Category: Advocacy

How’s it going so far? Feeling more at ease in home-educating your twice-exceptional child? You should! You’re believing in yourself, embracing the freedom of modifying curricula to fit your needs, educating yourself about your child’s strengths and challenges, and trusting the learning process. You’re doing great! You’ve made it...

By April, spring has sprung at It’s Only Homeschooling. Warmer temperatures surface and everything is a lovely shade of yellow (mostly from pollen but at least the sun hangs around a few extra hours to give us longer days). We are in the home stretch for our lessons, are...

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. Christopher Reeve (Superman) In March, we honor many different occasions here at It’s Only Homeschooling. Dr. Seuss’s Birthday/National Read Across America Day (March 2), Music Therapy Month, Super Mario Day...

On the third Monday of every January, we honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Below are some ways you can commemorate the remarkable achievements of this Civil Rights Leader and pastor. Traditionally, this day is a holiday in most public and many private schools. In our homeschool,...

In Part 1 of our “Advocacy” series, we discussed the many roles parents play in their children’s lives and introduced a new role, parent advocate. We examined our feelings about living with labels while also emphasizing the importance of educating yourself about your child’s diagnosis. Finally, we touched on...

In Part 1 of our “Advocacy” series, we discussed the many roles parents play in their children’s lives. We also introduced a new role, the role of a parent advocate. We examined our feelings about living with labels and emphasized the importance of educating yourself about your child’s learning...

In Part 1 of our “Advocacy” series, we discussed the many roles parents play in their children’s lives. We also introduced a new role, the role of a parent advocate. We examined our feelings about living with labels and emphasized the importance of educating yourself about your child’s learning...

Note: For the purposes of this article, I am speaking from our family’s personal experiences with two diagnoses, in particular, Sensory Processing Disorder and Developmental Coordination Disorder. However, please note, the tips are applicable across whatever learning challenges your child may face. Many Hats Can you juggle? Oh, I’ll...

In Part 1 of IOH’s “Living with Labels” series, we faced our fears of stigma head-on and shared how faith is our most powerful ally. In Part 2, we walked you through the steps involved in obtaining an evaluation and included a little-known tip for helping families in need...

In Part 1 of IOH’s “Living with Labels” series, we faced our fears of stigma head-on and shared how faith is our most powerful ally. Today, in Part 2, we will walk you through the steps involved in obtaining an evaluation and include a little-known tip for helping families...