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 pull my hair out. But it’s the best decision we ever made.”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… But you know that’s not always the case. For kiddos that thrive on routines, face behavioral challenges, get overwhelmed quickly, need special diets, and more, facing the holiday season can fill a special needs parent with dread. (Secret: You are not alone!) That’s why it’s so great that … [Read more…]
When you ask hard questions, things get really messy. So, you’ve been warned. “He’s just so mean,” she said to me last night. “I don’t know how you and Russ take it.” In the moments, all I could say is, “Yeah, I know.” It isn’t until later that the words cut deep. We are two … [Read more…]