perspective |
If your child doesn’t attend an afterschool program, the afternoons can drag on. They can also be challenging, especially if you are a parent, like me, who works from home. How do you help your child fill that time to be both productive and enjoyable? The flexible...
by Kristie Owens, B.S., J.D. | Mar 29, 2023 | Communication, Curriculum Ideas, Homeschool, Math, Parent Perspective |
I believe homeschoolers have an advantage because we can teach however and wherever we like. The goal of what we teach at school is to prepare our kids for the world, so it is a perfect opportunity to bring learning opportunities outside the classroom. My two...
by Susan Bitler | Mar 18, 2023 | Parent Perspective |
My daughter Adalyn was diagnosed with Autism at age two. When she was baby she didn’t have any issues with sleep, but as she got older it became a constant struggle. She would wake up crying and yelling and sometimes trying to get her words out. There was always a...