Category: Parenting

This holiday season we are remembering some of our beloved guests from episodes gone by. Thus far, we have revisited Phillip’s Wish, and Under My Umbrella. Today, we are returning to our featured guest from Purposeful Parenting Month this past July, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, author, public speaker, and...

Are you a homeschool mom who enjoys writing? Do you have creative ideas you would like to share? Consider writing a guest article for the It’s Only Homeschooling blog! OUR AUDIENCE: It’s Only Homeschooling is a free website devoted to supporting families who are homeschooling children with learning differences...

The holiday season is upon us. A time for reflection, a time for thanks, and a time for sharing what we have, no matter how small, with others. Community outreach is a topic very near and dear to my heart. My passion for service is weaved throughout the pages...

If you read my blog or listen to my podcasts then you know service is my passion. This passion led to the creation of our Salt & Light SERVE Spotlight segment. In this series, we feature a different community outreach program, individual, or small business each month. Our hope...

No one is an island. Relationships are a basic want and need in life. But sometimes navigating these waters can be tricky. So where do we turn for help? Launching the Lifeboats The Center for Counseling & Family Relationships, or CCFAM for short, was launched in 2007 by Dr....

By now you are acquainted with the world of 2(e) learners, are well-versed in your home state’s rules and regulations governing homeschoolers, have learned to think “outside the box” when it comes to teaching, and have educated yourself on your child’s specific strengths, limitations, and needs. Today, in Part...

What is Twice-Exceptional (2e)? Twice-exceptional (or 2e) Learners exhibit talent and/or natural ability in some areas while also being challenged in other areas with learning differences. National Association for Gifted Children Gifted. Gifted and Talented. Learning differences. Specific Learning Disorders. Learning Disabilities. Exceptional. Twice-exceptional. Overwhelmed and labeled out yet?...

Parenting With Purpose It’s summer here at It’s Only Homeschooling. Whether it’s neighborhood barbecues, pool time with friends, indoor playdates at trampoline parks when we need to beat the triple-digit heat, summer camps, or Vacation Bible School, we know how to have FUN! From the fireworks, flags, and fanfare...

YouTube: Dangerous Enemy or Powerful Ally? In my blog post, “YouTube Schooling: Powerful Ally or Dangerous Enemy,” I explored the use of the social media platform as a powerful and useful learning tool. In our homeschool, we utilize free content for nearly every subject. While I defend the use...

I am an Amazon Affiliate. See my Disclaimer for more details. In Part 1 of our “It’s YOUR Serve” series, we examined some of the attitudes, barriers, and beliefs that hinder Christians from serving. In Part 2, we discussed ten reasons why you should teach about serving others in...