It can feel overwhelming when we think about homeschooling teens through the high school years, but it doesn't have to be. Here are tips and tricks to help your high schooler stay motivated through the teen years.     I get this question all the time.  "What advice do you have for a high schooler who is super intelligent but no longer motivated to complete their work?" I hear it at conferences and online. I get it in my DM's and when talking with friends. Last week, a listener asked as well. Homeschooling high school requires us to ebb and flow as our children grow and...

This time of year can be difficult for neurodiverse children. As part of our ongoing series about navigating the holidays with intense children, this post covers the value of gratitude practice in social emotional development and provides ideas and resources to help you help your child.      While all of us want to raise thankful children who understand and embrace gratitude, the truth is that practicing gratitude can have significant, additional benefits for neurodiverse children.  Why Gratitude Matters In Social Emotional Development Nemours Kids' Health Survey shows...

For intense children, the holidays can be a difficult season. Find out how to help your intense kids during the holidays, and get some much needed tips for navigating the chaos and overstimulation that comes with the season.     The holidays are upon us and our intense kids can make that quite a challenge. You may find that your already intense child actually increases in intensity and anxiety as the holiday season progresses. This can make an already busy season feel totally overwhelming for us as parents.      Intense Kids And Intense Holidays First, I want to...

The social and emotional needs of gifted and twice exceptional children are a common concern for parents. How do we help strengthen and support our neurodiverse children as they navigate social development and emotional regulation?     The Challenges Of Raising Gifted And Twice Exceptional Children: Social Emotional Needs Asynchronous Development First, let's define asynchrony as it related to gifted and twice exceptional children.  Asynchrony is the term used to describe the mismatch between cognitive, emotional, and physical development of gifted individuals. Gifted...

Homeschooling high school with an interest-led approach can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be! These practical tips and tricks for assigning grades, creating transcripts, and managing the worry and guilt will help you and your child finish strong.      Grades For Interest-Led Learning It can be difficult to know where to start if grades are required for your interest-led homeschool. Whether it is to meet a state requirement or to create a high school transcript, most homeschoolers eventually have to determine grades their our children. But how? Do we base grades on...

There is a misconception that interest led learning is not appropriate for a high school education in your homeschool. The good news is that all the same benefits of interest-led learning still apply in the middle and high school years.   Does Interest-Led Learning Really Count For High School Credit? One of the first objections I hear from parents has to do with creating a transcript as a record of your interest-led approach.  Please, let me assure you, this is not only doable, but many of us have found that a high school transcript filled with advanced studies in particular...