How do we help our kids find their interests? What can we do to foster them and what happens if our kids change interests? These are all good questions and worth exploring as we move into a more relaxed, eclectic, interest led, child driven approach in our...

Does your state offer charter school options for homeschoolers? Have you been wondering if a charter might be a good option for your family? I am joined by Shawna Wingert from Different By Design Learning as she shares her own experience with a homeschool charter,...

This is the final episode in our series, all about anxiety. Today we're going to talk about strategies and tools we can use to help our children cope. These are practical takeaways we can use to help our kids manage their anxiety.   We want our kids to know...

This continues our series, all about anxiety and atypical children. Today, we are talking specifically about the impact of anxiety on learning.      Anxious kids are anxious kids all aspects of their lives, including learning.  When it comes to...

This continues our new series, all about homeschooling a child with anxiety. Today, we discuss the physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms of anxiety in our children, as well as how we can help.       Last week, we talked about the...

This new series is all about homeschooling a child with anxiety. Today, we kick it off with a discussion of the differences between stress and anxiety, as well as the impact of perfectionism on our gifted children.       Anxiety is a topic that...

Summer is just around the corner. Navigating the summer months with your gifted and twice exceptional child can bring on a new level of challenges. These ideas can help.   Are you a family who sticks with a more traditional homeschool schedule where you start...

A strong community is important for homeschooled kids, especially if they're gifted or twice exceptional. This is why it matters so much and how you can find the right community for your family.      Thirteen years ago, when we first started...

Gifted children often struggle with perfectionism. It can affect all aspects of their lives in significant ways and requires understanding on the part of parents and educators. Here is what you need to know about perfectionism and gifted children.    The...

The power of reading and story for all children is undeniable. The power of reading for gifted children is extraordinary. Even if your gifted child is not an advanced reader, there is an important place for reading in social-emotional learning and...