It creeps up in conversations, in worried glances at the grocery store, and in uncertain late-night Google searches: the fear that homeschooling neurodivergent kids is an impossible or ill-advised task. Maybe you’ve heard it yourself—“But what about socialization?”—or, “You’re not an expert, are you sure you’re qualified?” The doubts echo, often drowning out that…
Summer is here! Long, sunny days, drippy ice cream cones, water play, watermelon…. and of course, books! Let’s keep those kiddo’s minds moving in the right direction with this list of great books to read with your kids in June. First, though, check out my new book, 100 Backyard Activities That Are the Dirtiest,…
It hits you in ways you didn’t expect: one minute you’re orchestrating playdough sessions and read-aloud cuddles, the next you’re standing in the kitchen, trying to tease a few words out of a teenager who would rather spend the evening locked away in their room with friends, earbuds, and TikTok. It’s a bittersweet truth—connection with…
I used to think “adventure” meant climbing literal mountains—or at the very least, something involving packing duffels and driving three hours into a frenzy of unfamiliarity. Kid logic: adventure equals wild, unstructured “out there” stuff. Grownup logic: no, thank you, I’ll be at home with coffee and my kids where I can control the snacks….
I’ll admit to having harbored some pretty unfavorable opinions towards homeschooling in the past. I was not only a product of public schools, I was a fan. As an extreme extrovert, I’d absolutely loved school, my classmates, all of the extracurricular activities I’d had the opportunity to be a part of. My AP classes afforded me…
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