By Shari McMinn When I speak with parents who are raising unique children and they share their struggles with me in hopes of getting some helpful guidance, often the first thing I ask them is, “Have you established a steady routine for yourself and...
By Shari McMinn Children who do not fit in the “typical kid” box are often unique when it comes to how they view, experience, and interact with the world around them. This can be especially true when it comes to giving and receiving love. In fact,...
By Shari McMinn Homeschooling children with unique life difficulties can be a daunting task. These special students are more than just struggling learners — they are unique learners — and it takes unique parents to follow-through with long-term...
By guest author Victoria Weaver Since most of us were raised to be humble, we never want to be “that” parent who goes on and on about how bright her child is. Everyone is gifted in some way, but there’s no denying that some kids are gifted....
By guest author Peggy Ployhar The home school schedule offers incredible flexibility for field trips. Unfortunately, there are many other considerations when planning field trips for special needs students. In fact, field trips are often the most...
By guest author Andrew Pudewa “My child is ten years old and not really reading! He can barely write his name let alone a whole sentence. It’s scaring me because he’s so far behind!” This is not uncommon for me to hear. During seminars and...
Whatever the scale, teaching a struggling learner adds a whole new dimension to the already challenging job of homeschooling. But thankfully, you don't have to do it alone. Across the state and nation, specialists and families like yours have put...
by guest authors Jamie Richardson, Amy E. Vanden Boogart, and Denise Douce With the onslaught of new technologies, especially audio books, how do you balance listening and visual reading with dyslexic students? Make sure to check out this helpful...
