My latest post was about the energetic way my TBP wakes up on a Saturday morning and how that is very different from me. He immediately wakes up with ideas, interests, questions, and is expecting the same from me at the same pace and enthusiasm. I’m not saying that I don’t have ideas, interests and … Continue reading
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In Many Ways…
In many ways, it doesn’t seem possible that we’ve been homeschooling for over a year now. In many ways, it feels as though it was just yesterday that we were gritting our teeth, crossing our fingers, praying, whatever we thought would help my TBP have a good day. I know it might sound overly dramatic … Continue reading
The Spring Unbreak
It is Spring Break in our neck of the woods. Scrolling through Facebook provides evidence of many families traveling. Islands, Oceans, theme parks and woodsy retreats seem to be popular choices. As a homeschooling family that reduced our income drastically, we are staying put. Although we would love an adventure, we are fine with home … Continue reading
Researching and Searching
If you are a regular reader, you know that I’m currently writing a book. I’m supposed to be writing a book, however, I’m up to my eyeballs in the research stage despite having years of personal experience on the topic. I have been reading book after book about twice-exceptional learners, gifted learners, learning styles, and … Continue reading
Schooled by the Universe
Since learning that I would be writing a book about supporting our 2e kids, I’ve been a bit distracted. In addition to my regular life of homeschooling and teaching, I now seek to find quality time for writing. Honestly, I was a bit intimidated by this new opportunity and the reality of it all…until the … Continue reading
Yippee! I’m Writing A Book!
I remember a period in my life when I was desperately searching for answers. Answers that would help us better understand our son. Like most people, he could be described with many adjectives; however, nothing seemed consistent. We read and we tested out other people’s ideas and suggestions, but we were still puzzled. Maybe even … Continue reading
My Interview with Celi Trepanier
When I found out that Celi Trepanier had written her debut book entitled Educating Your Gifted Child: How One Public School Teacher Embraced Homeschooling, I knew that I wanted to talk with her about the book. This book is officially being released on March 6th and I know it will be a great success and … Continue reading
Attitude Adjustment
Recently, I had been reflecting about what made a great homeschooling day. Some days are long and tedious and some are filled with playful conversations and investigations. I have questioned bedtime, sugar intake, gluten, length and timing of video games, exercise, and even the barometric pressure. Honestly, I think all of these things and more … Continue reading
This Time Thing
Have you ever watched your child when he didn’t know that your eyes were on him? Have you noticed the way his mouth moves when he’s reading a book silently or he’s building Legos with intense focus? Have you noticed the way he eats his food when he’s distracted by the TV or when he’s … Continue reading
The Usually of Homeschooling
Before I was a homeschooling parent, I couldn’t picture it. As a veteran teacher with a MA in Curriculum Development, I wasn’t sure that even I would know how. I realize now that was fear talking. Fear of the “what ifs” and stepping away from the expected. Fear of isolation and fear of power struggles … Continue reading
My Twice Baked Potato 