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2022 In Review
2022 was a good year for me and for my family. It was productive and meaningful, and I would like to briefly give a family update and share some of our accomplishments.
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Strength for Today
He's manic. Ugh. As we navigate this mood disorder, I'm learning the difference between ADHD hyperactivity and DMDD mania. I worry about his future. Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow I…
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Colonial Williamsburg: Our Northern Star ~ Learning from History
Williamsburg has become a "northern star" for me. Williamsburg brings out the best parts of my child. These interpreters who have poured into the life of my child, even in such short encounters,…
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It’s just another (normal?) manic Thursday
"If I didn't know who that kid was, I would say he's as high as a kite." These are the words coming out of the mouth of my husband first thing this morning. Let's…
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When Grown-Up, Big Boys Cook Thanksgiving Dinner
When I found out our Thanksgiving dinner table was going to have few guests, I was excited about having Ezra's help and making Thanksgiving dinner with him! He did not disappoint! All in…
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ADHD Homeschooling: Balancing Consistency, Novelty, and Sanity
So, what is to be done when our kids so desperately need two antithetical things (consistency and novelty), especially in regard to homeschooling?
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ADHD Homeschooling: Hacks, Tricks, and Tips for Making It Work
When people ask how homeschooling with ADHD is going, I usually reply, "It's going so great. I mean...it's messy and chaotic and loud and frustrating and most of the time I want to…
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3rd Grade Homeschooling End-of-Year Recap & Review
We have just finished up our FIRST year of homeschooling and the completion of Ezra’s 3rd grade year! June 1st marks our first day of year two! As we moved through the summer…
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And so it begins! Our 3rd grade curriculum picks & schedule
Tomorrow is the day I have kind of dreaded for the last three months. August 26th. The day Ezra shoulda woulda coulda be going back to public school to start 3rd grade. I…
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Homeschooling special needs: a story of transformation
This morning, I walked into Ezra's school and informed his principal we will be homeschooling next year. Talk about one of the most terrifying moments of my life... I could sit here and…
